Global 2 Local: Informal Educators
This free, grant-funded workshop series connects conservation to the classroom through interactive storytelling, science practices, and interdisciplinary connections bridging global field work to local contexts.
Created and promoted in partnership with the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE).
Tools and Technology
in Conservation
Explore the world of cutting-edge conservation science—and learn how to translate it into impactful education programs. In this one-day course designed for zoo and aquarium educators, you’ll dive into real-world case studies highlighting how scientists use tools like GPS tracking, camera traps, and data modeling to protect wildlife and ecosystems. Then, shift from learning to application as you collaborate with peers to revise your own programming—integrating STEM strategies and proven teaching practices to inspire the next generation of conservation-minded learners.
Audience: Zoo, Aquarium, and Other Informal Educators
Location: Online (Zoom information provided following registration)
Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 3, 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
or
Thursday, March 5, 08:00 - 11:00 UTC
Course is eligible for: CTLE Hours and Certificate of Completion
Teaching for Impact: Strengthening Conservation Programming
Designed for international zoo and aquarium educators, this dynamic workshop explores your vital role in conservation and the power of empathy to inspire action.
Through engaging case studies, hands-on activities, and peer collaboration, you’ll gain effective strategies to teach conservation concepts and foster emotional connections with wildlife. Walk away with tools to enhance your own programming, helping audiences better understand, care about, and act for the natural world.
Audience: Zoo, Aquarium, and Other Informal Educators
Location: Online (Zoom information provided following registration)
Date and Time:
Tuesday, June 9, 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
or
Thursday, June 11, 08:00 - 11:00 UTC
Course is eligible for: CTLE Hours and Certificate of Completion
Meet Your Instructor
Christine Boyer (she/her)
Retiring from the classroom only meant leaving her day job. Christine Boyer has cultivated a deep love for education and a passion for science so working for WCS is a natural next step. As an Adjunct Conservation Educator, Christine’s goal is to bring her years of classroom experience to a new level working with dynamic educators to bring the message of conservation, and the importance of our connections to the natural world to as many students as possible.
