Hands-on sessions will acquaint participants with a variety of basic outdoor skills and teaching resources/methodologies. Participants will receive introductory instruction and lesson plans for planning outings, map reading, hiking, paddling, fishing, archery, campfire cooking, and basic firearm safety/shooting.

Register for all courses through the AEALearning website: https://aealearning.truenorthlogic.com/. One teacher recertification or graduate credit is available for each course. They also are offered as “participant only” for other educators.

Email edinfo@dnr.iowa.gov for more information, or with questions about any professional development offerings.