NAAEE is pleased to announce the availability of the following scholarship opportunities for the 2008 conference:

The NAAEE Awards Committee announces the Call for Nominations for the 2008 NAAEE Awards. NAAEE members can recognize individuals and organizations that excel in EE through our annual awards program. Nominations must be received by April 18, 2008. (Please note that you or your co-nominator must be a member of NAAEE in order to nominate an individual or organization for an award.)

The Awards will be presented on October 18, 2008, at the 2008 NAAEE annual conference in Wichita, Kansas.

Please see the Web site for directions and access to online nomination forms.

Pictured here: 2007 Jeske Award Winner Joe Baust (left) and his nominator, 2006 Jeske Winner Terry Wilson.

How can your organization promote quality environmental education? The answer is, Adopt the Guidelines!

NAAEE and the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education are encouraging stakeholder groups to adopt the Guidelines and apply them to their work. By adopting the Guidelines, your organization will help to develop awareness of the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, improve the quality of environmental education practice, and build credibility for the field. For more information and a partial list of the organizations that have Adopted the Guidelines go to:

Deadline: April 15, 2008
Students Poster Proposals Deadline: May 31st

The 2008 NAAEE Research Symposium will take place on October 14-15, 2008, before the NAAEE conference begins, and will provide a forum to engage in discussion around the theme "EE Research: To What End?" Several new presentation formats have been added to facilitate discussion of research ideas. Four hours of professional development workshops will be included for graduate students, in addition to the annual graduate student breakfast.

The tremendous natural diversity of the state is a secret only to those who have never been here. Natural Kansas is your portal to the many wildlife watching opportunities found here in the heart of the Great Plains of North America.

Fifteen local farmers from the Kansas Grown Farmers’ Market set up booths in March at the Hyatt Regency Wichita so the Hyatt’s chefs could taste their local farm products in advance of the NAAEE conference. The HRW Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Director of Food and Beverage, Director of Catering, and the Convention Services Manager attended the event. Pastries, peanut brittle, vegetables, fruits, and honey were tasted. The Executive Chef made a point to talk with each vendor at length. The entire hotel is buzzing with excitement at the possibilities for the menus that will be created from local food sources during the NAAEE conference.

Deadline: April 14, 2008
The global, Internet-based, FYI competition encourages high school and college students (ages 14-24) to engage in pressing contemporary issues by creating and uploading two-minute short films on issues that affect their generation. FYI - Film Your Issue encourages young people to add their voices to the public dialogue and underscores how even an individual voice can influence public debate.

Application Deadline: May 9, 2008
November 22 - December 6, 2008
The 2008 Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands will provide a fully-funded professional development experience for 30 educators to this World Heritage Site in the Pacific Ocean. Full time teachers and teacher librarians in grades 6-12 are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: April 14, 2008
The Leopold Leadership Program invites mid-career academic environmental scientists from North America (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) to apply for the 2009 Leopold Leadership Fellowships. The mission of the Leopold Leadership Program is to advance environmental decision making by providing academic environmental scientists with the skills and connections they need to be effective leaders and communicators.

Deadline: June 1, 2008
These National Education Association (NEA) grants fund professional development experiences for individuals and fund groups for their collegial study. All professional development must improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups.

Application Deadline: April 16, 2008
Grants are available for an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, related professional development for teachers, and helps to support regional education and environmental priorities in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

This Earth Day, the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs is marking Earth Day Sunday (the Sunday closest to Earth Day) by recognizing the interconnectedness of poverty and climate change and offering a resource for worship, adult study, and youth activities. Copies are available online.

New Guide on the Health and Environmental Effects of Pollution and Toxins for Congregations
Pollution of the air, land, and water, along with toxic chemicals found in products ranging from children’s toys to baby bottles are leading to unprecedented illnesses and disease. These conditions range from asthma to cancer. The National Council of Churches is offering this resource to give people of faith the tools to respond in their home, their congregation, and their community. Learn more about Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution, and Toxics.

July 13-26, 2008 ~ Brazil
Travel with Brazilian educators on this 15-day Pantanal/Sao Paulo international education and ecology experience! Week one will be spent in Sao Paulo, a city of 17 million residents – the economic center of Brazil. Week two will be in Pantanal, home of the the world’s largest wetland and most dense flora and fauna. Join in this educational self-discovery with U.S. and Brazilian educators and experts, side by side! Visit Web site to learn about scholarship opportunities.

The SAWC offers skills development courses as modules of the certificate course in natural resource management to local and international students. These courses include a wide spectrum of wildlife management, nature-based tourism, community-based natural resource management and environmentally-related topics. See Web site for courses offered throughout the year.

The College of Forestry and Conservation at The University of Montana is offering students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience of natural ecosystems in the South Pacific. These field-based, experiential classes focus on the environmental and conservation concerns, as well as the modern and traditional cultures, of Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. These are junior-level courses, suitable for all majors, with out-of-state students paying the same tuition levels as in-state students.

The Science (and Economics) of Green Design: Teaching Materials Science, Product Life Cycles and Environmental Design

Program features the interdisciplinary curriculum "Designed by Nature."
http://www.creativechange.net/content/economy/designbynature.htm

May 15-18, 2008 ~ Oregon, Illinois
The Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) 2008 Annual Meeting and Conference "Looking to the Past, Protecting the Future: Natural History, Personal Stewardship, Ecological Sustainability," will offer concurrent sessions, field sessions, and workshops. Highlights include kickoff speaker Karl Rohnke, who has written over 15 books on the field of adventure education. Visit the Web site for more information and download a conference registration packet.

Registration Deadline: May 1, 2008
June 6-8, 2008 ~ Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Enjoy this late spring weekend at the beach, amidst maritime forests, tidal marshes, and sandy beaches to learn, have fun, and explore! The 2008 Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) conference will offer field studies, workshops, sessions, and Maritime 'early' birding.

September 11-12, 2008 ~ Sacramento, CA
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools, Inc. (CHPS) presents the second annual Greentools for Healthy Schools Conference, Training, and Expo bringing together experts in green, healthy school design, construction, and operations for two days of workshops, featured speakers, awards, a CHPS school tour, and exhibitions. This year's event will focus on three central themes: climate change, high performance school policy, and turning existing schools into high performance schools. Greentools for Healthy Schools aims to make high performance schools a feasible, affordable reality for school districts across the nation.

August 2-8, 2008 ~ Chicago, Illinois
Application Deadline: April 18, 2008
Phenomenal opportunity for teachers and nonformal educators (grades 4-10) from the Great Lakes region who are interested in teaching Great Lakes and marine science. Participants have the opportunity to earn a $500 stipend for creating a classroom lesson, build relationships with scientists through dialogue, engage in field tours, acquire new curriculum resources, and connect their work to state standards. Graduate credit available.

April 20-22, 2008 ~ Washington, DC
To celebrate Earth Day, join the US EPA and its cosponsors at the National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall. See novel approaches to green buildings, innovative ideas for alternative energy and materials, and new technologies for clean drinking water. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about sustainable technologies, meet over 50 university student teams competing for EPA’s P3 (People, Prosperity and the Planet) Award, witness live demonstrations, and talk to exhibitors working to create a sustainable future.

On April 20, the Earth Day Network is partnering with the Green Apple Festival to hold a series of free concerts in major U.S. cities, including Washington, DC, in connection with the National Sustainable Design Expo. More information on the concerts is at www.greenapplefestival.com

The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) have announced these online courses for the 2008 summer and fall semesters. Three undergraduate or graduate credits are available, and all participants are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The courses are also offered as a non-credit workshops for those who are not seeking college credit.

Scholarships available. See Web site for details.

Sign up now to participate in National Environmental Education Week, April 13-19, 2008!

www.eeweek.org

National Environmental Education Week, made possible by Canon USA, promotes understanding and protection of the natural world by actively engaging K-12th grade students and educators of all subjects in an inspired week of environmental learning and service before Earth Day. To date over 900 schools, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums from around the country have pledged to implement EE Week activities, and you can join them!

EE Week 2008 will focus on a special Carbon Footprints theme. Participants will have access to a wide variety of FREE environmental education resources, including:

Summer 2008 ~ Cordova, Alaska
Set in one of the "world's best outdoor classrooms," these Prince William Sound Science Center education programs provide an opportunity for participants from Alaska and beyond to experience the natural wonders that surround them in ways that are both exciting and educational.
· From the Forest to the Sea Science Camp I, June 9-13, 2008
· Science Day Camp, June 16-20, 2008
· Oceanography of the Prince William Sound, June 23-July 2, 2008
· Natural History of the Copper River Watershed, July 16-22, 2008
· Science Camp II, August 4-8, 2008

National Parks Service program provides opportunities for teachers from schools with diverse student populations to have well-rounded work experiences in national parks. Selected teachers spend the summer working as park rangers and develop lesson plans based on their experience for use in the classroom.

June 23 - August 1, 2008 ~ Various, North Carolina
Application Deadline: April 21, 2008
The TOSA program allows K-12 teachers to gain first-hand knowledge of environmental issues and experience real-world applications of concepts they teach in the classroom. The six-week paid assignments are conducted at various Weyerhaeuser timberlands and manufacturing facilities in eastern North Carolina. Teachers are required to do useful valued work, create a lesson, activity, and curriculum piece for their classroom. They need to work the full six-weeks of the program, attend all scheduled workshops, make a final presentation, and maintain a safe work experience. CEUs available.
Contact: Linda Holton at linda.holton@weyerhaeuser.com

Proposal Deadline: April 25, 2008
Submit abstracts, research posters, or academic journals for the EECOM08 Research Symposium, an environmental learning gathering and "Reconnect, Rethink, Rejoice, in Gros Morne National Park," on September 25-28, 2008. Proposals are being reviewed by the Research Symposium team, Dr. Ivan Emke and Dr. Doreen Churchill. Submit yours and take the Research Symposium Bus Tour of Gros Morne National Park!
Contact: Glenda Reid Bavis – EECOM Conference Coordinator at 1-866-SEA-2-SKY

Deadline: April 16, 2008
Associate of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) is accepting proposals for "Engaging Science, Advancing Learning: General Education, Majors, and the New Global Century," a Network for Academic Renewal conference to be held November 6-8, 2008, in Providence, Rhode Island. This conference will explore the place and practice of science in college learning for the twenty-first century. Participants will work on ways to accelerate hands-on learning in science, both in general education and in majors, especially reforms that put critical inquiry, undergraduate research, and social responsibility at the center of the educational experience.

Proposals due: April 23, 2008
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is soliciting bids for a vendor to develop a Scope and Sequence of the Association’s Core Concepts for Conservation Education. The target audiences are GK-12 – students and teachers. The Concepts will need to be structured into three to four specific grade bands and the content areas of science, social studies, language arts/reading, applied math, and physical education/health.

Deadline: June 15, 2008
Rhubarb Magazine, published by the Mennonite Literary Society, is seeking submissions for an upcoming issue on the theme of Stewardship. Submissions can include fiction, poetry, prose, photographs, paintings, or other images, with an environmental focus. Written submissions must be 500-1500 words. Publication of Rhubarb Stewardship is planned for summer 2008. See Web site for guidelines.
Contact: Garry Enns, at garryenns@genesisnetworks.ca

Deadline: April 18, 2008
Please participate in this short survey investigating the use of technology in nonformal environmental education efforts. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The results will form a baseline to document the extent to which technology is currently being used and what factors influence technology use in nonformal environmental education. Survey to assist Ph.D. candidate in Learning Sciences and Technology at Lehigh University.
Contact: Tamara Peffer tep205@Lehigh.EDU

The Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE) provides a resources page with educational material on the trade-offs between economic growth and environmental protection, economic sustainability, and national security. The downloadable resources include articles, slideshows, videos, and more. CASSE is a nonprofit organization founded by Brian Czech, a Conservation Biologist in the federal government who also teaches Ecological Economics at Virginia Tech. CASSE’s Executive Director is Rob Dietz, who lectures on the subject and assists with related educational efforts.

Learn about the Earth Charter, the consensus-building process, and the activities that Earth Charter in Action is undertaking. Visit the Web site to check out their educational materials and resources available, actions you can take, and subscribe to their newsletter. Earth Charter just released the guidance paper Earth Charter in Business: New Guidance Paper on the Earth Charter, GRI and Global Compact

Selected, edited, with introductions by Glenn Adelson, James Engell, Brent Ranalli, and K.P. Van Anglen. Published by Yale University Press. A comprehensive guide to environmental literacy, Environment demonstrates how the sciences, social sciences, and humanities all contribute to understanding our interrelationships with the natural world. Ten innovative case studies are followed by readings from specific disciplines, and include an imaginative array of texts, providing a balanced, authoritative, and up-to-date treatment of key issues in environmental studies.

This wiki-style page from Science Inquirer offers free teaching resources from listservs, podcasts, videos, posters, and more.

Annenburg Media Web site offers The Power of Place instructional video series for high school and college classrooms. Visitors can watch any of the VODs after completing a free online registration form, and further explore Web content on each program.

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