Teacher Workshop | Between the Rivers: Connecting Watershed in the Classroom

Join us June 12–13 for a two-day immersive workshop designed for 4th–9th grade educators in the West Virginia Chesapeake Bay Watershed. From kayaking adventures to hands-on activities and expert guest speakers, this professional development experience will deepen your understanding of local waterways and how they connect us all—while equipping you with the knowledge to bring watershed education to life in your classroom. 

We’ll explore the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) framework—an approach that engages students in investigating local environmental issues and empowers them to take informed action. To get the most out of the workshop, we encourage all participants to complete the MWEE 101 course ahead of time.

This workshop is open to teachers from all counties in West Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed: Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, and Pendleton counties. Although this workshop is designed for 4th-9th grade teachers, other teachers are welcome.

Details at a glance:

• 📅 June 12–13

  • Thursday: Program begins at 8:30 a.m., ends at 4:00 p.m.

  • Friday: Program begins at 8:30 a.m.,ends by 3:00 p.m.

• 🚣‍♀️ Kayak adventure included! (All gear provided; beginner-friendly!) Whether you're new to paddling or a seasoned adventurer, we’ll support you every step of the way (including duo kayaks for those who prefer not to paddle solo!).

• 🏫 Location: National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV

  • Delicious lunches provided in the cafeteria 

  • Boxed lunch on our river day

  • Breakfast and dinner available for overnight guests

• 🛏️ Overnight accommodations may be available for teachers traveling 75+ miles one way. You can request overnight lodgings in this registration form.

• 💸 Mileage reimbursement and/or stipends may be available.

   

Come connect with fellow educators, deepen your knowledge of the watershed that unites us, and gain inspiration for taking your students outside the classroom and into the world around them.

You can expect to be sent an information packet closer to the program.

Questions? Email Stephanie Banik, Cacapon Institute, at [email protected].