PEEP Professional Development
The Urban Ecology Center offers fun and engaging educational opportunities for adults! PEEP provides a wide variety of presentations, focus workshops, seminars, and credit courses on the Urban Nature-based Early Childhood essentials. Virtual and In-person options are available. Registry Credit is available for all pieces of training.
Topics include:
- Urban Nature-based Early Childhood Education.
- Exploring Urban Environments with the Early Childhood Ages.
- Designing Inclusive NbEC Experiences.
- Nature Play and Risk Assessment.
- Essential Nature Knowledge for Early Childhood Educators.
- Aligning Nature Exploration with Early Learning Standards.
- Tools for Tiny Hands.
Looking for a more substantial accreditation?
The Urban Ecology Center Institute offers both an Urban Nature-based Early Childhood Badge and Certificate in partnership with Alverno College.
Four-week course, three credits
Monday evenings, online, October 9–30: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Matt Flower
Cost: $400 per registrant
Discounted rate for organizations sending three or more educators: $300 per registrant
Visit Alverno's website to learn about ECOPEEP and our current college course offering.
Contact Us!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Nature-based Early Childhood Team if you would like more information or have any questions!
NbEC Educators Alex LaBonte, Matt Flower
PEEP Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. // PEEP Phone Number: 414-626-8564
