ENV-503: Capital Area Watershed Exploration

In this innovative 5-day professional learning experience, teachers will investigate the dynamic relationships between city landscapes and water systems while exploring D.C.'s unique watershed environments. Reignite your curiosity through hands-on field experiences, expert-led investigations, and meaningful discussions about urban environmental challenges, and environmental justice. Through a blend of virtual learning and field experiences, cultivate a deeper understanding of how urban watersheds function, the varied impacts of human activity, and authentic actions that can create positive change in our classrooms, homes, and communities. Work alongside local experts to discover effective ways of engaging students in watershed education and environmental stewardship that connects them to their local environment. [ 3 credits ]