Washington, Maine Landscape Ecology Workshop presented by Tom Wessels. "Reading the Landscape: A Connection to Space" is for students of natural history, teachers integrating place-based curricula, and those interested in experiencing the New England landscape.
The URL is: http://www.medomakcamp.com/wessels.php

The Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) facilitates and promotes environmental education in Maine through the sharing of ideas, resources, information, and cooperative programs among educators, organizations, and concerned individuals. MEEA is built on the strengths and contributions of our members.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

Blue Poppy Garden is a showcase environmental site in coastal Maine. The 12-acre site is open to the public from mid-May to mid-October. We encourage teachers to bring students to learn more about woodlands, wetlands and native plants. Painters and photographers are also encouraged to enjoy the site.
The URL is: http://www.bluepoppygarden.com

Providing comfortable accomodations and support for educators (and others) seeking private and transformative experiences in an exploration of the Northern Maine wilderness. Informal guidance demonstrating methods for teaching ecopsychologically sophisticated ways of relating to the natural world.
The URL is: http://www.magicpondmaine.com/

Links to species accounts and photos of birds, butterflies, and mammals of New England.
The URL is: http://www.nenature.com/

Information on Earthminders (a coalition of organizations promoting Environmental Education in

Maine), kid's page, and teacher resources.
The URL is: http://www.maine.gov/dep/index.shtml

Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. We promote the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region. We encourage people to enjoy and appreciate the natural world because we believe that successful conservation depends on this experience.
The URL is: http://www.outdoors.org

July 25-31, 2004 - Washington, Maine


This retreat, sponsored by Medomak Retreat Center, will immerse participants in the process of reading the landscape as a means to forge a stronger connection to place. A variety of forest, wetland, and mountain communities will be explored in mid-coast Maine including the granite domes of Acadia National Park. Graduate credit available.
The URL is: http://www.medomakcamp.com/retreat/programs/wessel...

Ferry Beach Ecology School is a residential environmental education center on the southern coast of Maine. During the Spring and Fall terms, FBES offers 3, 4 and 5 day residential programs, as well as day programs and outreach programs to public and private schools. (3rd through 8th grades).


The URL is: http://www.fbes.org/

PEARL, originally designed to improve access to information on over 5,700 Maine lakes, is evolving to include a broad range of environmental features including water chemistry, flora and fauna, and lake specific recreation information as well as a student portal.
The URL is: http://www.pearl.maine.edu

JUNE 30 – July 3, 2007 ~ Portland, Maine

The Interdisciplinary Environmental Association (IEA) 13th International 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. Abstracts invited.
The URL is: http://ieaonline.org/conference.htm