Educator Workshop Series: Coastal Ocean Literacy

This event is sold out! If you are interested in attending, please register for the waitlist by following the registration steps (see above section "select date and time"). If a spot opens up, you will be notified and have 24 hours to complete your registration. Please note that you must be able to attend all 3 trainings in order to register. Ticket sales will end on February 17th.

The Morro Bay National Estuary Program, in partnership with Cal Poly SLO, California State Parks, and SWMEA (Southwest Marine Educators Association), is hosting a series of three educator workshops this spring! These workshops will prepare you to effectively teach about coastal ocean literacy, climate change, environmental stewardship, and restoration with NGSS applications. How to Teach Nature Journaling will be included throughout these topics as well. These workshops are also an excellent way to network with other educators and local environmental education partners! Our facilitators will include Kurt Holland with Cal Poly, Catherine Halverson, and Danielle Narzisi with Creek Lands Conservation.

Dates & Topics

Please note that this is a series of three workshops. We ask that you only RSVP if you can commit to attending ALL THREE workshops. You will need to register once for each date (see above section "select date and time" for selections).

Training 1: February 24th, topic: Introduction to Coastal Ocean Literacy & NGSS Applications

Training 2: March 16th, topic: Coastal Ocean Literacy: Coastal Resiliency & a Changing Climate

Training 3: May 4th, topic: Coastal Ocean Literacy: Environmental Stewardship & Restoration Applications

All workshops will take place at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Who can participate?

These workshops are open to classroom teachers, as well as outdoor/environmental educators.15 spaces will be reserved for classroom teachers. If you are uncertain whether this training is a good fit for you, please reach out to us at the contact information below.

Other details

• The total cost to attend this workshop series is $30 ($10 per training). This covers the cost of your lunch each day.
• Each participant will receive a $350 stipend upon completion of all three trainings!
• Each participant will receive curriculum, activity guides, and other teaching materials to set you up for success in bringing these topics to your classroom.
• Participants will receive a free membership to SWMEA (Southwest Marine Educators Association)
• Coffee, a light breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

Accessibility information

Part of each training will take place outdoors and may involve walking on steep, unpaved trails. The training on May 4th will include a half day of kayaking and restoration work on the Sandspit in Morro Bay. We ask that you wear comfortable, layered clothes and sturdy shoes; bring sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, and whatever else you might need to be safe and comfortable throughout the day. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact Forest at flurz@MBNEP.org as soon as possible. Our goal is to create a welcoming and comfortable space for everyone to be engaged in!

Contact Information

For any other questions or concerns, contact Riley Hine, Community Engagement Projects Manager for the Estuary Program, at rhine@MBNEP.org. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please only register if you are committed to attending the training. We have limited capacity and are hoping all individuals registered will attend. If you register and need to cancel later, please do so in advance so we can open up your spot for another educator to attend!