January 4, 2006

[Mary Ocwieja <maryo@xxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
January 4, 2006

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).


*****Happy New Year!*****

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NAAEE Announcements
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1. NAAEE ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF THE 2006 ELECTIONS
2. NAAEE SEEKING CONFERENCE MANAGER
3. 2004 NAAEE CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
4. EE IN MEXICO
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Awards, Grants, Contests
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5. CHARITABLE TRUST OFFERS INTEREST FREE ED LOANS
6. HUTTON JUNIOR FISHERIES BIOLOGY PROGRAM
7. LEARN & SERVE AMERICA
8. UNSUNG HEROES AWARDS
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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9. 2006 OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR EE EXPO
10. APPLIED EE PROGRAM EVALUATION ~ ONLINE
11. ASTRONOMY FROM THE GROUND UP ~ ARIZONA
12. FUNDAMENTALS OF EE COURSE ~ ONLINE
13. HIGHER EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY ACT (HESA)
14. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT COURSE ~ ONLINE
15. ED PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH: SCHOOL'S OUT! ~ W. VIRGINIA
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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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16. UNESCO-IUCN PROJECT ~ REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Resources for Students and Educators
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17. FREE EARTHSCORE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT & GUIDE
18. NEW CONSERVATION RADIO SHOW ~ KS, CO, OK, TX
19. NSTA NEW PUBLICATION: START YOUNG
20. TEACHERS - KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!
21. WAVE THAT SHOOK THE WORLD


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NAAEE Announcements
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1. NAAEE ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF THE 2006 ELECTIONS

Please join us in thanking the new Board members for their willingness
to serve as leaders for NAAEE.

President-elect--Karen Hollweg
(http://naaee.org/pages/ballot_2006/candidate_Karen_Hollweg.html)

Secretary--Nicole Ardoin
(http://naaee.org/pages/ballot_2006/candidate_Nicole_Ardoin.html)

Board member-at-large--Alison Austin
http://naaee.org/pages/ballot_2006/candidate_Alison_Austin.html

Board member-at-large--Scott Fitzpatrick
http://naaee.org/pages/ballot_2006/candidate_Scott_Fitzpatrick.html

2. NAAEE SEEKING CONFERENCE MANAGER
Application Deadline: February 1, 2006
See pdf for complete description and requirements:
http://naaee.org/jobs/conf_mgr_desc.pdf
Contact:  positions@xxxxxxxxx

3. 2004 NAAEE CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Now available to download in pdf format.
http://naaee.org/pages/conferences/2004confproceedings.html

4. EE IN MEXICO
Senderos e-bulletin from the Border-Wide EE Coalition features stories
and news from the border region’s environmental educators, and
information about programs and events taking place in all of the ten
US-Mexico Border States.
Subscribe by sending an email to: coalition-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.eecc.net/ecostarteng.htm


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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5. CHARITABLE TRUST OFFERS INTEREST FREE ED LOANS
Deadline:  April 15, 2006
The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education provides
interest-free loans ($5,000 - $15,000) to undergrad and grad students
demonstrating exceptional academic performance - outstanding combination
of standardized test scores (top 10% nationally); and financial need.
http://www.evaleeschwarztrust.org/

6. HUTTON JUNIOR FISHERIES BIOLOGY PROGRAM
Application Deadline:  February 15, 2006
This summer opportunity for high school students is sponsored by the
American Fisheries Society. Students (grades 10-12) spend 8 weeks in the
summer working alongside a 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 website.
http://www.fisheries.org/html/hutton.shtml

7. LEARN & SERVE AMERICA
The Corporation for National & Community Service "Learn and Serve
America Grant Programs."
Community-Based Program Deadline: March 7, 2006
School-Based Grant Program Deadline: Multiple (see guidelines)
Higher Ed Program Deadline:  February 28, 2006
See Web site for details.
http://www.learnandserve.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp

8. UNSUNG HEROES AWARDS
Deadline:  May 1, 2006
The Ing Unsung Heroes Awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering new
methods and techniques that improve student learning. 100 finalists will
receive an award of $2,000. 1st place receives $25,000; 2nd place
$10,000; and 3rd place $5,000.
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/about/connect/education/unsung_heroes.html


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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9. 2006 OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR EE EXPO
February 16, 2006 ~ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OKAEE 2006 conference theme is "Celebrating Oklahoma’s Biodiversity."
Mile for mile, Oklahoma offers the nation’s most diverse terrain -
everything from Rocky Mountain foothills to cypress swamps, tall grass
prairies, and hardwood forests to pine-covered mountains. Join OKAEE in
exploring and celebrating the 11 eco-regions found within this great state.
http://www.okaee.org/eeexpo/

10. APPLIED EE PROGRAM EVALUATION ~ ONLINE
Deadline:  February 20, 2006
February 20 – May 5, 2006 ~ Online
This 10-week online EETAP course is designed to assist environmental
educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their
education programs. All participants are eligible for the in-state
tuition rate and may obtain 3 undergrad or grad credits from the Univ.
of Wisconsin-Stevens Point or take the course as a non-credit workshop.
http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses

11. ASTRONOMY FROM THE GROUND UP ~ ARIZONA
April 19-21, 2006 ~ Tucson, Arizona
Applications are still being accepted for a limited time for the
Astronomy from the Ground Up program's first workshop. Informal
Educators in the Southwest are especially encouraged to apply at this
time. Other applicants will be considered for onsite workshops in
Boston, St. Louis, Durham and Seattle, as well as multiple Distance
Learning workshops.
Contact: afgu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.astrosociety.org/afgu/

12. FUNDAMENTALS OF EE COURSE ~ ONLINE
Deadline:  February 6, 2006
February 6 – April 21, 2006 ~ Online
10-week EETAP online course about the fundamentals of environmental
education is appropriate for both classroom teachers and for non-formal
educators who work with students and/or teachers. All students are
eligible for the in-state tuition rate and 3 undergrad or grad credits
from the Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point or take the course as a
non-credit workshop.
http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses.php

13. HIGHER EDUCATION SUSTAINABILITY ACT (HESA)
HESA funding would provide up to $50 million in grants to colleges and
universities and non-profits operating as a partnership of higher
education institutions. Sponsored by Representatives Earl Blumenauer
(D-OR), Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), David Wu (D-OR), Chaka Fattah (D-PA), and
G.K. Butterfield (D-NC).
http://www.fundee.org/downloads/HESA_2005_109th.pdf

14. WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT COURSE ~ ONLINE
Deadline:  January 12, 2006
January 23 - May 6, 2006 ~ Online
Managing Recreation Resources in Wilderness (3 credits UG) through the
Wilderness Management Distance Education Program, University  of
Montana.  This course examines recreation management in a wilderness
setting.
Contact: Lisa Gerloff wmdep@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 406 243-5346
http://wmdep.wilderness.net/495-D.htm

15. EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH: SCHOOL'S OUT! ~ WEST VIRGINIA
Registration Deadline:  January 23, 2006
March 20-22, 2006 ~ Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Course presents elements of designing outdoor programs for youth in a
non-formal setting, such as wildlife refuges and parks. The course
offers opportunities to create or modify youth programs and staff
training for these programs that help address site missions and/or
natural resource management objectives using a program design and
evaluation model.
Apply on-line or contact Georgia Jeppesen at Georgia_jeppesen@xxxxxxx
for an application.
http://training.fws.gov/applic.html


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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16. UNESCO-IUCN PROJECT ~ REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Request for information for a UNESCO-IUCN (World Conservation Union)
project which is seeking to develop indicators for monitoring progress
in ESD during the UN Decade. Documented experiences in evaluating ESD
progress (rather than programs) or use of indicators would be appreciated.
Contact: Sonja Janousek, Australian Research Institute in Education for
Sustainable Development (ARIES) Project Researcher sjanouse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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Resources for Students and Educators
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17. FREE EARTHSCORE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT & GUIDE
EarthScore: Your Personal Environmental Audit & Guide
48 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 with pullout EarthScore chart, paperback.
To request a copy, e-mail jdhowell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or mail to:  Jack
Howell, Morning Sun Press, 1240 Quandt Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~jdhowell/id6.html

18. NEW CONSERVATION RADIO SHOW ~ KS, CO, OK, TX
New radio show "Playa Country" produced by the Playa Lakes Joint Venture
(PLJV) focuses on wildlife habitat conservation efforts in the High
Plains. The show features the people, communities and programs that are
making a difference in the conservation of playas, other wetlands and
prairies in the six-state playa lakes region.
Complete list of shows can be found:  http://www.hppr.org/
http://www.pljv.org/newsarchive/NewsReleases/release122105.html

19. NSTA NEW PUBLICATION: START YOUNG
Newest NSTA Press book "Start Young! by Engaging Youngest Pre-K-2
Scientists." Publication offers everyday teaching activities designed to
use right away with even the youngest scientists.
http://store.nsta.org/showItem.asp?product=PB197X

20. TEACHERS - KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!
Remember that the tax legislation signed into law by President Bush
includes an extension of the deduction for teachers for the first $250
"out-of-pocket" expenses spent on instructional materials and classroom
supplies. There is an initiative to increase it to $400/year.  Check it out!
http://www.nea.org/lac/edtax/index.html

21. WAVE THAT SHOOK THE WORLD
Nova Web site based on the PBS television program and tells the story of
the 2004 tsunami that spread for 3,000 miles around the Indian Ocean
basin. Site offers video footage, detailed animation, and scientific
analysis.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami/

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