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Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression, Hmsd, FL
Crestview Elementary, Miami Gardens, FL
S.W.A.T. at Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
MARCH 19, 2014 - This enjoyable Science With A Twist (S.W.A.T.) event happened at Crestview Elementary School. Nature's Natives was invited again to join in with students and their parents for an evening of exploring science experiments and demonstrations.
MARCH 7, 2014 - It a beautiful evening for Atala's Montessori School for Creative Expression Everglades Festival. Students and parents joined me on the stage for the Nature's Natives® Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis presentation where they participated with jumping jacks and deep breathing exercises while learning where we get our oxygen and food.
APRIL 2nd, 2014 These events have a special energy. This SWAT (Science with a Twist) was presented at Nova University for the benefit of several local elementary schools. I presented Water Needs, Supplies and Conservation using a poster and an 'aquifer' demonstration'. It's always wonderful to see parents and kids having a good time in this friendly learning environment.
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Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
NATURE'S NATIVES® EVENTS
JUNE 5th, 2014 Today's presentation marked the first for the Summer at Broward County's libraries. We did something new during this Parkland Library presentation of, Nature's Natives® Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis. We listened with stethoscopes so we could hear our insides. It was a fun and educational experience as we head towards environmental literacy.
JUNE 12th, 2014 What a nice library! The Broward NW Regional Library is big and the rooms were full including ours for the performance, Nature's Natives® Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation. We started out with a bit of technical difficulty but quickly got into the rhythm of finding out why we need water, how we get water inside us, where our water supply is located and how to conserve water.
Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
Broward NW Regional Library, Coral Springs, FL
Parkland Library, Parkland, FL
Miramar Library, Miramar, FL
JUNE 23rd, 2014 The Miramar Library is located in their Civic Center and was full of patrons at 11:00 a.m. We had the lecture room for the performance, Nature's Natives® Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation. We learned about different parts of us (like our blood cells) that need water and listened carefully to hear our hearts pumping. One young man described it sounding like a door opening and closing.
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY
It is About Climate, Food and Water...for Today and Tomorrow
City of Lauderdale Lakes Camp, FL
JULY 8th, 2014 The Lauderdale Lakes Camp, invited Nature's Natives® to present Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation to their 100 campers (in two groups). The older kids were a bit tired after a full day of camp activities and it was a good time to present our natural connections to water. The kids were engaged and had very good questions and observations about health and the environment.
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
Parkland Library, Parkland, FL
JULY 9th, 2014 It was very nice to be back at Parkland Library. Today's presentation, Nature's Natives® Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation engaged us to listen inside us and move so we could experience different activities that demonstrate how we are connected to nature.
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
Oakland Park Library, Oakland Park, FL
JULY 15th, 2014 Nature's Natives® was back at Oakland Park Library and we had a good time during the interactive Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis Performance. We learned about how we are connected to nature for the oxygen that we breathe and the food that we eat. We practiced deep breathing with bubbles and heard our heart beating.
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
Oakland Park Library, Oakland Park, FL
Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis
JULY 10th, 2014 The Nature's Natives® Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation presentation at Oakland Park Library had a good turnout despite the downpour. We learned about how we are connected to nature and the rain outside provided added sound effects.
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North Miami-Dade Regional Library, Miami Gardens, FL
International Mall Branch Library, Doral, FL
Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis
Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis
AUGUST 19th, 2014 It was an Early Voting day and there was quite a bit of activity at the library. We had our own activities with Nature's Native® Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis at North Dade Regional Library.
AUGUST 19th, 2014
It was a quick jaunt over to Doral to the International Mall Branch Library. We had a good time during the interactive Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis presentation. We learned about how we are connected to nature for the oxygen that we breathe and the food that we eat. We practiced deep breathing with bubbles and heard our hearts beat.
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Welleby Elementary School, Sunrise, FL
Wanda Water's Water
SEPTEMBER 9th, 2014 Today was special. All of first grade students at Welleby Elementary School enjoyed an 'at school' field trip. Nature's Native® Wanda Water's Water is a perfect introduction to the importance of water and water resources.
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September 24th, 2014 Nature's Native® was back at Camp Choee for the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Eleventh Annual Family Festival and Membership Rally. This was a wonderful day where girls and their parents shared the camaraderie. Nature's Natives® demonstration of why we need water and where our water supply is located was a natural fit for the day.
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Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Miami, FL
Parkland Library, Parkland, FL
Mater Beach Academy, Miami Beach, FL
October 23th, 2014 Nature's Natives® was back at Parkland Library for the Nature's Natives®, How Earth Works and Why We Care. This program focused on why we need our environment and addressed, What does it meant to me?"
How Earth Works and Why We Care.
December 12th, 2014 Ms. Quintero put together Mater Beach Academy's first SWAT (Science With A Twist) and the evening was a huge success! In the Nature's Natives® station we demonstrated why we need water and where our water supply is located. For the older kids we played 3 minutes, 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 degrees, which gets us thinking about our connections to the planet.
Why we need water and our water supply.
How Earth Works and Why We Care.
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The CLEO Institute, Leadership Circle Induction
November 20th, 2014 I was honored to be included as a 2014 CLEO Institute Climate Leadership Circle Inductee.
The CLEO Institue, with its headquarrters in Pinecrest, Florida, is dedicated to Climate Leadership Engagement Opportunities.
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McNicol Middle School, Hollywood, FL
How Earth Works and Why We Care!
February 13th, 2015 The temperature was a pleasant 70 degrees for this outdoor S.O.U.L. fest event at McNicol Middle school in Hollywood, Florida. The students spent their time playing and learning about the environment. Nature's Natives presented a quiz game about how Earth works (nature's systems and cycles) and why we care (our connections to nature).
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Parkland Library, Parkland, FL
March 19th, 2015 What a fun time we had with this new Nature's Natives presentation. The lesson today was simple and that is if we take care of our soil, water and plants then they will take care of us in the form of food that provides nutrition for our bones, muscles and blood.
Nutrients and You!
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Camp Choee, Miami, FL
Nutrients and You!
March 24th, 2015 Spring Break was a good time to join in the camp fun and share the Nature's Natives lesson of Nutrients and You! The campers had a good time linking the connections from soil to food to their health!
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Miami RiverDay, Miami, FL
April 11th, 2015 It was a beautiful day to be outside by the Miami River for the 19th Annual Miami RiverDay at Lummus Park. I met so many nice people and families. The Nature's Natives lesson of the day included an interactive quiz game that shows how Earth works (nature's systems and cycles) and why we care (our connections to nature).
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Sweet Vine, Homestead, FL
April 29th, 2015 It was a fun afternoon in Homestead, FL with the students at Sweet Vine. We chatted about the importance of water during the Nature's Natives presentation, Water Needs, Supplies and Conservation. Thank you Tonnietta for inviting me!
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
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Gateway Environmental K-8, Homestead, FL
Palmetto High School, Miami, FL
May 20th, 2015 It was fun meeting the 5th grade students at Gateway Environmental K-8 in Homestead, FL. I was invited to speak at Career Day as a graphic artist. I took this opportunity to present how Nature's Natives came about. Next, I showed the purpose of Nature's Natives, How Earth Works and Why we Care. The finishing touch was the discussion of how different subjects like English, Art, Science and Math contribute to the finished product.
May 22nd, 2015 It was a fun outdoor morning in Miami at the Palmetto High School Eco-Fair, hosted by CLEO (Climate Leadership Engagement Opportunities). Nature's Natives joined in the fun the poster game, How Earth Works and Why We Care, 3 Minutes, 3 Days, 3 Weeks and 3 Degrees.
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Broward NW Regional Library, Coral Springs, FL
June 18th, 2015 It was an honor to be invited back to Broward's NW Regional Library. Kids and parents had fun during the mixture of Nature's Natives®, Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis and Nature's Natives®, Nutrients & You. We experienced how we are connected to nature.
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Nutrients and You!
Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis
Dania Library, Dania Beach, FL
Dania Library, Dania Beach, FL
NatureScape, Hollywood, FL
July 8th, 2015 Nature's Natives® was pleased to meet the community kids and parents of Dania Beach. We had a fun time learning about our precious water supply and ways to conserve. What a wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon.
July 15th, 2015 It was an honor to be invited back to Dania Library in Dania Beach, FL. We explored our facinating connection with plants during Nature's Natives®, Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis. We were so happy to see many of the kids who participated in the previous Nature's Natives® presentation.
August 6th, 2015 Nature's Natives® was pleased to join other vendors at the Ann Kolb Nature Center along with the newest Habitat Stewards. This event was sponsored by NatureScape Broward. This is truly a wonderful group that is dedicated to educating and inspiring educators and students to the unique natural wonders in Broward County.
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Breathe, Eat & Photosynthesis
Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
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Dade County Science Teachers Association, Coral Gables, FL
September 16th, 2015 Nature's Natives® was
pleased to be part of the Dade County Science Teachers Association, Fall Membership meeting. As always, it was
a pleasure to meet the science teachers that are teaching
our students.
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October 21st, 2015 It was such a pleasure to meet the students, parents, faculty and staff at this evening of science at Air Base K-8 in Homestead. Really, everyone turned out for this evening of science. Nature's Natives® joined in the fun with the poster game, How Earth Works and Why We Care, 3 Minutes, 3 Days, 3 Weeks and 3 Degrees.
Air Base K-8, Homestead, FL
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How Earth Works and Why We Care!
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Palmetto High School, Palmetto Bay, FL
December 10, 2015 It was another science morning in Miami at the Palmetto High School Eco-Fair, hosted by CLEO (Climate Leadership Engagement Opportunities). Nature's Natives® joined in the Climate Themed event with the poster game, How Earth Works and Why We Care, 3 Minutes, 3 Days, 3 Weeks and 3 Degrees.
How Earth Works and Why We Care!
Dade County Science Teachers Association, Miami, FL
February 16, 2016 , 2016 K-12 STEM Conference Spotlight on Science
It was a beautiful day out after the burst of wind and rain passed over Miami Sr. High School. This is where the Dade County Science Teacher's Association held their annual conference. It was a perfect day to meet-up with educators who already use Nature's Natives in their classrooms and also introduce NN to new teachers.
How Earth Works and Why We Care!
Driftwood Middle School, Hollywood, FL
March 9, 2016 , 2016
Ms. Colleen Dietz is a 7th grade teacher, 4H Leader and Environmental Wellness Educator at Driftwood Middle School Academy of Health and Wellness. She was also the
winner of Nature's Natives® in class presentations. Five classes took part in the Nature's Natives® interactive program, How Earth Works and Why We Care. It was a good day!
How Earth Works and Why We Care!
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Native Plant Day, Palmetto Bay, FL
How Earth Works and Why We Care! Display
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Camp Choee, Miami, FL
March 23, 2016
A camp day is a good day for learning about the world around us. The campers had the opportunity to take what they learned with the Nature's Natives® and talk about it on their nature walks.
March 19, 2016
It was a fun day to spend with the locals at Bill Sadowski Park for Native Plant Day. Locals were able to purchase plants from local growers, hear from Master Gardeners and get lots of Eco Fair info, including Nature's Natives®
Breathe, Eat and Photosynthesis
Driftwood Middle School, Hollywood, FL
March 29, 2016
It was back to Driftwood Middle School to participate in Career Day.
It is no wonder that this school has won so many awards. The cohesion between the Principal, faculty and PTSA was obvious. These students are lucky to have this team.
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How Earth Works and Why We Care!
April 23, 2016
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd, 1970. That was 46 years ago! Through community activism, Earth Day continues and the topic of climate change is finally creeping into the conversation.
* For those attendees who are new to the climate change conversation we start with the definitions of Weather, Climate and the Greenhouse Effect.
* It is heartwarming to hear the interest and knowledge that these high school students have on this important subject.
How Earth Works and Why We Care! Display
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Hialeah Gardens High School, Eco Fair, Hialeah Gardens, FL
NatureScape, Ann Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood, FL
June 23, 2016
Nature's Natives® was pleased to join other vendors at the Ann Kolb Nature Center along with the newest Habitat Stewards. This event was sponsored by NatureScape Broward. This is truly a wonderful group that is dedicated to educating and inspiring educators to the unique natural wonders in Broward County.
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Climate Camp, Liberty City, FL
June 27, 2016
A camp day is a good day for learning about the world around us. The campers (and leaders) learned quite a bit during the interactive Nature's Natives® presentation, Weather, Climate and You!
Weather, Climate and You!
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Dade County Science Teachers Association
Miami, FL
September 22, 2016
Nature's Natives® was once again pleased to be part of the Dade County Science Teachers Association, Fall Membership meeting. As always, it was a pleasure to meet the dedicated science teachers that are teaching our students.
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Liberty Elementary School
Margate, FL
October 6, 2016
It was a fun morning in the second grade classes at Liberty Elementary School. Nature's Natives®, Nutrients and You! was the lesson of the day. The students will add their new knowledge to their school garden experience as they grow vegetables and herbs.
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Nutrients
and You!
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November 8, 2016
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was a beautiful setting for the Dade County Science Teachers annual conference. It was nice to see and meet so many Miami-Dade science teachers. The Nature's Natives theme was How Earth Works and Why We Care!
Dade County Science Teachers Association
Miami, FL
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Edison Center Library
Miami, FL
April 8, 2017
Edison Center Library patrons and staff enjoyed Nature's Natives® Weather, Climate and You!
We explored the events of weather, climate and the greenhouse effect and what they mean to us.
Allapattah Branch Library Library
Miami, FL
April 13, 2017
Patrons at the Allapattah Branch Library participated in the interactive presentation, Nature's Natives® Weather, Climate and You!
After the presentation, the climate change conversation was discussed by adults.
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Coral Reef Branch Library
Miami, FL
April 18, 2017
It was a fun time at the Coral Reef Branch Library. Young patrons participated in the interactive presentation, Nature's Natives® Weather, Climate and You!
Miami Palmetto High School
Pinecrest, FL
April 26, 2017
I had a pleasant day talking with Miami Palmetto High School students. We talked about some of the basics about climate change.
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Pinecrest Branch Library
Pinecrest, FL
April 27, 2017
Two groups of young library patrons enjoyed the interactive presentation, Nature's Natives®, Weather, Climate and You!
Several of the parents engaged in a poignant climate change discussion after.
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Carver Ranches Branch Library
West Park, FL
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Weather, Climate and You!
June 14, 2017
Weather, Climate and You!! was our topic of the day. This Nature's Natives® interactive program was the kickstart to the climate change conversation with 5th and 6th grade library/camp patrons.
Kampong Summer Camp
Coconut Grove, FL
June 26, 2017
Our Warming Planet was our discussion today. Middle school students at the Kampong Summer Camp engaged in the Nature's Natives® program which included a few demonstrations.
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Our Warming Planet
Weather, Climate and You!
Weather, Climate and You!
Carver Ranches Branch Library
West Park, FL
July 12, 2017
We had a full house for our interactive presentation, Nature's Natives®, Water Needs, Supplies and Conservation. We discussed how we need water for our health and how we are connected to nature to get our supplies.
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Water Needs, Supplies & Conservation
July 24, 2017
Lauderdale Lakes Library hosted Nature's Natives®, Weather, Climate and You! for young local library patrons and campers. We learned how our weather and climate provide the water and food necessary for our good health.
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Lauderdale Lakes Library
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Weather, Climate and You!
April 21, 2018
It was such a pleasure to celebrate Earth Day at Arcola Lakes Library and present Nature's Natives®, Weather, Climate and You! for young local library patrons. We learned how our weather and climate provide the water and food necessary for our good health.
Arcola Lakes Library
Miami, FL
West Kendall Regional Library
Miami, FL
April 28, 2018
Congratulations to Dayna Cortes and West Kendall Regional Library and their display of patrons artwork for environmenal awareness. It was an honor to present Nature's Natives®, Weather, Climate and You!
July 25, 2018
It was wonderful to go back to Carver Ranches Library in West Park, FL. Campers enjoyed the Nature's Natives® interactive presentation, Water Needs, Supplies and Conservation. The rain outside was a good example as we were discussing the Water Cycle!
Carver Ranches Library
West Park, FL
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Air Base K-8 Center
Homestead, FL
Cutler Bay Middle School
Cutler Bay, FL
October 17, 2018
It was wonderful to engage with students and parents at Air Base K-8 Center's annual Green Educational Fair. I had many engaging conversations about climate at this event that brings families and science together.
October 17, 2018
I am so pleased with Ms. Wilson's 6th graders base science knowledge. My Nature's Natives Weather, Climate and You! presentation worked perfectly within the weather section of their curriculum. Thank you Ms. Wilson for inviting Nature's Natives into your classes.
Dade County Science Teachers Association
Miami, FL
October 8, 2016
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden was once again a beautiful setting for the Dade County Science Teachers annual conference. It was nice to see and meet so many Miami-Dade science teachers. It is time talk climate and education.
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February 4, 2019
Miami Beach in February was a warm change for the Saint James School Chapel Choir who were visiting from Maryland. I had the privilege to present Nature's Natives, Climate Change and You! as we looked at climate change challenges (adaptation) and actions (mitigation).
Saint James School Chapel Choir
Miami Beach, FL
Golden Glades Library
Miami, FL 33162
Miami Springs Library
Miami Springs, FL 33166
Fairlawn Branch Library
West Miami, FL
Weather, Climate and You!
Weather, Climate and You!
Climate Change and You!
Weather, Climate and You!
March 16, 2019
This was one of those presentations that ends up very different than planned. What started as a children's presentation ended up for adults. Nature's Natives, Climate Change and You! was the perfect starting point for the climate conversation and realizations that followed. That to me is a success.
Climate Change and You!
March 30, 2019
I met several young Golden Glades Library patrons this past Saturday. My new friends learned the difference between weather, climate and the greenhouse effect. We also explored how weather and climate influence our health, food and water.
Weather, Climate and You!
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April 13, 2019
Nature's Natives, Weather, Climate and You! is a wonderful way for families to learn the differences bamong weather, climate and the greenhouse effect.
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Weather, Climate and You!
Lemon City Library
Little Haiti (previously known at Lemon City, FL
April 20, 2019
It was an honor to present Nature's Natives, Weather, Climate and You! at the Lemon City Library.
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Weather, Climate and You!
Annabel C Perry Elementary School
Miramar, FL
May 30, 2019
It was a good morning with elementary students and staff at Annabel C Perry Elementary School. We explored weather, climate and the greenhouse effect.
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Weather, Climate and You!
RR Moton Elementary School
Miami, FL
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Dr. K's energetic classes at RR Moton Elementary School learned the differences between weather and climate during the Nature's Natives® interactive presentation, Weather, Climate and You.
Weather, Climate and You!
CLEO (Climate Leadership)
Coral Gables, FL
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
I had the honor to present Nature's Natives, Weather, Climate and You to the CLEO group as we took the opportunity to discuss how this presentation will fit perfectly in educating Miami Dade county elementary students on climate change (climate crisis).
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
It was such a pleasure to meet Ms. Sanchez and her 5th grade students at Griffin Elementary School. We had a fun afternoon while learning about the differences between weather and climate. We also discussed why our planet is warming and the relationship to atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Weather, Climate and You!
Weather, Climate and You!
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Griffin Elementary School
Cooper City, FL
April 22, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID precautions
North Dade Regional Library
Miami Gardens, FL
West Kendall Regional Library
Miami, FL
April 18, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID precautions
April 8, 2020
Cancelled due to COVID precautions
Griffin Elementary School
Cooper City, FL
CLEO Teacher's Climate Across the Curriculum Workshop https://cleoinstitute.org/
August 4, 2021
Guest speaker. Introduced Nature's Natives® Weather, Climate and You! YouTube video.
