Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association protecting our ocean wilderness through public stewardship

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To be notified of future workshops, please contact: Amy Dean, FMSA Education Manager at 415.561.6625 x 303

The most visited habitat of the Sanctuary starts below the waterline, but can reach hundreds of yards inland. Every year, as Sanderlings, Willets, and Plovers come and go, the very foundations of this habitat are pushed offshore by strong storm waves in the winter, and pulled back to land by the milder summer seas.
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Teacher Workshop Series 2010

Teachers! Looking for new ways to make science come alive in your classroom?

This year, we are offering a series of exciting and insightful lectures, workshops and field excursions to support our community of teachers and connect them with the sanctuary.

Workshop presentations, activities, and content are geared for middle and high school biology and environmental science teachers; however, all teachers and educators are welcome.

     LiMPETS 101: Engaging Student Scientists Along Our Sanctuary Shores,
     June 28 - 29, 2010
    This summer, learn how to get your students involved in authentic, hands-on
    scientific investigations at your local beach or tidepool. This workshop is for
    teachers (grades 6 and higher) who are interested in participating in the sanctuary's
    Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students (LiMPETS).
    Day One: LiMPETS Introduction to Sandy Beach Monitoring
    - Date: Monday, June 28th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    - Location: Sanctuary Office and Crissy Field Beach, San Francisco
   DAY Two: LiMPETS Introduction to Rocky Intertidal Monitoring
    - Date: Tuesday, June 29th, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    - Location: Pt. Montara Lighthouse and Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
    - Cost: Free. $50 stipend for 6th-12th grade teachers.
    - To Register: Register online -OR- Download flyer & registration form (pdf 1.3 MB).

CREDIT: Continuing Education Units available through Dominican University of CA.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Amy Dean at (415) 561-6625 x 303, adean@farallones.org