Events

 

August 3 – 7 – The Wade Institute for Science Education is offering a virtual institute for grades 4 – 8 educators called Nature and Design: Connections Between Science, Engineering, and the Marine Environment. Teachers will explore themes of biomimicry and investigate how nature’s innovations can help inform solutions to real-world design problems. There will be opportunities to virtually visit field sites to make wildlife observations, tour engineering labs to see examples of marine engineering inspired by adaptations of marine life, connect with research scientists who both inform and rely on technological innovation, and develop standards-aligned, inquiry-based investigations to share with students.

August 20 – 23 – Boston Green Fest will be held virtually and is organized by Foundation for a Green Future. This year’s theme is #PeoplePlanetProgress. More information will be posted on their website soon about how to join exhibitors, sponsors, artists, and attendees in the goal of educating and empowering each other to create a more sustainable and healthier world.

September 1 – Deadline for Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom Mini-Grant applications. Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom awards mini-grants up to $1,500 to Massachusetts educators, after-school programs, farms working with schools, and youth gardening organizations for agriculturally-based educational projects. Click here to apply.

September 18 – October 4 – Mass Agriculture in the Classroom, in partnership with the Mass Trustees of The Eastern States Exposition, is offering free admission for Massachusetts classes and their chaperones to attend The Big E in West Springfield. Schools may apply for a grant for complimentary admittance, as well as the possibility of paid transportation.