Rooting Out Invaders: Engaging Youth in Invasive Species Education and Action
Tue, Jul 22
|Webinar
When should kids learn about invasive species? - This webinar for educators, homeschoolers, and parents explores how to introduce the topic in fun, age-appropriate ways. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and discover how youth can play a powerful role in protecting nature!
Time & Location
Jul 22, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MDT
Webinar
About the event
This short 30–45 minute webinar is designed for educators, homeschoolers, and parents who want to inspire the next generation of nature stewards. We’ll explore when and how to start talking to youth about invasive species in fun and age-appropriate ways. You’ll learn why kids are a powerful force in citizen science and walk away with a toolkit of ready-to-go activities that build curiosity and connect young learners to their local ecosystems. This is a perfect session for anyone looking to engage youth in meaningful, hands-on learning that helps nature thrive.
Resources:
David Sobel Beyond Ecophobia- general concept: “If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it.”
Tim Grant Teaching About Invasive Species – general concept: A Green Teacher Publication with articles and activities on invasive species
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