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June 8, 2005

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
June 8, 2005

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). EE-News is a compilation of some of the new links added to the EE-Link web site over the past two weeks. Visit http://eelink.net/ for the rest of the story.


TODAY, JUNE 8TH, IS WORLD OCEAN DAY
Participate in the celebration of our world ocean that connects us all. Visit The Ocean Project site for a list of ways to celebrate: http://www.theoceanproject.org/news/oceanday.html


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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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1. ECOBUSSES AT WORLD EE CONGRESS ~ ITALY
2. FIELD ECOLOGY EDUCATION
3. CELEBRATE WORLD OCEAN DAY
4. INT'L CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT ~ FLORIDA
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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5. SUMMIT ON DIVERSITY IN THE EE FIELD ~ MICHIGAN
6. WATERSHED TOURS FOR EDUCATORS ~ MONTANA
7. HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS WORKSHOP ~ FLORIDA
8. ANCA ANNUAL SUMMIT ~ MICHIGAN
9. PROMISE OF PLACE CONFERENCE ~ NEW HAMPSHIRE
10. APPLIED EE PROGRAM EVALUATION ~ ONLINE
11. HEADLANDS TEACHER TRAINING ~ CALIFORNIA
12. FUNDAMENTALS OF EE ~ ONLINE
13. LEP 10TH ANNUAL NAT'L WORKSHOP ~ WISCONSIN
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Resources for Students & Educators
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14. ANIMAL DIVERSITY WEB
15. EARTH EXPLORERS SERIES
16. NEW EE CLASSROOM LESSONS FROM EARTH DAY NETWORK
17. WETLAND EDUCATION THROUGH MAPS & AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
18. TEENS FOR PLANET EARTH
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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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19. UTAH ANNUAL EE CONFERENCE ~ CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
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Awards, Grants, Contests
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20. NORTHERN FOREST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM


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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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1. ECOBUSSES AT WORLD EE CONGRESS ~ ITALY
Equipped for environmental education experiments and activities, this caravan of Ecobusses are provided by the Natur und umweltschutz Akademie, (NUA), the Academy for the Protection of Nature and Environment. These mobile classrooms will be parked in front of the Congress Center for interactive presentations during the 3rd World Environmental Education Congress, "Educational Paths Toward Sustainability" October 2-6, Torino, Italy.
http://www.3weec.org/

2. FIELD ECOLOGY EDUCATION
CreekFarm is designed to bring together people world-wide who are interested in nature and education. It's major project is a partnership with Association Ecosystem (Russia) to develop on-line graduate level courses focusing on teaching teachers about ecological field studies with children. These Courses offered through Montana SU connected teachers throughout the USA and Russia.
Check out Current Projects for more information on materials, courses, and online courses:
http://www.creekfarm.net/fl_ux.php?id=3

3. TODAY IS WORLD OCEAN DAY
The Ocean Project is coordinating efforts with the World Ocean Network to celebrate the 13th Annual World Ocean Day (WOD), June 8, 2005. WOD provides the opportunity to evaluate perspective, learn about ocean creatures and habitats, and ways to become a caretaker. Celebrate World Ocean Day by organizing or participating in activities that celebrate our world ocean that connects us all.
Check The Ocean Project site for a list of ways your organization can celebrate World Ocean Day (WOD). http://www.theoceanproject.org/news/oceanday.html
http://www.theoceanproject.org/images/doc/Partner_Events_2005.pdf

4. INT'L CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT ~ FLORIDA
June 23-25, 2005 ~ Orlando, Florida
11th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment for environmental practitioners, academics, students and all interested. Consisting of concurrent sessions, round-table thematic discussions, workshops, and more, the conference is motivated by the increasing need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions.
http://cars.desu.edu/faculty/mreiter/IEACall.htm


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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5. SUMMIT ON DIVERSITY IN THE EE FIELD ~ MICHIGAN
August 28-30, 2005 ~ Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Minority Environmental Leadership Development Initiative (MELDI) is hosting "Summit on Diversity in the Environmental Field" at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment. Conference for students, leaders, and faculty of environmental nonprofits, programs, government agencies, and other environmental institutions to discuss the state of diversity in the environmental field, how to enhance it, and focus on examining techniques of introducing and implementing diversity practices.
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/meldi

6. WATERSHED TOURS FOR EDUCATORS ~ MONTANA
June 9-10 & 13-15: Sun River Watershed Tour
June 23-24 & 27-28: Headwaters to a Continent Tour
July 20-22: Milk Watershed Tour- Part II (Builds on Part I, 2004)
Montana Watercourse is offering three watershed tours designed to give educators a comprehensive view of the watershed in which they live, and provide the tools and activities to make that knowledge applicable. Each tour includes professional speakers, site tours and classroom activity suggestions. Presentations are correlated to activities that meet social studies and science standards. All offer OPI renewal credits or MSU-Bozeman (Sun & Headwaters) and MSU-Northern (Milk) graduate credits. Reference materials, curriculum guides, maps, watershed info and more will be provided.
Visit site for details or contact Frances Moore, Education Outreach Coordinator at 406.994.6425 or fmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.mtwatercourse.org/

7. HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOL BUILDINGS WORKSHOP ~ FLORIDA
June 22, 2005 ~ Orlando, Florida
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's (SBIC) Workshop: High-Performance School Buildings: What They Are; Why They're Valuable; and How to Get Them in Your Community. SBIC defines key characteristics of high-performance schools and the designing and constructing of schools to make a real difference in the quality and affordability of K-12 education.
http://www.ecobuildamerica.com

8. ANCA ANNUAL SUMMIT ~ MICHIGAN
August 25-27, 2005 ~ Midland, Michigan
The Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Annual Summit. Whether you come from a center with many staff members or just one, a large or modest budget, lots of acreage or a single building, there is no substitute for the inspiration you can get from and give to folks who face the same challenges and triumphs that you do. The ANCA Summit can change your perspective and help bring a new "can-do" attitude to managing your organization. You will share stories, learn new things, laugh, have fun, be challenged and become part of a network of nature center leaders the can serve to help you do a better job. For details visit the site or contact Larry Brown at 800-490-2622 or lbrown@xxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.natctr.org/Summit.html

9. PROMISE OF PLACE CONFERENCE ~ NEW HAMPSHIRE
November 17-19, 2005 ~ Jackson, New Hampshire
3rd Promise of Place Conference: Place-based Education in the Northern Forest is for educators, administrators, resource experts and policy makers from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York, to gather in support of place-based education. This event is being provided by the Northern Forest Center and the Center for Place-Based Learning and Community Engagement, will build on the learning, networking, and enthusiasm of the first two years’ sold-out conferences. Detailed information will be available by the summer at www.northernforest.org or www.shelburnefarms.org. To learn more about the first two Promise of Place conferences, visit http://www.northernforest.org/tech_programs.htm
For more information, contact Pat Straughan, pstraughan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, (802) 985-8686 x43 or Lidie Whittier Robbins at robbins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (802) 291-9800
http://www.northernforest.org/tech_programs.htm

10. APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EVALUATION ~ ONLINE
September 12 - November 18, 2005 ~ Online
Deadline: August 12, 2005
This 10-week on-line course offered through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides. This course was developed as a cooperative effort between the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Conservation Training Center. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The course is also offered as a non-credit workshop for those who are not seeking college credit.
For more information, please visit the website or contact Angela Arkin at Angela.Arkin@xxxxxxxx for a registration form.
http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses

11. HEADLANDS INSTITUTE TEACHER TRAINING ~ CALIFORNIA
August 1-5 or August 8-12, 2005 ~ Sausalito, California
A summertime 5-day residential Environmental Educators Training Program in conjunction with the National Park Service and UC Berkeley Extension. Designed for formal and nonformal educators to enhance knowledge of environmental sciences and skills for teaching an integrated, hands-on curriculum with focus on new skill development. Up to 6 Continuing Education Units are available.
Call the Headlands Institute at (415) 332-5771 ext. 25 or email dzucker@xxxxxxxx
http://www.yni.org/hi/educator.html

12. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ~ ONLINE
September 12 - November 18, 2005 ~ Online
Deadline: August 12, 2005
A 10-week online course developed by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) in collaboration with national EE experts appropriate for both classroom teachers and non-formal educators who work with students and/or teachers. It provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. Participants discuss the history, definition, and goals of environmental education; develop an understanding of the professional roles and instructional methods of environmental educators; and interact with other educators from across the country. 3 undergrad or grad credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point or offered at a reduced cost for those not interested in obtaining college credit. All students are eligible for the in-state tuition rate.
For more information visit the website or contact Angela Arkin at Angela.Arkin@xxxxxxxx for a registration form.
http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses.php

13. LEP 10TH ANNUAL NAT'L WORKSHOP ~ WISCONSIN
August 19-21, 2005 ~ Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Leopold Education Project's 10th Annual National Workshop: Celebrating a Decade of Teaching Lessons in a Land Ethic, includes hands-on sessions, a trip to the Leopold family Shack, and
presentations by Leopold family members and scholars. On 18 August there will be a Teaching Outdoors: Tips, Tricks & Techniques workshop and new participants with LEP can benefit from a one-day Educator training at the same site, Upham Wood 4H EE Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
For details & registration visit: http://www.lep.org/calendar.php or call 877-773-2070.


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Resources for Students & Educators
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14. ANIMAL DIVERSITY WEB
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology online virtual museum with a searchable encyclopedia of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology designed to facilitate inquiry-driven education.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html

15. NASA'S EARTH EXPLORERS SERIES
Monthly National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) series introduces a variety of learning adventures and lesson plans designed for K-12 educators and students. Current issue has students investigating the migration of land and marine animals such as eagles, turtles, dolphins, swans, and harp seals.
http://science.hq.nasa.gov/education/earth_explorers/index.html

16. NEW EE CLASSROOM LESSONS FROM EARTH DAY NETWORK
Environmental Jeopardy and Bobbie Bigfoot Sustainability Lessons Now Available! Earth Day Network has just developed two new environmental education resources for classroom use: Environmental Jeopardy and the Bobbie Bigfoot Sustainability Lessons. Designed like the game show, Environmental Jeopardy allows students to learn interactively about issues in depth, with further opportunities to do research on the topics covered. The Bobbie Bigfoot Sustainability Lessons are a collection of over twenty lesson plans that accompany the Ecological Footprint Kid’s Quiz website and are designed to inform students about the importance of sustainability. Both resources are available for free to members of the Teacher’s Corner.
To register visit www.earthday.net.

17. WETMAAP: WETLAND EDUCATION THROUGH MAPS AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The WETMAAP Program develops workshops and supports a website for educators that provide basic ecological concepts, technological skills in the use of maps, aerial photography, and satellite imagery, and methods of interpretation necessary for understanding and assessing wetland and upland habitat change.
http://www.wetmaap.org

18. TEENS FOR PLANET EARTH
The Teens for Planet Earth website was developed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) based at the Bronx Zoo. The website helps teens learn more about the environment and conservation, and then apply this knowledge in a service-learning project that will have a real impact on their own corner of the globe.
http://www.teensforplanetearth.org/teenshome


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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19. UTAH ANNUAL EE CONFERENCE ~ CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Deadline: June 15, 2005
Utah's Annual Environmental Education Conference, September 23-24, 2005, Springdale, Utah. The Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE) is looking for presentation proposals for the 16th Annual Utah Environmental Education Conference to be held at the Zion Park Inn near Zion National Park. The conference caters to formal and non-formal educators, students and interested community members.
To learn more about conference strands or to obtain a proposal form visit the website, or contact Lindsey Wilson at lindsey@xxxxxxxx or (801) 328-1549.
http://www.usee.org/services/conference.html


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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20. NORTHERN FOREST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
Deadline: June 30, 2005
Grant program is a collaboration of the Northern Forest Center, the North East State Foresters Association (NEFA) and the USDA Forest Service. This competitive grant program is for Maine, New Hampshire, New York, or Vermont community-based or local projects in 2005, promoting diverse and sustainable economies built upon a well-managed forested landscape. Awards will be up to $5,000 with a limited number up to $ 20,000.
See award conditions and complete details: http://www.wpd-llc.com/nfc/grant_app_intro.html


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Answer to NAAEE / EE-Link Trivia Question: What percent of EE-Link users are International?
***About 13.5% of EE-Link users come from outside the United States, Canada and Mexico. ***