November 14, 2005

[Mary Ocwieja <maryo@xxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
November 14, 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).


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NAAEE Announcements
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1. PROFESSIONAL DEV'T GUIDELINES FOR EE
2. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING
3. NAAEE CONFERENCE A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
4. NAAEE GOES TO ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA IN 2006
5. NAAEE IN NOVEMBER
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Awards, Grants, Contests
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6. ADOBE COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS
7. CALIFORNIA COASTAL ART & POETRY CONTEST
8. DOE FUNDING FOR HIGHER ED INT'L STUDIES PROGRAMS
9. EARTHWATCH EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
10. EETAP OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ONLINE COURSES
11. INTERNATIONAL PAINTING COMPETITION
12. INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS
13. SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR HS STUDENTS
14. WATER ART CONTEST ~ ALASKA
15. 2006 AF&PA RECYCLING AWARDS
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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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16. KAITIAKITANGA IN NEW ZEALAND
17. SERVICE LEARNING IN THE AMAZON
18. THE ENVIROSCHOOLS FOUNDATION ~  NEW ZEALAND
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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19. MARINE MAMMAL SEMINARS ~ CALIFORNIA
20. OPENING GATES IN TEACHER EDUCATION ~ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
21. SCHOOLS OUT! ~ WEST VIRGINIA
22. WINTER ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES ~ ONLINE
23. MORE NEWS
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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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24. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EE SEEKING BOOK REVIEWERS
25. SURVEY TO HELP DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR EDUCATORS
26. TEXAS INFORMAL SCIENCE ED ASSOCIATION ~ CFP
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Resources for Students and Educators
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27. ASTRONOMY FROM THE GROUND UP!
28. FREE EE POSTERS
29. NAT'L SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM DIRECTORY
30. PLACE-BASED EDUCATION -- NEW EDITION
31. TRASH TALK


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NAAEE Announcements
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1. A RESOURCE YOU CAN USE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR EE
The recently revised "Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional
development of Environmental Educators" is a resource to help you design
and implement effective high-quality EE professional development
programs. Developed by the National Project for Excellence in
Environmental Education (NPEEE), an initiative of NAAEE.
Available to download (free): www.naaee.org/npeee
Order hard copies from NAAEE (member/non-member costs apply):
http://naaee.org/pages/publications/pubdescriptions.html

2. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING
NAAEE membership campaign offering new professional members a discounted
rate until January 15, 2006. Current members receive incentives for
signing up new members - check your mail!
http://naaee.org//catalog/index.php/cPath/32

3. NAAEE CONFERENCE A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
Participants, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Board, Affiliates, Members,
Presenters, Speakers and most of all the New Mexico Host Committee and
Volunteers -- We Thank You!! The 2005 conference was truly an
outstanding event and your participation made it so.  Send us your
comments and suggestions to make 2006 in St. Paul, Minnesota, just as
memorable.
http://naaee.org/pages/contact/index.html

4. NAAEE GOES TO ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA IN 2006
Mark your calendars! The 35th NAAEE Annual Conference will be held
October 10-14, 2006.
http://naaee.org/pages/conferences/stpaul/2006conf_flyer.html

5. NAAEE IN NOVEMBER
· November 8-11, National Association for Interpreters conference
in Mobile, AL.
· November 14-16, B. EETAP 3 Grant Planning meeting in Washington, DC.
· November 16-20, National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) in
Detroit, MI.
· November 17-18, Affiliates Task Force Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
Check the website for details:  http://naaee.org


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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6. ADOBE COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS
Quarterly Application Deadlines: 12/31/05; 3/31/06; 6/30/06; 9/30/06
Adobe Systems awards one-time grants for one year general operating
and program support ranging from $5,000-$20,000. Focus areas include
Creativity in Education and Commitment to Community. Eligible non-profit
organizations and schools must be located in one of the following areas:
San Jose/Silicon Valley, California; Seattle/King County, Washington;
and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/commgivingprgrm.html

7. CALIFORNIA COASTAL ART & POETRY CONTEST
Deadline: January 31, 2006
California Coastal Commission Art & Poetry Contest for K-12 California
students to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine
theme.  Up to eight winners will win $100 gift certificates and winner's
sponsoring teacher will receive a $40 gift certificate for educational
supplies. Students may have their work featured on Commission Web pages
and materials.
For contest rules and entry form, visit the website, email
coast4u@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or call (800) Coast-4U.
http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/pendx.html

8. DOE FUNDING FOR HIGHER ED INT'L STUDIES PROGRAMS
Application Deadline: November 17, 2005
Extended Application Deadline: December 1, 2005 (for applicants affected
by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita)
This Department of Education annual award for Higher Education
Institutions Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language
Programs provides funds to higher ed institutions, or partnerships
between nonprofit educational organizations and higher ed institutions
to plan, develop, and implement programs to strengthen and improve
undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsugisf/applicant.html

9. EARTHWATCH EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
Awarded through a competitive application process, the Earthwatch
Educator Fellowship Awards are considered based on geographic region,
financial need, and the benefits that would result from participating
in an expedition. Elementary, middle, and high school educators and
administrators of any discipline are eligible to apply. Applications
accepted on a rolling basis.
http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/apply.html

10. EETAP OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ONLINE COURSES
Scholarship Application Deadline:  December 16, 2005
The Environmental Education & Training Partnership (EETAP) has a limited
number of scholarships available to EE leaders interested in taking the
online "Applied EE Program" (February 20 – May 5) or "Fundamentals of
EE" (February 6 – April 21) courses.  The qualifications for and amount
of each scholarship are different for the two courses.
http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/rwilke/eetap/#Scholarships

11. INTERNATIONAL PAINTING COMPETITION
Deadline:  January 20, 2006
15th International Painting Competition on the Environment:  "Deserts,
Drylands and Desertification Through the Eyes of Children." Children
(ages 6-14) around the world are invited to express their views about
the  future of the world's deserts and the issue of desertification.
Submissions accepted at Regional United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) offices.
http://www.unep.org/tunza/paintcomp15

12. INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS
Deadline:  February 28, 2006
Do you know any YOUNG ECO-HEROES aged 8 to 16 years?  Please let them
know about Action For Nature's 2006 International Young Eco-Hero awards
program. Winners receive a cash prize and recognition for their
environmental accomplishments. The award promotes individual action
concerning environmental protection and advocacy, environmental health
projects and the education of others. More details on the Web site.
http://www.actionfornature.org

13. SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR HS STUDENTS
Application Deadline:  February 15, 2006
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program, sponsored by the American
Fisheries Society, is designed to stimulate interest in careers in
fisheries science and management among groups underrepresented in the
fisheries professions, including minorities and women.  Students (Grades
10-12) spend 8 weeks in the summer working alongside their mentor who is
a fisheries professional in their local community.  Participants receive
a $3,000 scholarship paid out in 6 installments over the summer months.
Applications can be downloaded from the Web site.
http://www.fisheries.org/html/hutton.shtml

14. WATER ART CONTEST ~ ALASKA
Deadline: February 25, 2006
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game invites Alaska students in grades
3-6 to participate in the annual Alaska Water Education Poster Contest.
The 2005-06 theme is: "Water Flowing Through Our Lives." Winning
entrants and their sponsoring schools receive cash prizes. When
schedules have permitted, the Governor of Alaska has participated in
award ceremonies to personally congratulate the student winners.
http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/statewide/instflow/watercalendar.cfm

15. 2006 AF&PA RECYCLING AWARDS
Deadline:  February 17, 2006
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Recycling Awards
encourage and recognize outstanding recycling programs that promote the
recovery of high quality paper. The 2006 awards will recognize an
individual, two businesses (small and large), two communities (small and
large) and two schools. The School Recycling Awards recognize schools
that have implemented successful recycling programs with a monetary
prize and framed original artwork, given to a classroom recycling
program and a school-wide recycling program.
http://www.paperrecycles.org/recycling/awards/


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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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16. KAITIAKITANGA IN NEW ZEALAND
Learn about the Kaitiakitanga educational and environmental restoration
programs in New Zealand (http://www.kaitiakitanga.net/). Andree
Mathieu, sustainability writer from Quebec, writes "This Maori concept
of kaitiakitanga should inspire anyone who is interested in
sustainability." (View full text:
http://www.kaitiakitanga.net/stories/origins%20research.htm)
Other resources include "Tipu Ake: Self-help resources for leadership
development, organisational transformation and sustainability"
(http://www.tipuake.org.nz/).

17. SERVICE LEARNING IN THE AMAZON
1) 8-day Amazon Rainforest Workshop for teachers, students, families,
June 15, June 25, or July 5, 2006: Experience a 1/4 mile Rainforest
canopy walkway, get involved in a village service project, and see how
indigenous cultures use the forest for medicine, food, and shelter.
2) Amazon Rainforest Workshop for K-12 educators, July 7-16, 2006: A
professional development opportunity for teachers to work side-by-side
with a spirited faculty of scientists.
Contact: Dr. Frances Gatz at 800-669-6806 or fgatz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.travel2learn.com

18. THE ENVIROSCHOOLS FOUNDATION ~  NEW ZEALAND
The Enviroschools Foundation provides support and strategic direction
for a nationwide sustainable schools programme.  Through the
Enviroschools approach students develop skills, understanding, knowledge
and confidence through planning, designing and creating a sustainable
school. Action projects undertaken by enviroschools have both
environmental and educational outcomes that benefit the school and the
wider community. The Facilitated Enviroschools Programme is a three year
environmental learning and action process, providing the involved
schools an extensive resource kit and a trained facilitator.  The
Enviroschools Awards Scheme is an incentive program designed for schools
to become actively involved in environmental education through various
levels of achievement.
http://www.enviroschools.org.nz/howitworks.php


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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19. MARINE MAMMAL SEMINARS ~ CALIFORNIA
Camp Ocean Pines is hosting three weekend retreats in January 2006
focused on Marine Mammals, featuring leading researchers sharing their
latest research and discoveries.
January 6-8: "Tagging of Pacific Pelagics"
January 13-15: "Sleuthing Mother Nature"
January 20-23: "Sea Otters"
Cost of the weekend workshop includes 2 nights lodging in passive solar
designed cabins made with strawbale construction, 6 excellent meals,
materials and instruction.
http://www.campoceanpines.org/upcoming/index_html

20. OPENING GATES IN TEACHER EDUCATION ~ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
February 13-15, 2006 ~ Online
Opening Gates in Teacher Education: 2006 - Meeting the Challenges in
Education and Teaching For teacher educators, researchers and lecturers
from all fields of specialization who are concerned with pre-service and
in-service education as well as teachers in the field who train other
teachers.
http://vc2006.macam.ac.il/pre/

21. SCHOOLS OUT! ~ WEST VIRGINIA
March 20-22, 2006 ~ Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Registration Deadline: January 23, 2006
This three day course (OUT 8162) presents participants with the elements
of designing outdoor programs for youth (e.g. after school, day and
residential camps, and weekend programs) in a non-formal setting, such
as wildlife refuges, parks, etc.  Participants will use a program design
model to work on their own youth program during the course, then
complete and implement it as a required post-course assignment.
University Credit: 1 semester hour.
Apply on-line or contact Georgia Jeppesen, Education Outreach, (304)
876-7388 or Georgia_jeppesen@xxxxxxx
FWS, NPS and BLM, call for tuition information.
http://training.fws.gov/applic.html

22. WINTER ECOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES ~ ONLINE
February 6 - April 28, 2006 ~ Online
This course is designed for teachers (Grades K-14) to learn and practice 
basic ecological field study techniques and integrate them into their 
instruction. Focus will be on winter field studies including aquatic, 
snow, forest, mammal and bird studies. Graduate Semester Credit: 3
http://www.scienceteacher.org/courses/edci580FldStdA.htm

23. MORE NEWS
First environmental studies center "Living Classroom" in southeast
San Francisco: http://www.lejyouth.org/prog_classroom.php4

Florida Teacher Receives Award for Environmental Excellence:
http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS0104/511040467/1075

Maryland Schools Honored for EE Programs:
http://www.gazette.net/stories/110405/frededu115847_31941.shtml



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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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24. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EE SEEKING BOOK REVIEWERS
The Canadian Journal of Environmental Education is seeking book
reviewers for the 11th volume of the journal.  Each review is
approximately 500 words and the list of books to be reviewed is
available at http://cjee.gavan.ca/
Contact the Book Review Editors at cjeebook@xxxxxxxxxxxx, providing
background information about yourself to help match reviewers with
appropriate books.
http://www.uleth.ca/edu/research/ictrd/cjee/

25. SURVEY TO HELP DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR EDUCATORS
Please assist the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) in
creating hands-on materials for informal educators by taking a few
moments to complete an online survey (by November 17th). By doing so,
you will also be entered to win a SIGNED copy of "Lessons without Limit:
How free-choice learning is transforming education" by John H. Falk and
Lynn D. Dierking. The survey results will be used for development of
hands-on materials as part of Astronomy From the Ground Up.
More information at: www.astrosociety.org/afgu
Contact Anna Hurst: ahurst@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 415-337-1100 x108.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=723851479440

26. TEXAS INFORMAL SCIENCE ED ASSOCIATION ~ CFP
Deadline:  December 1, 2005
The Texas Informal Science Education Association has published the Call
for Proposals for its 2006 Conference February 22-24, 2006, at Texas
Tech in Junction. ISEA is seeking proposals for sessions on innovative
program ideas, tools to measure learning, supporting families along the
lifelong learning continuum, using technology to facilitate learning
across all ages, or successful partnerships.
Contact the ISEA Conference Committee, c/o Tara Schultz at
tschultz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or fax (361)881-1257 for a proposal form.
http://www.statweb.org/ISEA/


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Resources for Students and Educators
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27. ASTRONOMY FROM THE GROUND UP!
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Division of Informal Science
Education has awarded the Astronomical Society of the Pacific a major
grant to help launch Astronomy From the Ground Up! (AFGU), a new
professional development program for educators at science centers,
nature centers, and natural history museums across the country. Special
Note to ISE Professionals in the Southwest -- The first AFGU workshop
will be held in Tucson, Arizona, April 19-21, 2006.
http://www.astrosociety.org/afgu/

28. FREE EE POSTERS
Help teach students to protect the environment with everyday choices!
From soccer balls to cell phones to DVDs, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s "life cycle poster series" teaches students to
understand the environmental impacts of everyday products. These posters
track where products come from, how they are manufactured and
transported, how to maximize their useful life, and what happens to them
after use. The series helps teens (grades 6-12) make informed decisions
to protect the environment in their day-to-day lives. Also available in
Spanish. To order your free copies, visit the Web site.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/index.htm

29. NAT'L SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM DIRECTORY
The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse Web site provides a
searchable database of Learn and Serve America grantee programs. Search
for programs by location, program type, and grade level.
http://www.servicelearning.org/resources/program_directory/index.php

30. PLACE-BASED EDUCATION -- NEW EDITION
Orion Society has recently issued a 2nd edition of its popular
Place-Based Education--Connecting Classrooms and Communities, by David
Sobel. The book builds a persuasive case for getting kids out into
nature and their community and allowing the environmental education to
serve as an integrating context for all kinds of coursework.
http://www.oriononline.org/pages/ob/index_ob.html

31. TRASH TALK
By Dave and Lillian Brummet. Trash Talk - an inspirational guide to
saving time and money through better waste and resource management.
Trash Talk is an environmental book that embarks on frugal and conscious
living techniques for the individual. Focusing on reusing "waste"
materials and reducing consumption of resources, it also validates
individual worth in a hectic, expensive, environmentally stressed world.
http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit


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