Academy of Natural Resources
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The Academy of Natural Resources offers educators the opportunity to learn about Michigan’s diverse natural resources, discover current trends in their management, and experience activities that bring knowledge to the classroom.
We offer week-long programs at two locations that qualify for SCECH Credits.
ANR classic
July 11-16, 2021
Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center on Higgins Lake
Roscommon, Michigan.ANR North
Aug. 1-6, 2021
Michigan Tech University's Ford Center
Alberta, Michigan.See below for more information, including registration forms, for both sessions.
- ANR Classic - July 11-16, 2021
Dates and Location
The Academy kicks off Sunday, July 11, 2021, at 4 p.m. The week concludes Friday, July 16, 2021, after lunch. The Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center is located on the north shore of Higgin's Lake. The RAM Center offers a unique alternative to urban conference centers for conservation and environmental education.
Cost
$395 for the entire week which includes 5 nights lodging, 15 meals and all materials.
You can apply for a scholarship and save $100!
Program Options:
Forest, Fields and Fins: Upper elementary-high school teachers
ANR’s core class is all about resource management. Be a wildlife biologist for a day, but don’t stop there... On each day of this week you will also become a fisheries biologist, a forester, and a conservation officer. Working alongside DNR professionals in rivers and lakes, forests and fields, learn interesting ways to integrate these experiences into the classroom. See video
NatureQuest: All grade levels
This course provides an introduction to the flora and fauna of the Great Lakes region. Learn the basics of plant and animal identification, techniques and methods used to educate students in an outdoor setting. Teachers will become junior naturalists learning about birds, bugs, trees, mammals and more!
MEECS Week: Middle school-high school teachers
Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support (MEECS) brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to Michigan teachers. This class will have hands-on training with the revised MEECS products including: Water Quality, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, and Climate Change. These MEECS units primarily focus on grades 6-12 and will be demonstrated by excellent facilitators. Class time and field time included.
Credit Hours
30+ SCECH, State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) are available through this program with no additional fee.
Registration
Be a part of the Academy of Natural Resources Classic in 3 easy steps:
- Choose your program option
- Submit your completed scholarship application for approval (save $100!)
- Upon approval, you will be sent the link to register
Questions or more information
Please contact Kevin Frailey at fraileyk@michigan.gov
- ANR North - August 1-6, 2021
Dates and Location
The Academy kicks off Sunday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m. The week concludes Friday, August 6 after breakfast. Michigan Tech's Ford Center is located one hour west of Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula. The Ford Center provides a unique starting point to access Michigan’s natural and cultural resources nestled in the U.P.
Cost
$450 for the entire week which includes 5 nights lodging, 13 meals and all materials.
You can apply for a scholarship and save $100!
Program Description: Any Grade Level
Historical and Cultural Impacts on the Natural Resources of the Upper Peninsula
There is no better place to learn the connections between natural resources and cultural impacts than Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This summer we pilot a new course which will include the unique geology of the region followed by the cultural and historical role and impact of native cultures, missionaries, fur traders and miners, and more. Learn how the cultural “timeline” impacted our natural resources throughout Michigan’s history. Many field trips are included in this program. Recommended for educators of any grade level.Credit Hours
20+ SCECH
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) are available through this program with no additional fee.
Registration
Be a part of the Academy of Natural Resources North in 2 easy steps:
- Submit your completed scholarship application for approval (Save $100!)
- Upon approval, you will be sent the link to register.
Questions or more information
Please contact Kevin Frailey at fraileyk@michigan.gov.
Thank you to our Academy of Natural Resources sponsors!
