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​Project Learning Tree Educator Training

• Friday, August 16, 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location:

Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp
3186 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901

Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers, educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. It uses the forest as a window to create awareness and knowledge of the natural world and address environmental issues.

PLT helps students acquire an appreciation for and tolerance of diverse viewpoints on environmental issues and actions based on analysis and evaluation of available information. It encourages creativity, originality, and flexibility to resolve problems. It inspires and empowers students to become responsible, productive, and participatory members of society.

This workshop is being hosted by the Long Island ReLeaf Committee and will be led by NYSDEC Environmental Educators. There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided.

The workshop agenda will be as follows:

8:45am - 9:15am – Arrive at the Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp & Check-in

9:15am - 12:15pm – Hands-on training

12:15pm - 1:00pm – Lunch & Networking

1:00pm - Optional tour of the Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp

Pre-registration for this event is required.

About the Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp:

The Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp is the oldest 4-H Camp in New York State and will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2024. The camp includes the 40-acre work-and-learn farm, low and high ropes challenge course, nature center, indoor horseback riding arena, riding trails, meeting spaces and open areas for recreation. Campers are provided with an atmosphere which fosters independence, leadership development, respect, tolerance, and positive self-esteem while having fun and making new friends.

The 4-H Camp staff are dedicated to the social development of their campers. The communal living environment fosters independence while creating friendships that will last a lifetime. The social capital the campers gain from camp set them up for personal success in the future. This community also prides itself on its social diversity and acceptance of others. The 4-H Camp is a safe space community truly dedicated to fostering youth development and betterment.

This meeting will be outdoors and attendees are encouraged to dress accordingly.

For questions or accommodations for persons with a disability, please contact Chloe at cid7@cornell.edu.

To register for this event, please click Register.

Any questions, please contact Chloe at 516-832-2591 ext. 203 or email cid7@cornell.edu.

Location

Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp
3186 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, New York 11901

Last updated July 11, 2024