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WAKE, NC · TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Methods of Teaching Environmental Education

Tuesday, August 18, 5-9 p.

FreeparkseducationadultsRegistration required

Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Wake County Parks

About the event

Tuesday, August 18, 5-9 p.m. (bring a bag dinner and drink) AND Wednesday August 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (bring bag lunch and drink). Attendance for both days is required.

The focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is a required workshop for all NC Environmental Education Certification candidates.

Note: You MUST have completed and received credit for the Basics of Environmental Education 10 hour Independent Study before enrolling in the workshop. Anyone who hasn’t completed Basics of EE will be placed on a waiting list.

Adult workshop; FREE but pre-registration is required.

Schedule: From Aug 18, 2026 to Aug 19, 2026 Each Tuesday from 5pm to 9pm Each Wednesday from 9am to 4pm

Duration: 23 hours

Ages: 18 yrs +,

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