Teaching students to conduct research in local lakes, streams, forests, gardens and prairies, Dave Ropa has a vast collection of student work samples and success stories. His talk will provide outdoor educators unique ways to engage volunteers and visitors to outdoor spaces. 

David Ropa is a 7th grade science teacher at Spring Harbor Middle School in Madison, and the manager of the Irwin A. & Goodman Greenhouse at Spring Harbor. He’s been a public school teacher for 22 years after a career in international market development.