# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Field to Classroom: A Naturalist Workshop for Educators
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Field to Classroom: A Louisiana Naturalist Workshop for Educators
Monday, October 5th
Pelican Park Castine Center, Hall D / Northlake Nature Center
8:30am-2:00pm
Free

Register HERE: https://pelicanpark.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3448

Great science starts close to home. Spend the day discovering the remarkable ecosystems, plants, wildlife, and landscapes that make Southeast Louisiana one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country. Lunch provided!

Designed for teachers and informal educators, this free, one-day professional development workshop blends expert-led presentations with practical classroom connections covering regional geography, local ecology, native plants, birds, reptiles, conservation, and citizen science. Participants will explore ways to bring these topics into engaging, standards-aligned lessons while discovering free tools and community resources that allow students to contribute to real scientific research.

The day concludes with a guided nature hike, giving participants the opportunity to observe these concepts firsthand and experience the same sense of curiosity and discovery they can foster in their own students.

Whether you teach elementary science, biology, environmental education, or simply want to incorporate more outdoor learning into your curriculum, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of Louisiana's natural heritage, classroom-ready resources, and fresh inspiration to connect students with the natural world just beyond their classroom door.

Schedule:
8:30am: Check in, coffee, donuts.
8:45am: Introductions
9:00-9:45am: Geography of Louisiana: The "Why, the Ooo’s and the Ahh’s" Behind our Biodiversity.
10:00-10:45am: Local Ecology Crash Course: Plants, Birds, Reptiles, Insects, Mammals.
11:00-12:00pm: Lunch (provided), resources shared.
12:00-2:00pm: Northlake Nature Center Field Hike.

Participants are encouraged to bring their preferred method of note-taking, a curious mind, and close-toed shoes. Limited spots available, register before it's too late! Register HERE: https://pelicanpark.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3448

About the Program Coordinator:
Alex Landry is Pelican Park/Recreation District #1’s Naturalist and Environmental Education Programs Coordinator. He is a Certified Louisiana Master Naturalist, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans. He completed Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Wetland Education Teacher Workshop (WETshop) in 2026, and is a Certified Venomous Snake Handler through the Rattlesnake Conservancy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mandeville/field-to-classroom-a-naturalist-workshop-for-educators/200030484677732
- **Event Categories**: workshops, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mandeville
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 63350 Pelican Drive, 70448
- **lat**: 30.35342
- **long**: -90.02344
- **full address**: 63350 Pelican Drive, 70448, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Field to Classroom: A Naturalist Workshop for Educators being held?
  - **A:** Field to Classroom: A Naturalist Workshop for Educators takes place on Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 63350 Pelican Drive, 70448, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Field to Classroom: A Naturalist Workshop for Educators?
  - **A:** Field to Classroom: A Naturalist Workshop for Educators is organized by Pelican Park Nature Club.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Pelican Park Nature Club's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Pelican Park Nature Club a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Pelican Park Nature Club has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Field to Classroom: A Naturalist Workshop for Educators 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 Mandeville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Field to Classroom: A Naturalist Workshop for Educators sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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