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Earth to Sky Regional Workshop in Oklahoma Postponed

South Central Save Date Image2This climate communication workshop, initially scheduled for July 15-17, 2020 in Sulphur, Oklahoma, is postponed due to concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizers will identify a new date once events, travel, and facilities are available again. 

The application for the workshop will remain open. Once a new date has been set all applicants will be informed and dates will be posted here as well as on the Earth to Sky listserv.

This workshop is led by a team of Earth to Sky Regional Leaders who graduated from the 2019 Earth to Sky Academy.

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Our World is Changing - Do you have the tools to stay relevant?

A Two-day pre-conference workshop on climate science and communication at the 2019 National Association for Interpretation National Conference

November 11-12, 2019

Denver, CO

Denver

 

Join us in beautiful Denver, Colorado for this Earth to Sky workshop designed to help you meet the challenges of connecting with visitors on climate change. In our experiential and collaborative learning environment you will learn foundational climate science, engage with scientists and peers, and gain exposure to new technologies.

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"Interpreting Climate Change" Workshop in Spokane, WA, Nov. 2017 - Content Available On-line

Here's your save-the-date announcement for a two-day Earth to Sky workshop on interpreting climate change, which will be held as part of the National Association for Interpretation’s Annual Conference in Spokane, WA this November. This workshop will include key elements common to all of our courses - science content from NASA science specialists, and interpretation techniques from experienced interpreters and ETS alumni, joined together in a collegial environment. 

 
There is a maximum of 25 seats for this workshop, first come, first served, and open to all regardless of your affiliation or workplace. NAI will be opening registration soon. A fee will be charged by NAI (most likely around $200). Here’s the basic info:
 
Interpreting Climate Change

2-Day Earth to Sky Workshop at the NAI National Conference
Spokane, Washington
 
Interpreting climate change can be challenging!
It’s complicated, and audiences may respond on a wide variety of emotional and
intellectual levels. This two-day, highly interactive workshop will join interpreters
and NASA science and education specialists to learn from each other about climate science 
and communication. We’ll cover some basics of the science, and explore appropriate techniques for
addressing this subject with a variety of audiences, including youth. Abundant
interpretation, education and scientific resources will be provided to support
participants’ climate change interpretation efforts. 
 
The first day of the workshop will be held at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, and the second will be at the conference hotel.  (Transportation from the conference hotel to the refuge will be provided, as well as lunch on both days.)
 
When:    Our workshop is November 13th – 14th 2017
Where:  NAI Conference runs November 14th – 18th 2017,   Spokane, Washington
 
Registration and Lodging: Reserve through NAI   http://www.interpnet.com/conference 
Registration will open soon; the cutoff will be October 10th.
It is recommended that participants reserve lodging ASAP.
 
Target Audience: Employees from the USFS, USFWS, and other Federal, State and Municipal agencies, as well as non-profit and private organizations with science communicators,interpreters, environmental educators and educationspecialists.
Participants should have some experiencewith interpretation/science communication. Knowledge of climatescience is not required.
 
For more Info (and to add yourname to the mailing list for updates) contact: Anita Davis This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.