Last week, Katie Bobowski, Dr. Bjørn Wolter, and Catherine Taylor Walker had an incredible
time coordinating and teaching PWSC's Environmental Science For Teachers in Alaska!
Their students had the opportunity to kayak on a glacial lake to learn about climate
change, practice nature journaling in the temperate rainforest, and run intertidal
transects while searching for microplastics in the waters of Orca Bay, among other
activities.
The Resilient Food Systems for Teachers program starts today in Cordova. The program will focus on developing resilience in local
food systems by covering topics such as native gardening, hydroponics, mariculture,
composting, and low-effort farming. Participants will take part in field trips and
collaborative learning to develop lessons that can be immediately implemented in their
schools. Additionally, they will be provided with supplies for a basic hydroponic
system.
Did you know that Alaska teachers can attend these courses for free during the summers
of 2024-2026, thanks to grant funding? Tuition, academic fees, and housing are all
covered, and there may be travel and food stipends available. Although classes are
full for this summer, you can start planning for the coming years.
For more information about this opportunity, you can contact PWSC - Copper Basin Extension
Site:
Contact: Katie Bobowski
Email: uaa_pwscforteachers@alaska.edu
Call: 907-822-3673 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. AKST)
