306 Dickop St
South Beloit, IL 61080
USA
Nature At The Confluence, Sand Bluff Bird Observatory and Welty Environmental Center are teaming up to help teachers get funding to bring their students on a trip for a full day of nature-based, ecology and conservation education.
Four dates are being offered for a free 2-hour grant writing session that will assist teachers in applying for up to $700 Target Stores Field Trip Grant. This grant can fund transportation, admissions and supplies for Spring 2019 field trips for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.
DETAILS – In a fun and fast two-hour session, we’ll assist teachers in writing a grant that would cover a full day of nature based, ecology and conservation education. Sand Bluff Bird Observatory is location for the morning program; Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit is afternoon program location with a lunch break at Nature At The Confluence. During the session we’ll provide information about our organizations including how programming could meet state standards; help with phrasing, brainstorming and other assistance.
If you would like more information please contact Megan Pease (peasemeganm@gmail.com; 608-354-2540)
“The trip was excellent. What a great educational site and collaboration of programs you have there. Even the chaperones expressed interest in coming back on their own. I hope to, too!” ~ 3rd Grade Teacher
PLEASE REGISTER BELOW!
Teacher Grant Writing Session Dates at Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop St., South Beloit, IL
- Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 15, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 19, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
About Sand Bluff Bird Observatory:
The Sand Bluff Bird Observatory is a non-profit citizen science organization capturing, studying and releasing wild migratory birds at the Colored Sands Forest Preserve. The research has been conducted for more than 50 years and the knowledgeable volunteers enjoy sharing their experiences and information about birds, conservation and ecology with visitors.
A typical program for school groups will include:
- A presentation about the avian research, ecology and specific bird species
- Seeing wild migratory birds
- Observing the collection of data about wild birds
- A short hike to observe the field research process
About the Nature at the Confluence Learning Center & Welty Environmental Center:
The Nature at the Confluence Learning Center is located in South Beloit where the Turtle Creek joins the Rock River, 17 minutes from Sand Bluff Bird Observatory. The non-profit organization offers programs focusing on nature, ecology and local history and they have large indoor and outdoor classroom meeting spaces with bathrooms and sinks. Welty Environmental Center is our programming partner.
Program Options Include:
- Monarch Magic – learn about monarch conservation
- Watershed Education
- Macroinvertabrate Investigation
- Or other Environmental Education Programs tailored to your need
Register Below