Conservation Field School
At Jack Creek Preserve we believe that everyone has a role in conservation, no matter your age! Our Conservation Field School is where adults get to dive into the world of conservation and learn about a variety of topics! Whether you’re interested in vegetation, animals, or skills, our workshops foster a connection to the natural world so that all Preserve visitors can be inspired to take an active role in conserving wild places and natural resources.
2025 Conservation Field School presents:
LIFELONG LEARNING SERIES
The Lifelong Learning Series is all about staying curious and learning new things! In it’s entirety this series can give participants a glimpse into many aspects of conservation and the natural world.
Click on the workshop image to register and learn more about each event!
Educators can earn OPI credits in this series! For details on how this works scroll down to FAQs below or click on a workshop with the OPI logo in the bottom left corner.
More Adult Programs:
Keep an eye on our website for updates on our 2025 adult workshops!
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2025 Adult Programs-Dates Announced Soon:
Wildlife Speaker Series
Women’s Backpacking with Artemis Medical Consultants
Frequently Asked Questions
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We look forward to seeing you at the Preserve! Click here for directions.
In the winter we recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles.
And we encourage carpooling too!
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Our Conservation Field School workshops are for adults.
For more information on our youth programs navigate to our camp webpages or our educational programming page.
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Great question! We are always doing our best to make our programs meaningful and successful. Over the years we noticed a decline in participation in our traditional CFS and an increase in our adult workshops.
In 2025 we made the decision to combine adult and educator workshops under the Conservation Field School name! Now educators can join in our adult workshops and get OPI credits while learning with others who are simply interested in the topic at hand.
For more information on past Conservation Field Schools scroll down on this page!
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Welcome educator! Here are the steps for earning your OPI credits:
Register for a workshop that has the OPI logo included or ensure that on the workshop website it says it qualifies for OPI credits.
When registering, make sure you check the box that indicates you are “an educator interested in earning OPI credits”
Come to the workshop and enjoy learning! Be thinking about how the content could be modified for your classroom.
Immediately after the workshop meet with JCPF staff for additional educational materials, ask questions about teaching this content at grade level, and connect with other teachers.
Receive your certificate and OPI credit paperwork.
Take the conservation curriculum back to your classrooms!
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We want to support lifelong learning for everyone. It is our goal to keep our workshops and programs affordable. Please reach out if you need additional financial assistance in order to attend a workshop.
Email us at info@jackcreekpreserve.org
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Yay! We are always open to new ideas and feedback on our workshops.
Email us your thoughts at info@jackcreekpreserve.org
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in the field day...What an eye opener! It was such an enlightening experience for me. It made me realize how much I have to learn.
I am so grateful to [JCPF] for the work you do to expose people of all ages to the wonders of the world around us.
I always enjoyed my biology classes in school and this workshop made me realize how much I have missed the learning experience back in the classroom...Because of you and the setting and connections you provide, you have reignited a long dormant spark. I am looking forward to pursuing these lifelong learning opportunities and so appreciate you igniting the flame.”
“They were fantastic teachers and hosts, and I gathered a lot of material that I’m going to take back to my classroom.”
