Backyard Nature Teacher Workshop

Backyard Nature Teacher Workshop

Discover how looking at nature in your own backyard – or schoolyard – or even in a work of art – can inspire rich learning opportunities across the curriculum. Jessica Allen will share creative yet simple ideas for nature study using “the vacant lot and the small backyard.” Observation-based art activities will be included. Letters for teachers to submit for Act 48 credit will be provided.

Register online or by calling 610.388.8382.


Jessica Allen has degrees in Communication & The Arts, Secondary English Education and a M.Ed. in Teaching & Curriculum. She has completed the Jane Goodall Institute Growing Compassionate Leaders course and is a certified Pennsylvania TreeVitalize Tree Tender. As a current home educator, Ms. Allen shares her love of nature study and child-led learning through nature clubs and workshops. Her own backyard now features a native plant wildlife habitat and pollinator garden.