This unique collaboration between NBNC and Vermont Master Naturalist is a place-based, integrated training in interpreting the local landscape and applying that training to the middle and high school classroom and curriculum. This course for middle and high school educators will:

• Practice identifying characteristic species and natural communities that contribute to Vermont’s signature natural heritage.
• Recognize and interpret patterns and processes in the local ecological landscape.
• Practice activities, tools and routines for incorporating nature curriculum at the middle and high school level.
• Explore alignment of biodiversity and nature-based curriculum with NGSS and Proficiency-based Learning.
• Cultivate relationships with educators and conservation professionals to enrich student engagement in the field and the classroom.
• Receive a Tier 1 Vermont Master Naturalist certification at the conclusion of the course.