[update] EE-Link Update

EE-Link Update

August 2003

A monthly newsletter highlighting some of the new resources available on EE-Link, (http://eelink.net) your Link to Environmental Education resources on the Internet.

Special Announcement:
We want to take this opportunity to say farewell to a valued colleague and friend, Elaine Andrews:

Every once in a while there is that rare gift to an organization: a member who performs far beyond what could possibly be expected. Elaine Andrews, our President, three years ago, committed more than could ever have been hoped. As President during the tumult of change of leadership and organizational threats, Elaine worked tirelessly as a volunteer to ensure the stability of NAAEE. Then, as our part-time, temporary ED, she gave not six months, but two years to the organization! And her "part-time" puts many "full-times" to shame. The Board of Directors for NAAEE would like to thank Elaine for her phenomenal gift to all of us. Through the dark and into the light, Elaine has been a tremendous guide for the last 3 years. Elaine ended her tenure as acting ED on June 30. We can never say enough: Thank you, Elaine Andrews. You have truly blessed us.
- NAAEE Board of Directors and Staff

 

THE EE-LINK UPDATE FOR AUGUST

1. Upcoming Workshops & Conferences

2. Scholarships, Grants, Contests

3. Resources For Educators

 

1. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

Fundamentals of Environmental Education Course
mailto:rwilke@uwsp.edu

The "Fundamentals of Environmental Education" course was developed in collaboration with national EE experts, using materials produced by organizations such as the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), World Wildlife Fund, Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Project WET. The course is based on the "Guidelines for the Initial Preparation of Environmental Educators" document produced by NAAEE. Starting in January 2004 Faculty interested in teaching this on-line environmental education course can have their institution obtain the course from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for a reasonable fee.

New York State Outdoor Education Association Annual Conference
http://www.nysoea.org/conference.htm

October 23-26 - Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York. The theme of NYSOEA' s 36th annual conference is The Nature of New York.  Program strands include: outdoor education techniques, natural history workshops on New York State flora and fauna, opportunities to explore the Catskills Forest Preserve, and environmental and outdoor education administrative trends.

Greening of the Campus V: Connecting to Place
http://www.bsu.edu/provost/ceres/greening/#call

September 18-20, Muncie, Indiana.  This interdisciplinary conference allows people representing diverse areas in university communities to share information on environmental issues.
 
Predator Conservation Alliance Annual Conference
http://www.predatorconservation.org
 
October 2 - 5, Yellowstone National Park. This year's conference, entitled "Restoring the Whole: A Conservation Vision for the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains", will focus on forest and prairie carnivore restoration efforts.

2. SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, CONTESTS

Pew Fellows in Marine Conservation
http://www.pewmarine.org/

The mission of the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation is to promote, protect, and preserve the marine environment. This has been accomplished by providing fellowships to outstanding individuals from around the world who are exemplary leaders and active problem-solvers supporting healthy ocean ecosystems.

3. RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS

Environmental Education Station
http://web.centre.edu/enviro

Following their designated paths, students choose among a variety of pages on the hottest environmental topics, and teachers encounter a nice collection of course syllabi and suggested reading materials. A public domain photo library provides royalty-free pictures. The project is maintained at Centre College with funding from the Rasmussen Foundation and the Associated Colleges of the South.

Guidelines for Best Practices in EE (Ohio)
http://www.environmentaleducationohio.org/eeohio/projects/1.html

Best Practices for Environmental Education: Guidelines for Success is a guide written for the providers of environmental education (EE) - the people in the classrooms, nature centers, parks, zoos, museums, agencies, businesses, and organizations - who actually do EE. It is designed to help EE providers develop and implement the highest quality EE programs for all possible audiences.

Investigate Biodiversity
http://investigate.conservation.org

Investigate Biodiversity is a resource site for all ages - for students interested in science fairs; for future conservationists seeking career information; for everyday people looking for ways that they can support biodiversity conservation

Harmony Foundation
http://www.harmonyfdn.ca

"Harmony Foundation is all about education for the environment." Offers publications and programs to promote sustainability for the home, workplace, & classroom. “Building Sustainable Societies”, offers innovative training for educators and community group leaders to support local action on important environmental issues, like climate change, water and biodiversity.

 

EE-Link is updated daily and provides a vast array of resources for the EE Professional, Educators, and Students of all ages seeking information – from Capacity Building to Sustainable Development to activities for the schoolyard.

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