Sunday Workshop Schedule
Session D
Sunday workshops were selected to be especially interactive. You can choose from offsite field experiences (which leave Sargent Center at 8:30am) or onsite workshops (which begin at 9:15am).
Field Experiences, 8:30 - 11:15
D1 Harris Center Inside and Out
Susie Spikol, Outreach Coordinator, Harris Center for Conservation Education
Tour the Harris Center and learn how the Center’s building is a reflection of its mission to engage people in developing a sense of place. Explore how a 1920s summer estate was rebuilt using sustainability/green technology as guiding principals in expressing the Center’s deep commitment to stewardship of the earth’s resources. (all audiences)
D2 Walking Tour of the Village at the Well School
Karen Fitzgerald, Agricultural Director/Teacher, The Well School
A walking tour of the Village at the Well School, an exciting new community project built on the principles of sustainability and simple living. The project incorporates aspects of renewable energy, community agriculture, and smart growth. The Village is a short walk through the woods from the Sargent Center. (all audiences)
D3 Get Outside and Explore Your Schoolyard
Lynn Compton, Art and Music Educator, Peterborough Elementary School
Janet Altobello, Naturalist, Harris Center for Conservation Education
Join us for a morning walk around Peterborough Elementary School where we have been working for over six years establishing a vibrant and interactive outdoor learning environment. We will make frequent stops in our specialized gardens to sketch, observe, and reflect on the flora and fauna that have made our schoolyard their home. (all audiences)
D4 Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm
Visit this brand new co-housing community consisting of environmentally-designed, renewable energy homes, a Common House, professional office space, working farm, woodlands and walking trails. Nubanusit seeks to reduce its environmental impact and balance the advantages of home ownership with the benefits of shared facilities and connections with neighbors. (all audiences)
D5 Local Agriculture, Education and Community
Marci Birkes, Education Director, Stonewall Farm
Stonewall Farm is a working farm and education center dedicated to connecting people to the land and to the role of local agriculture in our lives. Come for a guided tour and discussion on the variety of programs we offer that build a strong sense of place and connection in our community. (all audiences)
D6 Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center
Michael Redmond, Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center
The 1400 acre Crotched Mountain property is known for its outstanding beauty and spectacular views. Learn about the Crotched Mountain community, including its wood burning domestic heat and hot water plant, organic farm in Peterborough, sustainable building techniques, and its vision for providing universal access to the outdoors. (all audiences)
Workshops 9:15 - 11:15
D7 Build A Solar Car!
Arianna Alexsandra Collins, Education Director, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Learn about solar energy and Junior Solar Sprint. Practice building a mini solar car! Gain training in leading students through a highly motivating, unique learning experience. Your young engineers will deepen their understanding about solar energy, math, physical science, and craftsmanship as they design, build & race their cars. (grades 5-8)
D8 Seeing a Place in Color
Susan Sawyer, Naturalist-Educator, Four Winds Nature Institute and Professor, Vermont College of Union Institute and University
How do we learn to see our home places? How do we get the shapes and colors of places into journals? Participants will use a variety of different media in the field. We'll include activities that can be useful in many teaching situations and with all ages. (all audiences)
D9 GPS Challenge
Larry Chambers, School Program Coordinator, Sargent Center for Outdoor Education
Working in teams, participants use maps, compasses and GPS receivers to navigate the Sargent Center to find specific GPS locations. By design, the GPS Challenge applies innovative teaching methodologies, and requires participants to work as a team and logically solve problems. (all audiences)
D10 Making Art and Making a Difference in Your Community
Cynthia Robinson, Teaching Eco Artist, Eco Art a la Carte
Learn about Eco Art, an exciting branch of environmental art that promotes ecological awareness, positive action, social responsibility, and a sense of place. The workshop includes a visual introduction to the field of eco art and a presentation of educational applications. Then it’s your turn to collaborate and create using natural, simple materials. (grades 6 and up)