Environmental Education Techniques & Strategies Workshop 2026

Project WET & Project Learning Tree Certification

Presented by the National Park Service,

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Sponsored By the Chattahoochee National Parks Conservancy

Join the National Park Service for a fun and informative workshop using nature, wildlife, and the forest as an exciting vehicle and catalyst for interdisciplinary curriculum enhancement.  Project WET and Project Learning Tree are teacher-tested, nationally recognized teacher training programs for environmental education that include ready-to-use curriculum activity guides. Workshop attendees will learn through participation in hands-on Project WET and Project Learning Tree activities and peer teaching at our Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center lodge on Friday.  Your attendance and completion of the workshop will result in Project Wild and Project Learning Tree educator certification.

WHEN: Saturday; June 13, 2026

9:00 am to 3:30 pm

WHERE: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area     

Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center

8615 Barnwell Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30022

COST:  Workshop is FREE with a $25.00 deposit for materials. Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy has generously offered to pay for course materials for attendees. The $25 payment made to CNPC will be held as a deposit and returned to all attendees.

PLEASE NOTE:  This workshop is open to all formal and non-formal educators, nature center staff, natural resource managers, youth organization leaders, and all interested volunteers.  Please join us for this very fun and informative workshop.            

WHAT TO BRING:  Bring a refillable water bottle and maybe high energy snacks.  Dress for outdoor activities and dress in layers to allow for changes in  temperature and physical activity. Bring a rain jacket each day.  Please bring your lunch as lunch will be “lunch & learn” breaks and contribute toward learning hours.  There is a full kitchen at the Environmental Education Center.

LOCATION:  The  Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center is located in the southernmost portion of the Jones Bridge Unit.  It consists of a spacious old residence (the Lodge) and a two story 50’ X 30’ covered deck surrounded by beautiful meadows, forests, streams, and the river itself.

REGISTRATION:  Please contact Jerry Hightower at jerry_hightower@nps.gov to pre-register or for additional information.  Thank you.  Project Wet and Project Learning Tree Curriculum Activity Guides will be provided along with a nature journal.