Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative
We work with educators to connect kids to the places in which they live.
Founded in 2017 as the Wellborn Hub, the Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative (UVTPC) is a network of education professional development providers and practitioners who work together to advance high-quality place-based and ecological education (PBEE) in all Upper Valley Schools. We envision an Upper Valley where all students are deeply engaged in education that fosters ecological understanding and connection to places. We work with professional development providers, educators, administrators, and schools across the region to connect them to the support they need in order to advance PBEE.
UVTPC is funded by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Wellborn Ecology Fund.
What the UVTPC has to offer you
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A dynamic local network of passionate peers who can support you in your PBEE work
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Blog posts highlighting stories of local PBEE practitioners, events, training opportunities, and grant listings.
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On-site presentations to educate staff on PBEE professional development opportunities in the Upper Valley
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Individualized consultations to help you determine and connect to the PBEE resources that are right for you
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An annual conference bringing together practitioners from around the region to share and learn about best practices in PBEE
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This website designed to provide you easy access to PBEE resources and networking opportunities.
Stories from the Field
Throughout the Upper Valley, educators and students are doing so many amazing things in PBEE! They are exploring nearby ecosystems to learn about the history of land-use, snorkeling through chilly rivers to learn about watersheds and water quality, finding routine in weekly forest days, and so much more. We hope you will find these stories inspiring and encourage you to reach out to UVTPC if there is something here you would like to try. We would love to connect you with the resources you need to take your learning outside, and in the field.
Research and Evaluation Library
Hopeful Stories
Our Shared Work
The UVTPC is a network of Upper Valley educators working together to advance high-quality place-based ecology education. We share the following vision statement:
All Upper Valley students are deeply engaged in education that fosters
ecological understanding and connection to place.
Let's Learn Together
There are multiple opportunities for learning and growing together. Attend our annual fall conference, join our Community of Practice (CoP), become an educator leader for ECAP, or create your own opportunities for connection and share them with us.
Thu, Jan 30Zoom WebinarJan 30, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM ESTZoom WebinarJan 30, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM ESTZoom WebinarThis workshop offers new and prospective Envirothon coaches an overview of the NH & VT Envirothon programs, with opportunities to brainstorm strategies, ask questions, and explore ways to overcome challenges when starting a team. Scroll down for registration link.
Thu, Feb 13Zoom WebinarFeb 13, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM ESTZoom Webinar
Tue, Feb 18Zoom WebinarFeb 18, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM ESTZoom WebinarFeb 18, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM ESTZoom WebinarExplore how you can get involved in this collaborative initiative that provides shared data and technology tools to accelerate sustainability education and advance health, equity and climate resilience in K-12 youth and schools. Scroll down for registration link.
Mon, Mar 10Zoom WebinarMar 10, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM EDTZoom Webinar
Thu, Apr 10Zoom WebinarApr 10, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM EDTZoom WebinarApr 10, 2025, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM EDTZoom WebinarGuide students in uncovering community history, natural assets, and innovative solutions through inquiry-based activities like citizen science, climate resilience projects, or whatever other project you and your students dream of. Scroll down for registration link.
Thu, Nov 13Lake Morey ResortNov 13, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM ESTLake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT