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SUMMARY:NatureNauts Academy: Smart Coast Scientists–Reading the Data of the Deep
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Curiosity with Hands-On Science Adventures\nLearn all about our real-time coastal water observing system at our 1.5 hour workshop designed exclusively for all K – 8 students! \nEach month\, there will be a new science topic led by educators\, filled with interactive learning experiences. Member pricing:adult–free; student–$5.50; non-members are general admission. Non-participating children ages 3 and under are free. An adult chaperone is required to be present during workshop. Gardens Admission is included in the ticket. Ensure your participation by registering 1 week before the event. Have a group of 10 or more students? Contact education@bellingrath.org for information about a group rate. \nWhy Attend? \n\nMonthly STEM Challenges: Each month\, your child will explore a new nature science topic\, sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning.\nInclusive for All K–8 Students: Whether your child is homeschooled\, or attends private or public school\, they are welcome to join our exciting educational adventures.\nLed by Certified Educators: Our expert educators create immersive 2-hour sessions filled with fun\, interactive learning experiences.\n\nDeadline: Ensure your participation by registering one week before the event.  \nTICKETS \nHave questions? Reach out to Felicia Henderson at fhenderson@bellingrath.org.
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/naturenauts-academy-smart-coast-scientists-reading-the-data-of-the-deep-2/
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SUMMARY:NatureNauts STEM Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 9 AM until 1 PM for NatureNauts STEM Day\, a fun-filled day of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration for the whole family! Explore interactive STEM exhibits\, educational activities\, and exciting wildlife experiences from organizations across the Gulf Coast. \nParticipating vendors and organizations are listed below. \n\nHistoric Blakeley State Park’s Delta Explorer River Cruises – For additional\nticketing\, tours of the Fowl River will be offered at 9:30 am\, 10:30 am\, 11:30 am\, & 12:30 pm; children 4 and under must bring their own life preservers. Plan to arrive at our River Pavilion at least 10 minutes before its departure.\nThe Reptile Bus with Outdoors with Jay – Reptile trailer with a variety of snakes\, lizards\, turtles\, and an opportunity for participants to touch a snake; a snake safety/reptile presentation at 10:45 am\nAWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center – Reptile and amphibian ambassadors\, a variety of mammal pelts and skull replicas\, including a presentation discussing keystone and indicator species and how they influence and reflect their environment\, offered at 9:15 am\, 10:15 am\, 11:15\, and 12:15 pm.\nBellingrath Gardens & Home NatureNauts™ – Hands-on activity relating to nature and the Gardens\nEvonik – Chemistry-focused hands-on activity\nScouting America – Static Display\, Video\, Ocean Habitat Mini Reef\, Offshore Safety Gear\nRebuilding Together of South Alabama – Demonstration on a rain barrel. It will be a walk through on how to install on and the environmental benefits. Also\, participants will be encouraged to get involved and volunteer installing rain barrels throughout the community.\nMobile Bay National Estuary Program – We will provide water quality monitoring activities and education to complement the sign and WQM station on the dock.\nMobile Public Library – Bookmobile on location; organizing some STEM activities\nMobile Baykeeper – An enviroscape watershed table and/or oyster shell painting with educational talks on either restoration oysters or watershed pollution\nDauphin Island Sea Lab’s Marine Mammal Research Program – We will have interactive organ games where children & families can put the internal organs of dolphins and manatees in the correct spots. We will also provide take-home materials such as infographics and educational coloring sheets.\nLynn Meadows Discovery Center – A child-appropriate activity focused on STEM\, most likely relating to nature/the gardens to fit your space\nHargrove Engineers\nAlabama Audubon – How to use binoculars. Build a bird.\nUSCG Auxiliary – Table with info and examples of how to keep our waterways clean & how to stay safe in the water\nHoney of the Hill Apiary – Live observation honeybee hive. Honey tasting. Native pollinators education.\nNational Weather Service Mobile – Interactive weather experiments & weather information\nAlabama Coastal Foundation –  Share the Beach turtle conservation activity\nAlabama Marine Resources – Activity books\, swag\, and handouts\nFood Trucks – Shaved Ice Paradise\, Shux Y’all\, Not Your Average Joe\, Frank and Lola’s\n\nAnd much more! From surprise activities to hands-on nature fun\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Cruise tickets are available while supplies last. Mark your calendar for a day of science\, nature\, and family fun. \nPlan Your Visit\nDon’t miss this opportunity to also stop by the Fall Plant Market and shop a vibrant selection of plants and garden-themed merchandise. \n\nDate: September 19th\nTime: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Bellingrath Gardens & Home\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/naturenauts-stem-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:NatureNauts Academy: Bellingrath Numbers Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Curiosity with Hands-On Science Adventures\nLearn all about using Math in the Gardens at our 1.5 hour workshop designed exclusively for all K – 8 students! \nOur monthly 1.5-hour nature science workshops are designed for K – 8 students (homeschool\, private\, or public)! Each month\, there will be a new science topic led by educators\, filled with interactive learning experiences. Member pricing:adult–free; student–$5.50; non-members are general admission. Non-participating children ages 3 and under are free. An adult chaperone is required to be present during workshop. Gardens Admission is included in the ticket. Ensure your participation by registering 1 week before the event. Have a group of 10 or more students? Contact education@bellingrath.org for information about a group rate. \nWhy Attend? \n\nMonthly STEM Challenges: Each month\, your child will explore a new nature science topic\, sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning.\nInclusive for All K–8 Students: Whether your child is homeschooled\, or attends private or public school\, they are welcome to join our exciting educational adventures.\nLed by Certified Educators: Our expert educators create immersive 2-hour sessions filled with fun\, interactive learning experiences.\n\nDeadline: Ensure your participation by registering one week before the event.  \nTICKETS \nHave questions? Reach out to Felicia Henderson at fhenderson@bellingrath.org.
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/naturenauts-academy-bellingrath-numbers-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Events,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Cultivate: Growing STEM Educators PreK - K Session
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate Your Teaching Skills: Professional Development at Bellingrath Gardens\nCultivate is a PD-certified teacher development program that provides Alabama’s PreK-8 educators with the foundation and plant science and literacy lesson plans they need to grow excited\, confident\, and engaged students in STEM. Leave with three PD credit hours\, plant science curriculum\, a variety of STEM resources\, and the confidence to build future plant scientists. BGH is an AMSTI Affiliate. \nWhy Attend? \n\nEnhance Your STEM Teaching: Immerse yourself in practical\, plant science-based STEM lessons tailored to the Alabama Course of Study.\nProfessional Development Hours: Receive a certificate for three PD credit hours as you broaden your professional expertise. \nTake Home Resources: Leave not just with knowledge\, but with a bin of STEM resources to bring your lessons to life. \nIncredible Scholarship Opportunity: Get 90% off the program cost by completing a simple scholarship appreciation. \n\nQuick Details \n\nPrice: $10 per session per educator. A pre-survey form must be completed before registration can be completed. Please complete the 2-step registration process no later than 1 week before event date.  Register Here\nVenue: Magnolia Room\, next to the Café.\nPreparation: Bring a notebook\, pen\, and your cell phone for photos.\nAttire: Comfortable clothing suitable for a garden walk.\n\nNeed Assistance? We’re Here to Help! \nFor any questions\, reach out to Felicia Henderson at fhenderson@bellingrath.org. Your educational journey is important to us! Learn more about our Cultivate programs here. \nWe would like to express our deepest appreciation to our sponsors\, including the State of Alabama Legislature\, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama\, BAE Systems\, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians\, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama\, for their unwavering support of the Cultivate program.  \nJoin the Cultivate Experience \nDon’t miss out on this transformative professional development opportunity. Register today\, and let’s cultivate the future of STEM education together!  \nTICKETS
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/cultivate-growing-stem-educators-prek-k-session/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Cultivate,Events
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SUMMARY:Cultivate: Growing STEM Educators 1 - 3 Session
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate Your Teaching Skills: Professional Development at Bellingrath Gardens\nCultivate is a PD-certified teacher development program that provides Alabama’s PreK-8 educators with the foundation and plant science and literacy lesson plans they need to grow excited\, confident\, and engaged students in STEM. Leave with three PD credit hours\, plant science curriculum\, a variety of STEM resources\, and the confidence to build future plant scientists. BGH is an AMSTI Affiliate. \nWhy Attend? \n\nEnhance Your STEM Teaching: Immerse yourself in practical\, plant science-based STEM lessons tailored to the Alabama Course of Study.\nProfessional Development Hours: Receive a certificate for three PD credit hours as you broaden your professional expertise. \nTake Home Resources: Leave not just with knowledge\, but with a bin of STEM resources to bring your lessons to life. \nIncredible Scholarship Opportunity: Get 90% off the program cost by completing a simple scholarship appreciation. \n\nQuick Details \n\nPrice: $10 per session per educator. A pre-survey form must be completed before registration can be completed. Please complete the 2-step registration process no later than 1 week before event date.  Register Here\nVenue: Magnolia Room\, next to the Café.\nPreparation: Bring a notebook\, pen\, and your cell phone for photos.\nAttire: Comfortable clothing suitable for a garden walk.\n\nNeed Assistance? We’re Here to Help! \nFor any questions\, reach out to Felicia Henderson at fhenderson@bellingrath.org. Your educational journey is important to us! Learn more about our Cultivate programs here. \nWe would like to express our deepest appreciation to our sponsors\, including the State of Alabama Legislature\, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama\, BAE Systems\, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians\, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama\, for their unwavering support of the Cultivate program.  \nJoin the Cultivate Experience \nDon’t miss out on this transformative professional development opportunity. Register today\, and let’s cultivate the future of STEM education together!  \nTICKETS
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/cultivate-growing-stem-educators-1-3-session/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Cultivate,Events
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SUMMARY:Cultivate: Growing STEM Educators 4 - 5 Session
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate Your Teaching Skills: Professional Development at Bellingrath Gardens\nCultivate is a PD-certified teacher development program that provides Alabama’s PreK-8 educators with the foundation and plant science and literacy lesson plans they need to grow excited\, confident\, and engaged students in STEM. Leave with three PD credit hours\, plant science curriculum\, a variety of STEM resources\, and the confidence to build future plant scientists. BGH is an AMSTI Affiliate. \nWhy Attend? \n\nEnhance Your STEM Teaching: Immerse yourself in practical\, plant science-based STEM lessons tailored to the Alabama Course of Study.\nProfessional Development Hours: Receive a certificate for three PD credit hours as you broaden your professional expertise. \nTake Home Resources: Leave not just with knowledge\, but with a bin of STEM resources to bring your lessons to life. \nIncredible Scholarship Opportunity: Get 90% off the program cost by completing a simple scholarship appreciation. \n\nQuick Details \n\nPrice: $10 per session per educator. A pre-survey form must be completed before registration can be completed. Please complete the 2-step registration process no later than 1 week before event date.  Register Here\nVenue: Magnolia Room\, next to the Café.\nPreparation: Bring a notebook\, pen\, and your cell phone for photos.\nAttire: Comfortable clothing suitable for a garden walk.\n\nNeed Assistance? We’re Here to Help! \nFor any questions\, reach out to Felicia Henderson at fhenderson@bellingrath.org. Your educational journey is important to us! Learn more about our Cultivate programs here. \nWe would like to express our deepest appreciation to our sponsors\, including the State of Alabama Legislature\, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama\, BAE Systems\, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians\, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama\, for their unwavering support of the Cultivate program.  \nJoin the Cultivate Experience \nDon’t miss out on this transformative professional development opportunity. Register today\, and let’s cultivate the future of STEM education together!  \nTICKETS
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/cultivate-growing-stem-educators-4-5-session/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Cultivate,Events
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SUMMARY:Cultivate: Growing STEM Educators 6 - 8 Session
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate Your Teaching Skills: Professional Development at Bellingrath Gardens\nCultivate is a PD-certified teacher development program that provides Alabama’s PreK-8 educators with the foundation and plant science and literacy lesson plans they need to grow excited\, confident\, and engaged students in STEM. Leave with three PD credit hours\, plant science curriculum\, a variety of STEM resources\, and the confidence to build future plant scientists. BGH is an AMSTI Affiliate. \nWhy Attend? \n\nEnhance Your STEM Teaching: Immerse yourself in practical\, plant science-based STEM lessons tailored to the Alabama Course of Study.\nProfessional Development Hours: Receive a certificate for three PD credit hours as you broaden your professional expertise. \nTake Home Resources: Leave not just with knowledge\, but with a bin of STEM resources to bring your lessons to life. \nIncredible Scholarship Opportunity: Get 90% off the program cost by completing a simple scholarship appreciation. \n\nQuick Details \n\nPrice: $10 per session per educator. A pre-survey form must be completed before registration can be completed. Please complete the 2-step registration process no later than 1 week before event date.  Register Here\nVenue: Magnolia Room\, next to the Café.\nPreparation: Bring a notebook\, pen\, and your cell phone for photos.\nAttire: Comfortable clothing suitable for a garden walk.\n\nNeed Assistance? We’re Here to Help! \nFor any questions\, reach out to Felicia Henderson at fhenderson@bellingrath.org. Your educational journey is important to us! Learn more about our Cultivate programs here. \nWe would like to express our deepest appreciation to our sponsors\, including the State of Alabama Legislature\, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama\, BAE Systems\, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians\, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama\, for their unwavering support of the Cultivate program.  \nJoin the Cultivate Experience \nDon’t miss out on this transformative professional development opportunity. Register today\, and let’s cultivate the future of STEM education together!  \nTICKETS
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/cultivate-growing-stem-educators-6-8-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Cultivate,Events
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SUMMARY:NatureNauts Academy: Secrets Beneath the Surface
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Curiosity with Hands-On Science Adventures\nLearn all about plants and creatures below the surface of Mirror Lake and surrounding water areas at our 1.5 hour workshop designed exclusively for all K – 8 students! \nOur monthly 1.5-hour nature science workshops are designed for K – 8 students (homeschool\, private\, or public)! Each month\, there will be a new science topic led by educators\, filled with interactive learning experiences. Member pricing:adult–free; student–$5.50; non-members are general admission. Non-participating children ages 3 and under are free. An adult chaperone is required to be present during workshop. Gardens Admission is included in the ticket. Ensure your participation by registering 1 week before the event. Have a group of 10 or more students? Contact education@bellingrath.org for information about a group rate. \nWhy Attend? \n\nMonthly STEM Challenges: Each month\, your child will explore a new nature science topic\, sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning.\nInclusive for All K–8 Students: Whether your child is homeschooled\, or attends private or public school\, they are welcome to join our exciting educational adventures.\nLed by Certified Educators: Our expert educators create immersive 2-hour sessions filled with fun\, interactive learning experiences.\n\nDeadline: Ensure your participation by registering one week before the event.  \nTICKETS \nHave questions? Reach out to Felicia Henderson at fhenderson@bellingrath.org.
URL:https://bellingrath.org/event/naturenauts-academy-secrets-beneath-the-surface/
CATEGORIES:Events,Youth Programs
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