Home Is Where the Habitat Is” Themed 3-Day Educators Symposium Share Local Information for Guam-Based Teachers

The Northern Guam Soil & Water Conservation District (NGSWCD) is proud to celebrate the success of its 3-Day Educators Symposium, held July 23–25, 2025, at the Guam Museum. This premier professional development event provided Guam-based educators with the tools and knowledge to integrate local environmental and cultural content into their classrooms, while also earning credits under the University of Guam’s PD894 course.

This year’s theme, “Home Is Where the Habitat Is,” emphasized the importance of fostering environmental stewardship and cultural awareness in Guam’s next generation. Participants explored the island’s unique ecosystems, cultural heritage, and current environmental challenges through a blend of presentations, workshops, and field experiences.

Highlights of the Symposium included:

• Expert-led presentations from subject matter specialists

• Interactive classroom-ready demonstrations

• Field trips to culturally and environmentally significant sites

• Access to local resource materials

• Networking opportunities with fellow educators

• PD894 teacher recertification credits

  
  

Educators Highlight the Power of Conservation Education:

Group 1:

The importance gives knowledge on how we can be stewards of our home and enviroment. Allow our future generations to make better desicions. Conservation can help species diversity and protect/keep what we have.

Group 2:

It is important to educate ourselves with empirical date to understand the current state of our enviorment and our potential future. It is also important to educate our children about conservation because they are the future caretakes of the world. Education will help preserve resources for our kids.

Group 3:

Education is important because it provides an awareness. Also, it provides conservation experiences so that students can integrate this knowledge in their daily lives.

Group 4:

Education is important because it passes down the current knowledge and wisdom to build a foundation and effort to plan conservation of Guam's nature/enviroment. It also provides historical background and provides future generation with proper tools and information.

Group 5:

Educating children will help spread information and become aware of their environment and actions. Encourge kids to lead conservation efforts little or big. Give our youth empowerment to make a change in our elders habits for future conservation.

Looking Ahead

Educators interested in joining the 2026 Educators Symposium are encouraged to register early at https://www.northernguamconservation.org/event-details/3rd-annual-educators-symposium-in-2026 Space is limited.

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