Artzooks.com
Artzooks.com features thousands of environmental stock photographs, illustrations and clip art furnished by over 50 vendors. The archive is a tremendous resource for teachers and educators who need images for print or online documents.
International Conservation Society
A non-profit, ngo dedicated to environmental education, preservation and reform.
National Geographic CraneCam
National Geographic Education Foundation project offering live CraneCam on Nebraska's Platte River. As part of this project, the website is offering new weekly educational video lessons for six weeks.
Winton International- School of Languages
Winton International is an institution which has been dedicated to education for over 24 years. Formed by a multidisciplinary team of national and international professionals, our goal is to achieve educational quality while meeting specific needs
Tessa and the Fishy Mystery
Illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway. A part of the Tunza Environmental Series for Children, sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Tessa is a young girl who experiences changes in her environment and this leads to her working with her community in making simple changes to their lifestyle to return their environment to how it once was. For ages 7-11. 2004. 32pp.
Theo and the Giant Plastic Ball
Illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway. A part of the Tunza Environmental Series for Children, sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The story of Theo and his quest to improve at football by making a ball out of discarded plastic bags, leading him to work with his community to maintain a cleaner, more healthy environment. For ages 7-11. 2005. 30 pp.
Environmental Attorneys
Environmental lawyers, attorneys and lawfirms in your area by your zip code specializing in environmental related news and legal topics.
Environmental Online Communication - CFP
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2005
Call for Papers for Minitrack at the 39th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-39) January 4-7, 2006; Poipu Beach, Kauai. The Minitrack investigates the role of the Internet in advocating sustainability and ecosystem protection. Theoretical, conceptual or descriptive submissions are invited in the following categories: Raising
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Web Portals, Networks and Virtual Communities, Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Sciences.
Important Dates
15 Jun 2005: Paper Submission
15 Aug 2005: Notification of Acceptance
15 Sep 2005: Camera-ready Copy Due
04 Jan 2006: HICSS-38 Conference
OSEE 2005 Conference ~ Canada
April 29 - May 1, 2005 ~ Toronto, Ontario
Ontario Society for Environmental Education (OSEE) 2005 annual conference will be held at the Ontario Ministry of Environment in Toronto. The focus will be on helping science educators to be aware of the science behind environmental, global and political issues that they may be facing in their classrooms.
For additional information contact Vera Bigall, (416) 369-0547
or vera.bigall@osee.org
Ecuador Volunteer
Ecuador Volunteer, an international nonprofit organization that is committed to providing volunteer opportunities in social, educational and environmental development in Ecuador. We offer experiences of cultural exchanges, help children and educating people in the social and community programs. The environmental area involves working in nature services on a wide variety of projects.
"George": Resources for environmental and sustainability studies
An environmental and sustainability studies resources site named “George" (after George Perkins Marsh). It contains a wealth of web links and bibliographies that span the diverse approaches to environmental studies.
http://recyclemedia.com/activity_book.htm
Recycle Media creates environmental in-school programs and is interested in collaborations. We are currently marketing a new recycling activity & coloring book in time for Earth Day with an in-school recycling program.
2005 EEAA Annual Conference ~ Alabama
March 10-12, 2005 ~ Nauvoo, Alabama
Environmental Education Association of Alabama (EEAA) 2005 conference them is “Down & Dirty: Back to the Basics in Environmental Education” and will be returning to Camp McDowell Environmental Center in Nauvoo, Alabama. Activities include field trips to areas of Bankhead and the Sipsey, canoeing, hiking, and learning about the history of northwestern Alabama, the home of the “Free State of Winston.”
Details are available on the website.
EEAW & EEAO 2005 Conference ~ Washington
June 23-25, 2005 ~ Vancouver, Washington
Environmental Education Association of Washington (EEAW) and Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO) Joint Conference: Sound to Steens, Connecting Deserts to Oceans. Strands include: Environmental Education Benchmark Standards; Lewis & Clark; Community-Based EE Addresses Environmental Jusctice; and EE and the Natural World in Art.
MEEA Conference ~ Missouri
November 4-6, 2005 ~ Missouri
2005 EE Campus - Save the Date!
University of Missouri-Columbia
The Environmental Education Conference has a new flare!
Save the date… Registration packets will be posted online at www.meea.org and mailed to MEEA members in July. To receive a registration packet, email your address to Glenda.Abney@mobot.org.
NYSOEA 2005 Conference ~ New York
October 6-9, 2005 ~ Ithaca, New York
New York State Outdoor Education Association Annual Conference theme is "Educators Take Flight!" Professional development opportunities for educators.
For more information, contact Frank Benenati at 607-533-3597 or wildloons@a-znet.com.
Int'l Conference on the Environment ~ Florida
June 23-25, 2005 ~ Orlando, Florida
11th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment for environmental practitioners, academics, students and all interested. Consisting of concurrent sessions, round-table thematic discussions, workshops, and more, the 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.
Amazon Ecology & Culture for Educators
Join an exciting 10-day adventure from July 11-20 to visit the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains to learn more about the people, plants and animals of this region. Teachers will participate in informative hikes and hands-on lessons. 3 credits are available through West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Call the ACEER Foundation at (610) 738-0477 or visit website for more information. Cost $2925 is all-inclusive from Philadelphia. Deposit Deadline-March 25, 2005.
MA in Values and the Environment at the University of Lancaster
Course information and readings used in the Values and Environment Philosophy MA at Lancaster University, including approaches to environmental ethics.
NOTE to admin: This should replace the dead link http://www.lancs.ac.uk/users/philosophy/mave/guide_1.htm which is currently in your system.
Windstar Foundation Online Curriculum
Windstar is a non profit environmental education organization which promotes a holistic approach to addressing environmental concerns. It is the recognition and demonstration that each of us is part of, and responsible for, the quality of life on planet Earth; and that which affects any one of us, affects us all.
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
Environmental non-for-profit organization aimed at public education on environmental concerns.
Botanic Gardens Conservation International
An international organisation concerned with plant conservation. We work in partnership with botanic gardens around the world funding conservation programmes, providing support and education resources. We hold on our site two important searchable databases, firstly all of the botanic gardens in the world, secondly a plant search of the species being cultivated in the worlds gardens.
NPS Air Quality Workshop ~ Texas
March 29-30, 2005 ~ Dallas, Texas
Extended Deadline: February 28, 2005
National Park Service 2-day Workshop: Communicating Critical Air Resource Issues in National Parks. There’s still space and registration is now open to non-NPS employees. This workshop will focus on bringing air quality specialists and resource managers together with interpreters and educators to collaborate efforts on conveying complex air quality issues to the public. Experienced park interpreters, air quality
educators, and research scientists will speak about important topics
including climate change, ecological effects of air pollution, air quality and visibility, and the night sky. Contact: Nina Roberts, (970) 267-2115, Nina_Roberts@nps.gov
Registration info and application online. (NPS employees will receive $750 towards travel).
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
Wild Ones is a national not-for-profit educational organization which provides a forum for its members and the public about the benefits of native landscaping. Along with that mission is our Seeds for Education Program which is directed at developing and maintaining outdoor learning centers. Because we are chapter oriented we have community volunteers to help accomplish this goal.
Environmental jobs at Acre Resources
Acre Resources specialise in the provision of environmental jobs around the world.
Popsi, The Daughter of Mother Nature
A recently published 32 pg fully illustrated book on the benfits of recycling titled "Popsi, The Daughter of Mother Nature". Also a information page of how the world first recycled doll Popsi is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles.
Vermont Wilderness School
The Vermont Wilderness School was founded on
our commitment to building a powerful
community of naturalists, teachers and leaders
who will help caretake our natural environment
by guiding people in establishing healthy
connections to the natural world, each other
and themselves. We are committed to creating a
better place to live for future generations to
come.
Vacancies at Int'l Organizations & UN Agencies
The website lists and categorizes vacancies in a different UN agencies and International Organizations by country, organization and type.
Alaska College Expedition
The Alaska College Expedition is an opportunity for college students across America to join a team that will be exploring the frontiers of Alaska this coming summer. The crew will be traveling on horse back with an experienced guide for two weeks. We are looking for people that want to branch out their experiences beyond campus life.
Happenin' Habitats Program E-Field Trip
Take your students on a wild learning adventure with National Wildlife Federation! This exciting, free resource is filled with information and activities about habitat and how to create an accessible Schoolyard Habitats® site. Check for dates and times of future e-field trips.
International Migratory Bird Day 2005
IMBD celebrates the migrations of birds between their breeding grounds in the U.S. and Canada and their non-breeding grounds in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. As part of the program, a variety of education materials are available year-round to engage youth and adult in the exploration of birds. Learn more about the effort:
MS in Environmental Education (OCEE) ~ Online
Online MS in Education with specialization in Environmental Education, offered through National Graduate Teacher Education (NGTE) online, via Nova Southeastern University. Program designed for educational professionals who seek to incorporate environmental education perspectives within their curricula.
Professional Residency in EE (PREE) ~ Wyoming
The January issue of Audubon Magazine highlighted Teton Science Schools Professional residency in Environmental Education (PREE) program. The PREE experience is a one-year graduate-level program in the content and methodology of environmental education and interpretation. The program includes courses in natural sciences, education, as well as extended practicum experiences in the outdoors, classroom and community. For more information, visit www.tetonscience.org or contact Dr. John Haskin, John.haskin@tetonscience.org, or 307 733 4765 X319.
See the Audubon article at http://magazine.audubon.org/features0501/education.html
2005 Midwest EE Conference ~ Iowa
July 20-23, 2005 ~ Mason City, Iowa
CFP Deadline: March 7, 2005
The 2005 Midwest Environmental Education Conference (MEEC) theme is "The Winds of Change." This will be an important opportunity for evaluating the status of EE and the trends in our field. Nationally known keynotes will stimulate, inspire and entertain. Pre-conference workshops, diverse field trips, great entertainment, a symposium on the future of EE, and many concurrent sessions.
Conference chair: Carol W. Schutte, schutcar@niacc.edu , 641-422-4319
CFP: http://www.niacc.edu/meec/call_letter.htm
Conference Info: http://www.niacc.edu/meec/
Earth News Wire
The source for online news on the environment, conservation, ecology, science, and nature from around the world.
Flora Delaterre - The Plant Detective
This is the website for a public radio show called "The Plant Detective" about medicinal plants, produced by the University of Montana and Montana Public Radio. The character Flora Delaterre introduces and voices the show, which students can listen to on the site. Text on the site educates visitors about medicinal plants, and further links are provided.
IslandWood Graduate Residency in Education, Environment and Community
The IslandWood Graduate Program in Education, Environment and Community, in partnership with the University of Washington, is a unique experience in learning and teaching at one of the nation's most innovative and sustainable campuses. Graduate studies include ecologically-based courses in education and professionally mentored-teaching of children.
GMability Education - Science, Technology & Environment (K-12)
Online K-12 activities and lesson plans to reinforce environmental topics, such as science, technology and energy. Learn how students monitor a river's health, how materials are recycled in a manufacturing facility, and play games like The Cruncha to recycle a Chevrolet Silverado.
LivingWise
LivingWise focuses on educating young people on the importance of conserving energy and water in their homes. It not only teaches 6th grade students how to save, but gives them the tools to start today. Every kit comes complete with high quality, high efficiency products geared toward changing habits and saving energy and water. Each program is tailored to meet all state standards for education.
Master of Science in Resource Interpretation ~ Online
An online master’s degree specializing in resource interpretation is available through the College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. Formal and Non-formal education design. Course examples: Curriculum-based Learning, Interpretive Planning, Media and Graphics, and Field-based Programs. Designed in cooperation with the National Park Service.
WaterWise
Waterwise is a turnkey program focusing on educating young people on the importance of conserving water around their own home. Not only does the program teach 5th and 6th grade students how to save water, but it gives them the tools to start today. Every kit comes complete with high quality, high efficiency products geared toward changing habits and saving thousands of gallons of water per year.
