Annual Geothermal Conference of 2025
A **free teacher professional development session** is scheduled to take place in Taupo, New Zealand, on **31 July, 2025**, from **1:30 PM to 4:00 PM** at the **Craters of the Moon**. This event is part of Geothermal Week 2025[1][2].
Registration for the session can be secured by contacting Rachel at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) before **25 July**. Although the precise registration link is not publicly available, you can check the Kids Greening Taupo website or contact them directly for further details[1][2]. Alternatively, you can reach out to Taupo community workshop coordinators for registration information[4].
The session is designed to deepen teachers' understanding of the geothermal environment around Taupo. It will offer:
1. Exploration of local geothermal features, such as Craters of the Moon. 2. Educational resources and practical learning strategies. 3. Connections to current geothermal science and environmental sustainability topics relevant to the region[1][2][3].
The event is expected to provide localised teaching resources related to geothermal science, hands-on learning experiences, and access to expert knowledge from the geothermal and environmental education community in Taupo[1][2][3].
For additional resources and related events during NZ Geothermal Week 2025 (July 28 - August 2), you can explore seminars and workshops for industry and education sectors[3].
The focus of the event remains on the unique flora and fauna in Taupo's geothermal environment, with the aim of providing teachers with knowledge, activities, and resources for organizing class trips to geothermal areas, including Craters of the Moon[1][2][3]. A Geothermal Ecosystem education resource specific to Craters of the Moon is available online for further support[5].
Local ecologist Alana Delich will support the event, and if spots are not filled by teachers, the event may be advertised to other community group members[6].
For more information about the event, visit [www.kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz/greening-news/geothermal-week2025](http://www.kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz/greening-news/geothermal-week2025).
[1] Greening Taupō for Geothermal Week. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz/greening-news/geothermal-week2025](https://www.kidsgreeningtaupo.org.nz/greening-news/geothermal-week2025)
[2] Geothermal Week 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.geothermalweek.co.nz/](https://www.geothermalweek.co.nz/)
[3] NZ Geothermal Week 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.geothermalweek.co.nz/nz-geothermal-week-2025](https://www.geothermalweek.co.nz/nz-geothermal-week-2025)
[4] Taupō Community Workshop Coordinators. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.taupo.govt.nz/community/community-groups/workshops-and-classes/](https://www.taupo.govt.nz/community/community-groups/workshops-and-classes/)
[5] Craters of the Moon Geothermal Ecosystem Education Resource. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/taupo-region/craters-of-the-moon/things-to-do/education-programmes/](https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/taupo-region/craters-of-the-moon/things-to-do/education-programmes/)
[6] Local ecologist Alana Delich to support event. (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://www.stuff.co.nz/taupo-mid-lakes-times/news/126523855/local-ecologist-alana-delich-to-support-event](https://www.stuff.co.nz/taupo-mid-lakes-times/news/126523855/local-ecologist-alana-delich-to-support-event)
- Teachers participating in the free professional development session in Taupo, New Zealand, on 31 July, 2025, will not only have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the local geothermal environment, but also gain access to educational resources and practical learning strategies associated with environmental science and sustainability in the region.
- By attending the professional development session in Taupo, educators can expect to secure localised teaching resources related to geothermal science, hands-on learning experiences, and access to expert knowledge from the geothermal and environmental education community, thereby contributing to their personal development and self-improvement in the field of education and environmental-science.
