Friends of the Rappahannock is hosting two days of professional learning on June 25th and 26th. Day one includes Project Learning Tree’s Green Jobs and Southeastern Forests & Climate Change, and will be co-led by The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Registration is separate. Day two includes Explore Your Environment.

What to expect: Project Learning Tree’s Green Jobs unit offers four hands-on, NGSS-aligned activities that help youth explore forest careers and learn how to manage and monitor forest resources. Who should attend: Designed for educators, counselors, and youth leaders working with ages 12–25, it’s ideal for classrooms, career prep, and community programs. Learn more about this opportunity here.

Event location will be held at Float on Farms. We will have water and bug spray, but please be prepared with a reusable water bottle, clothes appropriate for hiking outdoors, possible change of clothes if you choose to play in the river during breaks.  *Rain Location is the George Washington Carver Agricultural Research Center located at 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733.

IF YOU ARE A TEACHER FROM CULPEPER OR ORANGE COUNTY, EMAIL APRIL.HARPER@RIVERFRIENDS.ORG ABOUT GRANT-FUNDED STIPENDS!