Great Lakes Education Workshop Builds on Retrospective Report Findings听
On Wednesday, February 12th, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) hosted a Great Lakes Education Workshop as part of a larger project funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). This project focused on a retrospective review of the Great Lakes Student Conferences, which MECP funded and supported across the province over the past decade.听
As part of the retrospective, UTRCA education staff interviewed 31 participants, including conservation authority staff, environmental non-governmental organization (ENGO)s, teachers, and school board leads. They also analyzed final reports to gather insights on the conferences' impact and opportunities for future Great Lakes learning initiatives.听
The workshop was a key component of the larger project, bringing together over 25 participants鈥攆rom Thunder Bay to Ottawa鈥攖o review and build on the findings of the retrospective report. Participants, including CA staff, ENGOs, and educators, discussed ways to optimize Great Lakes education moving forward, with a focus on collaborating with local school boards to deliver impactful learning opportunities for students. The event provided an opportunity to explore how conservation authorities and ENGOs can work together to strengthen experiential and place-based education that connects students to their local and Great Lakes watersheds.听
UTRCA appreciates MECP's support in funding both the retrospective project and the workshop. We look forward to continuing to work with our partners to enhance Great Lakes and watershed education across the province.听
For more information, contact Karlee Flear, Community Education Coordinator听
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