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Mary-Ann Petraitis 
Seton Montessori Institute 
institute@setonmontessori.org 
(630) 654-0151 

When

Saturday November 12, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST

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Where

Concordia University 
River Forest, IL 60305 

 
 
 

Looking for Eden in a Vacant Lot: the How's and Why's of Connecting Children with Nature

Led by Geoffrey Bishop, Nature's Classroom

 

Saturday, November 12, 2011

at Concordia University

Christopher Center, Room 200

7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL 60305

 

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open to All

Delve into the reasons we are so connected to the Natural world and how it effects our development and our learning. Understanding the importance of a child’s connection to Nature is as essential in the nurturing development of the whole child.

 

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Continuation for Experienced Teachers & Administrators

We will continue to explore how we are connected to the earth and the many practical ways we as teachers and administrators can help our students and families connect to nature.

 

Cost:

Morning Session:  $40, Afternoon Session:  $40

All Day:  $75

Lunch:  $9

Directions to the University Parking Structure and the Chrisopher Center are available by clicking here:

http://cuchicago.edu/info/campus-map/directions/