Investigating Invasive Species with Washington Pest Watch for Grades 3-8 Online: Thursday, June 30, 2022, 9 AM to 12 PM Scotch broom, mussels, and beetles - oh, my! Washington is being invaded! Join Pacific Education Institute and the Washington Invasive Species Council for a deep dive into a state-wide project that empowers students to identify […]
Engaging Communities in Forest Education (K-12) Attention Formal K-12 Educators in Pacific and Grays Harbor counties!* Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our Sustainable Forestry Initiative partners for this two-day educator workshop focused on forest education. As part of this in-person* professional learning experience, participants will explore key elements related to forest ecology and management. […]
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Renewable Energy - Solar NWESD facilities, Anacortes* Wednesday, August 3, 2022, 9 AM to 3:30 PM Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners for a deep dive into Solar Energy! This workshop will be based on our Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines, designed around six guiding principles: Indigenous perspectives, local […]
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Coastal Hazards Belfair, WA Monday, August 8, 2022, 9 AM to 3:30 PM Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners for a deep dive into coastal hazards in Washington. Participants will learn about the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline format, designed around six guiding principles: Indigenous perspectives, local anchoring phenomena, […]
Engaging Communities in Forest Education (K-12) - Forks, WA Attention Formal K-12 Educators in WEST Clallam and WEST Jefferson counties!** Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our Sustainable Forestry Initiative partners for a two-day* educator workshop focused on forest education. As part of this in-person** professional learning experience, participants will explore key elements related to forest […]
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Urban Forestry Puyallup, WA Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 9 AM to 3:30 PM (Workshop FULL - waitlist available) Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners for a deep dive into Urban Forestry, focusing on the Puget Sound region. Participants will learn about the Urban Forestry Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline, […]
Solutions Oriented Learning Storylines: Coastal Wetlands Olympia, WA Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 9 AM to 3:30 PM Join Pacific Education Institute (PEI) and our ClimeTime partners to take a deep dive into the ecology of coastal wetlands, focusing on the South Sound region. Participants will learn about the Solutions Oriented Learning Storyline format, designed around […]
Introduction to Project Learning Tree for Non-Formal Educators September 8, 2022 | 9 AM to 11 AM Online via Zoom Cost: $20 (includes digital copy of PLT's Explore Your Environment) (registration will open to the public at a later date) Project Learning Tree (PLT) uses trees and forests as windows on the world to increase […]
Project Learning Tree: Train-the-Trainer for Non-Formal Educators September 19, 2022 | 1 PM to 4 PM Online via Zoom Cost: Free (registration will open to the public at a later date) Project Learning Tree (PLT) uses trees and forests as windows on the world to increase students’ understanding of the environment and actions they can […]
2023 Youth Engaged in Sustainable Systems (YESS) District Interest Session 1 September 20, 2022, 10 AM to 11 AM Cost: Free Join PEI's Green Jobs Coordinator, Heather Spalding, to learn more about the Youth Engaged in Sustainable Systems (YESS) Program. The YESS Program model is grounded in collaboration between PEI, school districts, skill centers, and local natural […]
