Teacher Professional Development Courses

We offer several professional development courses to teachers in Miami-Dade county. The classes focus on botany, ecology and South Florida natural history, and are designed to increase teachers’ knowledge and understanding of the importance of plants, plant uses, and habitat conservation. Workshops are conducted using a combination of lecture, discussion, guided garden walks and hands-on activities. Teachers are provided with materials, resources and curriculum activities to implement in their classrooms. We work closely with the Miami-Dade County Public School system to make these professional development courses available.

To register, please visit mylearningplan.com

For more information, contact Kiki Mutis at [email protected] or 305-667-1651 ext. 3330.

2019-2020 Professional Development Workshop Schedule

School Garden Workshop –Saturday, October 5th, 2019   Learn the basics of planning, designing, implementing and integrating school gardens and garden activities into the curriculum. 

South Florida Plants, Ecosystems and Invasive Species –  Saturday, February 1st, 2020Explore South Florida ecosystems inside and outside the classroom through a hands-on approach to understanding local ecology and conservation issues.  Learn about the threats that invasive species have on our environment.