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SUMMARY
Established in 2003, Big River Educational Workshops are FREE educational programs covering a variety of themes related to Big River Systems in the United States. These workshops take place directly on the river, aboard Living Lands & Waters floating classroom and garbage barges. Excursions in smaller boats will also be featured, providing participants an authentic, up-close river experience.
There are several different programs offered through LL&W's Big River Educational Workshops. Most programs are designed for teachers and youth leaders, but workshops can be targeted to meet group needs. Programs vary in length and focus, so please read the description of each workshop before cloosing the right one for you.
FEE
All workshops are offered FREE OF CHARGE. However, some fees may be incurred if taking the course for graduate or re-licensure credit.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Because a small portion of the workshops cover indoor/outdoor classroom activities and curriculum ideas, these workshops are targeted specifically for educators, including both traditional school teachers and non-formal educators such as youth group leaders, government employees, etc. If seats are available, we will then open it up to interested citizens. Interested citizens are still encouraged to register. However, you will be put on a waiting list until two weeks prior to the workshop. If room is available at that time, we will send you an invitation to join us.
Click on the workshop title to view more information (availability, description, driving directions, credit offered, etc.) about this workshop and how to register:
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MARCH 2007 |
| Mar 9
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"The Ohio River: A New Century" |
Louisville, KY
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| Mar 16
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"The Ohio River: A New Century" |
Louisville, KY
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| Mar 17
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"The Ohio River: A New Century" |
Louisville, KY
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| MAY 2007 |
| May 18-19 |
"The Ohio River: Past and Present" |
Evansville, IN |
| May 23 |
"The Great Rivers of Yesterday and Today"
SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
Cairo, IL |
| JUNE 2007 |
| June 12 |
"The Mississippi River: Past and Present"
SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
Cape Girardeau, MO |
| June 20 |
"The Mississippi River: A New Century"
SORRY, THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
Chester, IL |
| JULY 2007 |
| July 11-12 |
"The Mississippi River: Shifting Currents"
SORRY BUT THIS WORKSOP HAS REACH MAX CAPACITY AND NOW IS CLOSED!! |
St. Louis, MO |
| July 16-19 |
"Rediscover the River: A 4-Day Mississippi River Expedition" |
St. Louis, MO to Saverton, MO |
| July 29-31 |
"Rediscover the River: A 3-Day Mississippi River Expedition" |
Burlington, IA to Rock Island, IL |
| AUGUST 2006 |
| Aug 15 |
"From Fields to Fresh Water" |
Rock Island, IL |
The above dates are tentative and are subject to change. We ask that you please check back periodically to verify workshop date.
INTERESTED IN BOOKING A WORKSHOP FOR YOUR AREA?
If you belong to a group or organization (4-H, Sierra Club, etc.) and are interested in planning a river related workshop specific to your group’s mission, please contact Tammy Becker via the contact information listed below. LL&W facilities and boats can accommodate groups with 15-30 participants. Please note that our calendar fills up quickly and can be difficult to negotiate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
 Tammy Becker, Education Coordinator, Living Lands & Waters
Email: tammy@livinglandsandwaters.org
Phone: 309.236.0725
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