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July 20, 2005

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
July 20, 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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NAAEE Announcements
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1. K-12 TEACHERS TO GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AT CONFERENCE
2. NAAEE LAUNCHES NEW EE RESOURCE REVIEWS
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Awards, Grants, Contests
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3. 2005 REFUGE PHOTO CONTEST
4. NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR
5. PRESIDENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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6. YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL ENVOY PROGRAM
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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7. EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ MASSACHUSETTS
8. DUKE ENVIRO LEGISLATION SHORT COURSE ~ NORTH CAROLINA
9. MINORITY YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING INSTITUTE ~ NEW MEXICO
10. SUMMER INSTITUTES ~ CALIFORNIA
11. VOLUNTEER MONITORING IN THE MID-ATLANTIC ~ WEST VIRGINIA
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Resources for Students and Educators
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12. ARCHITECTURE TO ZUCCINI SUSTAINABILITY VIDEO
13. BLACK BEAR CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
14. GREEN CITIES: A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVT
15. AIRLIE CONFERENCE CENTER & FOUNDATION
16. IN THIS PLACE & TRACKING WAY MAGAZINE
17. GREENBELT ALLIANCE REPORTS
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Did you know? .... NAAEE / EE-Link Trivia Question:
Q: When and where was the 1st Annual NAAEE Conference?
***Scroll to end for answer.***


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NAAEE Announcements
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1. K-12 TEACHERS TO GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AT 34th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Sessions featuring fun and exciting hands-on activities specially designed for those who work with children are among the more than 230 presentations offered on the conference agenda from October 25-29. Also featured are thought-provoking discussions on successful efforts to use the environment in curriculum planning. Teachers who attend an NAAEE conference often are able to use the environment as an integrating context for learning to help improve student test scores and attendance rates. Teachers will be feted in a gala reception in the Exhibit Hall at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 28. Then, a full day of workshops has been arranged on Saturday, October 29, just for teachers to network and exchange ideas, with a box lunch provided. Teachers should register early to guarantee their place in any of these workshops, which are expected to sell out quickly. Teachers who register for the one-day workshop session on Saturday receive a 6-month trial membership in NAAEE as part of their registration fee. For those who select a three-day conference registration, a full year's membership is included. To register for the conference, or obtain additional information, please visit the NAAEE Website www.naaee.org.
http://naaee.org/pages/conferences/newmexico/teachertrack.html

2. NAAEE LAUNCHES NEW EE RESOURCE REVIEWS
NAAEE is offering a new service to materials and program developers: the National EE Resource Reviews. Receive constructive feedback on your resources from a panel of reviewers trained in using NAAEE's EE Materials: Guidelines for Excellence. See http://naaee.org/pages/resourcereview/index.html for details.

Be among the first to submit your resources and you'll automatically be entered in a drawing to win a $150 NAAEE Basic Institutional Membership!

Each Friday, between July 29 and August 19, 2005, NAAEE will draw the name of one organization that has submitted its resources for review. The winner will receive a free NAAEE Basic institutional membership valued at $150. Each week, the names from the previous week "roll over" to the following week, so the sooner you send your submission, the more chances you have to win!
Thanks for helping NAAEE launch this valuable new service to the EE community!
http://naaee.org/pages/resourcereview/index.html

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Awards, Grants, Contests
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3. 2005 REFUGE PHOTO CONTEST
Submissions accepted from July 8th to December 1st, 2005.
Photo contest sponsored by the National Wildlife Refuge Association and Swarovski Optik. Photos must be taken at a National Wildlife Refuge and can be of birds, mammals, insects, fish, other animals, plants, people, or refuge scenery. For contest details and prizes visit: http://www.refugenet.org/contest/ContestHome.html

4. NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR
Candidates may be nominated by April 15 or October 15.
Each year, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) selects one educator to receive the ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA). The award, including $10,000 and a profile in Educational Leadership magazine, seeks to recognize a teacher under the age of 40 who demonstrates excellence in his or her profession. Criteria include a positive impact on students, creativity in the classroom, and leadership in his or her school or district. For more information, visit www.ascd.org and follow the OYEA link under "ASCD Community."

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


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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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6. BAYER YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL ENVOY PROGRAM
Through this program, Bayer provides young people with opportunities to gain first-hand experience of environmental protection. Participants, ages 17-25, are chosen by a selection process in each country that includes asking the applicants to outline their ideas for sustainable development. Visit the website for participating countries.
http://www.bayeryoungenvoy.com/


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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7. EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ MASSACHUSETTS
November 4 & 5, 2005 ~ Cambridge, Massachusetts
Earthwatch Institute scientific field research findings and continuing explorations will be showcased. The conference provides an opportunity to meet and network with scientists, educators, students, volunteers, and professionals from around the world.
http://www.earthwatch.org/conference/index.html

8. DUKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION SHORT COURSE ~ NORTH CAROLINA
August 24-26, 2005 ~ Durham North Carolina
Registration deadline: August 3rd -- discount available for non-profits.
This course demystifies the legislative process and teaches nongovernmental organizations, business leaders, and federal employees the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work with Congress to help accomplish community environmental goals. Included are such practical lessons as how to convey community support for a proposal, how to identify an appropriate congressional champion and how to frame a legislative strategy. Visit website for more information and to register.
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/continuinged/capitolhill.html

9. MINORITY YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING INSTITUTE ~ NEW MEXICO
August 12-21, 2005 ~ Glorieta, New Mexico
The National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) Minority Youth Environmental Training Institute is an intensive, science-based, hands-on, and highly educational program for mature students with a deep and genuine interest in the environment. Visit the website for detailed curriculum description, eligibility, and application information.
http://www.nheec.org/MYETI-2005/index.html

10. SUMMER INSTITUTES ~ CALIFORNIA
August 1-5, 2005 ~ Palo Alto, California
This Environmental Volunteers Summer institute combines four EE Certificate program core courses toward completion of earning the Environmental Education Certificate. Earn four credits through the University of California Extension, Santa Cruz (UCSC). Also open to those not pursuing an EE Certificate. http://www.ucsc-extension.edu
http://evols.org/EEC_institutes.htm

11. VOLUNTEER MONITORING IN THE MID-ATLANTIC ~ WEST VIRGINIA
November 4-5, 2005 ~ Davis, West Virginia
Registration Deadline: September 30th
This Region 3 conference, "Volunteer Monitoring in the Mid-Atlantic: Citizen Scientists Involved in the Watershed" is sponsored by the US EPA Nonpoint Source Pollution Program. Share monitoring skills, technical advances, organizational and programmic ideas, and network with volunteer colleagues. Scholarships are available for a limited time. Online registration.
http://www.wvca.us/workshops/vmc/


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Resources for Students and Educators
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12. ARCHITECTURE TO ZUCCINI SUSTAINABILITY VIDEO
"Architecture to Zucchini: The people, companies and organizations pioneering sustainability" is a two-hour educational DVD on sustainability created for higher education, sustainability related organizations, government and business leaders. This video provides practical information about sustainability and addresses issues related to socially responsible business. These case studies are international models for sustainability.
http://www.arnoldcreekproductions.com

13. BLACK BEAR CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
The Black Bear Conservation Committee (BBCC) is a non-profit group working to restore the Louisiana black bear, a threatened subspecies protected under the Endangered Species Act. Among their conservation activities, BBCC also provides a variety of materials to environmental educators in Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, including the free CD "Black Bears and Songbirds of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley" (http://www.bbcc.org/informationandeducation/cd/index.htm)
http://www.bbcc.org/

14. GREEN CITIES: A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Green Cities: a Guide to Sustainable Community Development, an official document of United Nations World Environment 2005, is Harmony Foundation’s latest publication. The 4th in a series profiling specific issues, this 124-page publication offers a thorough overview of sustainable community development, inspiring success stories, and resources and tools for establishing priorities and taking action.
http://www.harmonyfdn.ca/press.html#HotGreen

15. AIRLIE CONFERENCE CENTER & FOUNDATION
Airlie Conference Center & Foundation is located in Northern Virginia, just 50 miles west of Washington, D.C. The center offers 17,000 square feet of meeting space accommodating groups up to 195. Situated on 2500 acres in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont, Airlie pays careful attention to the delicate balance between the natural environment and its operations. Airlie’s notable green initiatives (recycling program, organic vegetable garden, and energy efficient lighting) have earned the Center the distinction of being environmentally certified through Green Seal’s Environmental Lodging Program and the Department of Environmental Quality’s Virginia Environmental Excellence Program. For more information visit www.airlie.com or contact Kathleen Herd at 1-800-288-9573.
http://www.airlie.com

16. IN THIS PLACE AND THE TRACKING WAY MAGAZINE
In This Place is an educational nonprofit based in western Massachusetts, offering workshops and trainings in nature awareness and wilderness skills, art, and creative writing for kids, teens, and adults. The Tracking Way, quarterly magazine for young people features art, poetry, and writing by teens, with contributors of all ages.
http://www.inthisplace.org

17. GREENBELT ALLIANCE REPORTS
Greenbelt Alliance is a bay area-based non-profit organization dedicated to preserving open space and promoting smart growth. One goal is to educate young people about the urban natural world. The unique curriculum, “The Greenbelt in Your Schoolyard,” can be used in many different youth programs called for grades 3-8. To receive a copy, email or download the PDF online.
http://greenbelt.org/resources/reports


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Answer to NAAEE / EE-Link Trivia Question: Q: When and where was the 1st Annual NAAEE Conference?
***The 1st Annual NAAEE Conference was held in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1972.***