Events
Webinars
2024 Annual State of the Organization Presentation
April 24, 2024 2pm
Join our Executive Director, Sarah Coles, to hear about the accomplishments of 2023 and some updates of what 2024 has in store.
A zoom link will be emailed out to registratants the morning of the webinar
This webinar will be recorded and put on our YouTube Channel several days after the webinar
Registration:...
moreCreation Care: Two Models from Dallas/Fort Worth
May 1, 2024 2pm
Webinar with Claire Howell, Founder and Director of Creation Care at Disciple City Church & Reverend Mel Caraway, Creation Care Ministry at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church
We know access to food, nature, and resources is a limiting factor for many people, including children. This webinar will focus on the stories of two faith-based Creation Care ministries who desire to use their land and resources for hands-on learning and...
moreIntroducing Nature Challenge – A 21st Century Platform for Inspiring and Tracking Conservation
May 8, 2024 2pm
Join us to explore the new Nature Challenge, a nature-engagement platform designed for the 21st century that brings conservation, scientific discovery, and environmental stewardship back into everyday life. Learn how to become a provider and generate opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to learn, have fun, and make a positive impact in communities. As a provider, you'll leverage your existing materials and expertise to engage...
moreGreen Jobs: Exploring STEM Natural Resource Careers
June 5, 2024 2pm
Webinar with Ted Stevens, Education Director, Texas Forestry Association
Learn how to use Project Learning Tree's new Green Jobs guide that is TEKS-aligned and STEM correlated to inspire your students to pursue a future career working outdoors in a natural resource forestry related career. The guide contains four fun hands-on activities to explore this topic with your middle school and high school students.
Participants will learn...
moreBuilding relationships with nature: Exploring a university course that infuses time in nature to positively benefit students' well-being
August 7, 2024 2pm
Webinar with Dr. Courtney Crim and Dr. Laura Allen - Trinity University, Department of Education
It is well known that unplugging from daily demands is beneficial for our well-being. Time spent in nature offers this much-needed relief. However, when we shared this insight with college students already feeling overwhelmed, their response was often, "We don't have time." To address this challenge, we brainstormed ways to help students...
moreResearch Update from the Center for Health & Nature
August 21, 2024 2pm
Health webinar with Jay Maddock, Ph.D., FAAHB, Director of the Center for Health & Nature & Regents Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M
Founded in 2018, the Center for Health & Nature is a unique collaboration between Houston Methodist, Texan by Nature, and the Texas A&M Health Science Center, to drive research to study the impact of nature on health with evidence-based...
moreNature Contact and Health Recommendations
October 16, 2024 7pm
Teacher Workshop and Health Webinar with Erin Largo-Wight, University of North Florida Professor, Department of Public Health PhD and Director, Institute of Environmental Research & Education (IERE)
The relationship between passive nature contact and health is both intuitive and supported by a growing body of research evidence. The nature and health relationship has broad implications ranging from public health policy to urban...
moreTeacher Workshops
Jurassic Perks - Using Dinosaurs to Inspire and Early Interest in Natural Sciences
September 14, 2024 10am
Teacher Workshop with Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, The Witte Museum
Few animals inspire minds the way that Cretaceous-era creatures do! By learning about the land through the lens of dinosaurs, educators can craft connections and interest in natural sciences for learners of all ages. Attendees will come away from this session with tips, tricks and methods for planning prehistoric content that will inspire...
moreNature Contact and Health Recommendations
October 16, 2024 7pm
Teacher Workshop and Health Webinar with Erin Largo-Wight, University of North Florida Professor, Department of Public Health PhD and Director, Institute of Environmental Research & Education (IERE)
The relationship between passive nature contact and health is both intuitive and supported by a growing body of research evidence. The nature and health relationship has broad implications ranging from public health policy to urban...
morePartner Professional Developments
Taking the Mystery Out of Grant Writing
September 18, 2024 2pm
Partner Exclusive Webinar with Susan Kaderka
Grant writing is essentially an exercise in making a case for why a funder should support your organization. Each part of a grant proposal can and should contribute to making a strong case. In this webinar, we will frame the component parts of a generic grant proposal--Organizational History, Statement of Need, Project Description, Evaluation, Budget, Attachments—as a series of questions that...
morePartner Virtual Field Trips
Exploring Houston’s Backyard, The W.G. Jones State Forest
April 19, 2024 2pm
Partner Virtual Field Trip
We invite you to the Piney Woods region of Texas as we explore the W.G. Jones State Forest. Learn the rich history of one of the nation’s largest working urban forests, tracking back to the 1920s. Delve into the biology, conservation, and management of the residential endangered Red Cockaded Woodpecker population, and discover the various recreational and education opportunities available from youth field...
morePEAS Community Farm and Urban Orchard Virtual Field Trip
October 25, 2024 2pm
Partner Exlusive Virtual Field Trip with PEAS
Come tour the PEAS Community Farm & Urban Orchard with the PEAS Pod! This interactive field trip will be a blend of a tour of the farm and orchard and participating (virtually) in activities led by PEAS’ outdoor educators. As we explore the various aspects and features of the farm, PEAS staff will model lessons and activities that can be used to engage learners of all ages outdoors. You...
moreHealthy State Parks
Healthy Parks Healthy People
April 13, 2024 3pm
Join us for a day of outdoor fun, fresh air, and heart-pumping activities at our FREE family-friendly event. “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” will help you recharge, rejuvenate, and reconnect with nature and your health!
The event will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 3 to 7 PM at Bentsen-RGV State Park in Mission, Texas.
Although the event is free, there are a several activities that have limited space. Pre-registration is...
moreUpcoming Regional Collaborative Meetings
Austin: April 1 - for more information email Ashleigh Cibelli-Pettus
Caprock: January 30 - for more information email Sarah Coles
Coastal Bend: February 21 - for more information email Lari Jo Edwards
Heart of Texas: February 22 - for more information email: Erin Shields
Houston: : April 23 - For more informtion email: Dany Millikin
North Texas: February 16 - for more information email Anna Lewis
Pineywoods: - for more information email: Ted Stevens
Rio Grande Valley: February 8 - for more information email Marisa Oliva
San Antonio: March 27 - for more information email: Stephanie Regets
Interested in Presenting?
Are you interested in presenting at one of our webinars and workshops? We are always looking for innovative programs and resources to share with our partners. To propose a session fill out our interest form.