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Olympic Park Institute's Olympic WEST (Watershed and Environmental Science Trainings) for teachers range from 2 to 4 days. All include daily outdoor activities supplemented with access to our interactive learning facilities. During these workshops, teachers study field science and inquiry-based learning methods that they can bring back to their classroom. Participants stay in our cabins at our campus on beautiful Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park and dine in historic Rosemary Inn.

Field Science Techniques in an "Olympic" sized Watershed

Retreat for teachers and their families
October 8-10th, 2010
  • Compare biotic factors from Hurricane Ridge to the mouth of the Elwha River on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
  • Enjoy an autumn weekend with your family hiking, drawing, and relaxing in Olympic National Park's most watched watershed.

Retreat Model: Some activities will be open to all participants (including children) while others will be restricted to teachers in the workshop.

Dates: 5pm Friday October 8th through 2pm Sunday October 10th, 2010

Tuition: $45 for Washington Classroom Teachers, $60 per non-participating guest, children ages 9 and under come free! Tuition includes meals lodging and program instruction.  Child care is not provided, please make arrangements for supervision.
 
Clock Hours: 10 hours available, at an additional $2.50/hour
 
To Register:
** Register online or contact Jen at jkidder@naturebridge.org 360.928.3720 x.14
 

How can Lake Crescent make your job easier?  Use this majestic lake as a case study for student learning.

Workshop for teachers only
October 22-24th, 2010
  • Develop testable questions about Lake Crescent in small groups or on your own
  • Explore the lake by canoe, from shore or use a method of your own invention to collect data
  • Analyze your data, sythesize your findings and translate your new knowledge about Lake Crescent to an important water body in your home community. 
Dates: 5pm on Friday October 22nd through 2pm on Sunday October 24th, 2010

Tuition: $45 for Washington Teachers. Tuition includes meals and lodging.
 
Clock Hours: 14 hours available, at an additional $2.50/hr
 
To Register:
** Register online or contact Jen at jkidder@naturebridge.org 360.928.3720 x.14