Other Services

• Inservice Workshops: These workshops are designed for school and community personnel who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and abilities in the outdoor classroom. Sessions range from a half-day experience to an extended series of programs. Topics to include:

  • Being a Naturalist - training participants in the logistics, mechanics, understandings and joys of being an interpretive naturalist.
  • Field Ecology - developing an appreciation for ecological principles, relationships and general field studies.
  • Curriculum Development - sharing the means to utilize the outdoor classroom in order to enhance the Science, Social Studies, Mathematics and Creative Arts curriculum.
     

• Designing with Nature: Designing With Nature involves the coordination with school, community groups or municipalities with regard to developing natural areas into nature education facilities. These services may include the following:

  • Site Analysis - includes surveys in the areas of archeology, habitats, soils, botany and zoology.
  • Site Development - involves the development of a Site Master Plan. This plan usually includes a trail system, teaching demonstration areas, wildlife management projects and various site improvement projects.
  • Education Programs - may be developed in conjunction with the site analysis and development aspects of the project or as a separate nature education program which is well suited to that particular environment.

Earth Spirit Educational Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 261 ▪ Orchard Park, NY 14127
716-941-6267
Email: earthspiritoffice@roadrunner.com

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