WAEE is the direct connection to Environmental Education (EE) in Wisconsin. Join teachers, naturalists, youth leaders, natural resource professionals and others dedicated to learning more and educating all persons about the natural and built environment.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...

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. May not be offered all semesters -- check with USWP.
The URL is: http://www.eetap.org/html/online_ee_courses.php

Free Web-based curriculum to help teachers bring global environmental issues to science and social studies classrooms. The WEBB curriculum engages students in a dynamic study of local and global issues to prepare them for citizenship in an increasingly interconnected world. Sponsored by Global Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
The URL is: http://global.wisc.edu/outreach/k-12/webb/

Deadline: March 15, 2007

The Wisconsin Association of Environmental Education (WAEE) invites presentation proposals for the 2007 Midwest Environmental Education Conference that addresses the theme “No Child Left Inside,” October 18-20, 2007 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The keynote speaker will be Richard Louv, author of the book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/waee/Events/fall07.htm

A book about changes in the Great Lakes and connecting waters due to natural forces and man-made changes in the past 200 years.
The URL is: http://www.geocities.com/barbaraspring/

A nationwide environmental education program consisting of activity guides and supplementary environmental education materials for K-12 classrooms, youth groups, home schools, and nature centers. Completely revised in 2001, Project WILD encompasses over 165 environmental education activities.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/pltwild/wil...

"The mission of KEEP is to initiate and facilitate the development dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of energy education programs within Wisconsin schools." Includes information on publications, teacher resources, and classroom ideas.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/

The environmental education standard is an umbrella document that describes the integration of the disciplinary standards to create curricula that will produce environmentally literate citizens.
The URL is: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/standards/index.htm...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) offers a wealth of information about environmental projects that could be used for Earth Day, National Environmental Education Week, Arbor Day or any day.

View a sample list at: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/on/2005/on050405.htm#art8. Website offers a complete listing of education programs and volunteer opportunities offered by the WDNR.
The URL is: http://dnr.wi.gov/education/

Published quarterly to provide information on the happenings within the Lake Superior and Rainy River Basins.
The URL is: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/basins/superior/l...

"Educational materials to teach kids how to think, not what to think about environmental issues" in Wisconsin. Includes list of available publications, PLT and PWILD workshop dates, action projects and related sites
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/pltwild/edr...

This electronic resource has been created to help educators, parents and community members who have an interest in educating the hearts and minds of all children.
The URL is: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/sig/index.html

"A community based not-for-profit organization. Its mission is to preserve and improve the natural resources of Riverside Park, the Milwaukee River, and adjacent green spaces for the purposes of education, stewardship, and environmental awareness."
The URL is: http://www.urbanecologycenter.org/

An electronic publication of Wisconsin's DNR, EEK! contains information for teachers as well as students, and provides a forum where students (grades 4-8) can share stories and seasonal observations with each other. Links to WDNR-EE site.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.h...

PCB pollution of Fox River, Green Bay, Wisconsin and Lake Michigan including research on PCBs, history, health effects, toxicity, sediment remediation, dredging, cleanup, and politics.
The URL is: http://www.foxriverwatch.com/index.html

Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) College of Natural Resources. Started in 1991, BOW provides weekend long, beginner level outdoor skills workshops for women 18 and older.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/bow/

The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) was established in 1990 to assist in the development, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of environmental education programs focusing on elementary and secondary school teachers and students. The WCEE works to improve environmental education throughout the state of Wisconsin.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/

National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) site, providing current river forecast information for the nation's largest river basins: the Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio River Basins.
The URL is: http://www.riverwatch.noaa.gov/

Information on the ecosystems and biodiversity of the Great Lakes, case studies, landscaping with Native plants and photo essays, from the EPA.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/ecopage.html

The Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute was founded as the environmental outreach arm in support of Northland College in 1972 and its environmental liberal arts curriculum. Teacher Certification, EE internship and employment assistance, and Bachelors degree conferred from department.
The URL is: http://www.northland.edu/soei/

A division of Milwaukee Recreation serving as a site for environmental education field trips and offering environmental education programs to the general public. Home of the "Little Nature Museum", where animals serve as education ambassadors.
The URL is: http://hawthornglen.tripod.com

The EE Master's program is a prof. dev't program for teachers. The intent is to increase knowledge & leadership skills relative to natural resources & EE in Wisconsin K-12 schools & districts. Teachers can pursue the program while retaining their full-time teaching positions.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree/

"WEEB is responsible for setting statewide environmental education policy." It administers a grant program,lists grants available from other funders, and provides links to EE and general education resources in WI.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/weeb/

The center conducts research and provides instruction & outreach on critical environmental problems & the relationship with humankind. Projects & publications include the Atlas of the Biosphere, containing numerous maps documenting environmental phenomena across the globe.
The URL is: http://www.sage.wisc.edu/

GLIN is a very comprehensive resource on the environment, geography, economy, and people of the Great Lakes region. The GLIN project is managed by the Great Lakes Commission.
The URL is: http://www.great-lakes.net/

This portal site for busy teachers focuses on local, relevant resources and connects users to a series of local, non-commercial ee-based links in a simple, straightforward manner. Focuses on Wisconsin and the midwest.
The URL is: http://www.naturenet.com/index.asp

The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program's mission is to protect, restore and enhance Wisconsin's Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coastal resources. Grants available for educational programs; information on Great Lakes resources; links to other resources.
The URL is: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/dhir/boir/coastal/

Directory containing references to environmental education resources in Wisconsin, indexed by topic area. From the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/links.htm

Take a virtual field trip, learn about forestry issues, explore an on-line dichotomous tree identification key, test your knowledge with tree trivia, and find teacher resources and curricula on the Wisconsin Forestree website.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/cwes/forestree/

Wisconsin Forestree is an education project that provides a balanced view of the environmental and economic aspects of Wisconsin's forests.

The project includes: 10 unit interdisciplinary curriculum (6th-9th grades), 2 or 3 day field experience, lesson enhancements, summer teacher institute.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/cwes/forestree

TRC develops curriculum and offers teacher training and student learning in forest ecology, biodiversity, sustainability and related subjects. Our website includes sample curriculum for K-12 teachers, information about teacher and student trips to the rainforest, as well as educational information about the rainforest.
The URL is: http://www.tirimbina.org

The Wildlife In Need Center of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is dedicated to providing wildlife rehabilitation and community education in SE Wisconsin. Living in harmony with wildlife is our educational message.
The URL is: http://www.helpingwildlife.org

This on-line directory to Wisconsin Nature Centers is searchable by age level, subject matter, facilities and more! One click to outdoor learning opportunites!
The URL is: http://www.naturenet.com/directory.asp

The College of Natural Resources' faculty specialize in environmental education and environmental interpretation. Degrees conferred: Bachelor's and Master's. EE internship and employment opportunities offered.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/

Air Defenders is a community educational resource on open burning, air quality and respiratory health, developed by the Wisconsin Environmental Health Association in partnership with the WI Department of Natural Resources. It’s designed to help health officials and other educators, as well as teachers, create fun and valuable hands-on lessons for students.
The URL is: http://www.airdefenders.org

The Wisconsin Historical Society website has posted 30 letters from legendary naturalist John Muir to five correspondents on a wide range of topics from his student days at Madison throughout his wilderness travels spanning over 50 years, 1861 to 1914. View the typed letters next to hand-written originals (over 100 pages).
The URL is: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/sear...

Website from the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute provides a wide variety of teaching materials and information on the fish of the Great Lakes. Features a kids' page with a database of fish profiles, updates on current Great Lakes initiatives and research news, and publications, including the full text of George C. Becker's book "Fishes of Wisconsin" .
The URL is: http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/greatlakesfish/

Master of Science in Environmental Education for K-12 Teachers: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree/

A professional development program for practicing teachers to earn a Master’s degree while continuing to teach.



The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP): http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/

Program created to promote energy education in Wisconsin.

Contact: Carrie Ziolkowski at 715-346-4651 or energy@uwsp.edu



Learning, Experiences, and Activities in Forestry (LEAF): http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf/

Program goals are: to document forestry concepts Wisconsin K-12 students should learn, to develop a "Wisconsinized" Forestry Education Lesson Guide for classroom and field use, to build partnerships with Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education stakeholders and support their efforts.



Online Environmental Education at UW-Stevens Point: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/msnree/onlinegrad.htm

Online EE courses for formal and non-formal educators in Wisconsin offered primarily in the Spring and Fall semesters, with the convenience of anytime/anywhere learning.
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