K-12 Partnership Summer Workshop: Schoolyard Ecology Project

Join the K-12 Partnership’s Distributed Schoolyard Ecology Project!

Are you a secondary science teacher looking to transform your classroom?

Click here to register!

We are hosting an exciting professional learning day to share our year of groundbreaking work and invite you to join us! The Schoolyard Ecology Project started as the seed of an idea to design observational and experimental protocols to understand the ecology of schoolyards across Michigan. An interdisciplinary team of scientists and educators met throughout 2025-26 to dream big and collaborate – click here to read a blog about the project.

What You’ll Experience:

• Discover the power of distributed experiments in real science
• Preview engaging lessons and hands-on student activities
• Build capacity and mentorship for the year ahead
• Connect with fellow educators
• Close with forest bathing to enjoy some time in nature

Why Participate?

Your students will engage in project-based, place-based, and problem-based learning while monitoring their schoolyard. 

Real science. Real impact. Real growth

Ready to bring ecological learning to life? Click here to register!

Who should participate?

Teachers and informal educators for 6th – 12th grades interested in leading outdoor experiences with their students

What to Expect

In-person: Dress to be comfortable inside and outside. Bring a refillable water bottle.  Lunch, snacks, networking and reflective time are offered throughout your day.

Compensation: Free! Includes lunch; personal stipend ($75 stipend); continuing education hours; and access to resources

About the KBS K-12 Partnership

The KBS K-12 Partnership is funded through the KBS Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) and the Michigan State University Graduate School. The KBS K-12 Partnership is a network of educators and scientists that come together to learn about the latest science at KBS and innovative pedagogies for classroom and outdoor teaching. 

Questions? Email our team, k12partnership (at) kbs.msu.edu

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