# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Leopold Education Project - Educators Training
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Visit topics such as: educating the next generation, conservation ethics, and bringing  awareness of the landAbout this EventEducate the Next Generation: School Teachers, Camp Counselors, Extension Agents, Environmental Educators and anyone who wants to educate the next generation about conservation steward-ship and land ethics are encouraged to attend this workshop.Conservation Ethics: The Leopold Education Project (LEP) is an innovative, interdisciplinary conservation ethics curriculum targeted for grades 6-12. The goal of the program is to create an ecologically literate citizenry.Awareness of the Land: The LEP increases student’s awareness of the land, informs them of how to make responsible choices for our planet, while simultaneously teaching important social, collaborative and critical thinking skills.The LEP is unique in that it uses a classic environmental literary work, Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac”.October 16, 20269:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Oconaluftee Visitor Center1194 Newfound Gap Road, Cherokee, NCRegister by October 9 at Eventbrite.comPresenter:Robert Hawk, Extension DirectorSwain/Jackson Countiesrobert_hawk@ncsu.edu
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cherokee/leopold-education-project-educators-training/100001997165197869
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cherokee
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Oconaluftee Visitor Center
- **lat**: 35.5127925
- **long**: -83.3064787
- **full address**: Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 1194 Newfound Gap Road, Cherokee, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Leopold Education Project - Educators Training being held?
  - **A:** Leopold Education Project - Educators Training takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 1194 Newfound Gap Road, Cherokee, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Leopold Education Project - Educators Training?
  - **A:** Leopold Education Project - Educators Training is organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Swain County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Leopold Education Project - Educators Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cherokee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Leopold Education Project - Educators Training sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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