Forest Days Professional Learning Program with Blue Hill Heritage Trust

Forest Days Professional Learning Program with Blue Hill Heritage Trust 2020-2021

Because of Covid-19, there was a great increase in interest around outdoor learning on the peninsula, and we had many requests for advice and assistance. In response, Blue Hill Heritage Trust offered a year-long Forest Days Professional Learning Program, FREE for teachers on the Blue Hill Peninsula. This Forest Days Program was a professional development opportunity for any teacher on the Blue Hill Peninsula interested in integrating Forest Days into their school day. It entailed a series of up to 10 zoom or in-person outdoor monthly workshops from October-June 2020-2021, a mini-grant for supplies, and Continuing Education Credits.

The Full Program Package:

A Mini Grant from BHHT for $250*
Plus a teacher book grant made possible by the Anahata Foundation
8-10 zoom or in person monthly 1 hour workshops
Guidance on creating your own Forest Days Teacher Handbook
Time during workshops to bring ideas, concerns, and questions to the table
Free resources shared at each session
Continuing Education Credits from Maine DOE
Individual consultation time reserved on first come, first serve basis
Presentation by guest speakers who are National and International leaders in outdoor learning, Forest Days, and Forest School