Nature Explore Certified Classroom Application

ADMIN NOTES:

Any changes to this form should be updated accordingly in the Application Guidelines Document (customer PDF in WordPress; original Word doc in Google Drive). This document is linked in the instructions on this page and in the Save and Continue notification email (which can be edited under Settings).

They will also need to be updated on the completed application PDF in JotForm that is attached to the applicant confirmation email.

This form is connected to Google Drive for access to the uploaded files.

The Application Guidelines document includes a link to the Certified Classrooms website. If it changes location, the URL will need to be updated.

Upon submission, this form redirects to the Demographic survey.
Before beginning your application, please review the Application Guidelines. This will help you prepare all of the information you need to complete the application.

Please share your story and photos with the knowledge that they will be used to continue to honor your work on the Nature Explore website.

We are excited to learn about the work you have been doing to connect children with nature.

To begin your application, click Next.

Lana Gilson and the Nature Explore team

PS - You can save your application at any time and return to it later by following these steps. We recommend saving after completing each page at a minimum.
1. Click Save at the bottom of any page.
2. Click Skip Create an Account at the bottom of the pop-up. You do not need to create a Jotform account.
3. Copy and save the link and/or email it to yourself. SAVE THIS EMAIL.
4. When you are ready to return to your draft and continue your application, use the link you saved/emailed.

Click for Save Instructions
You can save your application at any time and return to it later by following these steps. We recommend saving after completing each page at a minimum.
1. Click Save at the bottom of any page.
2. Click Skip Create an Account at the bottom of the pop-up. You do not need to create a Jotform account.
3. Copy and save the link and/or email it to yourself. SAVE THIS EMAIL.
4. When you are ready to return to your draft and continue your application, use the link you saved/emailed.

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General Information - Site

Please Note: Yearly recertification is required. Please send any changes in contact person to Lana Gilson at lanag@natureexplore.org immediately.
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Email*

Confirmation Email
What is the name of your school or organization?*
Address of the Nature Explore Classroom*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How many children are served at your site yearly?*

Click for Save Instructions
You can save your application at any time and return to it later by following these steps. We recommend saving after completing each page at a minimum.
1. Click Save at the bottom of any page.
2. Click Skip Create an Account at the bottom of the pop-up. You do not need to create a Jotform account.
3. Copy and save the link and/or email it to yourself. SAVE THIS EMAIL.
4. When you are ready to return to your draft and continue your application, use the link you saved/emailed.

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General Information - Contact Person
Contact Person's Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact Person's Title/Position*
Contact Person's Email*

Confirmation Email
Contact Person's Phone Number*
Is the Contact Person's mailing address the same as the classroom?*

YesNo
Contact Person's Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Click for Save Instructions
You can save your application at any time and return to it later by following these steps. We recommend saving after completing each page at a minimum.
1. Click Save at the bottom of any page.
2. Click Skip Create an Account at the bottom of the pop-up. You do not need to create a Jotform account.
3. Copy and save the link and/or email it to yourself. SAVE THIS EMAIL.
4. When you are ready to return to your draft and continue your application, use the link you saved/emailed.

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Recertification Questions
How have you continued to maintain and use your Nature Explore classroom?*
How have you provided staff development focused on nature in the last year?*
How are you continuing to engage parents/families in nature engagement with their children?*
How has your Nature Explore Classroom been involved in community outreach or advocacy initiatives throughout the year? (optional)

Click for Save Instructions
You can save your application at any time and return to it later by following these steps. We recommend saving after completing each page at a minimum.
1. Click Save at the bottom of any page.
2. Click Skip Create an Account at the bottom of the pop-up. You do not need to create a Jotform account.
3. Copy and save the link and/or email it to yourself. SAVE THIS EMAIL.
4. When you are ready to return to your draft and continue your application, use the link you saved/emailed.

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Your Classroom Story for Your Nature Explore Webpage
Your designated Certified Nature Explore Classroom page allows you to showcase your site with rich stories and photos each year. Please provide one or two paragraphs stating how you are sustaining, adding to, or have changed your Nature Explore Classroom throughout the past year. Note: your original designated webpage information will remain the same. Feel free to use the following prompts to help write your content.
- What would you like to highlight about your site this year?
- What makes your Nature Explore Classroom unique/special?
- Write about your success
- Describe your classroom for visitors
- Special acknowledgements
- Stories from children, staff, families, community members or volunteers
- Thank you notes
- List of donors and/or donor stories
- Fundraising efforts
- Artwork examples
- Exceptional features in your space
- Quotes/testimonials
- Annual/special event descriptions
- How your space is changing your business/organization/relationships
- Future plans
- Planting/gardening efforts
- Clean-up and maintenance effort
Please tell us your story below (maximum of 500 words)*

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Facebook Page URL (optional - if not already included from your certification)
Classroom Website URL (optional - if not already included from your certification)
Please upload up to 6 labeled photos to be included with your story.

File Type must be: jpg, jpeg, png, or tiff. File size is limited to 5MB. Depending on the size of your files, it may take some time to load.
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Click for Save Instructions
You can save your application at any time and return to it later by following these steps. We recommend saving after completing each page at a minimum.
1. Click Save at the bottom of any page.
2. Click Skip Create an Account at the bottom of the pop-up. You do not need to create a Jotform account.
3. Copy and save the link and/or email it to yourself. SAVE THIS EMAIL.
4. When you are ready to return to your draft and continue your application, use the link you saved/emailed.

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Photo Submission Agreement
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation (Dimensions) includes Nature Explore, as well as Dimensions Education Programs and Exchange Press. In addition, Dimensions also provides administrative support for the World Forum Foundation. I authorize the use of my appearance to support any of these entities.

I understand that Dimensions may produce and make use of my appearance—in forms both procured by Dimensions and submitted by me to Dimensions—in any promotional or educational materials including, but not limited to: website, videos, educational magazine, flyers, presentations, print materials, publications and social media (the Production).

I understand that I am to receive no compensation for this appearance, and that I am to receive no compensation of any kind as a result of any uses by the Production. My voluntary participation in the Production of materials shall be work made for hire for Dimensions under the copyright laws of the United States. To the extent that my voluntary participation cannot be considered a work made for hire, I assign all right and title, including all copyright rights in the Production of materials and its derivative works, to Dimensions.

Dimensions shall have complete ownership of the Production of materials, including full domestic and foreign copyright, and shall have the exclusive right and license to make such use of the Production as it wishes, including (but not limited to) the right of performance, display, reproduction and distribution in all media, and the right to create, perform, display and distribute
derivative works of the materials produced.

I agree that I have photo release information for all individuals (adults and children) representing my site that supports the above statements. I give Dimensions the right to use the likeness and/or information of any individuals representing my site to publicize the Production, derivative works of the Production, and the services of Dimensions. I agree that it is my responsibility to keep any individuals who do not have a photo release on file at my site from appearing in the media production process.

If person appearing is a minor, parent or legal guardian signature must appear on the site’s photo release information obtained and held by the site.

My signature indicates that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this Photo Submission Agreement.
Signature*

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This completes your application. Once you submit your application, it cannot be edited. Sign below to indicate that you have read and agree with the following:

I am submitting this application on behalf of the school or organization listed above for recertification as a Nature Explore Classroom, having achieved the required standards for the recertification program.
Signature*

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Date*

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General Information - Site

General Information - Contact Person

Recertification Questions

Your Classroom Story for Your Nature Explore Webpage

Photo Submission Agreement