Conservation Stories: From Students to Stewards
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Wildlife conservation takes more than field work and data collection. The help of the public is crucial for getting conservation solutions off the ground. Join us at the Central Park Zoo to learn ways to engage your students in civic advocacy and build the next generation of conservationists. In this workshop, you will explore conservation stories that the Wildlife Conservation Society works on to transform your students into stewards. Participants will engage in activities modeling real world processes that advocate for responsible management of natural resources.
Location: Central Park Zoo
Date & Time: January 27, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $50 (includes lunch)
Course is eligible for: 6 CTLE Hours
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For more information about On-Site Professional Development, please contact: teacherinfo@wcs.org or (718) 220-5136
Christine DeMauro
Christine DeMauro has a passion for wildlife conservation that she hopes to inspire within you and your students. Christine obtained her M.S. in Biology at Hofstra University, doing research on the behavior and physiology of seastars - sparking a love for marine invertebrates. During this time, while an adjunct instructor at Hofstra University, she obtained a graduate degree in education and became a licensed NYS secondary education biology teacher. After working briefly for the Department of Education as a teacher, Christine joined WCS in 2011.