Education Activities At the Park & Teacher Blogs
The National Park is partnering with local teachers in a program called Park Research that allows teachers and students to go deeper in strengthening their connection with their public lands and community through curriculum based learning. Check back for photos, stories, curriculum, and more!
Welcome all Educators!
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park's strong partnerships with education professionals are critical to the success of its commitment to "Explore innovative approaches to place-based stewardship education."
To create new and strengthen existing partnerships, we offer a full spectrum of opportunities for teachers to work with park staff and resource specialists to create meaningful learning experiences for their students.
The shared goals of these partnerships are to help students:
· Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their community;
· Discover the connection between classroom learning and real-world application; and
· Become informed, skilled, and engaged citizens.
The park's primary means for developing and supporting long-term, educator partnerships is through the award-winning A Forest for Every Classroom (FFEC) program. The impact of this professional development program is best described by FFEC alumni in the following reflections: