River as Text: Ecology (3 days) Monday-Wednesday June 10-12, 2019, 2 credit course
During this interdisciplinary field-based course, participants will learn how to utilize rivers and riparian habitat as the context to meet your curriculum through observations, explorations, discussions, and journaling to create student-centered learning experiences. Explore the three major components of a river ecosystem: aquatic life, water quality, and riparian habitat. Field experiences include field trips to riverside parks, Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery, and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
Water in the West (2 days) Thursday-Friday June 13-14, 2019, 1 credit course
Learn how to incorporate the complexities of water management in the West into your curriculum through cross-curricular field and classroom activities and routines. Using questioning, observing, and reflecting routines participants will explore western water management, water law, and watershed geography. Field experiences include a Blue Mesa Dam visit, a visit to Taylor Reservoir, and time at Gunnison Mountain Park.
Download flier and also see photos and read reflections from last year's workshops here. Register at www.western.edu/sti2019
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