Educator Excursions

Thank you for your interest in Legacy Educator Expeditions. 

Below you’ll find information about each event as well as the application and application deadline.  Please be sure to read the entire application packet as some of the events may prove strenuous to some people in the summer heat.  Educator Expeditions are appropriate for most physical abilities!

Birds of a Feather: FLock Together - EDUCATOR WORKSHOP

April 27, 2024

City of Wetumpka -- 5 PD Hours

Members $45.00

Non-members $55.00

Join Legacy and our partners to learn all about our feathered friends. This workshop is filled with various hands-on activities and personal encounters to bring educators closer to our avian neighbors. The Alabama Ornithological Society will provide bird curriculum and resources for participants to understand birds, bird habitats, and the role of birds in Alabama’s ecosystem. Participants will be able to meet some of Alabama’s best-known raptors with Raptor Ridge Wildlife Education. We will discover the birds at Fort Toulouse on an afternoon bird walk. Leave with an educational toolkit!

**Teacher Workshops open to formal and informal educators in the state of Alabama**

Capitol Canopy: Urban Adventures Among the Trees

June 3, 2024

Alabama Forestry Association -- 6.5 PD Hours

Members $45.00

Non-members $55.00

Join Legacy, the Alabama Forestry Association, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension for a fun-filled day exploring Alabama’s flora and fauna through hands-on learning. In this workshop, we will work through Legacy guides and the Project Learning Tree curriculum. We will review resources and practice presenting material. Learn how to integrate this material into the classroom. Outdoor exploration of the area is also included. All participants will take home the Project Learning Tree curriculum.

**Teacher Workshops open to formal and informal educators in the state of Alabama**

Echoes of the Past: Fossil Discoveries, Environmental Insights, and Native American Perspectives

June 24-26, 2024

Learning Campus at Gulf State Park -- 13.25 PD Hours

Members $100.00

Non-members $125.00

Join educators from the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, Dr. Bill Deutsch author of Ancient Life in Alabama, and Legacy as we trace the local history from the depths of ancient Underwater Forests along the Native American canals and through the nine ecosystems encapsulated inside the Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL. Activities include beach exploration, fishing pier, Eco Art: Decoupage Oyster Shell, and bike tour.

**Teacher Workshops open to formal and informal educators in the state of Alabama**

Northeast Alabama in Words, Pictures, and Numbers: A Nature Journaling Expedition

June 10-12, 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Hampton Cove -- 13.25 PD Hours

Members $100.00

Non-members $125.00

Join Legacy and Land Trust of North Alabama as we explore the hills and valleys of northeast Alabama. Participants will learn techniques used in nature journaling and apply them as we spend time exploring Alabama’s Cumberland Plateau on both Land Trust preserves and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Services’ Graham Farm and Nature Center. Participants will improve their understanding of the geology, flora, and fauna of the local ecosystem using “words, pictures, and numbers” techniques. Participants will receive a copy of The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling.

**Teacher Workshops open to formal and informal educators in the state of Alabama**

Down Under in North Alabama - EDUCATOR WORKSHOP

October 25-27, 2024

Camp Maranatha -- 17 PD Hours

Members $150.00

Non-members $175.00

Join spelunking experts on an adventure exploring caves and learning about the biodiversity of North Alabama’s karst topography. During our cave explorations, we will see endangered aquatic cave life and bats. We will explore a few of the wild caves in northeast Alabama discussing how caves are formed. Through classroom and field studies, we will explore content knowledge, teaching techniques, and classroom activities to help your students learn about the wonders of caves.

**Teacher Workshops open to formal and informal educators in the state of Alabama**

  • Use promo code LEGACYMEMBER to receive a member discount when registering!
    Prices may vary according to accommodation, length or program, and special field trips.
    **1-Day Legacy excursions require a $55.00 non-refundable application fee for Non-Members or a $45.00 non-refundable fee for Legacy Members.
    **2-Day Legacy excursions require a $85.00 non-refundable application fee for Non-Members or a $75.00 non-refundable fee for Legacy Members
    **3-4-Day Legacy excursions require a $125.00 to $175 non-refundable application fee for Non-Members or a $100.00 to $125.00 non-refundable fee for Legacy Members.
    • Participants will receive a certificate of completion, professional development hours, and many FREE classroom materials.
    • Lodging, most meals, and materials for the excursions are provided.
    • Legacy is NOT able to cover substitute teachers and travel expenses to and from the excursion location.
    • Any Alabama K-12 educator or other nonformal environmental educators may apply to attend.
    • Applications can be downloaded from the Legacy Website at https://legacyenved.org/educator-excursions/
    For more information, contact Penny Ragland at 334-270-5921 or 1-800-240-5115 or penny@legacyenved.org

free materials for participants