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SUMMARY:Educator Workshop - WILD About Bears
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. \nWILD About Bears will focus on black bears in North Carolina. The workshop will be spent learning about the life history and current research on black bears\, as well as activities that can be incorporated into your programs. This special topic Project WILD will include a visit to our resident black bears that live in our Animal Habitats. Educators who attend a Project WILD workshop qualify for CEU credits\, training hours\, or NC Environmental Education Certification credit. \nInstructor: Lauren Farrell (GMSF Interpretation and Education Programs Manager) \nRegistration\nThis workshop is free to attend\, although advance registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Registration opens below on April 29 at 10 a.m. Attendees are also asked to bring their own lunch\, although there is a restaurant on site. \nClick here to register for this event. \nWhat to Bring?\nYour time will be spent indoors and outdoors and all programs are held rain\, snow or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment\, and footwear are very important. Please bring a daypack with enough room to carry extra clothing (i.e.\, extra layers\, rain gear)\, water\, lunch\, notepad/paper\, pen/pencil\, etc. Mildred’s Grill will be open and participants may purchase food from the restaurant for lunch if they prefer to do so. \nAdditional information\nEducational Experience Forms will be available for certification hours and Continuing Education Credit for the instructor to sign off on. Grandfather Mountain may also serve as Criteria III – Site visit hours\, but these hours must be gained outside of the time that the workshop takes place (i.e.\, prior to or after the workshop). Staff will be available to sign off on these site visit forms. \nCancelations\nIf you cannot attend the educator workshop that you are registered for\, please let us know five days in advance of the workshop if at all possible: call 828-733-2013 Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nAbout Grandfather Mountain Educator Workshops\nGrandfather Mountain’s Educator Workshop series invites educators to take advantage of the mountain’s classroom in the clouds. This is an opportunity to learn and have fun\, while earning certification as an environmental educator in North Carolina. These programs offer credits with Criteria I\, II and III programs. All workshops take place at Grandfather Mountain and may include some walking\, so participants are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. Learn more.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/educator-workshop-wild/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beary Scary Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Visit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission. \nPlus\, children in costume are admitted at half-price. Children coming in costume do not need to make advance admission ticket reservations online. The discount will be given at the Entrance Gate. Those planning to visit the park not in costume are strongly encouraged to make advance ticket reservations online at grandfather.com/tickets. \n2025 Beary Scary Schedule: \n\n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | “Test Your Animal Knowledge” Contest / Contest drawing at 2:15 p.m. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Games and craft table! Come play some fun animal-themed games and make a fun craft. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Trick-or-treating at the Animal Habitats (The outdoor locations are weather dependent\, and trick-or-treating will move indoors\, if needed.)\n11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Trick-or-treating at the Gate House\, the Wilson Center (Classroom in the Clouds\, Gift Shop) and the Top Shop\n12 – 2 p.m. | Conservation Through Colors Table! Support the American Association of Zoo Keepers and red wolf conservation by purchasing animal paintings\, with a chance to win extra fun prizes! (Classroom in the Clouds)\n12:30 – 1 p.m. | Beary Scary educational program (Outside the Wilson Center under the covered walkway)\n1 – 1:30 p.m. | Animal Encounter! Come meet a few of Grandfather’s resident animals\, including snakes and an opossum. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1 – 2:15 p.m. | Creepy Critter Corner! Come see some of the mountain’s “creepier” animals. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1:30 – 2 p.m. | Costume Contest (Classroom in the Clouds)\n2:15 p.m. | “Test Your Animal Knowledge” Contest Drawing! Winners will be announced at the Classroom in the Clouds. Contest winners get the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes to visit the animal they were knowledgeable about! Winners are allowed to take family members with them. Participants must be present to win.\n2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | Enrichment parade throughout the habitats\, starting at the elk habitat! Animals will receive special Halloween enrichments.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/beary-scary-halloween/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. \nThe focus of this 10-hour workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary Environmental Education teaching methods. Participants will learn about a variety of teaching techniques\, methods and instructional strategies; and the workshop will include multiple interactive components. This is a required workshop for all NC Environmental Education Certification candidates. This workshop may also count for Continuing Education for those educators who are already certified. \nJune 12: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (onsite at GMSF)\nJune 13: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (onsite at GMSF) \nThis workshop is free to attend\, although advance registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Registration opens here April 13 at 10 a.m. Click here to register. \nGeneral Clothing List\nMuch of your time will be spent outdoors and all programs are held rain or shine. You should be prepared for a variety of mountain weather conditions and temperatures. Appropriate clothing\, equipment and footwear are very important. \nEquipment:\nDaypack with enough room to carry extra clothing\, water\, lunch\, camera\, etc.\nWater Bottle\nSunglasses\nSunscreen\nSturdy hiking boots or closed-toed shoes are required\nNotepad/paper\nPen/pencil \nAdditional Information\nEducational Experience Forms will be available for certification hours and Continuing Education Credit for the instructor to sign off on. Grandfather Mountain may also serve as Criteria III – Site visit hours\, but these hours must be gained outside of the time that the workshop takes place (i.e.\, prior to or after the workshop). Staff will be available to sign off on these site visit forms. \nCancellations\nGrandfather Mountain events generally sell out and have a waiting list associated with the event. If you cannot attend the field course that you are registered for\, please let us know. Full refunds will be given to individuals who reach out to us at least five days before the event. This allows time for individuals on the waiting list to make accommodations to attend the event. To cancel your registration\, please call 828-833-6332 or email judi@grandfather.com. \nWe ask that individuals who are sick with any illness to stay home to ensure the health and safety of other participants\, our staff\, and the field course instructors – refunds will be granted to these individuals. \nAbout Grandfather Mountain Educator Workshops\nGrandfather Mountain’s Educator Workshop series invites educators to take advantage of the mountain’s classroom in the clouds. This is an opportunity to learn and have fun\, while earning certification as an environmental educator in North Carolina. These programs offer credits with Criteria I\, II and III programs. All workshops take place at Grandfather Mountain and may include some walking\, so participants are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for inclement weather. Learn more about this year’s lineup.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/educator-workshop-methods/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Daily Programs
DESCRIPTION:Attend one of our Daily Programs in April-October presented by our animal habitat curators and park educators. These fascinating interpretive programs throughout the park are included in your admission ticket. See our current list of programs.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/daily-programs/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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SUMMARY:Animal Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the birthdays of our resident animals with games\, contests\, crafts and surprises. The park’s wildlife habitat staff hosts a fun-filled afternoon for guests\, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants. Millie the Bear\, the mountain’s mascot\, will make special appearances throughout the day. Events begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. Join for one activity or all. Included with admission. \nAnimal Birthday Party Schedule:\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | A Walk in the Woods game — Learn about nature through an interactive game. (in front of the Wilson Center)\n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Conservation Through Colors table — Half-price animal paintings will be sold\, with proceeds supporting the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Test Your Animal Knowledge Contest — contest drawing at 2:15 (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Make a birthday card for the animals. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Games — Come play some fun animal games. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1 – 1:30 p.m. | Animal Encounter — Come meet a few of our resident animals\, including snakes and a groundhog. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1 – 1:30 p.m. | Bear Painting Tour — Join our habitat staff to see an animal painting created live. This experience is $10 per person and can be purchased at the Conservation Through Colors table in Classroom in the Clouds.\n1 – 2 p.m. | Birthday Critter Corner — Meet a few of our smaller animals. (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1 – 2 p.m. | Free birthday cake (Classroom in the Clouds)\n1:30 – 2 p.m. | Decorate Birthday Presents — Come help make birthday enrichments for the animals. (outside the Wilson Center)\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Animal Olympics game (in front of the Wilson Center)\n2:15 p.m. | Contest Drawing — Winners will be announced at the Classroom in the Clouds. Contest winners get the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes to visit the animal they were knowledgeable about. Winners are allowed to take family members with them. Participants must be present to win.\n2:45 p.m. | Animal Birthday Party Parade — Follow our staff to the elk\, then otter\, then cougar and then bear overlooks to watch the special birthday enrichments be given.
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