November 4, 2017

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This workshop is presented in association with the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science (TIES), specially designed for middle school science teachers. The topic is Teaching Evolution with NGSS in Mind.

The purpose of TIES is to inform interested science teachers about the most up-to-date concepts of natural selection, common ancestry, and diversity in order for them to confidently cover the topics in their classrooms and fulfill their curriculum requirements.  In addition to providing innovative professional development opportunities, TIES also has ready-to-use online resources for the classroom, including presentation slides, labs, guided reading assignments, and an exam.

June 17

Time: 2–6 p.m.  

Explore nature's colors in our Tropical Aviary. Sip wine and relax as our Zoo instructor guides you through an easy-to-follow method of creating your own watercolor masterpiece. Class size is limited to 10.

Price: $70/participant ($60/participant for SB Zoo Members)

Price includes painting materials and one glass of wine (or non-alcoholic beverage for participants under age 21). Additional beverages available for purchase.