June 11, 2004

["Mary Ocwieja" <maryo@xxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS @NAAEE
June 11, 2004

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 ANNOUNCEMENT*
NAAEE BOARD - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Deadline:  June 15, 2004

Now is the time for NAAEE members to nominate colleagues to lead our
Association in the coming years.  The Nominations Committee is seeking
potential candidates for the following positions on the NAAEE Board (the
term for each office is indicated in parentheses):
· President-Elect (2005-2007)
· Treasurer (2005-2006)
· At-Large Board Member (2005-2007)

NAAEE nominations and elections information:
http://naaee.org/aboutnaaee/index.php#election

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EE-NEWS ITEMS
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*CORRECTION*
1.  CORRELATING EE PROGRAMS - COLORADO

*EE SURVEY*
2.  NEEAP/EETAP EE CAPACITY BUILDING NEWS NEEDS SURVEY

*RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES*
3.  IES GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON EE - CALL FOR PAPERS
4.  EDUCATING FOR SUSTAINABILITY - CALL FOR PAPERS
5.  LANDSCAPES OF THE HEART, EXPANDED EDITION - CALL FOR PAPERS

* GRANTS*
6.  GROSVENOR GRANT PROGRAM
7.  THE BELDON FUND

* EE RESOURCES/EVENTS - INTERNATIONAL*
8.  EXPLORING BIODIVERSITY IN COSTA RICA

* EE TRAINING, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS *
9.  EARTH SYSTEMS SUMMER COURSE - ONLINE
10.  EE FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS - OHIO
11.  EXPLORING NATURAL RESOURCES IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT - ARIZONA
12.  MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM - FLORIDA
13.  FOUNDATIONS IN URBAN ECOLOGY - MASSACHUSETTS
14.  LEOPOLD EDUCATION PROJECT (LEP) - NORTH CAROLINA
15.  URBAN BIRD STUDIES WORKSHOP - NEW YORK
16.  LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE DEADLINE EXTENDED - FLORIDA

*EE RESOURCES*
17.  AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) GUIDE
18.  SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO:  CONSERVATION CENTRAL
19.  THE WHALE AND THE SUPERCOMPUTER

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CORRECTION
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1.  CORRELATING YOUR EE PROGRAM TO THE STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS - COLORADO
June 16, 2004 - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Correct website for information about Colorado Alliance for Environmental
Education (CAEE) Correlating Your EE Program to the State Curriculum
Standards Seminar: http://caee.org

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EE SURVEY
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2.  NEEAP/EETAP EE CAPACITY BUILDING NEWS NEEDS SURVEY
Online - July 1 - August 31, 2004

Please take a few minutes to complete an online survey compiled by the
National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP). This survey
seeks to document the value and use of various EE publications by those
involved in EE capacity building efforts at the national, state and local
levels. The survey is being done on behalf of partners involved in the EE
and Training Partnership (EETAP).  Your time and advice is greatly
appreciated.

The survey will be available online, July 1st at
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/neeap. We would appreciate you completing the survey
by August 31, 2004.

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RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
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3.  IES GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - CALL FOR PAPERS

The Indian Environmental Society (IES) conference, September 19-23, 2005 in
Agra, India purpose is to evaluate the steps taken as a follow-up of Tbilisi
at regional, national and global levels to strengthen EE and also to
appraise the activities and success of programs developed and implemented on
environmental education in the last three decades.  Topics will include:
environmental education in formal and non-formal education systems, EE and
trade, media, case studies, success stories, biodiversity conservation,
eco-restoration and environmental legislation and EE.  Papers accepted will
be printed in the proceedings of the conference.

http://www.iesglobal.org/


4.  EDUCATING FOR SUSTAINABILITY - CALL FOR PAPERS

CFP for special issue of Business Strategy and the Environment that address
the broad theme of educating for sustainability. It seeks to explore issues
at undergraduate and post-graduate levels of education; within business
settings; in government, non-government and not-for-profit organisations;
and in civil society.

To discuss ideas and express interest contact:  Delyse Springett:
D.V.Springett@xxxxxxxxxxxx or Kate Kearins: kate.kearins@xxxxxxxxx
http://www.erpenvironment.org/


5.  LANDSCAPES OF THE HEART, EXPANDED EDITION - CALL FOR PAPERS
Submission Deadline Extended: August 31, 2004 to December 31, 2004

Narratives of Nature, Environment and Self - Scholars, writers &
environmentalists are invited to submit manuscripts for consideration - one
that will cross the boundaries of ecology, economics, law, culture, health,
the social sciences & the humanities.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/aleksiuk/homepage/call_for_papers

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GRANTS
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6.  NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EDUCATION FOUNDATION GROSVENOR GRANT PROGRAM
Application Deadline:  September 7, 2004

Grant program supports efforts to engage K-12 students and teachers in the
exploration of geographic skills and perspectives leading to an appreciation
of the world, its peoples, and its resources. Projects involving
disadvantaged children and underserved urban and rural regions in the United
States are encouraged.

http://nationalgeographic.com/education/teacher_community/grosvenorgrants/


7.  THE BELDON FUND
Letters of Inquiry due:  June 16, 2004

The Beldon Fund provides grants to effective, nonprofit environmental
advocacy organizations working in two areas: 1) Human Health and the
Environment and 2) Key States (FL, MI, MN, NC, WI).

View grant eligibility guidelines:
http://www.beldon.org/beldon/program/default.asp?PageName=overview

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EE RESOURCES - INTERNATIONAL
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8.  EXPLORING BIODIVERSITY IN COSTA RICA
July 21-30, 2004 - Costa Rica

Professional development opportunity for educators to study tropical
science, biodiversity, ecosystem structure and function, environmental
issues, conservation strategies and cultural perspectives. Participation in
this program can be applied to CEUs (see your district for information
specific to your situation) and graduate credit.

Call 888-890-0632 for more information. Visit website for seminar components
and registration and facilities information:
http://www.holbrooktravel.com/pages/educationExpeditions/SeminarMain2.aspx

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EE TRAINING, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS
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9.  EARTH SYSTEMS SUMMER COURSE - ONLINE
Begins June 28, 2004 - Online

Six-week online seminar for K-12 educators: The Earth: Inside and Out
Dynamic Earth Systems from the American Museum of Natural History, is one of
five life, earth, and physical science courses being offered online.
Available for graduate credit and continuing education units (CEUs) at Adams
State College and Plymouth State University for an additional cost.

For graduate credit information see:
http://learn.amnh.org/courses/gradcredit.php
Course information: http://learn.amnh.org/courses/earth.php


10.  EE FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS - OHIO
August 4-5, 2004 - Burr Oak State Park, Ohio.

The workshop includes activities for teachers to help their students meet
proficiency test outcomes and the new academic content standards. Geared
toward high school teachers, but middle school teachers (6-8) may attend.
The workshop is sponsored by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio,
Environmental Education Training & Partnership and the Ohio Environmental
Education Fund. The workshop fee will be $30 and includes lunch, snacks, and
curriculum materials. One semester hour of graduate credit through Ashland
University will also be offered for a fee of $138 (pending).

For more information contact the Muskingum Valley Park District at
740-455-8237 or mvpd@xxxxxxxxxx or the Fairfield Soil & Water Conservation
District at 740-653-8154 or vicki-kohli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


11.  EXPLORING NATURAL RESOURCES IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT - ARIZONA
June 21-26, 2004 - Scottsdale, Arizona

The 2004 Academy theme "Exploring Natural Resources in an Urban
Environment," designed to help participants gain an in-depth understanding
of the complex social and environmental impacts on the state's natural
resources. NEEAP has funding for EETAP Partners to attend the Academy. The
Academy is a cooperative effort of Arizona's natural resource professionals
and sponsored through the EETAP grant.

For more information: AZ EETAP Project Coordinator Susan Williams at
520-795-0344 or susanleewilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Contact NEEAP's Outreach
Coordinator Jeremy Higgins at 715-346-4179 or Jeremy.Higgins@xxxxxxxx for
information on funding resources for partner travel.
http://www.azstudies.org
Announcement from EETAP States DIGEST - May 28, 2004.


12.  MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM - FLORIDA

The Florida Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education
program for adults developed by UF/IFAS. Three 40-hour teaching modules
include: freshwater wetlands, coastal systems, and upland habitats. Students
learn science based curriculum and interpretation skills in the classroom
and in the field. Videos are available for purchase.

http://www.masternaturalist.org/


13.  FOUNDATIONS IN URBAN ECOLOGY - MASSACHUSETTS
July 26-30, 2004 - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

This weeklong course studies the emerging field of urban ecology, a new
branch of environmental studies that seeks to understand the natural systems
of urban areas and the threats that face them. The course has two tracks:
Education Course - By connecting theory with real world applications,
teachers will learn hands-on, placed-based field study activities for
teaching science through the lens of urban ecology; and Natural Cities
Course - Environmental professionals and community members will gain
practical knowledge about urban ecology and the tools of environmental
assessment and community transformation.

http://www.urbaneco.org/


14.  LEOPOLD EDUCATION PROJECT (LEP) - NORTH CAROLINA
July 19, 2004 - Rowan, North Carolina

The LEP interdisciplinary environmental education curriculum provides
teachers (grades 6-12) the tools to help students develop responsible
environmental values. UNC Charlotte optional homework assignment gives
participants a total of 1.0 Renewal Credit.

Registration Deadline:  June 18, 2004
http://www.cmste.uncc.edu/cmsssi/


15.  URBAN BIRD STUDIES WORKSHOP - NEW YORK
June 18, 2004 - Ithaca, New York

Learn about Urban Bird Studies projects and other projects and activities
intended for urban audiences. Educators, parents and youth leaders welcome.
Workshop agenda items include: introduction to citizen science; practice
conducting Urban Bird Studies projects; how to Celebrate Urban Birds! in
July; and activities to stimulate learning about birds, science, and urban
gardening. A brief tour of the Lab facility and displays, light breakfast,
lunch, evening reception will also be provided.

Registration Deadline: June 14, 2004
Register by emailing urbanbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxx For more information along with
times and locations of workshops at other locations, visit website:
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/urbanbirds/


16.  INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR BIODIVERSITY EDUCATION - FLORIDA
October 11-16, 2004 - Orlando, FL
Application Deadline Extended:  June 25, 2004

World Wildlife Fund and Disney's Animal Kingdom are looking for 40 leaders
to participate in "The International Leadership Institute for Biodiversity
Education " to be held at the Walt Disney World Resort. The goal of this
institute is to provide the tools to enable participants to lead, engage,
and inspire others to protect biodiversity.  The institute is open to
leaders who work at the local, state, national, or international level, and
who have a broad reach, experience in implementing programs, and creating
effective partnerships. Scholarships are available to support registration
fees and travel for pre-service educators and those who work with
pre-service educators. Please indicate your interest in these funds and your
role in pre-service when you submit your application. There is no cost for
educational materials and housing during the institute.

Deadline Extended:  June 25, 2004
Complete information about the institute and an application form can be
found at http://www.worldwildlife.org/windows/institute.cfm

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EE RESOURCES
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17.  AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS):  AN EDUCATOR'S INFORMATION AND
MATERIALS GUIDE

For K-12 teachers and nonformal educators, the AIS Guide is available online
or in pdf format. Includes aquatic exotic plants and animals educational
materials, multimedia resources and information, and species field guide.
From the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program.

http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/exotics/


18.  SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO:  CONSERVATION CENTRAL

This habitat education program explores the temperate forest -- home of the
giant panda and black bear, through several online activities. Middle School
conservation curriculum aligns with national science and social studies
standards.

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/ConservationCentral/


19.  THE WHALE AND THE SUPERCOMPUTER:  ON THE NORTHERN FRONT OF CLIMATE
CHANGE

By: Charles Wohlforth.  Published by North Point Press. This new book
explores global warming from the perspectives of a group of scientists
studying climate change in Alaska and a traditional Eskimo whale-hunting
party using traditional knowledge to deal with the shifting landscape. 2004,
336 pps.

http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=8-0865476594-0&partner_id=25450

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