Presented by RI Environmental Education Association< /em>
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Remember the joy of camp? The curiosity, connec tion, and freedom to learn by doing? Well camp is back, and this time it&r squo\;s for grown-ups!
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Join Kelly and Stacy, founder s of The Farm and Forest Education Center, along with Rachel Briggs, creat or of Dream Through STEAM, for an afternoon designed especially for educat ors who want to reconnect with nature, community, and the joy of learning.
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Experience the farm as a learner as you feed cows a nd make butter, collect eggs and hold baby chicks, visit the pigs for a sc ratch, and harvest from the garden. Together, we&rsquo\;ll use what we gat her to create a seasonal batch of fire cider while exploring the connectio ns between food, land, and learning. \;You&rsquo\;ll leave with hands- on activities and ideas that can be adapted for classrooms, nature program s, homeschool settings, and community learning spaces, with connections to science, literacy, math, and place-based education.
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Rachel will guide participants through community-building experiences tha t explore the interconnectedness of people, land, and history, creating sp ace for reflection, conversation, and renewed inspiration. Whether you&rsq uo\;re a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, homeschool parent, librarian , museum educator, or lifelong learner, Adult Farm Camp offers a chance to slow down, get your hands dirty, spark new ideas, and connect with fellow educators.
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