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Opportunities for Educators to Engage with CVO

By Cascades Volcano Observatory

The USGS recognizes the value of education for creating disaster-resilient communities.

Mount Rainier Teacher's Workshop group photo, July 2010, Washington...
Mount Rainier Teacher's Workshop group photo, July 2010, Washington. (Credit: Driedger, Carolyn. Public domain.)

To that end, they work with their partner agencies to offer professional development opportunities for teachers and community educators, as well as events for students and their families. Some examples of these events are listed below with the typical time of year when they take place. Visit CVO News and Get Involved! to learn more about upcoming events and find out how to register and/or participate.

Annual Events

  • Volcano Awareness Month in Washington State: (May) USGS-CVO and partner agencies commemorate the May 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
  • Mount Rainier Teacher Training: (July) This five-day classroom and field-based workshop at Mount Rainier Education Center for middle school teachers offers information and resources about Mount Rainier and other Cascade Range volcanoes. Register through Mount Rainier National Park, at Teacher Workshops.
  • Volcano Views and Brews: (Fall, Winter, Spring) Presentations for the public about volcano-related issues sponsored by the Mount St. Helens Institute.
  • Volcano Crisis Courses: Offered in conjunction with the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center upon request from communities.
  • Group trainings for professionals and communities: As resources allow.