Community for Schoolyard Teaching and Learning Meeting

On the third Thursday of every month, members of the Community for Schoolyard Teaching and Learning meet to connect, share resources, and get excited about engaging with students in their schoolyards. Our November meeting will highlight a versatile observation and questioning routine that could be applied to a wide range of subject areas, and an […]

Community for Schoolyard Teaching and Learning Meeting

**NOTE** Due to December's winter break timing, we have moved this event to the SECOND Thursday of the month for December only. On the third Thursday of every month, members of the Community for Schoolyard Teaching and Learning meet to connect, share resources, and get excited about engaging with students in their schoolyards. This month […]

Community for Schoolyard Teaching and Learning Meeting

On the third Thursday of every month, members of the Community for Schoolyard Teaching and Learning meet to connect, share resources, and get excited about engaging with students in their schoolyards. In January, we'll reconnect with our goals and set action plans to utilize our schoolyards with students. We'll revisit some of the challenges teachers […]

Community for Schoolyard Teaching and Learning Meeting

This month, in addition to our usual Mindful Moment and sharing time, we will be taking a look at the amazing world of lichens, and discuss how you might use them as a focus for any number of lessons. There are likely several species right in your schoolyard! We invite you to be part of […]

Community for Schoolyard Learning: Phenology and Project Budburst

**Note that in March we will meet Thursday March 25th due to Knox and Blount County Spring break falling on our regular meeting date** This month we will be joined by Dr. Sarah Jones, Education Manager with Project Budburst, as we explore the fascinating world of phenology-the study of the timing of natural events. We'll […]

April Gathering: Place-Based Resources

There are thousands of lessons and resources out there, and it can be overwhelming to know where to start! This month we'll walk through some of the amazing place-based resources for taking students outdoors that were curated by Tremont and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Join us! Join the Community Please note that meetings are […]

Schoolyard Network Meeting — Let’s Connect

Connect with a network of teachers during the first Schoolyard Network meeting of the school year. This virtual session will be friendly, informal, and full of ideas and encouragement for you to take back to your classroom. If you haven't already, be sure to join the Schoolyard Network. We'll send an email with details to […]

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Escape

South Knoxville Elementary School 801 Sevier Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States

We're combining two of our popular educator programs, the Schoolyard Network and Teacher Escape Weekends, to create the all-new Schoolyard Escape!

$75

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting: iScience

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting: Numbers in Nature

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Escape

South Doyle Middle School 3900 Decatur Dr, Knoxville, TN, United States

Discover the joys of teaching in the outdoors and practice methods for harnessing your students' innate curiosity as learners.

$35

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting: Discovery Swap

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting: Leaf Levels and Phenology

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting: Guest Presenter

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Network Virtual Meeting: Nature Journaling

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United States

Tap into a network of teachers and local resource providers during friendly, informal monthly professional development and sharing sessions.

Free

Schoolyard Escape – FULL

Dogwood Elementary School

Join Tremont on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, for our one-day Schoolyard Escape workshop - an amazing professional and personal development experience for educators across the Schoolyard Network and beyond.

$35