Join Delaware Sea Grant, Delaware Nature Society, Delaware Association for Environmental Education, and Stroud Water Research Center for a three day professional development on Environmental Literacy and Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences (MWEE).  Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) are learner-centered experiences that focus on investigations into the local environment.

In this workshop, participants will be given a background on the components of a MWEE and how MWEEs can be used to meet education standards and school goals while engaging students in authentic field studies.  Participants will also learn how to plan a MWEE, engage with community partners, and facilitate meaningful outdoor field investigations.  

All participants are required to complete the FREE MWEE 101 online course prior to their attendance at this workshop.

Who: This workshop is open classroom teachers, school administrators, non-formal educators,  and other education partners serving K-12 students in Delaware.  Priority will be given to teachers and administrators from Caesar Rodney School District and Appoquinimink School District.

Cost: FREE! Lunch and refreshments are included for all participants on all days. Classroom teachers and school staff that attend will receive a $350 stipend for attending the workshop. 

Registration Deadline: June 9, 2025

Registration Link

Contact: David Christopher at dmchrist@udel.edu or David Pragoff at davidp@delawarenaturesociety.org with any questions.