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Sharing Nature Programs:

Our Educational programs are:

Experiential
Playful
Practical
Inspirational

They are based on the philosophy and activities from Joseph Cornell's popular and highly acclaimed Sharing Nature Book Series.

"Sharing Nature with Children is not just a book but a powerful approach to nature education. The first edition of this book sparked a worldwide revolution in nature education and became a classic. The author, Joseph Cornell, is one of the most highly regarded nature educators in the world today."
- National Association for Interpretation

Sponsoring a Program
How to Be an Inspiring Teacher Week
One Day Workshops
Two Day Workshops
Keynote Speeches & Conferences
Comments from Workshop Participants
Publicity Package

Click Calendar of Events to find programs in your region.

"I knew I would come away from the workshop with
many useful activities to do with the children and I
did; but more important, I came away with rein-
forcement for a way of involving children with
their learning that touches them deeply, as I was
touched that weekend. I played and felt and enjoyed
as a child. I felt wonder and surprise and humor. It
wouldn't have mattered if I couldn't have "used"
what I learned; that came as an extra bonus."

-Paula Rao, Teacher, Pasadena, California

"This is probably the best course or workshop I have ever taken - totally practical in terms of things I can use now in my classroom - and also of great value to me personally."

-S.P., Teacher, Santa Rosa, California

"It is an exciting experience to work with Joseph Cornell. His enthusiasm about teaching is contagious, and his love of nature truly inspiring."

-L.E., Youth Leader, San Diego, California

ONE DAY WORKSHOP:
In a One-Day Workshop you’ll have six delightful hours of learning nature games and experiencing nature in new ways. Participants will come away inspired and eager to share the many activities they’ve learned.

MORNING SESSION: Three Hours (9am-12 noon)

How children learn: Five guidelines to insure successful nature experiences
Learning with the heart and the whole being
Flow Learning™ ( a technique for sensitively guiding people to more meaningful nature experiences)
Making your message more appealing and relevant

Experiencing Nature Activities for:

Making learning fun
Building group spirit
Making science an experience
Demonstrating ecological concepts
Learning animal characteristics and habits
Focusing attention and observation

LUNCH: One Hour (12-1)

AFTERNOON SESSION: Three Hours (1-4)

Journey to the Heart of Nature Activities
Awareness and earth stewardship activities that promote loving and caring for nature.

Tree Activities
Experiential games that teach about trees scientifically as well as through imagination and intuition.

Listening to Nature Activities
Techniques for deepening your personal enjoyment of nature and increasing your effectiveness as a teacher.

Three hour workshops, keynote speeches, and conferences
For those needing a shorter workshop, we offer a Three Hour Workshop that includes an introductory talk and a selection of activities from the one day workshop. Joseph is also available as a Keynote Speaker or Conference Presenter. Please let us know your needs, and we’ll happily design a program especially for your group.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

To encourage the best interaction among participants, the ideal workshop size can be anywhere from twenty to fifty-five members, although groups of sixty-five still work quite well.

Please click Sponsoring a Program if you would like more information on sponsoring a workshop.

TWO DAY WORKSHOP:

During a Two Day Workshop, we are together for twelve hours. We offer the basic One Day Workshop including additional nature activities and teaching methods. The second day allows time for assimilation and comprehension of the many new techniques being learned. Also, because of the number of activities shared in the Two Day Workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of our outdoor teaching strategy, Flow Learning™ and its four stages: Awaken Enthusiasm, Focus Attention, Direct Experience, and Share Inspiration. A special feature of the Two Day Workshop is a class on “How to Be an Inspiring Teacher”.

Day One
MORNING SESSION: Three Hours (9am-noon)

Introductory Talk:

How children learn: Five guidelines to insure successful nature experiences
Learning with the heart and the whole being
Flow Learning™, a technique for sensitively guiding people to more meaningful nature experiences
Making your message more appealing and relevant

Experiencing Nature Activities for:

Making learning fun
Building group spirit
Making science an experience
Demonstrating ecological concepts
Learning animal characteristics and habits

LUNCH: One Hour (noon-1)

AFTERNOON SESSION: Three Hours (1-4)

Tree Activities: Experiential games that teach about trees scientifically as well as through imagination and intuition

Listening to Nature Activities: Techniques for deepening your personal enjoyment of nature and increasing your effectiveness as a teacher

Reflective Activities for Group Introspection

Day Two

MORNING SESSION: Three Hours (9am-noon)

How to Be an Inspiring Teacher

Flow Learning Activities for Awakening Enthusiasm and Encouraging Keen Observation of Nature

Creative Writing and Poetry Activities

LUNCH: One Hour (noon-1)

AFTERNOON SESSION: Three Hours (1-4)

Tree Activities: Experiential games that teach about trees scientifically as well as through imagination and intuition

Listening to Nature Activities: Techniques for deepening your personal enjoyment of nature and increasing your effectiveness as a teacher

Reflective Activities for Group Introspection

We are happy to custom-make this workshop for you and your group. Often the workshop is an evening, a full day and then a morning session. We like to be creative. We love being with you for this extended time. It gives us all a chance to really bond, share experiences and learn from one another.

NUMBER OF WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS

To encourage the best interaction among participants, the ideal workshop size can be anywhere from twenty to fifty-five members, although groups of sixty-five still work quite well.

Please click Sponsoring a Program if you would like more information on sponsoring a workshop.

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		Home Flow Learning ™ Nature Activities Programs Calendar of Events Sharing Nature Worldwide Country Coordinators Joseph Cornell Books and Resources Connections and More Information
	Sharing Nature Programs:
	Our Educational programs are: Experiential Playful Practical Inspirational
	They are based on the philosophy and activities from Joseph Cornell's popular and highly acclaimed Sharing Nature Book Series. "Sharing Nature with Children is not just a book but a powerful approach to nature education. The first edition of this book sparked a worldwide revolution in nature education and became a classic. The author, Joseph Cornell, is one of the most highly regarded nature educators in the world today." - National Association for Interpretation Sponsoring a Program How to Be an Inspiring Teacher Week One Day Workshops Two Day Workshops Keynote Speeches & Conferences Comments from Workshop Participants Publicity Package
	Click Calendar of Events to find programs in your region.

	"I knew I would come away from the workshop with many useful activities to do with the children and I did; but more important, I came away with rein- forcement for a way of involving children with their learning that touches them deeply, as I was touched that weekend. I played and felt and enjoyed as a child. I felt wonder and surprise and humor. It wouldn't have mattered if I couldn't have "used" what I learned; that came as an extra bonus." -Paula Rao, Teacher, Pasadena, California


		"This is probably the best course or workshop I have ever taken - totally practical in terms of things I can use now in my classroom - and also of great value to me personally." -S.P., Teacher, Santa Rosa, California


	"It is an exciting experience to work with Joseph Cornell. His enthusiasm about teaching is contagious, and his love of nature truly inspiring." -L.E., Youth Leader, San Diego, California


	ONE DAY WORKSHOP: In a One-Day Workshop you’ll have six delightful hours of learning nature games and experiencing nature in new ways. Participants will come away inspired and eager to share the many activities they’ve learned.
	MORNING SESSION: Three Hours (9am-12 noon) How children learn: Five guidelines to insure successful nature experiences Learning with the heart and the whole being Flow Learning™ ( a technique for sensitively guiding people to more meaningful nature experiences) Making your message more appealing and relevant Experiencing Nature Activities for: Making learning fun Building group spirit Making science an experience Demonstrating ecological concepts Learning animal characteristics and habits Focusing attention and observation LUNCH: One Hour (12-1) AFTERNOON SESSION: Three Hours (1-4) Journey to the Heart of Nature Activities Awareness and earth stewardship activities that promote loving and caring for nature. Tree Activities Experiential games that teach about trees scientifically as well as through imagination and intuition. Listening to Nature Activities Techniques for deepening your personal enjoyment of nature and increasing your effectiveness as a teacher. Three hour workshops, keynote speeches, and conferences For those needing a shorter workshop, we offer a Three Hour Workshop that includes an introductory talk and a selection of activities from the one day workshop. Joseph is also available as a Keynote Speaker or Conference Presenter. Please let us know your needs, and we’ll happily design a program especially for your group. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS To encourage the best interaction among participants, the ideal workshop size can be anywhere from twenty to fifty-five members, although groups of sixty-five still work quite well. Please click Sponsoring a Program if you would like more information on sponsoring a workshop.

	TWO DAY WORKSHOP:
	During a Two Day Workshop, we are together for twelve hours. We offer the basic One Day Workshop including additional nature activities and teaching methods. The second day allows time for assimilation and comprehension of the many new techniques being learned. Also, because of the number of activities shared in the Two Day Workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of our outdoor teaching strategy, Flow Learning™ and its four stages: Awaken Enthusiasm, Focus Attention, Direct Experience, and Share Inspiration. A special feature of the Two Day Workshop is a class on “How to Be an Inspiring Teacher”.
	Day One MORNING SESSION: Three Hours (9am-noon)
	Introductory Talk: How children learn: Five guidelines to insure successful nature experiences Learning with the heart and the whole being Flow Learning™, a technique for sensitively guiding people to more meaningful nature experiences Making your message more appealing and relevant
	Experiencing Nature Activities for: Making learning fun Building group spirit Making science an experience Demonstrating ecological concepts Learning animal characteristics and habits
	LUNCH: One Hour (noon-1) AFTERNOON SESSION: Three Hours (1-4)
	Tree Activities: Experiential games that teach about trees scientifically as well as through imagination and intuition Listening to Nature Activities: Techniques for deepening your personal enjoyment of nature and increasing your effectiveness as a teacher Reflective Activities for Group Introspection
	Day Two MORNING SESSION: Three Hours (9am-noon) How to Be an Inspiring Teacher Flow Learning Activities for Awakening Enthusiasm and Encouraging Keen Observation of Nature Creative Writing and Poetry Activities
	LUNCH: One Hour (noon-1) AFTERNOON SESSION: Three Hours (1-4) Tree Activities: Experiential games that teach about trees scientifically as well as through imagination and intuition Listening to Nature Activities: Techniques for deepening your personal enjoyment of nature and increasing your effectiveness as a teacher Reflective Activities for Group Introspection
	We are happy to custom-make this workshop for you and your group. Often the workshop is an evening, a full day and then a morning session. We like to be creative. We love being with you for this extended time. It gives us all a chance to really bond, share experiences and learn from one another.
	NUMBER OF WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS To encourage the best interaction among participants, the ideal workshop size can be anywhere from twenty to fifty-five members, although groups of sixty-five still work quite well. Please click Sponsoring a Program if you would like more information on sponsoring a workshop.

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