A Panoramic View of Nature Education with Mark Dorhout - August 19

Name: A Panoramic View of Nature Education with Mark Dorhout - August 19
Start: 2025-08-19T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-19T19:45:00-05:00
Location: The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

Schedule

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America | Des Moines, IA

Join Science Educator Mark Dorhout Tuesday August 19 at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League to learn about why and how outdoor education not only is a great way to engage our youth but is also an essential component to benefit our communities long-term! 4343 George Flagg Parkway (intersection of Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. In his 4 years at Panorama, in Panora, IA, he has developed an Outdoor Education program using a focus on Environmental Stewardship. Each student spends approximately 45-50 hours in the field with 60-70 hours of follow up instruction. Areas of focus include prairie reconstruction, outdoor observation skills, a bird unit that includes making and monitoring a bluebird/wren house for two years, remote sensing and outdoor appreciation through art. Water quality is the next phase of incorporation into the curriculum. Mark has spent over 30 years in public education, working both as a teacher (11 years) and a Middle School Principal (21 years). Most of his life has been spent in Iowa, but he has also lived and taught in Wisconsin and South Dakota. Mark is the President of the Panora Conservation Chapter of the Izaak Walton League and the recipient of the Iowa Division 2023 Teacher of the Year award. Admission to Mark's talk at 6:45 pm is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with doors opening at 5:30 and a rib dinner at 6 available for purchase.