You are invited to attend a comprehensive three-day Institute for educators and designers—held at Lied Lodge’s world-class facility, surrounded by the natural beauty of Arbor Day Farm. The Institute will be led by experienced designers and educators from Nature Explore and The Outdoor Classroom Project. Join in this lively, hands-on institute to learn about sustainability factors that keep natural outdoor classrooms growing and thriving.

From the web site:

The 2013 Nature Explore/Outdoor Classroom Project Leadership Institute will be held at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, NE, July 21-24, 2013.

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Institute participants will gain in-depth Nature Explore and Outdoor Classroom Project information in a beautiful, nature-filled setting at Lied Lodge and Conference Center at Arbor Day Farm.

Educators, administrators, college instructors and environmental advocates will gain key Nature Explore and Outdoor Classroom Project Workshop content in a lively, hands-on way, and discuss sustainability factors that keep natural outdoor classrooms growing and thriving. Designers will explore research-based guiding principles for outdoor classroom design and discuss principles that lead to sustainability of these wonder-filled spaces. Enjoy times to explore nature and network with other participants during social gatherings in the evening (such as wine tasting and musical performances).