High-Profile Monthly

AGC MA: Ski Day at Waterville Valley & Owl's Nest Resort
2023-01-12 14:00 - 2023-01-13 14:00 (America/New_York) | Owl’s Nest Resort, 40 Clubhouse Lane, Thornton, NH, 03285, United States
Join AGC MA for a day (or two) on the slopes at Waterville Valley, NH with other industry professionals for a fun day of skiing and networking! Come a day early and stay at the brand new Owl’s Nest Resort and attend the all member reception Thursday night.

Thursday
Day Ski package includes: Harpoon sky box (part of main lodge on third floor) includes a private area with couches, TV’s, private bathroom and private area at the bar. Lift Ticket, Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Après Ski

Check in Owl’s Nest: 2:00 pm
AGC MA Board Meeting: 3:00-5:00 pm
All member reception: 5:00-10:00 pm

Friday
Day Ski package includes: Harpoon sky box (part of main lodge on third floor) includes a private area with couches, TV’s, private bathroom and private area at the bar. Lift Ticket, Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Après Ski
Ski registration includes options for either Thursday or Friday or both days at checkout.
Sponsor Opportunities: (choose at check out)
Snow Board Reception Sponsor (1) $3,000
(includes logo on all promotions, signage at reception, 1 ski package and standard guest room at the Owl’s Inn.)
Skybox Sponsor (2): $1,500
(includes logo on all promotions, signage at skybox, ski package for 2)
Après Ski Sponsor (2):
$1,000 (includes logo on all promotions, signage at skybox, ski package for 1)
Accommodations (Booked separately online directly through Owl’s Nest) First come first served!

2-bedroom suites: $305.00 per night (8 available)
Standard guest rooms (double queen beds): $215.00 per night (22 available)
Gambrel homes – sleeps 12 (two night minimum): $2,175.00 for two nights (4 available)

To book go to: https://www.owlsnestrentals.com/irmng/#/
On the right-hand side of the screen, see a Group Login in button, this it will bring you to the log in where you can type in the following information:
Group# – AGCOFMA
Password – agc2023

ELA: Webinar: Deeper Learning Through Ecology
2023-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Gathering
Green infrastructure, pollinator gardens, food gardens are increasingly integrated in PK-12 learning environments. This session will describe how the built environment and natural settings can facilitate deeper learning, an approach to education that not only seeks to achieve traditional academic standards, but also seeks to foster innovation in problem solving, collaborative work, effective communication, inquiry, and critical thinking. By integrating blue-green infrastructure and deeper learning approaches, communities can establish a pipeline of leaders and innovators.
Park School of Buffalo has used its 34-acre campus, including extensive green infrastructure, natural area, and wetlands, to facilitate deeper learning in a PK-12 environment. In younger age groups, the built environment can facilitate open ended play and interaction with the natural world. As children interact with the environment, they start to engage in scientific inquiry and work to help solve problems they observe. In this session we will illustrate learning through blue-green infrastructure, including hearing student perspectives on their own learning project and other examples across the age spectrum. Finally, we will discuss how designing for deeper learning both aligns with and differs from traditional design considerations.
Presenter Bio
After two decades as a scientist at Stanford University, Sheryl Davies relocated with her family to Western New York and became immersed in both the theory and practice of ecologic landscaping. Sheryl has a deep knowledge of native plants, with a soft spot for sedges and landscaping with the natural conditions of a site. Her design work focuses on all things water – streambanks, riparian areas, wildlife ponds, mineral soils, raingardens and residential stormwater. She consults with homeowners and landscape professionals wishing to incorporate native plants into gardens of any style, identify and control invasive species or foster play and discovery outdoors. She is designing a garden at Dream Island, home of the Williamsville Castle, that reflects the historic nature of the gardens using ecologic principles and native plants. With a competing passion for education, Sheryl has founded the Dream Island Initiative that aims to engage students in deeper learning and innovation through ecology.
Continuing Education Credits are being sought for this program.
