Workshops
Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies is a two-day, fully immersive workshop focused on giving educators the knowledge and skills to teach multi-disciplinary lessons that will strike awe and wonder in students of all ages!
Educators learn about the Monarch's life cycle, migration, and habitat requirements by participating in experiential activities; including indoor simulations, outdoor wide games, and a variety of visual and performing arts. There is also a focus on ethical and political considerations related to species conservation and social justice issues in Mexico.
Through our proven teachers-teaching-teachers method, participants build confidence and competence working with Monarchs including:
- Appropriate handling techniques;
- Care and feeding throughout all life stages
- Tagging and tracking of migrating Monarchs
Participants will leave the workshop with the knowledge, skills, and tools to bring the magical story of this emblematic creature to life for their students.
Workshop fees vary depending upon each host site: the typical workshop costs participants $95.00 (plus applicable taxes), which includes all resources and snacks each day. Some workshops will have an additional fee, as lunch may be included. Costs are listed on each host site's description page (links below) as well as on the registration form.
Our sites for 2013 are now confirmed and we have dates for all workshops!
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April 10 & 11, 2013, NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (completed) -
May 26, 2013, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory (Cancelled)
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July 3 & 4, 2013, TORONTO, Ontario
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July 23 & 24, 2013, WINKLER, Manitoba
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July 30 & 31, FREDERICTON, New Brunswick
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August 7 & 8, 2013, SOUTH MOUNTAIN, Ontario (English) -
August 7 & 8, 2013, SOUTH MOUNTAIN, Ontario (French) -
August 12 & 13, 2013, YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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August 14 & 15, 2013, PORT ROWAN (near Long Point), Ontario -
August 22 & 23, 2013, THUNDER BAY, Ontario -
TBA 2014, VANCOUVER, British Columbia
