Explore the wonders of the natural world — from North Carolina’s mountains to its coast, from your own school grounds to a Belizean tropical forest — and learn ways to integrate natural history into your curriculum.
Educator Treks
Get into the field and explore remarkable natural places across North Carolina. Return home with a sense of renewal and with practical ways to integrate the outdoors into your curriculum.
- Fall '09 (September–November)
- Winter '09–'10 (December–February)
- Spring '10 (March–May)
- Summer '10 (June–August)
Educator Trek Registration Form – Print, complete and mail this form to register for Educator Treks.
Educator Trek Photo Page – View photo highlights of previous Educator Treks.
Educators of Excellence Institutes
Travel across the country or go to the tropics and experience how North Carolina is connected to the rest of the world. Learn more about Educators of Excellence Institutes »
Follow the adventures of Institute participants by visiting the Online Adventures page.
Workshops at Your School
Learn how to enhance the outdoor learning resources on your school grounds and how to incorporate them into all areas of your curriculum. Learn more about Workshops at Your School »
Distance Learning Workshops
Discover ways to integrate the natural world into your curriculum during one of the Museum’s interactive, hands-on Distance Learning workshops, which can be scheduled at any distance learning site in North Carolina. Learn more about Distance Learning Workshops »
Note: Museum workshops, Educator Treks and Educator of Excellence Institutes can be applied toward North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program Criteria I, II or III.
