4-H Sustainable Living Program
Teacher and 4-H Volunteer Training
for new and returning 4-H School Programs
October 14, 15, and 22
Location: Sauvie Island School (Portland, OR)
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Multnomah and Washington County 4-H are proud to announce the 4-H Sustainable Schools Teache and Volunteer Training October 14, 15, and 22nd in the Portland Metro area. This is a perfect opportunity for beginners and those who have some skills in school gardens to gain knowledge and critical skills in integrating sustainable school garden projects into both school and club settings. This 3-day conference is specifically designed for teachers, 4-H Leaders, parents, high school youth and community members who wish to engage youth in hands-on sustainable living concepts and curriculum; develop and manage school gardens; and to implement youth focused green infrastructure projects in school and community settings. Workshops include: project management, lessons for working with youth, grant funding for your project, urban gardens and farms, working with school districts, buiding community support, funding your project through grants, cooking with local foods and more!
2010-11 4-H Sustainable Schools Program Report
Registration Fees
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TEACHERS AND SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS $145
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TEACHERS AND SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TEAMS $110 - schools that send 3 or more teachers and/or volunteers will receive priority registration and 25% discounted fees
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: $290 (for community partners, agency staff, college students enrolled in teacher training programs and others who will not be working with a 4-H Member school)
Conference Schedule and Workshop Descriptions
(check out the following conference workshop descriptions. Information of these addtional workshop descriptions coming soon).
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Maps and Directions
Sauvie Island Academy
14445 NW Charlton Rd
Portland, OR 97231
Hotels and Lodging
There are many lodging options in Portland to select from. Here are three hotels that provide reasonable lodging that are within 10 miles of our training site.
Holliday Inn Express
2300 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR
7.1 mi SE
(503) 283-8000
www. hiexportland.com
$103.00 government rate
Comfort Inn and Suites
401 E 13th Street, Vancouver, WA
7.8 mi E
(360) 696-0411
www. vancouverwahotel.com
$84.00 government rate
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Portland NW
4319 North West Yeon
Portland, OR 97210
Phone: 503-497-9044
Fax: 503-497-1030
$74.00 government rate
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