Inquiry-Based Education Conference 2015 

Join Rural Action and Camp Oty'Okwa for the 2nd annual Inquiry-Based Education Conference at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center! A two-day hands-on experience for teachers and non-formal educators with an interest in outdoor education.

Highlights of the Conference

• Hands-on sessions tied closely to Ohio's academic learning standards
• Graduate credit available through Ashland University
• 135 educators from 30 organizations and 20 schools participated in 2014

How to Attend:

• $35 per day, $70 for both days *
• Contact Joe Brehm for more information: 740-767-4938
• Contact Cathy Knoop about Graduate Credit: 740-603-3911

* We have a number of rooms and cabins available for booking during the conference. For lodging options visit the BURR OAK WEBSITE or call (740) 767-2112. To get the conference rate, be sure to tell them you are a part of the Rural Action conference! Light breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee for the conference.

Thursday, November 12th

• 7:45-8:45 Registration and Light Breakfast
• 8:45-10:00 Introductions and Keynote: Cinda Hanbuch-Pinkerton
• 10:00-10:15 Break
• 10:15-12:15 Concurrent Sessions 1
• 12:15-12:30 Break
• 12:30-1:45 Lunch
• 1:45-2:00 Break
• 2:00-5:00 Concurrent Sessions 2
• 5:00-6:00 Free time/Visit tables
• 6:00-7:30 Dinner and Keynote: Tom Shisler

Friday, November 13th

• 8:00-9:00 Breakfast and Farm to School presentation, Rural Action Sustainable Agriculture
• 9:00-9:15 Break
• 9:15-12:15 Concurrent Sessions 3
• 12:15-12:30 Break
• 12:30-1:30 Lunch and Erin Sykes
• 1:30-3:30 Concurrent Sessions 4