Crosby Arboretum to offer two educational workshops

WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands is an instructional guide for educators that provides a resourceful and creative collection of wetland activities, information, and ideas. The workshop will be held at the The Crosby Arboretum on Thursday, April 25, - from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop will introduce attendees to the three parameters of wetlands (vegetation, soils, hydrology), wetland functions and values as well as management options all through fun and engaging activities.

WOW! incorporates wetlands into reading, math, social studies, art or physical education lessons. Cost is $30 total for the educational activity guide, .5 CEU’s and entry fee. Pre-registration is required. Call the Arboretum at 601-799-2311 to sign up. Bring snacks and lunch.

Another workshop to be offered by the Crosby Arboretum is one of the oldest and most successful environmental education programs, PLT offers interdisciplinary, fun, hands-on lesson plans based on sound science. This K-12 workshop will be offered on Friday, April 26, from- 9:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m. and will feature a “Hike Through the PLT Guide” and teamwork activities for learning the lesson plans.

is $40 total for the educational activity guide, .5 CEU’s and entry fee. Pre-registration is required. Please call the arboretum at 601-799-2311 to sign up. https://www.plt.org/. Bring snacks and lunch.