The Public Lands Institute enriches the knowledge and skills of children and adults through direct interaction with the natural world. We provide people of all ages with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge, and commitment to participate in the enjoyment, protection, and responsible use of our public lands. These experiences cultivate informed decision makers and motivated stewards of the environment. The educational methods and materials we develop, use, and assess are all transferable to other settings.
Goal: Provide people of all ages with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge, and commitment to participate in the enjoyment, protection, and responsible use of our public lands.
Description: The Institute enriches the knowledge and skills of children and adults through direct interaction with the natural world. These experiences cultivate informed decision makers and motivated stewards of the environment. The educational methods and materials that we develop, use, and assess are all transferable to other settings.
2010 Educators Conference
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- Discover Mojave Forever Earth : Developing curriculum and operating a floating environmental science laboratory and learning center on Lake Mead
targeted primarily to middle school and high school
students. Funding for this program ended on May 31, 2011.
Discover Mojave Outdoor World : Developing curriculum and implementing a recreation program to introduce urban, economically disadvantaged youth to outdoor recreation, environmental education, fishing and boating, and water resource management, as well as related humanities and art. Funding for this program ended on May 31, 2011.
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Education Programs for the Mount Charleston Area,
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area and Humboldt-
Toiyabe National Forest
- Environmental Education Strategy for Southern Nevada : Developing and implementing a county-wide strategy that will produce a 5-year plan for environmental education on Clark County public lands. Partners: Clark County School District, local museums, and state and local agencies.
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Families in Nature Hispanic Outreach and Education
Fact Sheet - Program Flyer
- Mobile Exhibit Program
- Nevada State Certification in Environmental Education & Interpretation
Nevada Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights