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Humboldt Environmental Education Networking Workshop

Allison Poklemba — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:48:38 GMT

Friday June 20^th, 9:00-4:30 On Humboldt Bay (exact location TBA)

Meet other environmental educators working in our region
Share your strategies for success
Learn what teachers are looking for in an EE program
Find out what the future holds for EE on a state and nationwide scale
Participate in workshops to develop facilitation skills
Become part of a community working towards the same goal: To empower kids to care about our natural world!

Lunch will be provided for a gourmet beach picnic

This event is sponsored by Friends of the Dunes, Humboldt Baykeeper, Arcata Community Recycling Center, the CREEC Network, and Humboldt Area Foundation

For questions or to register please contact:

Allison Poklemba 445-4321 x104 allisonp@arcatarecycling.org

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Allison Poklemba — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:43:55 GMT

Recycling goes big time!

Allison Poklemba — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:39:39 GMT

Arcata Community Recycling Center

Please see the attached flyer (either format) about an exciting event happening October 11th from 5:00-7:00 at the Arcata Community Recycling Center’s new Samoa Processing Facility. This evening will feature an engaging presentation by Weyerhaeuser’s Pete Grogan about the future of recovered paper, the viewing premier of ACRC’s new film offering a behind the scenes look at the recycling process, and an opportunity to check out the new facility. The event is made possible through collaboration with HSU’s Office for Economic and Community Development as part of the “Taking Care of Business” Series. Please post a flyer or forward to those who may be interested.

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For Teachers

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:21:48 GMT

CREEC connects teachers with environmental education resources and information.

Click on the links below to learn more. (The links will open in a new browser window.)

Regional EE Projects
On-going Programs and Field Trips offered in our community.
Free Teacher Resources available to help you integrate environmental education into your classroom.
Website links to guide you and your students in exploring the natural world.

For Providers

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:15:22 GMT

Click on the links below for more information. (The links will open in a new browser window.)

Job Opportunities
Click Regional EE Projects

Student Contests

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:03:48 GMT

Statewide Student Contests (Link will open in a new browser window.)

Local Student Contests

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:02:51 GMT

None known at this time.

Please email Allison Poklemba to provide information about local student contests.

Funding Opportunities

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:01:28 GMT

Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml
Many educators have found that grants allow them to provide their students with educational experiences and materials their own districts cannot afford. Learn how they get those grants and how you can get one too. This article will provide you with advice on grant-writing.

Statewide Funding Opportunities (Link will open in a new browser window.)

Local Funding Opportunities

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:00:59 GMT

BRIGHT IDEAS - PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC SOLAR SCHOOL PROGRAM
Schools may apply for solar installations, teacher training, and Bright Ideas Grants of $2,500 or $5,000. Visit www.pge.com/solarschools or call 800-875-5029 for more information. This is an ongoing program, so check the website regularly for future deadlines.
Next application deadline: September 20, 2008

COASTWALK STUDENT GRANTS
Coastwalk offers Student Grants for each of their California Coastal Summer Hiking & Camping Adventures. Choose from 20 different adventures throughout California! The grant applications can be downloaded from www.coastwalk.org. For more information contact Willow Taraja, Event Coordinator, 800-550-6854 xt.5; Email: wtaraja@coastwalk.org

ARCATA FOUNDATION GRANT

The Arcata Foundation Fund, established in 1987, is dedicated to the enhancement of community life in Arcata and facilitates charitable giving and raises funds to support work in the areas of human services, education of all ages, art, culture, local history, healthful recreation, peace and enhancement of local natural surroundings. Applications are due on May 15 and December 15.
Applications and Guidelines are available at the Arcata City Hall, 736 F Street, Arcata, or the Humboldt Area Foundation, 373 Indianola Road, Bayside, or by calling 707-442-2993. Click to download an application: Arcata Foundation Grant Application

COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANTS through the Humboldt Area Foundation

Visit www.hafoundation.org for more information. Upcoming application deadlines: Dec. 1, 2008.

Please email Allison Poklemba (allisonp@arcatarecycling.org) regarding any local funding opportunities you would like to post on this website.

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Olga — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:16:26 GMT

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Olga — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 19:54:07 GMT

Students touching a sea star in a touch tank.

Project WET Facilitator Training (8 hour course)

Olga — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:30:34 GMT

April 1, 2006 at Stanislaus County Office of Education, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. This workshop is sponsored by Water Education Foundation. Contact Brian Brown at projectwet@watereducation.org; 916-444-6240 Project WET is an international, water science and education program for formal and non-formal educators of K-12 students. It contains over 90 activities that have been correlated to the California Content Standards in Science, History/Social Science and Language Arts. Project WET activities provide many opportunities to address curricular objectives and educational standards. Project WET activities are designed to satisfy the goals of educational programs by complementing existing curricula rather than displacing or adding more concepts. All the activities are innovative, interdisciplinary, hands-on, easy to use, and fun.

Snakes, Lizards & Turtles of Northern California (Lake County)

Olga — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:04:11 GMT

Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa; Continental breakfast and slide show 8 am to noon ($25); Hands-on workshop 1 to 4pm ($15). Contact birdresq@pacific.net; 707-928-6665.

Recycling & Waste Reduction Education Program (in Humboldt County)

Olga — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 23:40:44 GMT

How much trash do we make each day? Where does it go? How can we make less? The Arcata and Eureka Community Recycling Centers are pleased to offer a series of lessons on the important topics of recycling and waste reduction that answers these questions and more. These engaging hands-on lessons are offered free of charge to all K-12 grade classrooms within Humboldt County. Each lesson includes interactive discussion and activity portions such as investigating a vermicompost bin or making recycled paper. Visit www.arcatarecycling.org/EducationProgram.pdf to view our education program brochure. Our goal is simple: to get kids thinking about simple ways they can reduce waste in their own lives and empower them to do so. For questions or to schedule a classroom visit, call Allison at (707) 822-4321 x205.

Redwood Ecology Program (Sonoma County)

Olga — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 23:19:08 GMT

Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve

State Park program sponsored by Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods

Elementary and Middle School

Docent-led program at Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve which teaches students about redwood ecology as well as the cultural history of the park. Teacher’s guide available. Registration is required and dates fill early, especially in the spring. Call Stewards at (707) 869-9177 or email Diane Barth at dbarth@mcn.org. Also check our website at www.stewardsofthecoastandredwoods.org.

AB 1721 Signed by Governor

Olga — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 23:09:30 GMT

Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 1721 on October 6th. The signing of the bill allocates $7 million dollars over two years for the development of an environmental education curriculum under the Education and Environment Initiative. For complete details, see the press release prepared by the California EPA at http://www.calepa.ca.gov/PressRoom/.

Teacher Workshop Opportunity: PEST or PAL?

Olga — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 18:26:15 GMT

Teachers of grades 2-5 can gain a curriculum guide, activity books for the class, and tools to take students into the world of insects and plants. Organize "pest patrols" to involve students in science-based problem solving. Learn insect anatomy, life cycles, habitats, amazing adaptations, insect/plant interactions, and the importance of insect "pests and pals" in the environment. Learn to identify good bugs and environmentally friendly ways to manage pests.This workshop will be on Saturday, November 12, 9 AM to 4 PM at the Environmental Technology Center on the Sonoma State University campus. For more information, a copy of the flyer or to sign up, please contact Forest L. Frasieur, City of Santa Rosa, at ffrasieur@srcity.org or 543-4224.

Live Webcast on Water Quality Curriculum

Olga — Tue, 28 Sep 2004 19:04:34 GMT

Tuesday, November 15, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

The California Water Boards proudly present the Water Quality Service Learning Program. The curriculum is written for 4th-6th grade students and is aligned to the California content science standards. A live webcast will be hosted by Lake County Office of Education (LCOE) in the Boardroom to introduce educators to the program. Those attending the webcast at LCOE will receive a hard copy of the curriculum guide as well as raffle prizes and snacks. Please contact Olga Clymire at 263-7249 or olganc@pacific.net to register for the webcast at LCOE. Individuals can also watch the webcast from any computer with high-speed internet connection, T1 or faster. If viewing from your own computer, please register at http://www4.scoe.net/ims/webcasts/cf/index.cfm. The water lessons are available online www.waterlessons.org.

Newsletters

Olga — Mon, 03 Nov 2003 19:02:26 GMT

Electronic newsletters are posted on this page for environmental education resources, programs, and events.

Fall 2008 North Coast Newsletter

Olga Clymire

Olga — Mon, 03 Nov 2003 18:46:06 GMT

Olga Clymire North Coast CREEC Coordinator

ENERGY EDUCATION

Sandi Funke — Thu, 04 Sep 2003 02:52:20 GMT

PG&E SOLAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM To apply for photovoltaic (PV) installations at your school, a Bright Ideas Grant, or for curriculum and training resources, visit www.pge.com/solarschools. For more information, contact the National Energy Edication Development (NEED) Project at 800-875-5029 or e-mail pgesolarschools@need.org

BP’s A+ ENERGY GRANTS are available on-line and are due April 7, 2006. BP will provide up to $2 million in grants to K-12 California teachers for innovative classroom, after-school, extra-curricular, or summer activities focused on energy and/or energy conservation. Grants of $5,000 or $10,000 will be awarded directly to teachers, based on the budget submitted with the application. For more information on the A+ Grant see http://www.aplusforenergy.com/. Teachers may apply online at this website. Winners will be announced by June 5 and invited to attend an Awards Luncheon in their honor on July 10 in Los Angeles. This website also describes the projects that were funded last year, so teachers can review them to get ideas for their grants.

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Celeste Royer — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 19:05:31 GMT

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Redwood Energy Education Project

Gretchen Brooks — Thu, 17 Jul 2003 19:54:30 GMT

Redwood Energy Education Project

Gretchen Brooks — Tue, 15 Jul 2003 21:14:56 GMT

Redwood Energy Project

Gretchen Brooks — Thu, 26 Jun 2003 23:09:02 GMT

Redwood Energy Project

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Redwood Energy Education Project

Gretchen Brooks — Mon, 16 Jun 2003 21:26:25 GMT

The Redwood Energy Education Project

Gretchen Brooks — Mon, 16 Jun 2003 21:24:27 GMT

The Redwood Energy Education Project

Gretchen Brooks — Mon, 16 Jun 2003 21:19:04 GMT

The Redwood Energy Education Project

Gretchen Brooks — Mon, 16 Jun 2003 21:18:14 GMT

The Redwood Energy Education Project

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The Redwood Energy Education Project

Gretchen Brooks — Mon, 16 Jun 2003 21:03:35 GMT

The Redwood Energy Education Project. Through REEP, students learn about the importance of energy conservation as well as alternative forms of energy. In the picture below, Eureka High School students make smoothies with a pedal-powered blender.

The Redwood Community Action Agency is joining in partnership with AmeriCorps, local educators and other community partners in developing an innovative project designed to promote energy conservation and efficiency in homes, schools and communities. Through the Redwood Energy Education Project (REEP), we are launching local school-based educational opportunities designed to foster learning and energy conservation among students and their families. REEP develops and coordinates age-appropriate, hands on activities in energy. School-wide energy audits, solar cooker-making workshops, energy career job-shadowing and solar race-car activities are all examples of what we can provide for you and your students. Integral to REEP is the involvement of students in developing cross-age presentations on energy, utilizing the "Kids' Flex Your Power Energy Challenge." The Energy Challenge includes a fun and quick mini-home energy audit that 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students do at home with their families. Families can then pledge to increase energy conservation in their homes. If you are interested in hosting activities or cross-age presentations in your classroom or after-school program, or if you would like more information about REEP, please feel free to contact Morgan King or Debbie Hart-Harris at 269-9590x207/208, or energy@rcaa.org.

Free Teacher Resources

Gretchen Brooks — Sat, 30 Nov 2002 20:20:09 GMT

FREE Water Education Resources from Dept of Water Resources

The Department of Water Resources now has available FREE resources through the Water Facts & Fun catalog at: www.publicaffairs.water.ca.gov/education/catalog.cfm There is a DVD of the “3 in 1 Children’s Videos" with corresponding Video Activity Packets and the new Water Supply and Uses poster. If you have any questions call Carolyn Tucker, Water Education Specialist at 916-653-9892.

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES: WATER USE EFFICIENCY

A Middle School Water & Energy Curriculum is available for download in PDF format at http://wwwowue.water.ca.gov/

WAVES, WETLANDS, AND WATERSHEDS CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. "Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds" is a classroom activity guide that addresses California's critical coastal and marine issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal geology, water use, and much more. It is aligned to the California State Science Content Standards for grades 3 through 8, and includes Community Action lessons adaptable for all ages up to and beyond grade 12. The connection between inland areas and the ocean is emphasized throughout, so the lessons are relevant for students living in all regions of California. For more information , please visit the Coastal Commission's Public Education website at http://www.coastforyou.org. To get the free curriculum click on "Free Resources for Educators."

FREE ENERGY EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR TEACHERS

The Energenius® Program consists of six activity guides that incorporate science, language arts, and sometimes mathematics, using energy conservation, efficiency, and safety as an integrating theme. These materials are correlated to the content standards and include a teacher’s guide, student materials, posters, and a video. A new Kindergarten program is now available and contains a teacher's guide with three lessons, a Big Book, as well as little books and calendars for students. Classroom teachers who work in the PG&E service territory can order these free materials online at http://www.pge.com/energenius/ These materials are produced by the School Resource program of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Free workshops are available by contacting Olga Clymire.

ADVANCING EDUCATION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

A new publication and CD-ROM on environmental education is now available at no cost from the Environmental Education & Training Partnership (EETAP). EETAP collaborated with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development to produce "Advancing Education Through Environmental Literacy". The new publication focuses on how education and the environment can be linked to advance student learning. Included are descriptions of schools successfully implementing environmental education programs and summaries of research documenting how schools have raised test scores of their students by using the environment to help teach content in subject areas such as social studies, science, reading, and mathematics. The CD-ROM provides a sampler of 43 free EE activities (includes several PLT activities). The activities are linked to different grade levels and subject areas, making it easy for teachers to choose the ones that are right for their situation. To obtain your copy send your name and mailing address by E-mail to the following address: EnviroEdTrainingPartnership@uwsp.edu

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TEACHER'S WEBSITE The BLM website for teachers contains a library of reference material, student activity plans, curriculum correlations, and teacher resources on the subjects of wildfire and energy. Check out http://www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/teachers/activities.html

CLIMATE CHANGE, WILDLIFE, AND WILDLANDS: A TOOLKIT FOR TEACHERS AND INTERPRETERS The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collaborated with the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to produce an award-winning, educational tool that addresses climate change and its potential impacts on wildlife and public lands. Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands: A Toolkit for Teachers and Interpreters consists of: a twelve minute video about how climate change is affecting our nation's wildlife and public lands, twelve flash cards (the size of baseball cards) that give information about the range and vulnerability to climate change of individual animals, insects, trees, and ecosystems, a hand-held, interactive, wheel-card that helps a person calculate their household greenhouse gas emissions and learn how they can reduce these emissions, a CD-ROM that includes fact sheets on climate change, case studies about national parks in four regions (Western Mountains, Great Lakes, Chesapeake Bay, and the Everglades), interactive activities, and a slideshow presentation. Most of the Toolkit components can be downloaded from the web at http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/index.html, or you can receive a complete copy of the Toolkit, at no charge, by contacting Karen Scott, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at (202) 564-3482.

WATER SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS This site from the U.S. Geological Survey explores many aspects of water. This website includes pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can test your water knowledge. A glossary and related links are also included. For more information, check out: http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/.

DOWNLOAD WIND RESOURCE MAPS FOR CALIFORNIA New wind resource maps for California are now available. For more information, please go to: http://www.energy.ca.gov/maps/wind.html. The Energy Commission has contracted with TrueWind Solutions LLC to generate high-resolution wind maps for California using state-of-the-art numerical modeling techniques along with site data validation. JPG versions of the maps are available for Annual Wind Speed Maps at 30, 50, 70 and 100 meters, Annual Wind Power Map at 50 meters and 50 meter Seasonal Wind Speed Maps are also available (fall, winter, spring, summer). (Note: These JPG files are 300-380 kilobytes.) Please contact the Commission Cartography Office for details about ordering printed versions of maps by calling 916-654-3902.

FREE SEEDS! America the Beautiful Fund is offering grants of 100 to 1,000 vegetable and flower seed packets on the basis of availability and relative need to schools and nonprofits. These are 2001 and 2002 seeds with germination rates of 85% - 95%. Visit http://www.america-the-beautiful.org/FreeSeeds_order_form.htm for instructions and order form.

FREE COMPOST! The California Department of Education and the California Integrated Waste Management Board are pleased to announce that participating supermarkets from around the state have agreed to donate compost to the "Garden in Every School" program. Schools can order up to 2.5 tons of quality compost that will be delivered to the school free of charge.The participating supermarkets have agreed to furnish schools with up to 2.5 tons of bulk compost. One ton of compost is equal to 10 large wheelbarrows. If your school garden project would like to order some of our free compost, please forward the information requested below to: compost@communityrecycling.net Please send: School name, district name, street address, city, major cross street, contact name, phone number, fax number, email address, and amount requested. Does your school have access for a truck of this size?(The trucks making the deliveries are 65' long) If you are not sure we can have one of our field representatives meet with you to discuss it with you. If you have any questions about the "Garden in Every School" program, please contact Deborah Tamannaie at 916.323.2473 or dtamanna@cde.ca.gov.

TEACHERS' DOMAIN MULTIMEDIA DIGITAL LIBRARY. WGBH, through funding from NSF, provides a digital library of multimedia for teaching and studying life sciences, including ecology & ecosystems, evolution, adaptation, genetics, and more (check out the whales). It includes more than 150 broadcast clips & video modules from programs such as NOVA, A Science Odyssey, & ZOOM; interview segments; out-take footage; & interactive web-based activities. Photos, animations, images, & text are catalogued & presented with contextual information designed to help teachers present science concepts and for independent study by students. For more information, check out: http://www.teachersdomain.org

USGS WATER POSTERS The U.S. Geological Survey's Water Education Poster series offers 6 colorful, educational, and fun posters on the following topics: wetlands, water use, wastewater, navigation, ground water, and water quality. Each poster is available in two versions, one for elementary students and one for middle-school students. Information is available at this web site: http://water.usgs.gov/outreach/OutReach.html or call 1-888-ASK-USGS.

THE WATER SOURCEBOOKS CURRICULUM. Created by the Environmental Protection Agency, The Water Sourcebooks contain 324 activities for grades K-12. This environmental education program explains the water management cycle using a balanced approach showing how it affects all aspects of the environment. Activities are available online in PDF and are also available on CD-ROM. To order the CD, call (800) 424-4372 or send an email to haertel.jan@epa.gov. For more information about this free resource visit: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/wsb/

WAVES, WETLANDS, AND WATERSHEDS CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds is a classroom activity guide that addresses California's critical coastal and marine issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal geology, water use, and much more. It is carefully aligned to the California State Science Content Standards for grades 3 through 8, and includes Community Action lessons adaptable for all ages up to and beyond grade 12. The connection between inland areas and the ocean is emphasized throughout, so the lessons are relevant for students living in all regions of California. For more information or to request a free copy, please visit the Coastal Commission's Public Education website at http://www.coastforyou.org.

WYLAND OCEAN CHALLENGE "Clean Water for the 21st Century” is designed to promote the student’s understanding of the complex and interrelated issues that affect our water systems through art. The program is a new marine life art and science educational curriculum available free to every K-6 classroom in the United States. The program meets all national standards for science and art, and is filled with art activities, case studies and science experiments to teach students about the wonder of water on our planet. For more information, check out: http://www.wylandoceanchallenge.org.

Website Links

Gretchen Brooks — Fri, 29 Nov 2002 22:05:20 GMT

ANIMALS

ANIMAL TRACKS WEBSITE! Visit http://www.humboldt.net/~tracker to view the wildlife of the California's north coast and their tracks. The website contains natural history information for each species along with pictures and drawings of their tracks.

BIRDING AND BIRDHOUSES WEBSITE. This is an excellent opportunity for schools to participate in The Birdhouse Network of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse The website provides information about cavity-nesting birds, habitat requirements, how to construct or select a good nest box, installing predator guards, nestling periods, and much more. If you join The Birdhouse Network, you'll receive a welcome packet containing a color poster of the top ten cavity nesting birds, field worksheets, instructions for logging onto the website to enter data, and "Inside the Birdhouse," a newsletter specifically for TBN participants. You'll also receive a subscription to Birdscope, the Lab's quarterly newsletter, and access to Nestbox-L, a private email discussion group where participants can exchange tips and share nest box experiences. A $15 participation fee helps defray the cost of materials and data analysis. Anyone can participate and one nest box is all you need to begin attracting cavity-nesting birds to your area. For more information or to sign up for The Birdhouse Network, visit their web site (above), call (800) 843-2473, or email them at birdhouse@cornell.edu.

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION WEBSITE. The National Wildlife Federation provides information and resources for creating backyard and schoolyard wildlife habitat areas. Plant trees, spread seeds, and create a schoolyard habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Certify your project at http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats/.

PARTNERS IN FLIGHT. A non-profit concerned with neo-tropical migrants, features a useful guide to local species in the US by region. It includes conservation recommendations for each physiographic area, bird lists, pictures and descriptions of species, as well as scientific details about the habitat. Highly recommended as you study the conservation of local birds. http://www.prbo.org/calpif/education.html.

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK. This website provides a series of downloadable fact sheets about migratory birds. The website includes information about a student art contest, bird friendly coffee, migratory bird day, and more. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/

ARKive Images of Life on Earth

ARKive gathers together, into a centralized digital library, films, photographs and audio recordings of the world’s species, creating a record of the world’s biodiversity. The Web site also has lesson plans and background information. Updated versions of web navigation software are recommended for viewing images. http://www.arkive.org/

AQUATIC EDUCATION

Department of Water Resources: Water Use Efficiency

A new Middle School Water & Energy Curriculum is available for download in PDF format.

http://wwwowue.water.ca.gov/

COAST4U The Coastal Commission's Public Education Program website provides information and upcoming events including Coastal Cleanup Day, Adopt-A-Beach, the Whale Tail Grants Program, the "Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds" curriculum, the Boating Clean and Green Program, and other projects. http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/pendx.html

AQUA VENTURER. Aqua Venturer tells the story of water, its treatment and use throughout history (40,000 BCE - 2080 CE), and its importance to life on Earth. Aqua Venturer highlights the vital role of clean water in the development of civilizations and is geared towards secondary students. The accompanying Teacher Guide offers interdisciplinary, standards-based suggestions for using Aqua Venturer in middle-and high-school classrooms and challenges students to discover their local environmental history to make environmental education tangible. Developed by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international, not-for-profit, technical and educational services organization representing the water quality field. http://www.aquaventurer.org/

USGS WATER SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS. Find background information, pictures, data, maps, and quizes on water, water quality, human consumption, the water cycle, acid rain, and more. http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/

WATER CYCLE WEBSITE. A comprehensive Water Cycle Website available in 54 languages and contains a downloadable diagram of the water cycle. http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html

THE WATER SOURCEBOOKS CURRICULUM. Created by the Environmental Protection Agency, "The Water Sourcebooks" contain 324 activities for grades K-12. This environmental education program explains the water management cycle using a balanced approach, showing how it affects all aspects of the environment. Activities are available online in PDF and are also available on CD-ROM. To order the CD, call (800) 424-4372 or send an email to haertel.jan@epa.gov. For more information about this free resource visit: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/wsb/

WAVES, WETLANDS, AND WATERSHEDS CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. "Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds" is a classroom activity guide that addresses California's critical coastal and marine issues such as endangered species, marine debris, coastal geology, water use, and much more. It is aligned to the California State Science Content Standards for grades 3 through 8, and includes Community Action lessons adaptable for all ages up to and beyond grade 12. The connection between inland areas and the ocean is emphasized throughout, so the lessons are relevant for students living in all regions of California. For more information , please visit the Coastal Commission's Public Education website at http://www.coastforyou.org. To get the free curriculum click on "Free Resources for Educators."

WILLY THE WATERDROP. Follow Willy the Waterdrop on a jouney from the common household toilet to the sea. The City of Arcata is unique in that it's wastewater treatment is aided by the Arcata Marsh. Go to http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/marsh/flow1.html to learn more.

ENERGY EDUCATION

DOWNLOAD WIND RESOURCE MAPS FOR CALIFORNIA. New wind resource maps for California are now available. For more information, please go to: http://www.energy.ca.gov/maps/wind.html The Energy Commission has contracted with TrueWind Solutions LLC to generate high-resolution wind maps for California using state-of-the-art numerical modeling techniques along with site data validation. JPG versions of the maps are available for Annual Wind Speed Maps at 30, 50, 70 and 100 meters, Annual Wind Power Map at 50 meters and 50 meter Seasonal Wind Speed Maps are also available (fall, winter, spring, summer). (Note: These JPG files are 300-380 kilobytes.) Please contact the Commission Cartography Office for details about ordering printed versions of maps by calling 916-654-3902.

GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Jiminy Cricket Environmental Challenge for 5th grade Teachers and Students Teachers from all JCEC regions can share stories, ask questions, and provide feedback to each other while they complete the Challenge. All teachers are invited to browse to find out more about how they can bring environmental education into their classrooms. Visit

http://disney.go.com/environmentality/jcec/home.html.

EARTH DAY WEBSITE: www.earthday.org

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TEACHER'S WEBSITE. The BLM website for teachers contains a library of reference material, student activity plans, curriculum correlations, and teacher resources on the subjects of wildfire and energy. Check out http://www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/teachers/activities.html

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERACTIVE SITE. This website, coordinated by the DITC-Environmental Education Foundation is an interactive student website, best suited for five to ten-year olds. The site includes facts and quizzes about energy, air quality, animals, pollution, recycling, and water quality. Visit http://www.ditc-eef.org

THE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY PROJECT. This website provides current science news updates, a teacher exhange and a teacher resource center. Resources include background information on a variety of topics, including energy, food, and water quality. Visit http://www.enviroliteracy.org/teachers-index.php

EPA GLOBAL WARMING WEBSITE.To learn about climate change, check out the EPA Global Warming Site at http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming. The site has up-to-date information on the climate system; greenhouse gas emissions; impacts of climate change; and actions that can be taken at the national, state, local, business, and individual levels.

THE GREEN SQUAD. The Green Squad web site gives kids the tools and skills they need to help locate, and solve, environmental and health problems in their schools. The site is designed primarily for students in fifth through eighth grade, but also offers information for younger and older students as well as parents and teachers. The Green Squad is a collaborative project of the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Healthy Schools Network (HSN) and is available in English and Spanish. http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/default.htm

NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE LINK TO LEARNING WEBSITE. This web site provides links to educational information related to the National Park Service's mission of natural resource stewardship, preservation, and the protection of park natural resources. Educators can find sample lesson plans from parks across the country, materials for student research projects, teacher fact sheets about a wide variety of topics, and National Park field trip opportunities. Visit http://www1.nature.nps.gov/edures/

SCHOOLS ONLINE. A website for K–12 educators that features brief text or animated presentations on such topics as planting and tending gardens; incorporating 4–H projects in the classroom; and helping students become more aware of how plants, animals, and humans interact with ecosystems. Some activities are available on CD-ROM and in Spanish. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/index.html

SCILINKS. SciLinks® is an interactive, web-based service from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) that connects lesson and/or course materials (certain textbooks, NSTA books, and journal articles) with online content chosen just for selected topics. Natural Resource Links http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=9263569910441033

US EPA INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE. Teachers can find background information, experiments, activities, labs, and lesson plans on any number of topics. Resources include news, laws and regulations, local data, information sources, educational resources, and information in Spanish. Air quality, environmental health, ecosystems, economics, pesticides, toxins, pollution prevention, research, and water quality are just some of the topics! Visit http://www.epa.gov/

Electronic Naturalist. The Electronic Naturalist is an online education program providing a weekly environmental education unit. Each unit has artwork, text, activities, additional web sites, plus online access to a professional naturalist. Two reading levels are available for grades K-3 (Quick Read) and 4-8 (Full Read). The units cover insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, plants and environmental issues. http://www.enaturalist.org/

EE-LINK WEB SITE UPDATE. The North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE) and EE-Link Web sites have been updated, making the content even more accessible. Dynamic content, better information organization and integrated search capabilities are some of the new features launched with the newly designed site to make it easier for you to find what you need. Visit EE-Link with thousands of links to environmental education resources for a preview, and NAAEE for information on new initiatives, association news, conference information and more at http://naaee.org

PLANTS

AG-IN-THE-CLASSROOM WEBSITE. "Agriculture in the Classroom" is an excellent resource for educators who are interested in teaching students about the role of agriculture in the economy and society. Many schools have incorporated this program into their schoolyard habitat projects because it involves learning about seeds, plants, soil, and other aspects of gardening. Ag-in-the-Classroom is coordinated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. You can access resources and find out about programs in your state at http://www.agclassroom.org

NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION WEBSITE. Visit http://www.kidsgardening.com for advice for engaging kids in gardens and habitats. Access a vast number of free resources, including an extensive thematic article library; answers to thousands of gardening questions; a directory of books, Web sites, free materials, and other teaching tools; and grant opportunities. Finally, through the School Garden Registry, you can exchange experiences with other educators nationwide (including those in Montessori settings) who use gardening in school programs to teach kids important lessons about science, the environment, cultures, self-reliance, and more.

SUDDEN OAK DEATH WEBSITE. Sudden Oak Death is a new plant disease killing oal and tanoak trees and adcersely affecting 11 additional plants. The disease is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, but was given the name Sudden Oak Death because the trees change rapidly in appearance from green and healthy to looking brown as leaves dry up and die. It has several consequences. Visit http://www.suddenoakdeath.org, sponsored by the California Oak Mortality Task Force.

Job Opportunities

Gretchen Brooks — Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:28:26 GMT

Job Opening at Solar Living Institute
We have two positions available: Site Manager and Workshop Director. If you have an interest in either of these positions, read the job description on our website and mail cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Personnel Search, Solar Living Institute, PO Box 836, Hopland, CA 95449 OR bob.gragson@solarliving.org. Positions are open until filled.

For other environmental job opportunities visit the following websites: