Introduction to the Ponds for Kids Program
Date: September 16, 2008
Location: AWF Headquarters in Millbrook
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The Alabama Wildlife Federation in partnership with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System,  Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, North American Water Gardening Society and Vought Water Gardens of Decatur, Alabama are offering a FREE workshop that will provide technical assistance and support to educators, administrators, students and community volunteers who wish to build an aquatic study area as a part of their school's outdoor classroom.

Maintaining your Outdoor Classroom’s Water Garden
Date: September 17, 2008
Location: AWF Headquarters in Millbrook
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The Alabama Wildlife Federation in partnership with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System,  Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Vought Water Gardens of Decatur, Alabama are offering a FREE workshop on water garden maintenance for educators, administrators, and community volunteers who work with a school that already has or will be constructing an aquatic study area as a part of their school's outdoor classroom.

Developing An Outdoor Classroom Workshop
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The Alabama Wildlife Federation in partnership with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a FREE workshop that will provide technical assistance and support to educators, administrators, students and community volunteers who wish to create sustainable wildlife habitats and outdoor classrooms on their school grounds. This workshop will be held at several locations across Alabama during September and October, 2008.

Workshop Dates & Locations:
September 23 – Demopolis (Marengo Co.)
September 24 – Jasper (Walker Co.)
September 25 – Athens (Limestone Co.)
September 30 – Dadeville
October 7 – Monroeville (Monroe Co.)
October 8 – Troy (Pike Co.)
October 15 – Pell City (St. Clair Co.)

AWF OUTDOOR CLASSROOM EXPO
Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops
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AWF Headquarters — October 23-24
Start Time: Thursday, 8 am     End Time: Friday, 3:30 pm

Purpose: The purpose of the AWF Outdoor Classroom Expo is to provide tips, activities, and resources about how to develop and use an Outdoor Classroom for hands-on, minds-on learning opportunities.  
Schedule: The Expo will begin at 8 am on Thursday, October 23 and end at 3:30 pm on Friday, October 24.  Concurrent sessions will be held throughout each day.
Food & Lodging: Your registration fee covers all meals during the Expo, and one night’s lodging on Thursday night at a local hotel.
Exhibitors:  If your school is enrolled in the Alabama Outdoor Classroom program, we would love to have you share your school’s outdoor classroom with other educators at the Alabama Wildlife Federation Outdoor Classroom Expo.

Deadline:  Please register by September 19.  All Participants & Exhibitors must register by October 10.