The Evolution of Environmental Education and Public Science Programs Through COVID and Beyond
Chris Goforth, Head, Citizen Science, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
When faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental education and nonformal science programs had to modify existing offerings quickly and create new opportunities for learning. As many traditional public programs return, there are lessons to be learned from the innovations and creativity that the pandemic necessitated. Chris will share her insights, visions for the future of programming and the unique and popular programs offered at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ Prairie Ridge Ecostation. Learn how Prairie Ridge involved the public during, and now after, the pandemic lockdowns, and bring your questions and program strategies to share!