The Northern Gulf Watershed Game Train-the-Trainer Workshop will be held at the City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources department in Orange Beach, Alabama, November 9, 2023, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT.
This workshop will provide participants with training on how to use and facilitate game play of the Watershed Game: Classroom Version — Coast Model and Watershed Game: Local Leader Version — Coast Model developed by Minnesota Sea Grant. The Watershed Game is an interactive, educational tool that helps individuals understand the connection between land use and water quality.
The Watershed Game: Classroom Version — Coast Model is designed for use with middle school students (grades 6 - 8) and high school students (grades 9 - 12). The Watershed Game: Local Leader Version — Coast Model is designed for use with groups of around 15 to 25 elected and appointed officials, members of watershed organizations, and other community leaders and groups.
Two or more workshop participants from the same organization will receive a free Watershed Game: Classroom Version — Coast Model. Single workshop participants will receive a certificate to purchase a Watershed Game Coast Model version of their choice at 50% off the regular price ($225 Local Leader version; $175 Classroom Version).
Registration
- Register to attend this in-person event. Space is limited.
- Cost: $50
- Lunch will be provided.
Location
City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources. 4697 Walker Ave., Orange Beach, AL 36561.
Presenters
- Tina Miller-Way, assistant director for education, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium.
- Karen Bareford, Sea Grant water resources lead, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium.
Contact
Maggie Karschnia, Minnesota Sea Grant and Water Resources Center Stormwater Extension Educator.
Image credit: MNSG