Summer Educator Conference: Planting Seeds, Growing Stewards

Date
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 8 am–4:30 pm
Location
Tickets
$50 Title I school staff (teachers & administrators)
Join the California Native Plant Society and the Natural History Museum to discover the educational richness of California's native plants at this year's Summer Educator Conference: Planting Seeds, Growing Stewards! Dive into a day of immersive exploration where educators forge meaningful connections between native flora, students and each other. Tailored for educators of all levels – from pre-K to high school, administrators, homeschoolers, and informal educators – this event offers hands-on workshops, inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and outdoor adventures. Gain practical tools to integrate native plants into your curriculum and foster environmental stewardship among students. Together, let's nurture a deeper understanding and appreciation for California's native plants, cultivating a greener, more connected future.
Program Highlights:
- Interactive Workshops
- Free Resources
- Networking Opportunities
- Garden Tour
- Botanical-Inspired Happy Hour & Plant Partners Fair
Schedule of Day:
8–9 am Breakfast & Check-in
9–9:15 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15–9:45 am Keynote Speaker
10–11:30 am Workshop Sessions: Morning
11:30 am–12:30 pm Lunch & Networking
12:30–2 pm Workshop Sessions: Afternoon
2:15–3 pm Closing Pannel & Raffle
3–4:30 pm Happy Hour, Plant Partners Fair & Garden Tour
Our Keynote speaker
Conference Sessions
Our Closing Teacher Panelists
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
- We encourage you to carpool or use public transportation to and from the conference. The Natural History Museum is easily accessible by Metro! Hop off the Expo Line at the Expo/USC or Expo/Vermont stations and walk 5 minutes to the museum entrance.
- Free parking will be available first come first served to attendees who arrive before 9 am. Overflow parking will be available for $15 in the Expo Park Blue Lot.
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided with registration. Help reduce waste at this event by bringing your own reusable water bottle and/or hot beverage cup!
- While we love welcoming your families to our museums, this specific program is intended for formal and informal educators who are adults (18+).
- In-person events are subject to cancellation due to low registration, inclement weather, or other changes in safety measures.
- This event will take place indoors and outdoors. Participants will be asked to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Please come prepared with appropriate walking shoes and sun protection.
- We aim to make NHM an exciting, educational, and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have any questions about this event and the accommodation services we offer, contact our Call Center at 213.763.3466 or info@nhm.org. We ask that any requests for special accommodations be made at least 48 hours in advance.