The free, hands-on training connects classroom learning with local water quality
Educators from the San Marcos area are invited to attend the WatershED Workshop Series, a professional development opportunity designed to bring watershed science into the classroom through engaging, hands-on learning, Oct. 8 in Wimberley
The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hays County Extension Office, 200 Stillwater Rd., Suite 102.
Hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, the workshop is free and includes lunch. Register at tx.ag/WatershedOct8 or by emailing Sarah Stannard, TWRI program specialist, Bryan-College Station, at sarah.stannard@ag.tamu.edu.
Teachers and educators invited to water workshop
Water is central to life in Central Texas, from local springs, creeks, and rivers, to the watersheds that supply communities and provide habitat for fish and wildlife, Stannard said.
As the region continues to grow, helping students understand how their communities affect and depend on local water resources is increasingly important, she said.
WatershED workshops provide educators with practical classroom activities and resources focused on watersheds, water quality, and stewardship. Participants will explore concepts such as watershed function, runoff, nonpoint source pollution, and water quality while making connections to local waterways and environmental challenges.
Through hands-on and collaborative activities, educators will learn ways to connect classroom concepts with real-world examples from their communities. Activities and resources can be adapted for different grade levels, subject areas, and educational settings.
Participants will leave with ready-to-use materials, increased knowledge of watershed and water quality concepts, and resources to help students explore water issues in their own communities.
For more information see tx.ag/WatershedWorkshops or contact Sarah Stannard at sarah.stannard@ag.tamu.edu.
TWRI is a unit of Texas A&M AgriLife Research that combines expertise across The Texas A&M University System. This project has been funded in part by the TCEQ Clean Water Act §319(h) Nonpoint Source Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
