Training Opportunities: Week of Dec 12

 Save the Date! 
March 17-18, 2026 
 Mental Health and Resilience Training! at New Germany State Park 

This two-day in-person training led by experts from the Center for Nature Informed Therapy (CNIT) is designed specifically for Maryland Department of Natural Resources personnel who regularly interact with the public and may find themselves responding to individuals in distress. The session focuses on building skills in mental health first aid and nature-based resiliency practices, giving participants practical tools to support visitors, coworkers, and themselves while helping create a safer, more welcoming environment for all.

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Climate Emotions Toolkit for Educators

NEEF created and shared free resources for educators like the Climate Emotions Toolkit

The Climate Emotions Toolkit for Educators is the first evidence-based, teacher-tested resource designed to help middle school educators address climate change emotions. Developed with the Climate Mental Health Network, this toolkit equips teachers to manage their own emotions and support student well-being.

MPS Training Opportunities: 

January 10 - Lifeguard Recert- Cumberland -Click Here to Register! 

Did you miss the 2025 SHP classes? 2026 classes are posted now! 

        Jan 15- 10 a.m. Click Here to Register! 

1. Non-MPS Training Opportunitines:

   MWEE Practitioner Webinar Series
   More information here: www.fisheries.noaa.gov/new-england-mid-atlantic/chesapeake-bay/noaa-environmental-science-training-center
   

   • MWEE Webinar: Empowering Educators: How Community Partners Can Fuel Hands-On MWEE Training Through Grants and Support
     Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2:00-3:00PM
     Register: https://umces-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/xN1qAuCCStOAFxKMeXEAXw  
   • MWEE Webinar: Making Waves Beyond the Classroom: MWEEs that Inspire Changemakers
     Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 2:00-3:00PM,
     Register: https://umces-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/10MpaidFQb-2SS5ZdKV10A 
   • MWEE Webinar: From Field Trips to Field Experiences: Partnering for Meaningful Environmental Education
     Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:00-4:00PM,
     Register: https://umces-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/-UFl_hK8SRuE1HZyaDwoCg 
   • MWEE Webinar: Expanding Environmental Literacy in Career Technical Education
     Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:00-3:00PM,
     Register: https://umces-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xr_be_ymS8KT-6faZ3kxsg

   
   
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Framing the Future: December 2025 Right Tree, Right Place -The most ubiquitous phase in urban forestry. Learn how one county works to achieve it. Learn from experts in Prince George’s County, Maryland about their cutting-edge Canopy Enhancement/Tree Risk Program to manage more than 200,000 trees.  Their program, begun in 2011 to deal with strategic removal of Bradford Pear trees, credits community engagement and collaboration for its successful longevity. Register for the FREE webinar All of Our Webinars Are Now Available Online If you missed a previous webinar, or want to revisit one of our discussions on forest policy issues, all of our recorded webinars are now available on the Maryland Forestry Foundation web site! Click below to visit. View Previous Webinars

1. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rooted In Nature: Using the Outdoors to Empower Action and Understanding MAEOE 2026 Conference Towson, MD February 19 - 22, 2026