|
| OUT8101 - Public Outreach and Education: Overview and Program Planning |
| Outreach Courses List | DEO Home |
|
|
| This course more thoroughly examines the topics covered in OUT8104, “Outreach Basics,” and covers public outreach program planning. Participants learn about education and outreach strategies and how they can support a collaborative approach to management in the Service. The course is an extensive approach to developing education and outreach programs and strategies. This course is recommended for outreach specialists and for instructors of subjects related to education and outreach. |
| College Credit |
2 semester hours |
|
| Who Should Attend: |
Employees responsible for designing, planning, and implementing education and outreach programs: biologists, outdoor recreation planners, and employees involved with public affairs, partnerships, education, and outreach. |
| Objectives: |
- Describe three ways education and outreach can help meet natural resource objectives;
- List the key elements of a successful outreach program;
- Identify at least six outreach and education strategies that can help address resource management issues;
- Plan an outreach strategy and identify the key elements for implementation; and
- Define participants’ role in education and outreach.
|
| Length: 4.5 days/32 hours |
Availability: Annually |
Contact: |
Sharon Howard |
Email: |
sharon_howard@fws.gov |
Phone: |
304/876 7494 |
|
|
|
National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
|
