Tuesday April 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join other K-5 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore Project Learning Tree activities focused on birds.

Together for Birds is PLT’s Newest Activity Collection!

Birds are a wonderful introduction to the natural world and happen to be just outside your door! Whether in the city or a forest, a variety of birds are usually within easy eyeshot or earshot. The activities are designed for educators to use with students in grades K-2, with variations for grades 3-5. The collection is filled with enhanced bird-specific content such as new enrichment experiences, recommended reading, forest facts, accompanying posters, and charts. Every participant will leave with a guide of this collection.

This workshop counts toward NC Environmental Education Certification (Criteria I) and consists of six contact hours that may count toward CEUs for teachers.

Location: Carolina Beach State Park 
Workshop Cost: $25
The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge to participants through support from the NC Forestry.
For additional workshop information, call 910-772-0546.

Thursday, April 9, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Aquatic Wild is a program offered through the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and NC Sea Grant are facilitating this workshop.

The Aquatic WILD workshop is for formal and non-formal educators interested in teaching people about aquatic wildlife and ecology. Aquatic WILD materials build upon developments in wildlife conservation needs as well as advances in instructional methodology in Pre-K through 12th grade education.  

Participants in this 6-hour workshop receive the Aquatic WILD K-12 Curriculum & Activity Guide. The guide contains field investigations, In Step With STEM activity extensions, connections to wildlife careers, new activities on fish conservation and angling, and an increased focus on outdoor activities. Project Wild materials are provided free of charge by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 

The workshop at the Carolina Beach State Park will have a marine focus. Participants are eligible for Criteria I credit of NC OEE Environmental Education Certification and school teachers receive CEU credit. Homework option available.  

Location: Carolina Beach State Park

Cost: $25 per person 

 For additional workshop information, call 910-772-0546.