S.C. DHEC Hosts Take Action Today Workshop

Attention S.C. teachers and environmental educators! On Thursday, June 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) will host its Take Action Today Workshop at Seawell's Catering, 1125 Rosewood Drive, in Columbia. Activities and sessions are designed to help teachers and educators find ways to integrate environmental lessons into everyday teaching.

This year's workshop will include lesson demonstrations from the new Action for a Cleaner Tomorrow: A S.C. Environmental Curriculum Supplement; lesson updates and correlations to the new S.C. science standards; an introduction of new Action partners Coastal Carolina University and PalmettoPride; and networking opportunities with Action partners and other educators. Take Action Today and S.C. GreenStep awards will also be presented. In addition, attendees will receive $10 in RecycleBucks to spend on classroom materials! As a note, the registration deadline for this event is Wednesday, June 15.

Cost: $10, includes lunch. For more information, email Angie Perry at [email protected] or Amanda Edwards at [email protected].