March 14, 2003

["Katharine Wang" <wangkn@xxxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS @NAAEE
March 14, 2003

The bi-weekly email bulletin provided by the
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE),
with funding from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership
(EETAP).


*NAAEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE*
October 7-11 - Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska
http://www.naaee.org/conferences/index.php



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EE-NEWS ITEMS
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* RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES*
1. Watershed Approaches to Environmental Education - Call for Presentations
2. National Science Teachers Association - Call for Proposals
3. Faces of Education: Courageous Actions, Powerful Stories - Call for
Proposals

* GRANTS*
4. National Hispanic Sustainable Energy & Environmental Conference - Student
Travel Scholarships
5. International Paper Environmental Awards
6. U.S-Mexico Borderlands Collaborative Grants Competition

* UPDATES FROM THE HILL*
7. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

* EE RESOURCES*
8. Environmental Education: Connecting Communities and Classrooms
9. Journey To Planet Earth
10. Metamorphosis In Outdoor Education: The Change Of Nature, The Nature Of
Change
11. Beyond Compliance - Campus Greening Through Stewardship
12. Creative Uses of Nature in Education
13. Resources and People (RAP) Camp
14. A Guide to Understanding a Sense of Place
15. Graduate Teaching Practicum In Environmental Education and Natural
Science
16. Environmental Education Research
17. Education for a Sustainable and Secure Future



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RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
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1. WATERSHED APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Canadian Network of Environmental Educators and Communicators (EECOM) and
the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Conference
September 25 - 28 - Slemon Park, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

The EECOM and ACAP conference will focus on watershed approaches to learning
and explore diverse methods of educational programming, environmental
research, resource management, and environmental thought and culture. Those
wishing to present a paper or moderate a workshop must submit an abstract no
later than April 11th. Contact conference coordinator, Pat Khan, for more
information at: ph: 902-886-3211; fax 902-886-3277 or pat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

http://www.dal.ca/aczisc/conf#WAEE



2. NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION - CALL FOR PROPOSALS
April 1-4, 2004 - Atlanta, Georgia

The 2004 NSTA conference will focus on the following strands: Maintaining
the Professional Edge, Science Beyond the Printed Word, Hooking Kids on
Science, and Integrating Technology.  Submission Deadline for proposals:
April 15th.

http://www.nsta.org/sessions



3. FACES OF EDUCATION: COURAGEOUS ACTIONS, POWERFUL STORIES - CALL FOR
PROPOSALS
Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Development
March 20-22, 2004 - New Orleans, Louisiana

ASCD is now accepting proposals for sessions at next year's Annual
Conference. The conference theme will include three strands: Shaping
powerful learning, Building courageous learning organizations, and Designing
innovative systems.  ASCD invites proposals for sessions that will share
your stories,
deepen our understanding, and increase our capacity to create powerful
learning experiences. Submission deadline: May 1st.

http://webserver2.ascd.org/proposals



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GRANTS
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4. NATIONAL HISPANIC SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE - STUDENT
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
The National Hispanic Environmental Council
April 5-8 - Marriott Pyramid North Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico

The National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) Conference will include
workshops, a major Career Fair (with on-the-spot hiring taking place), site
visits to environmental facilities, and the opportunity to network with
hundreds of minority environmental students and professionals from around
the country. The travel scholarship is open to both graduate and
undergraduate students (particularly college sophomores and juniors) in
majors related to the environment. Additionally, teens who participated in
the
NHEC "Minority Youth Environmental Training Institute" are also welcome to
apply.

All students must submit a resume and a letter explaining their career
goals, why they wish to attend the conference and how they intend to use
what they learn. Scholarships will be awarded until funds are depleted.

http://www.nheec.org/info_8th_Annual.html



5. INTERNATIONAL PAPER ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS

The International Paper Conservation Partnership Award is awarded to an
individual who has achieved significant results in the protection of
terrestrial or wetland habitats in the United States and demonstrated the
positive value of cooperative partnerships between business and the
conservation community.

The International Paper Environmental Education Award is awarded to an
educator who has developed an innovative approach to environmental education
that significantly improves student comprehension of environmental issues,
fosters an understanding of the link between environmental protection and
economic growth, demonstrates leadership, and inspires achievement

Each program will provide national recognition and $10,000 grants to two
conservation/environmental education leaders at an awards ceremony in
Washington, D.C. this summer. Nomination Deadline: April 7th.

http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2331



6. U.S-MEXICO BORDERLANDS COLLABORATIVE GRANTS COMPETITION

The U.S-Mexico Borderlands Collaborative Grants Competition was created to
increase the involvement of higher education institutions with
community-based organizations and other institutions from both sides of
the border in collaborative bi-national projects that focus on academic and
border community development in the areas of health, education,
environment, economic development and community issues. All projects require
at least one Mexican and one U.S. partner. The lead partner must be a member
of the Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration
(CONAHEC) or a signer of the original Border PACT agreement. The maximum
amount of each grant is $15,000 USD.

Applications must be received by Friday, April 11th at 5:00pm MST.

http://www2.conahec.org:8080/conahec/Documents/BorderPACT/RFP2003_en.htm



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UPDATES FROM THE HILL
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7. ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Debate over opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for oil
exploration has begun again.  The Senate Budget Committee is expected to
vote soon on whether to include the development of ANWR in the Federal FY04
budget.  If included in the overall budget process, drilling proponents
would only need a simple majority to approve the measure. The House Budget
Committee approved a budget resolution today that assumed more than $1
billion in tax revenues would come from Alaskan oil production.

Counter legislation has been introduced in both houses in the past month
that would designate the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge as a Wilderness
Area.  Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass) introduced the Morris K. Udall Arctic
Wilderness Act (HR 770 IH) in the House of Representatives (134 cosponsors)
and Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) introduced similar legislation (S.543) in
the Senate (24 cosponsors).  The coastal plain in ANWR is estimated to
contain between 5.7 billion to 16 billion barrels of oil in total.  However,
only 3 billion barrels are projected to be economically feasible to recover.

Both Sides Confident as Senate Nears Vote on Alaska Drilling, NYT, March 14,
2003
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/14/politics/14DRIL.html

Morris K. Udall Arctic Wilderness Act (HR 770 IH)
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c108:H.R.770:

A bill to designate a portion of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge as
wilderness (S.543)
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c108:S.543:

Budget of the United States Government FY2004
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2004/



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EE RESOURCES
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8. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: CONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND CLASSROOMS
Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia
March 21-23 - Coastal Georgia Center, Savannah, Georgia

The 2003 EE Alliance of Georgia conference will bring together community
leaders, non-formal educators, and classroom teachers from across the state
to share ideas, programs, lessons and resources.   EEA will be offering full
day workshops, concurrent sessions, and thematic panel discussions. The
keynote speaker will be Linda Hoody from the State Education & Environment
Roundtable.

Complete Conference Schedule online.
http://eeingeorgia.org/page.asp?itemid=8945&siteid=4863

Additional Conference Details and Registration
http://www.eealliance.org/conference.htm



9. JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH
March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th

The PBS series "Journey To Planet Earth" explores the balance between people
and the world they inhabit. The first episode, "On the Brink" (3/26),
investigates how environmental pressures may contribute to terrorism and
regional conflict. The second episode, "Seas of Grass" (4/2), examines the
environmental, political, and economic effects of the degradation of the
world's grasslands, which make up 30 percent of Earth's land surface. And,
the third episode, "Hot Zones" (4/9), rounds out the series by examining how
recent trends in globalization and the altering of ecosystems may have
contributed to increases in the spread of infectious diseases.

http://www.pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/



10. METAMORPHOSIS IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION: THE CHANGE OF NATURE, THE NATURE OF
CHANGE
Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE)
April 4-6 - Camp Jones Gulch, Pescadero, California

The AEOE conference will feature over 50 concurrent session workshops and
three plenary speakers: author and environmental educator Paul Krafel,
founder of the Chrysalis Charter School in California; Delaine Eastin,
former California Superintendent for Public Instruction; and, Anne-Marie
Bergen, a 2003 California Teacher of the Year.  Professional Development
Credit will also be available for participants.

http://www.aeoe.org/conference/spr03/index.html



11. BEYOND COMPLIANCE - CAMPUS GREENING THROUGH STEWARDSHIP
April 11-13 - University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

This conference, co-sponsored by the University of Maryland - College Park
and National Wildlife Federation, will provide students, faculty, staff,
administrators, and community representatives with engaging workshops
and discussions, covering topics ranging from LEED certification of
campus buildings to renewable power alternatives and stormwater
management to transportation planning. David Orr, Director of
Environmental Studies at Oberlin College, will provide the keynote
presentation. The conference will provide a forum to share experiences
and tools needed to strengthen sustainability programs on campuses and
in communities.

http://www.umd.edu/des/general/greening/day.html



12. CREATIVE USES OF NATURE IN EDUCATION
Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE)
April 25-27 - Snow Mountain Ranch, Winter Park, Colorado

The 2003 CAEE Teaching Outside the Box Conference will provide an
opportunity for participants from a variety of backgrounds to come together
to share experiences, learn new techniques, and network while focusing on
the environment.  Session topics fall under the following strands: EE trends
and techniques, arts, cultural history, natural history, outdoor skills,
stewardship, team building, and whimsicalities.  This year's keynote speaker
is author T.A. Barron.

http://www.caee.org/outside.htm



13. RESOURCES AND PEOPLE (RAP) CAMP
June 15-21, Camp Esther Applegate, Lake of the Woods, Oregon

RAP Camp is a weeklong summer camp for natural resource education for
participants from Oregon, California and Washington.  Natural resource
professionals from federal and state agencies, university extension and the
private sector facilitate outdoor presentations and hands-on activities for
high school students as well as educators (K-12).  Topics include
watersheds, riparian habitats, hydrology, fisheries, wildlife, forest
ecology, range, soils, recreation, archeology and fire ecology. Students
receive many career ideas and can receive high school credit.  Educators
develop curriculum for their classroom and can obtain credit from Southern
Oregon University.

Application deadline:  April 20th.
http://www.rapcamp.org



14. A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING A SENSE OF PLACE

The Guide explores the concepts of community and culture and provides tools
for identifying, assessing, and working cooperatively within the social
dynamics and local values connected to environmental protection.  These
tools also help individuals define community, identify stakeholders, enhance
education and outreach, build partnerships and consensus, identify
resources, plan and set goals, and integrate local realities with ecological
issues.  The Guide is designed for people involved in community-based
initiatives, including those affiliated with community and watershed-based
organizations, universities, and federal, state, tribal, and local agencies.

For more information about the Guide or Community Culture and the
Environment trainings, send an email to CCEinfo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, call
410.356-8993 or visit:
http://www.epa.gov/ecocommunity/tools/community.pdf

To request a FREE copy of the Guide (publication number EPA 842-B-01-003),
call the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) at
1.800.490.9198 or visit:
http://www.epa.gov/ncepihom/index.htm



15. GRADUATE TEACHING PRACTICUM IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND NATURAL
SCIENCE
August 25 - November 21 - McCall Outdoor Science School, Moscow, Idaho

The University of Idaho College of Natural Resources and College of
Education are seeking qualified graduate students for a one semester
teaching residency at the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS). This
academic training program includes field teaching 5th - 8th grade students
and coursework in education and natural science.  Those interested in
teaching in formal settings and/or non-formal environmental education
settings should apply.  Tuition/fee waiver for Fall Semester 2003 and room
and board provided September 8 - November 21.

For more information contact Dr. Steve Hollenhorst at (208) 885-7996 or
stevenh@xxxxxxxxxx or visit:
http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/rrt/MOSS.htm



16. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESEARCH

The January 2003 issue of Environmental Education Research, an international
referred journal, is now available online.  Articles include, "Factors
Influencing Young People's Conceptions of Environment" by Tony Loughland,
Anna Reid, Kim Walker, et al., "Participatory Rural Appraisal as an Approach
to Environmental Education in Urban Community Gardens" by Rebekah Doyle and
Marianne Krasny, and "EEpESD: defusing the worry" by Rosalyn McKeown and
Charles Hopkins. All articles can be accessed online for a fee - selected
abstracts are available online for free.

http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=em7n7jdpke9d



17. EDUCATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND SECURE FUTURE
National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment

Draft recommendations developed by 2003 conference participants for
educational reform for the U.S. and the UN Decade of Education for
Sustainable Development (2005-2015) can now be read online.  The
recommendations address topics such as sustainability and security curricula
for K-12 and undergraduates, community education, and planetary health.

http://www.NCSEonline.org/NCSEconference/2003conference/



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