About this Nature-Based Training

Get ready for a joyful day of discovery outdoors! As Spring begins to bloom around us, we’ll gather to reconnect, recharge, and explore what this beautiful season of change can look like with young children. Spend the day learning from inspiring educators, swapping ideas, and diving into a variety of hands-on workshops. 

Hosted in ANBE’s outdoor 'lab' forest school, Notchcliff Nature Programs is nestled on the beautiful grounds of Glen Meadows Retirement Community near Towson, MD and offers the perfect setting to play, learn, and grow together. Come prepared to be fully immersed in nature all day long. It’s going to be fresh, fun, and full of inspiration!

This training is APPROVED for six (6) clock hours of professional development through MSDE!

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for educators, caregivers, and others working with children of all ages in programs that prioritize nature-based experiences. Our participants work in all kinds of settings, from nature-based schools and forest kindergartens to public schools, traditional preschools, HeadStart programs, child care settings, and more.

ANBE will provide a professional development certificate at the conclusion of the event.

Please dress for the weather, as most of this training takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Coffee/tea with lite breakfast and lunch are included on Saturday, but remember your canteen for drinks throughout the day. 

Note: We strive for zero waste during our training events; please bring your canteen for drinks.

Workshop Descriptions

• Let Creativity Bloom: Process Art Inspired by Nature with Kayla Souza
• STEM Therapy for Kids: Nature Activities that Help Process Emotions with Jasmin Field
• Pausing with Petals: A Closing Self-Care Circle with Monica Wiedel-Lubinski
• Nature Journaling with Julie Biedrzycki
• Planting Career Connections: Integrating Horticulture in Outdoor Learning with Jazmin Alberran

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Have questions? Email us at programs@anbe.org. Please note that all participants are required to complete this waiver during registration. Our refund policies are found here as well.