Heartwood Inc.
Heartwood is an association of groups, individuals, and businesses dedicated to the health and well being of native forests and their interdependent plant, animal, and human communities. Heartwood has sought out local citizens with the strongest commitment to forest protection and helped them find resources. Heartwood helps citizens defend their local forests.
Apprentice Ecologist Program
Apprentice Ecologist Program from the Nicodemus Wilderness Project designed for youth to get involved in protecting the wild lands and waters that sustain Earth's biodiversity and ecosystems by working together on wilderness stewardship and conservation efforts. Goal of program is to engage 1000 kids and young adults in the Apprentice Ecologist Program by 2006. Participants receive a signed official certificate and their story is published on the website.
Gulf of Mexico Alliance
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is a partnership among U.S. Gulf States to improve the sustainability of the Gulf. The Alliance is working toward the first regional implementation of the U.S. Ocean Action Plan, the Administration's response to the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, the first time in a generation that the U.S. has assessed its ocean policies.
New Campaign for Environmental Literacy Website
Easy TAKE ACTION page designed to take less than one minute to voice your opinion: http://www.fundee.org/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=585&t=action
The Campaign for Environmental Literacy seeks to restore and secure funding for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Environmental Education and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Environmental Education (EE) programs. Site offers background information on the importance of environmental literacy and the impact funding cuts will have on educational programs nationwide. Visit the TAKE ACTION page for a quick way to make an impact: http://www.fundee.org/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=585&t=action
Continue the dialogue - join the blog: http://www.fundee.org/blog.jsp?blog_KEY=85&t=blog
State-Fish Art Contest
Wildlife Forever State-Fish "Art of Conservation" Contest is designed to educate students about their state-fish, its habitat and aquatic conservation. Download the "State-Fish Art Lesson Plan," obtain State-Fish Art Contest guidelines and entry forms and view the latest winning artwork.
Chinese Translation
Local Eyes China provides the very highest quality translation and localisation services from English into Chinese. Local Eyes works both for end users and multi-language translation vendors globally.
Videos about Class V Wells
A video about drinking water sources (rivers and ground water) contaminated by disposal of commercial/industrial wastewater into shallow drainage wells. "The Problem with Shallow Disposal Systems..." is appropriate for 4th grade through adults (15 minutes). In English and Spanish--video cassette and DVD
Ye Olde Log
An educational resource that features a range of information about trees. Includes a quiz with prizes and diverse free online learning games.
Audubon Expedition Inst. at Lesley U. ~ Massachusetts
Audubon Expedition Institute at Lesley University is accepting applications for its M.S. programs in Ecological Teaching and Learning, and Environmental Education. The 18-month M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning (begins July 2005) is for educators in schools and nonformal settings who want to enhance their ecological understanding and use their work site to apply their learning. The two-year M.S. in Environmental Education (begins September 2005) trains students to become self-motivated educational leaders in the environmental field.
EPA Healthy Schools Assessment Tool
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing an assessment tool to help school districts evaluate the environmental health and safety of school facilities. This tool is available for download for beta-testing and feedback is requested.
Field Studies Program ~ Hawaii
August 4-9, 2005 ~ Hawai'i
Application Deadline: May 30, 2005
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuaries Field Studies Program in partnership with the National Geographic Society promotes the understanding of America's ocean treasures through first hand experiences. This year teacher/student pairs will be exploring Hawai'i's marine environment with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary while staying on Coconut Island off O'ahu, Hawai'i. The field study will include snorkeling and fish identification on the coral reefs, studies of the local watershed, environmental monitoring and much more. National Geographic photographers will work with the students on photo documentation of their field experiences and the development of a youth media project. For more information, please visit http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education
JPL/IEEN
Information about IEEN, structure of the network, vision & mission statements, strategic action plan for improving environmental education in Indonesia. Members profiles (“the IEEN members directory”). Includes information about environmental issues that are been raised, and media and methods that are being using to implement and improve environmental education.
Kodak American Greenway Grants
Deadline: June 1, 2005
Through a partnership of Eastman Kodak, The Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society, the Kodak American Greenways Awards Program provides small grants for the planning and design of greenways and support of grassroots greenways organizations in U.S. communities. Grants range from $500 to $2500. Online application.
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/environment/01CorpEnviroRpt/outreach_greenways.jhtml
Machu Picchu Excursion for Students
Deadline: June 30th 2005
Seeking Blind & Able-Bodied Students for Machu Picchu Excursion. Join Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to summit Mount Everest, and
Global Explorers' staff for a spectacular trek through the magical land of the Incas. This one-time-only 12-day experience will team blind, disabled and able-bodied high school students for an unparalleled leadership, teamwork, and learning adventure. A highlight will be a six day trek through lush mountains and ancient Inca ruins to Machu Picchu. In the process, students will explore the rich cultural and natural history of this spectacular region. They'll learn a great deal about themselves and each other as they push beyond their boundaries on this journey of a lifetime.
NAAEE's EE-Link Jobs Database gets press
The Wall Street Journal online Career Journal Job Blog: "Where to Find Jobs in Your Area on the Net." Article lists online jobs databases from museums to video games. Under "Natural Resources for Environmental Educators" are EE jobs database services listed including the growing EE-Link jobs database.
Nicodemus Wilderness Project
The mission of the Nicodemus Wilderness Project is to educate humanity - especially our youth - about the importance of protecting the wild lands and waters that sustain Earth's biodiversity and ecosystems by working together on wilderness stewardship and conservation efforts. Apprentice Ecologist program for youth to get involved in environmental awareness. Participants receive a signed official certificate and their story is published on the website.
Today is World Ocean Day
The Ocean Project is coordinating efforts with the World Ocean Network to celebrate the 13th Annual World Ocean Day (WOD), June 8, 2005. WOD provides the opportunity to evaluate perspective, learn about ocean creatures and habitats, and ways to become a caretaker. Celebrate World Ocean Day by organizing or participating in activities that celebrate our world ocean that connects us all. Check The Ocean Project site for a list of ways your organization can
celebrate World Ocean Day (WOD).
EdHeads
Site offers a variety of flash learning programs and lesson plans designed to meet state and national learning standards.
Environmental Stewardship Grant Program
Deadline: May 31, 2005
Entergy Corporation sixth annual
Environmental Stewardship Grant program. The program provides support to community-based projects that protect, enhance or preserve the environment. Grants are available up to $25,000, but typically range between $5,000 and $10,000.
Nat'l Geographic Strange Days PBS Broadcast
Invasive Species and Global Climate Change premieres April 20th and Loss of Predators and Toxins in our Water premieres April 27th, 2005, 9pm to 11pm on PBS. National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth explores the transformations sweeping the earth. Drawing upon research being generated by Earth System Science (ESS), the series aims to create an innovative type of environmental awareness and reveal the cause and effect relationship between what humans do to the earth and what effects are on the environment. Free accompanying activity guide downloadable from: www.pbs.org/strangedays
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive/washingtondc/films/strangedays0316.html
Neighborhood Excellence Awards - Student Leaders
Deadline: June 30, 2005
As part of the Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence initiative the Student Leaders Program provides paid summer internships that are arranged with community organizations so students can experience how they can help shape their communities. Each student is assigned a mentor from Bank of America who will provide guidance and support over the course of the program.
Project Nature Connect Earth Day Activity
Earth Day 2005: Two Environmental Education internet nature-connecting activities expand consciousness and respect for humanity's sensuous relationship with the global life community. The activities use multiple senses and intelligences to express appreciation to Mother Earth for gifts to the human psyche and spirit from Earth's natural systems. http://www.ecopsych.com/trailattractearth.html
Summer Programs for Teachers ~ Michigan
Summer Programs for Teachers on Ecological Economics and Sustainability ~ Ypsilanti, Michigan
Creative Change Educational Solutions is collaborating with Eastern Michigan University's Social Foundations of Education Program and Continuing Education to offer:
"Eco-Economics for Educators: Linking the Environment, the Economy,
and Democratic Education" noncredit program
June 27-29, 2005
"Sustainability, the Common Good, and Educational Practice" - 3 credit program
July 25 - August 11, 2005
Terra Server USA
Sponsored by United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Microsoft Terra Server allows you to view virtually any place in the United States. Visit famous and historic sites or check out your own neighborhood or home. Some images are clear enough to see your car in the driveway and dog in the backyard! Type in an address and Terra Server will give you several photo and date options.
The Science Spot
Site provides a variety of activities and lesson plans for the classroom and the curious, geared toward middle school teachers students. The Idea Factory contains ideas, words of advice and wisdom from teachers for teachers. Sign up to receive the Lesson or Science Experiment-of-the-week. The Junk-Box and Junk-Yard challenges are designed to teach students how to build a science project from discarded objects.
World Rivers Day & Water for Life Decade
The United Nations is launching the
"Water for Life Decade" this year,
to bring a higher profile to global water issues. As part of this, river enthusiasts from around the world are coming together to participate in the inaugural "World Rivers
Day" on September 25th, 2005. This will be patterned after the highly successful BC Rivers Day in western Canada, which is already one of the biggest events of its kind in the world, attracting up to 75,000 people annually. World Rivers Day will highlight the many values of our waterways and will strive to increase public awareness and encourage improved stewardship of rivers around the world.
To find out more about water issues, and how to get involved with World Rivers Day, visit:
BC Rivers Day Web Site:
http://www.riversday.bcit.ca/
Wonder Of Water Web Site:
http://www.wonderofwater.ca/
Wilderness Awareness School
Reconnecting people to their natural roots since 1983, Wilderness Awareness School offers dynamic programs for youth and adults in nature awareness, animal tracking, edible plants, wilderness survival, and bird language.
Education Programs at Earthwatch Institute
Find out how to join a teams of conservation researchers around the world on expeditions from 1-3 weeks long. Also discover lesson plans and web sites developed by past teacher volunteers while they were in the field. Funding is available for students (16+) and educators.
Homeschooling
Comprehensive list of websites offering Homeschooling to suit all your distance learning needs
The Common Heritage
The only bulgarian printed (ISBN 954-8530-17-1) citizen research book in electronic variant about the Marine Environmental Problems from the side of the UNCLOS-82, etc., at OCEAN PRESS-Varna, by Eng. Bogomil Kostoff AVRAMOV-HEMY, Academician-1988, IBLEA-Italy, a researcher, writer, publicist and lecturer.
Translation services
Lingo 24 provides the translation services for most of the world languages
World of Weeds
The science of weeds is a fascinating subject as well as the many ways people have invented to control weeds. Volunteers are needed to guard against invasive weeds in many native habitats.
Ecological & Environmental Learning Services
Ecological & Environmental Learning Services
provides K-12 education consulting for teacher professional development, curriculum development and education programs in science education (particularly science research), environmental science, environmental education and ecology. Site also offers newsletter articles with ecology and environmental education themes.
NEEP
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. (NEEP) nonprofit regional organization promoting energy efficiency in the Northeast U.S. "through regionally coordinated programs and policies that increase the use of energy efficient products, services and practices, and that help achieve a cleaner environment and a more reliable and affordable energy system."
EE in Kentucky: "Color Us Green"
Superintendent of the Kentucky Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Stephen Daeschner, discusses how JCPS is working to make the community and school environment 'greener' by implementing the initiatives: environmental education, environmental management, and environmental health. The JCPS destrict is the 28th largest school district in the United States and Superintendent Daeschner describes how implementing these programs can educate, influence and benefit the wider community.
Teaching Environmental Literature - Call for Papers
Call for manuscripts for special issue of Academic Exchange Quarterly (AEQ) on "Environmental Approaches in the Classroom" for Spring, 2006 + ongoing solicitation for AEQ for papers in this area.
See website for procedure, requirements, deadlines, and editorial policy.
http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/rufen1.htm
Eco-Adenture @ Earthwise Living Foundation ~ New Zealand
10-week semester programme, based at Tararu Valley Sanctuary, a private forest retreat in the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. Students undertake a wide range of ecology and conservation projects in and around the Valley, gaining hands-on experience. No prior ecology/conservation experience is necessary. Email for more info: info@elfnz.com
MS Ecological Teaching & Learning ~ Massachusetts
Audubon Expedition Institute at Lesley University offers an MS
in Ecological Teaching and Learning. ETL is designed for working
educators in schools, museums, and nature centers. The program has two
summer field intensives, two online semesters and a practicum semester and starts with an intensive rural summer field experience. Students
meet once a semester for three days. This program is approved for
Elementary Science Professional Licensure in Massachusetts.
Register online or call 617-349-8648
Save the Western Gray Whale Earth Day Letter Drive
Deadline: Friday, May 6th
Rainforest Action Network's annual Earth Day letter drive involves
students in a positive and empowering experience that can impact
environmental policy. Visit RainforestHeroes.com to download a letter writing packet, including factsheets and a sample letter.
Write Resumes Fast
Discover the "secret" of writing a quality resume, FAST. You will learn how to create a whiz-bang resume, ready to impress your prospective employers.
Resume Writing Central
Find out how to write your resumes using the "center" of resume writing resources. Includes industry specific tips and some of the best career information around.
WDNR Activities for Earth Day, EE Week, Arbor Day
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.
Environmental Education Evolves: Developing Citizens, Furthering Education Reform
Article by Karen Rasmussen, Education Update (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), Vol.42, No.1, January 2000. "As an interdisciplinary curriculum framework, environmental education can help teachers, schools, and districts reach teaching and learning goals..."
Environment and Sustainable Development: an International Journal
A refereed academic journal on environmental and sustainable development in developing countries and trends in industrialised nations.
Fund for Wild Nature
The Fund for Wild Nature provides grants to support groups involved in advocacy, litigation, public policy action for preservation and restoration of native species, rivers and public lands. 2005 deadlines are 2/28, 6/10, and 11/4.
Environment & Sustainability Course ~ Costa Rica
July 4-27, 2005 ~ San Ramón, Costa Rica
Application Deadline: May 4, 2005
Earth Education International is offering interdisciplinary short-courses and semester study abroad programs focusing on sustainable global stewardship in Costa Rica. This summer course 'Environment & Sustainability in Costa
Rica' will include field study, guest presentations, and group discussions. See site for detail on obtaining academic credit.
Language of Nature Writing Institute ~ Ohio
June 20-24, 2005 ~ Peninsula, Ohio
The Fourth Annual Language of Nature Writing Institute Theme: Stepping Off the Path. Designed for K-12 classroom and non-formal educators, but is open to all regardless of experience in creative writing,
training as an educator, or depth of environmental knowledge. Participants will be guided by professional naturalists as they explore the unique natural areas
within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. These natural encounters will provide the inspiration for your creative writing. In the evening all participants will come together for combined activities.
For more information, call 1-800-642-3297, or email director@eeco-online
Leopold Education Project (LEP) Workshops ~ Montana & Idaho
June 20-21, 2005 ~ Island Park, Idaho
(Application Deadline: June 10th)
http://lep.org/pdf/Idaho%202005%20facilitator%20workshop.doc
June 24-26, 2005 ~ Dupuyer, Montana
(Application Deadline: June 6th)
http://lep.org/pdf/MT%202005%20facilitator%20workshop.doc
July 8-10, 2005 ~ Wolf Creek, Montana
(Application Deadline: June 24th)
http://lep.org/pdf/july%20MT%202005%20facilitator%20workshop.doc
Leopold Education Project (LEP) summer facilitator workshops through the support of Pheasants Forever. For educators of all subjects, non-formal educators, natural resource professionals, 4-H and scout leaders, conservation leaders, PF members, land owners, school administrators, EE/nature center employees, youth instructors, church youth group leaders and anyone interested in learning more about fostering a relationship with the natural world. If you teach about the environment in your classroom, then you don't want to miss these important resources!
Professional Dev't Summer Workshops ~ Canada
Summer 2005 ~ Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Environmental Learning Institute and Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is fielding professional development summer workshops offering intermediate-secondary science educators opportunities to learn more about inquiry-based science education philosophy, pedagogy and praxis and global environmental change while learning about a threatened North American ecosystem of global significance. Each course has a dual tract structure in biology and geology allowing the participant to specialize in their discipline of interest. Applications are invited from appropriate pre-service & in-service teachers, education and environment graduate student, science education professors (teacher of teachers) and science education professionals (e.g. park, museum and outdoor center affiliated). Recertification and graduate science credits available. Rolling Admissions.
For more information about these professional development opportunities please visit the Environmental Learning Institute TORCH website or email silverberg@alum.mit.edu
Responsive Mgmt Surveys Public Attitudes on Natural Resources
Responsive Management specializes in opinion and attitude research on natural resource and outdoor
recreation issues. The 2004 e-reports are on how the public values natural resources; what the participation and attitudes are toward specific issues such as the management of wildlife, endangered species issues; and many more. To view reports visit the website and click on Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Research link.
Colleges, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Comprehensive college admissions and scholarship info for college-bound students, their families, and educators. Included are links to 25 free online scholarship searches, some of which include environmental science scholarships.
EHP Science Education
Environmental Health Perspectives efforts to
develop and distribute environmental health
science lessons based on EHP news articles.
Lessons meet National Science Education
Standards in biology, chemistry, environmental
science, geology, and physical science, and are
targeted at students in grades 9-12. All EHP
news articles and lessons can be
downloaded for free from this website.
