Register for the July 2026 Teacher Professional Development Day
This free professional development workshop is designed for high school biology and environmental science teachers, science supervisors, and environmental club advisors. Participants will engage in hands-on field learning, explore restoration projects at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, and receive classroom-ready resources aligned with NGSS standards. Date & Time: Thursday, July 16th from 9 am to 3 pm. Rain date: Friday, July 17th. Meet-up Location: Mountain Lakes House within the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. A $200 teacher stipend is available for up to 10 eligible teachers who attend the full-day workshop and partner with FOPOS during the 2026–2027 school year.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
E-mail
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example@example.com
School name
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Please indicate your current role (select all that apply):
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Biology teacher (high school)
Environmental Science teacher (high school)
Environmental club advisor (high school)
Science Supervisor
Other
Mailing Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Have you attended any FOPOS events or volunteer sessions in the past?
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Yes
No, I am new to FOPOS
Are you able to attend the full-day session on Thursday, July 16th from 9 am to 3 pm (and the rain date on Friday, July 17th)
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Yes, I am available on July 16th and the rain date on July 17th
I am only available on July 16th, but not on the rain date
Other
Are you interested in applying for the $200 stipend?
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Yes and I understand that to receive the stipend, I must attend the full-day workshop and commit to partnering with FOPOS during the 2026–2027 school year. This may include bringing students for a field experience, sharing FOPOS volunteer and stewardship opportunities with students, and/or participating in the Adopt-A-Plot program. Stipends will be mailed out in August 2026.
No
Other
All participants must complete a
2026 Volunteer Waiver
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Have you completed the 2026 waiver?
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Yes, I have signed the 2026 waiver online.
No, I will sign a paper waiver when I sign in at the PD day.
Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number
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Any Comments or Questions?
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