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June 22, 2005

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
June 22, 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.


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1.  ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
2.  SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE COMPETITION
3.  NAAEE EE RESEARCH AWARD - DEADLINE EXTENDED
4.  BRAITMAYER FOUNDATION K-12 EDUCATION GRANTS
5.  BRIMSTONE AWARD FOR APPLIED STORYTELLING
6.  GREENWORKS! GRANTS
7.  DO SOMETHING GRANTS
8.  CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION
9.  ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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10.  SUSTAINABLE SWEDEN STUDY TOUR 2005
11.  CITIZENSHIFT: FREE RANGE MEDIA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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12.  KACEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ KANSAS
13.  WAEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ WISCONSIN
14.  ESTUARYLIVE 2005 VIRTUAL TOUR
15.  ANNUAL MIDWEST EE CONFERENCE ~ IOWA
16.  USEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ UTAH
17.  EEAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ INDIANA
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Resources for Students & Educators
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18.  MAKING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE
19.  WALLACE FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE CENTER
20.  AWARD WINNING BOOK:  TREE OF LIFE
21.  CHILDREN, YOUTH & ENVIRONMENTS ONLINE
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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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22.  EENC ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1. PRESIDENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS (PEYA)
Application Deadline: July 31, 2005
The EPA President's Environmental Youth Awards recognizes young people across America for projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment. K-12 students that are sponsored by an adult must submit evidence of a completed project as defined in the application to their local EPA regional office.
http://epa.gov/enviroed/awards.html

2. SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE COMPETITION
Application Deadline: October 3, 2005
2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition, the nation's premier research-based math and science competition for individual high school students or as part of a team. The Siemens competition awards college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. Online registration and instructions for entering the competition are now available.
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/competition/default.html

3. NAAEE EE RESEARCH AWARD DEADLINE EXTENDED
The deadline for submitting nominations for the "Outstanding Contributions to Research in Environmental Education" award of the North American Association for Environmental Education has been extended to July 1st. Please take a moment to think of an educator who might be worthy of this award.
For nomination details visit the website: http://naaee.org/awards.php

4. BRAITMAYER FOUNDATION K-12 EDUCATION GRANTS
Deadline: June 30, 2005
The Braitmayer Foundation offers grants of up to $10,000 to fund a broad range of K-12 education programs. The foundation is particularly interest in curricular reform initiatives and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those encouraging people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. All K-12 schools in the United States, as well as independent 501(c)3 organizations with an education focus, are eligible.
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm

5. BRIMSTONE AWARD FOR APPLIED STORYTELLING
Preliminary proposals deadline: August 1, 2005, and full proposals due by: September 19, 2005.
The National Storytelling Network annual Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling, a grant of $5000 for a project that focuses on the transformational properties of storytelling to increase understanding of the ways storytelling can promote change in individuals and communities. Educators are invited to submit a storytelling project that is service-oriented, based in a community or organization, and replicable in other places and situations.
http://www.storynet.org/grant/brimstone/index.htm

6. GREENWORKS! GRANTS
Deadline: September 30, 2005
Grant opportunity from GreenWorks! for Project Learning Tree (PLT) trained educators to implement community action and service-learning projects from $50 to $1000. Projects should address an environmental issue and involve students from pre-school to high school in hands-on community action. Visit the website for guideline details.
http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html

7. DO SOMETHING GRANTS FOR YOUTH COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Deadline: September 2, 2005
Grants to students under age 18, who identify problems in their community and then develop a plan to "Do Something" to make a difference. Grants of $500 are awarded to fund these community projects.
http://www.dosomething.org/

8. CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION
2005 Application Deadlines: 6/30, 9/30, 12/31
Captain Planet Foundation awards to encourage children, worldwide to solve environmental problems in their communities. Awards are between $250 and $2,500 for schools and nonprofit organizations that develop innovative environmental projects for youth that promote cooperation, planning, and problem-solving skills.
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/

9. ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Deadline: November 30, 2005
Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards for outstanding K-12 students and teachers nationwide who are working on projects that offer creative solutions to environmental problems. Eight awards annually of $10,000 and one $5000 award for an environmental educator.
http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/index.htm


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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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10. SUSTAINABLE SWEDEN STUDY TOUR 2005
Deadline: June 30, 2005
The Sustainable Sweden Tour, August 13-26, 2005 will include study visits with a variety of eco-municipalities across Sweden -- everything from rural areas to large cities. Participants will visit with good examples of comprehensive sustainable ("green") development, meet with officials and representatives behind the projects and attend interactive workshops. Cultural celebrations and delicious meals are also featured. Tour facilitators include Sweden's leading sustainability pioneers who will explore Sweden's 20-year eco-municipality movement and discuss ways the model can be replicated in other parts of the world.
For more information and/or to make reservations, please contact Cindi Contie by e-mail at cindi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or by phone at 724-567-5107.
http://www.sustainablesweden.org

11. CITIZENSHIFT: FREE RANGE MEDIA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
CITIZENShift is a National Film Board of Canada web magazine that integrates written, audio and visual media dedicated to citizen engagement and social change. Check out the CITIZENShift website for their new feature on Biodiversity and unique content from active citizens, independent filmmakers and multimedia artists. Voice your opinion, or contribute creatively!
http://citizen.nfb.ca


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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12. KACEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ KANSAS
November 4-5, 2005 ~ Hutchinson, Kansas
7th Annual Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) Conference, "Exploring EE - Underground to Outer Space" and Preconference workshop "Flyways and Byways: Exploring the Places We Live" on November 3rd. For more information, contact Shari L. Wilson, Conference Manager, at swilson@xxxxxxxxxx
http://www.kacee.org/Resources/Conference.php

13. ANNUAL WAEE CONFERENCE ~ WISCONSIN
October 27-29, 2005 ~ Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (WAEE) 2005 Conference "EE History in Action - Celebrating 30 Years of Environmental Education in Wisconsin" a reflection back and look forward in helping formal and non-formal educators prepare for the years to come.
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/waee/Events/fall05.htm

14. ESTUARYLIVE 2005 VIRTUAL TOUR
September 22-23, 2005
EstuaryLive, 2005 interactive field trip exploration of eight estuaries. Students can ask questions during the program that will be answered live. EstuaryLive 2005, will be a nice prelude experience to National Estuaries Day on September 24th, 2005. Downloadable classroom activities and teacher guides are available on the National Estuaries Day website: http://www.estuaries.gov/
For information on how your school can participate visit: http://www.estuaries.gov/participate.html

15. 2005 MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE ~ IOWA
July 20-23, 2005 ~ Mason City, Iowa
The 2005 Midwest Environmental Education Conference will feature fifty concurrent presentations, four national speakers, locally grown meals, fabulous field trips, inspiring entertainment, and great colleagues! Visit the website or contact Carol Schutte: 641-422-4319 or 1-888-466-4222, ext. 4319 for more information .
http://www.niacc.edu/meec

16. UTAH ANNUAL EE CONFERENCE
September 23-24, 2005 ~ Springdale, Utah
Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE) 16th Annual Environmental Education Conference, for formal and non-formal K-12 educators, curriculum developers, conservation educators, university students and faculty, and all interested citizens. Conference strands include: Arts & Culture; Behind the Scenes; EE Trends & Techniques; People and the Environment; and Outdoor Education.
For details visit the website or contact Lindsey Wilson at lindsey@xxxxxxxx or (801) 328-1549.
http://www.usee.org/services/conference.html

17. 2005 EEAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ INDIANA
October 7-9, 2005 ~ LaPorte, Indiana
Environmental Education Association of Indiana annual conference: On the Wild Side. Featured Keynote speaker will be Lynn Rogers "The Bear Man". Check out the registration form for complete details: http://www.goshen.edu/eeai/conference05registration.pdf
For more information on the 2005 Conference, contact Niki Schmutte: natureniki@xxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.goshen.edu/eeai/conference.html


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Resources for Students & Educators
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18. MAKING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE
Written by Kathy Ambrosini, Illustrated by Maria Jansdotter farr. This ready to use guide for outdoor professionals explains how to accommodate people with a variety of disabilities in outdoor programs. Strategies from the award-winning NatureAccess program at the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, New York provide the tools to make adaptations and modifications to empower your programs to become more inclusive of all people. Cost: $11.95, softcover, 62 pages.
Contact info: Kathy Ambrosini, Director of Education, (845)255-0919 X233, or print order form from the website.
http://mohonkpreserve.org/about/education/

19. WALLACE FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE CENTER
For more than a decade, The Wallace Foundation has worked to expand learning and enrichment opportunities for all people. Efforts toward this goal have yielded important insights and lessons, and the website has been designed to make this knowledge more accessible to visitors. Browse the wide range of topics in the Knowledge Center. Check out the grant programs with focus on Arts Participation, Education Leadership, and Out-Of-School Learning.
http://www.wallacefoundation.org

20. TREE OF LIFE: THE INCREDIBLE BIODIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH
By Rochelle Strauss. Published by Kids Can Press. Tree of Life: the Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth (ages 8 and up) shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms -- and how each has much to tell us about all aspects of life on our planet. Awards include the ASPCA Henry Bergh Childrens Book Award and the 2005 Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner (Ecology/Nature Books). It was also named a Green Earth Book Award Honor Book and named as one of the Best of the Best Books 2004, by the Chicago Public Libraries. 2004, 40 pp. ISBN 1-55337-669-2. $16.95
http://www.kidscanpress.com/kidscanpress/KidsCanPress_3/us_version/KCP/f_home.htm

21. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ENVIRONMENTS ONLINE JOURNAL
Children, Youth and Environments (CYE) refereed journal for researchers, policy makers and professionals. New journal available online: Volume 15, issue 1, features a special focus on children's environmental health and includes articles, field reports, book reviews and more.
http://www.colorado.edu/journals/cye/15_1/


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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22. EENC ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2005
Call for Proposals for Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC) 15th Annual Conference "Connecting Through EE for a Greener Future: A Natural Convergence at the Scuppernong" on November 4-7, 2005 at Eastern 4H EE Conference Center, Columbia, NC. The EENC Conference Committee seeks proposals for concurrent session presentations in the following strands: EE Trends and Techniques; Coastal Connections; Sustainability Education; and Exploring the Environment through the Arts, History, and Health.
Email Laura Webb Smith (laura.smith@xxxxxxxxxxxx) to receive a session proposal form.
http://www.eenc.org/ridgehaven/


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Answer to NAAEE / EE-Link Trivia Question: How many teachers visit EE-Link per year?
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