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Nature-Based Teacher Certification: New York - Level I

  • Monday, July 28, 2025
  • 8:30 AM (EDT)
  • Friday, August 01, 2025
  • 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Lime Hollow Nature Center, Cortland, NY

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • This type is for groups paying by separate invoice.
  • You always receive discounts on training. Yep. Always.
  • Limited availability; decisions made by April 1, 2025.
  • If you're interested in work study, please reach out!
  • If you're interested in work study, please reach out!

We are thrilled to offer our Nature-Based Teacher Certification! You will gain a deeper understanding of nature pedagogy and practices as you earn this introductory credential.

This five-day, 36-hour course provides in-depth study of best practices in nature-based early childhood education to prepare you for meaningful outdoor learning experiences. We draw from experienced educators with diverse perspectives to help you hone your own approaches to nature-based ECE. Whether you are in a formal school or childcare setting or working in a nature or forest preschool, this course is designed to meet the needs of early childhood educators working in any setting. (See web for complete description.)

Monday: 8:30 - 5 p.m.
Full day of workshops; breakfast and lunch provided.

Tuesday: 8:30 - 5 p.m.
Optional morning yoga at 7:45 a.m.; full day of workshops; breakfast and lunch provided.

Wednesday: 8:30 - 5 p.m.
Off-site tours and workshops; lunch provided. 

Thursday: 12 - 8:30 p.m.
Lunch followed by sessions, evening sessions include dinner and campfire

Friday: 8:30 - 4 p.m.
Optional morning yoga at 7:45 a.m. , closing sessions and conclusion of the course; breakfast and lunch provided. 

LODGING:


Nearest Airports : Syracruse (SYR) and Ithaca (ITH)


While lodging is not provided as part of this course, there are many hotels in Cortland, NY. Some options include:


Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites, Cortland, NY

5 minutes from Lime Hollow Nature Center


Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn
5 minutes from Lime Hollow Nature Center


Hampton Inn Cortland
11 minutes from Lime Hollow Nature Center


Lime Hollow's rustic camping area will be open and available to ANBE attendees. The area is a short 1/4 hike from one of our trailheads and approximately a 15 minute hike from the Visitor Center. The site is truly primitive with no running water or electricity. Composting toilets are available, as well as water for washing hands and drinking, firewood, firepit, and plenty of flat space to set up tents and spread out. Outdoor showers will be available before 8am and after 5pm at Lime Hollow's Education Campus. 

Click here to reserve a camp site at Lime Hollow!

Daytime childcare is also available through Lime Hollow Nature Center's outdoor, nature camps! All ANBE participants will receive 10% off of summer camp registration and FREE camp after-care while at the conference. Camp days run 8am-3pm with an aftercare option from 3pm-5pm. Children ages 3 to 16 may attend. Registration for camp is first-come, first-serve, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. Camp registration opens February 1, 2025. Use coupon code "ANBE" to reserve. Payment plans are available.

For additional questions regarding onsite camping or child-care options, reach out to Rachel at info@limehollow.org or call (607) 662-4632.


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