The Future of National Capital Region National Park Watershed Education Programming

Session Submission Type: Traditional Presentation

Summary

This presentation will share findings from a project conducted for the National Park Service to inform their future watershed education programming. Recommendations for partnership-building, professional development, and multi-session student programming will be discussed. Themes include reaching students with little park access or low environmental literacy, accessibility, and standards-aligned curriculum building.

Sub Unit

• Enhancing Environmental Education in Formal Settings

Presenters

• Kathryn Metzker, Stroud Water Research Center

• Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Non-Attending Contributor

• Steve C. Kerlin, Stroud Water Research Center