2024 Youth STEAM Summit

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2024 Youth STEAM Summit Thu 7/25 8 AM - 5 PM Rocky Mount Event Center, 285 NE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, USA

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Description: 2024 Youth STEAM Summit
hosted by the Sustainable Forestry & Land Retention Project

When: Thursday, July 25th, 2024
8 AM - 4 PM ET

Where: Rocky Mount Event Center
285 NE Main St, Rocky Mount, NC

Connecting youth to Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math. Increase knowledge; identify career options; have fun!

Meet and mingle with STEAM professionals who received their academic degrees at North Carolina institutions. Dive into other STEAM-related topics and careers like natural resources and water quality. All this, door prizes and more during this full day of activities and learning for rising 9th- to 12th-grade students, their parents, school counselors, educators and youth leaders. Exhibitors will include natural resources and agricultural agencies, STEM vendors, forestry companies, and colleges and universities. Lunch and refreshments provided free of charge. At the end of the day, registered students can spend up to 90 minutes (at no cost!) enjoying the Rocky Mount Event Center's recreation area featuring an arcade, a rope course and an indoor rock climbing wall! Agenda and presenters are subject to change.

Sponsors and partners for the 2024 Youth STEAM Summit are: Roanoke Cooperative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, Enviva, Advanced Energy, the Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project, the North Carolina Electric Membership Corp. and Roanoke Cooperative Alliance.

Registration:
Registration deadline is July 15. If you have questions, call 252-539-4614.
Cost: FREE
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-youth-steam-summit-tickets-881371926157?aff=oddtdtcreator

Jul 25 Thu

Also Coming Up

The Woman Landowner Academy Tue 7/16 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Description: The Woman Landowner Academy hosted by Land & Ladies

When: Every Tuesday at 11:30am EST starting July 16th, 2024 and ending August 20th

Where: Virtual

Many women find themselves owning land unexpectedly, without the tools and knowledge for doing what's best for the land and their family. The Woman Landowner Academy is a six-week program that will provide you with ALL your landowner foundational needs. You'll get the tools and resources to ask the right questions, find the right resources and have the right plans developed for your land and your goals.

When you join The Woman Landowner Academy, you'll be instantly enrolled into the next Academy training (Starting July 16th, 2024) Where you'll start your transformation from anxious and uncertain to confidently empowered landowner!
-Group Coaching on highly anticipated landowner topics
-Printed workbook with action steps for each section
-Private Facebook Group Connections
-Land and Ladies Forest Landowner Certificate
-LIFETIME Access to all materials

Enrollment Cost: $349

Learn more about the academy and enroll: https://www.landandladies.com/the-woman-landowner-academy

Jul 16 Tue

Heirs Property Summit (Union County) Wed 7/17 9 AM - 3 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension | Union County Center, 3230-D, Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112, USA

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Description: Heirs Property Summit

When: Wednesday, July 17th
9am - 3pm ET

Where: NC Cooperative Extension - Union County Center
3230-D, Presson Rd, Monroe, NC

Who: Open to residents of Union, Anson, and Stanley counties

N.C. A&T and N.C. State Cooperative Extension are working together to educate the public about heirs property! We are hosting six heirs property summits across the state. Join us for hands-on training sessions that will provide valuable materials and guidance to avoid involuntary property loss, and protect and preserve family land for generations to come.

Attend our hands-on, practical workshop about heirs property! Learn about the origin and history of heirs property and estate planning and legal strategies to secure their land. Come to connect with resources and other technical assistance including some potential opportunities to listen from a panel who are dealing with heir’s issues.
Using an heirs property curriculum developed by Alcorn State University and SRDC in Mississippi, and utilizing the resources obtained through Train-the-trainer training by HPP project partners we are committed to delivering these educational training and materials for North Carolinians.

Registration: Free, lunch included
https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HWM9CAXbfmJ4F0

For more information:
go.ncsu.edu/ncat_heirsprogram

Agenda:
9 - 9:10 am: Introductions
9:15 - 10:30 am: Overview of Heirs Property
10:30 - 10:45 am: 15-minute Break
10:45 - 12 pm: Heirs Property Prevention
12 - 1:15 pm: Lunch and Panel with Farmers
1 - 2:15 pm: Heirs Resolution
Instructor Noah: Group exercise
Instructor Andrew: Selecting an attorney/legal structure to hold land
2:15 - 2:30 pm: Wrap-up discussion/Q&A
2:30 - 3 pm: Evaluation

For further questions, please contact any of the following:
Biswanath Dari, bdari@ncat.edu.
Noah Ranells, nnranell@ncsu.edu
Kurt Smith, kwsmith@ncsu.edu
Andrew Branan, rabrana2@ncsu.edu

Jul 17 Wed

Summer Tree ID Workshop Thu 7/18 9 AM - 12 PM Stone Mountain State Park

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Description: Summer Tree ID Workshop

When: Thursday, July 18th
9 am - until
*lunch included

Where: Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Pkwy, Roaring Gap, NC 28668
Widow’s Creek Trail Parking Lot (36°23.6790’N 81°4.1360’W)

Do you ever wonder what trees and plants are around you when you are walking through the forest? Join N.C. Cooperative Extension on a hike in Stone Mountain State Park and we will help you get acquainted with the flora you see during the summer while hiking in the mountains of NC. We will follow the Widow’s Creek Trail as it passes through different forest types and explore how forests establish themselves on the terrain.

This 2 to 3 mile round trip hike is considered moderate to strenuous. So be prepared for a little bit of a challenge. We will have two groups, one for faster hikers and another for those wanting a bit more of a stroll.

Following the hike/workshop, lunch will be provided.

This event will take place rain or shine, although, severe weather will dictate that we reschedule.

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAxc8tksTHQNw_0yLEWXvYfRT403dvvA9NR3Uz6IFnkwOYaA/viewform
There is a cost of $10 for this event to cover lunch expenses. Please pay by check only, and send them at least 1 week prior to the event, to:

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wilkes County Center
416 Executive Drive Suite B
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Checks should be made out to Wilkes County Cooperative Extension

**Checks can cover multiple people. Please include the name of each person the check covers in the memo section of the check.

Registration for this event closes at 5 pm on July 15th, 2024 or when registration reaches 30 attendees

For more information, please contact Nathan Gatlin, the western area extension agent for forestry at npgatlin@ncsu.edu.

**This event is being hosted in conjunction with the NC Forest Service.

Jul 18 Thu

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 PLT Workshop @ Grandfather Mountain Thu 8/8 9:30 AM - 4 PM Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, 1104 Grandfather Mountain Entrance Rd, Linville, NC 28646, USA

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Description:

Explore Your Environment
Project Learning Tree K-8 Workshop

Thursday, August 8, 2024
9:30am - 4:00pm
Grandfather Mountain, Wilson Center for Nature Discovery
Linville, NC

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 2, 5pm
Registration Fee: $20
To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_gfm
Questions? Reach out to the workshop facilitator Renee Strnad renee_strnad@ncsu.edu

Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide that includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. This guide includes revised favorites and new activities. The activities in this resource are supported by a robust Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) correlation guide, building durable STEM Skills, and differentiated instruction. In addition, correlations for the NC Standard Course of Study in Science and Social Studies will be available in Fall 2024 after the completion of an extensive summer correlation project! CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or II in the EE Certification Program (K-8).

The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge to participants through support from the NC Forestry Association. If the cost of this workshop is a barrier for you, please reach out to the the NC PLT Coordinator, Renee Strnad, at renee_strnad@ncsu.edu.

Aug 8 Thu

Project Learning Tree - Southeastern Forests & Climate Change Wed 8/14 9 AM - 3:30 PM Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USA

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Description: August 14, 2024
9am - 3:30 pm
Blue Jay Point County Park
Raleigh, NC

To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_bjp
$20 Registration Fee
Questions? Renee Strnad renee_strnad@ncsu.edu
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 9, @ 5pm

This workshop will cover the Southeastern Forests and Climate Change Secondary Module, selected activities from the K-8 Explore Your Environment guide, and provide access to PLT's Carbon & Climate e-Unit.

Project Learning Tree® (PLT) partnered with PINEMAP to develop a secondary module on climate change impacts on southern forest ecosystems, the role of forests in sequestering carbon, and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to changing climatic conditions. The module is designed for use in life science, environmental science, and agriculture courses in grades 9-12, with potential use in middle school or community college courses. The Carbon & Climate e-unit was developed for grades 6-8, and is an integrated online unit provided through PLT's online portal.

There is a $20 registration fee for this workshop, however, all the PLT materials (a printed SFCC activity guide, the online SFCC portal, and the Climate & Carbon e-unit) are provided at no cost to workshop participants (a $50 value!) through support from the NC Forestry Association. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I or II in the EE Certification Program. If the cost of this workshop is a barrier to your participation, please reach out to Renee, NC PLT State Coordinator, at renee_strnad@ncsu.edu.

Please make a personal commitment to attend to ensure there are enough materials and space for everyone. More detailed information will be sent prior to the workshop. Cancellations made by the registration deadline will receive a $10 refund. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Aug 14 Wed

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Belmont Abbey College Tue 8/20 9 AM - 3:30 PM Belmont Abbey College, 131 Mercy Dr, Belmont, NC 28012, USA

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1 month away

Description:

Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment
K-8 Workshop

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
9am - 3:30pm
Belmont Abbey College (Sacred Heart Campus)
Belmont, NC

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 14, @ 5pm
Registration Fee: $20
To Register: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_bac
Questions? Email the Facilitator, Renee Strnad renee_strnad@ncsu.edu

Join preservice teachers, K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as we explore activities in the newly released Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Activity Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of this guide that includes 50 hands-on, multidisciplinary activities to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. This guide includes revised favorites and new activities, and all the activities are supported by a robust Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) correlation guide, help build durable STEM Skills, and include differentiated instruction strategies. In addition, correlations for the NC Standard Course of Study in Science and Social Studies will be available in Fall 2024 after the completion of an extensive summer correlation project! CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I in the EE Certification Program (K-8).

The PLT activity guides are provided free of charge to participants through support from the NC Forestry Association. If the registration fee for this workshop is a barrier for you, please reach out to the the NC PLT Coordinator, Renee Strnad, at renee_strnad@ncsu.edu.

Aug 20 Tue

Extension Forestry

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