A Panoramic View of Nature Education with Mark Dorhout - August 19

Join Science Educator Mark Dorhout Tuesday August 19 at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League to learn about why and how outdoor education not only is a great way to engage our youth but is also an essential component to benefit our communities long-term! 4343 George Flagg Parkway (intersection of Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. In his 4 years at Panorama, in Panora, IA, he has developed an Outdoor Education program using a focus on Environmental Stewardship. Each student spends approximately 45-50 hours in the field with 60-70 hours of follow up instruction. Areas of focus include prairie reconstruction, outdoor observation skills, a bird unit that includes making and monitoring a bluebird/wren house for two years, remote sensing and outdoor appreciation through art. Water quality is the next phase of incorporation into the curriculum. Mark has spent over 30 years in public education, working both as a teacher (11 years) and a Middle School Principal (21 years). Most of his life has been spent in Iowa, but he has also lived and taught in Wisconsin and South Dakota. Admission to Mark's talk at 6:45 pm is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with doors opening at 5:30 and a rib dinner at 6 available for purchase.

You may also like the following events from The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America:

• This Friday, 8th August, 08:30 am, River Run Garbage Grab (R2G2): Raccoon River Clean-Up in Des Moines
• Next month, 20th September, 10:00 am, 2025 Iowa Outdoor Expo Saturday, September 20 at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League - FREE Admission in Des Moines

Also check out other Arts events in Des Moines.