South Bay Messages

Earth Day Events in Santa Clara County

Sarah Ferguson — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:57:50 GMT

Mayor's Earth Day Bike Ride

Riders can sign up to ride with Mayor Chuck Reed on Earth Day, April 22nd. The ride check-in starts at 11:30AM, and will return to City Hall at 12:45PM.

A few points:

Light Snacks and Water will be provided before the ride (participants are encouraged to bring their own re-usable bottle of water)
Riders must supply their own bike & helmet in order to participate
While the ride will not be too physically demanding, riders are responsible for their own health conditions before and after the ride

For more details, and information for signing up for the ride, please visit the event’s web page at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/mayor/news/upcoming/bikeride.asp.

Sunnyvale:

Earth Day - April 22, 2008
Learn, Celebrate and Make a Difference

Have a waste-free lunch in the park, use a reusable grocery shopping bag, hold a sale or shop at the Sunnyvale Garage Sale! Attend a workshop, shop the Sunnyvale Farmers' Market, or try public transportation. Appreciate nature!

To officially kick-off Earth Day awareness in Sunnyvale, we start at a Council Meeting....

Earth Day Proclamation and Certified Green Business Recognition
Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m. (City Council Meeting)
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave.
Attend or watch. Then thank the businesses for going "green."

Wednesday, April 23, Noon - 1 p.m.

1444 Borregas Ave., near trail entrance

See the abundant population of Bay area birds. Led by an expert, Audubon volunteer.

"Going Green" Brown Bag Workshop for Businesses

Friday, April 25, Noon - 1 p.m.

Hosted by Palm, Inc., 950 W. Maude

<st1:place><st1:placename><o:p><o:p>Attendees will be inspired by the activities that certified green businesses (from large to small!) in Sunnyvale are doing to reduce their environmental impact and save money through waste reduction, pollution prevention, energy-efficiency and water conservation. Representatives from two certified Sunnyvale Green Businesses - Palm, Inc. and Sports Basement - will offer inspiring examples of how they have implemented environmental initiatives in the workplace. </o:p></o:p></st1:placename></st1:place><st1:place><st1:placename><o:p><o:p>Santa Clara County Green Business Program staff will discuss how your business can become Green Business certified.</o:p></o:p></st1:placename></st1:place>

Bring your brown bag lunch - refreshments and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 by email or call (408) 730-7484.

Earth Day at the Market

Sunnyvale Farmers' Market
Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Murphy Ave. (downtown)

Check out the booths, the music, learn Earth-friendly choices, be entertained and buy local produce as you honor Earth Day at the market.

Community Discussion on the Zero Waste Study Issue
Wednesday, April 30
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<st1:city><st1:place>Sunnyvale</st1:place></st1:city> Library, <st1:street><st1:address>665 W. Olive Ave., Program Rooms A&B</st1:address></st1:street>

"Zero Waste” is a philosophy and design principle that goes beyond recycling to take a far-reaching systems approach to the flow of resources and waste through society. <st1:city><st1:place></st1:place></st1:city><st1:city><st1:place>Sunnyvale</st1:place></st1:city>

’s City Council will be considering Zero Waste policy options in 2008. <o:p></o:p>

The City’s Recycling/Solid Waste staff will hold an informational meeting, which will include a review of Zero Waste policies and waste reduction/recycling programs from other cities, in order to engage business and residential community members in a discussion on the options that would best fit our community. <o:p></o:p>

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An online input form will also be available by April 30 on the Recycling Program's zero waste study issue webpage to allow those that are unable to attend the community discussion to provide comments.

Earth Day Events in Monterey County

Sarah Ferguson — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:21:20 GMT

April 21st - CSUMB Center: "Earth's Environmental Crisis and the Fate of Humanity" (4pm-6pm)

April 23rd - CSUMB Center: A reading and discussion of the book "Last Child in the Wood: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder" (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

April 24th - CSUMB Center: A panel discussion on environmental justice, economics and community collaboration (7pm - 9pm)

April 26th - 3-4 hour hike through redwoods and tan oaks. (5.5 miles) Bring lunch and water. Meet at the Park and Ride lot adjacent to the Black Bear Diner at the corner of Rio Road and Highway 1. For more information contact Bruce Keel at 831 659-4782

Snowsunset

Patrick Kent — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:57:32 GMT

Snowsunset

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Workshops and Classes and Resources

Patrick Kent — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:47:03 GMT

    Life on the Planet: Milos Radakovich’s 90-Second Science Lessons for Teachers

Now you can bring this exciting science series into your classroom. Explore Bone-eating Worms, Terraforming Mars, Flying Snakes, Flat Earth, Monterey Submarine Canyon, Sea Otters, and dozens of other science segments using Milos’ newly published book called 90 Seconds, audio CD and teacher workbook. Milos’ scientific approach to problem solving and environmental protection can be used with different age levels and for a variety of subjects.

This effort was funded by a generous grant from HSBC, a world-wide financial institution with offices in our area.

In the 90-second package you will find the following:

    * A 90 Seconds book with 50 of Milos’ favorite programs
    * A companion audio CD*
    * A teacher workbook keyed to the book and CD
    * Evaluation materials (a requirement of our funding)

Filled with vocabulary lists and sample lesson plans, the materials are intended to serve as a supplemental science resource for teachers in the Monterey Bay region.

We invite you will use these materials in your classroom and find benefit and enjoyment through this project. As Milos would say, “Learning new stuff about the natural environment can be fun at any age!”
To order a copy for use in your classroom, call Virginia Wright at KUSP – 831-476-2800 x220, or send an e-mail to vawright (at) kusp (dot) org and include:

    * Your name
    * The mailing address you'd like us to use to send the package
    * Your school
    * The grade level(s) you teach

http://www.kusp.org/temp_doc/milos.html

Mt. Hamilton above the Santa Clara Valley

Patrick Kent — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:41:14 GMT

Nankoweap

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Conferences

Patrick Kent — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 03:47:12 GMT

Local Events and Opportunities

National Association of Interpretation Region 9 2007 Spring Workshop

May 11 - 13, 2007
Location: Asilomar State Park in Monterey
Contact: Pat Clark-Gray from California State Parks at pgray@parks.ca.gov
http://www.interpnet.com/conferences/region_section.shtml (more information will be available later)

Agriculture in the Classroom California Conference

October 12 - 14, 2007
Location: Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove/Monterey County
    Registration information available in July at http://www.cfaitc.org or by calling 800-700-AITC

Statewide Events and Opportunities

Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
Spring Statewide Conference Connecting With Community
April 27-29, 2007 at Sierra Outdoor School in Sonora
Early Registration Deadline: March 23, 2007
Cost: $140 + $15 AEOE membership (scholarships are available)
Information/Registration Packet: AEOE

    Join environmental, outdoor and museum educators, interpreters, and teachers from all over California at this professional development conference. Registration includes two nights lodging, five meals, speakers, entertainment, a choice of over 70 workshops, and more! The keynote is nationally recognized speaker, author, consultant and actor, Dr. Cortés, who is widely regarded as one of the founders of the multicultural education movement in California. Building on his personal experience growing up as a person of mixed ancestry, Dr. Cortés will share his insights on how to best connect with California’s multicultural student populations.

2007 California Science Education Conference
October 25 - 28, 2007
Long Beach
http://www.cascience.org/conference.html
Workshop Proposals are currently being accepted.
The conference qualifies for HOUSSE credit and for NCLB Title II funding.

    This science conference features hundreds of workshops, many short courses and field courses, great speakers and exhibits, and is appropriate for all grade levels and all science disciplines.

Workshops and Classes and Resources

Patrick Kent — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 03:44:06 GMT

Employment Opportunities

Patrick Kent — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:56:23 GMT

WRITERS FOR EEI CURRICULUM
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education is seeking experienced writers
instructional materials to work on the development of standards-based instructional materials
for the State of California’s Education and the Environment Initiative. The current solicitation
for writers is specifically focused on writers with experience developing standards-based
instructional materials for 9th-12th grades and with emphasis in: 9th-10th grade Biology
Earth Science; and, 10th, 11th and 12th grade History/Social Science. Individuals interested
writing for other grades may also submit applications at this time. For information:
http://www.creec.org/stories/storyReader$198

Save The Bay
Job Announcement
Part-Time Field Educator, Watershed Education Program
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Save The Bay’s Watershed Education Program seeks energetic part-time Field Educators to lead on-the-water programs for middle and high school students, community and corporate groups and Bay Area residents. Save The Bay connects these people directly to the Bay and the issues impacting it, empowering them to take action to save the Bay. Our Watershed Education Program includes 3 unique programs:
Canoes In Sloughs: an on-the-water canoe field trip program for youth and schools. Canoes In Sloughs programs take place at 10 different sites throughout the Bay Area and involve over 3,500 people each year;
Community-based Restoration: a habitat restoration and stewardship program for schools, corporate and community groups, and Bay Area residents of all ages;
Discover The Bay: a weekend outings program for families and adults

This position is hiring educators for the Canoes In Sloughs and Discover The Bay programs.

To apply for the Field Educator position, please send resume and cover letter to amoore@saveSFbay.org, Subject line: PT Field Educator or:
Save The Bay
Attn: Alicia Moore, School Programs Coordinator
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 900
Oakland, CA 94612

California Coastal Commission
Environmental Intern
Public Education Program
Full-time — San Francisco Office

The Public Education Program’s Environmental Intern reports to the Public Education Program Manager and is involved in Coastal Commission public education programs throughout California

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits. The successful candidate will be an employee of the Tides Center’s Marine Education Project * – a joint project of the Tides Center and the California Coastal Commission.
CONTACT: Christiane Parry, Public Education Program Manager, (415) 904-5208
TO APPLY: Applications accepted until position is filled. Only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed. Please submit cover letter, current resume, and writing sample, to:

Christiane Parry
California Coastal Commission
45 Fremont Street, Suite 1900
San Francisco, CA 94105–2219
cparry@coastal.ca.gov

classroom environmental photo

Patrick Kent — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:16:14 GMT

School and Classroom Presentations

Patrick Kent — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:03:41 GMT

SAVE THE WHALES
NEW 2007 IN-SCHOOL CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS!

The following hands-on programs fulfill certain California Science Content Standards. Qualified instructors will make each visit a stimulating educational experience, and provide free teacher materials.

The Land & Sea Watershed Model - FREE
See how human actions on land flow directly to the sea through storm drains. Students will “pollute” the hands-on model and simulate rain, which leads to creeks, rivers and oceans. Presented in partnership with the Stormwater & Education Alliance (SEA). Learn how one person can make a difference. (Grades 4-Adult)

Whales On Wheels WOW™
Dive-in with a hands-on mini-museum that introduces marine mammals and conservation messages. WOW™ Brings bones of baleen whales, clicks of cetaceans, pelts of pinnipeds, skulls of sea mammals, and tales of toothed whales. (Grades 3-Adult)

Marine Mammals: Adaptations and Communication
Discover behavioral adaptations, communications of whales and dolphins in their marine environment,
and food web. Understand the delicate balance that binds us together. (Grades 1-10)

Sea Otters: A Story of Survival
Explore natural history, ecology, and survival of the California sea otters. This program covers topics as diverse as feeding and keystone species, adaptations and survival, human impacts, and water quality. A selected student will wear a sea otter costume to demonstrate adaptation (for lower grade levels). Learn what you can do now to help protect sea otters from extinction. (Grades 1-10)

Fees:
   •The Land & Sea presentation is FREE.
   •Follow-up visits from the other choices are:
       $75 for the first class;
        $55 each additional class.
   •Class size is limited to approximately 30 students.
   •A sliding fee scale is available to financially limited schools.
   •A mileage fee will be added for long-distance travel.
   •All contributions support Save The Whales' educational programs.

For more information, contact:

Maris Sidenstecker
Marine Biologist/Educator

SAVE THE WHALES
1192 Waring Street
Seaside, CA 93955
Phone: (831) 899-9957
Fax: 831-394-5555
Email: maris@savethewhales.org
Web Site: www.savethewhales.org

Predatory Bird Research and Conservation School Assemblies

The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG), based at Long Marine Lab was instrumental in the effort to bring the peregrine falcon back from the brink of extinction, and now they want to share the inspiring story of the peregrine with your students.

Scientists and educators from the SCPBRG are available to visit your school for assemblies and class visits for students in grades three through adult. Students will meet a live peregrine falcon during the presentation, learn about the peregrine’s amazing adaptations for survival, and hear the stories of the dedicated scientists whose work led to the removal of these fascinating predators from the Endangered Species List. Great teaching resources and activities for your students are also available.

For more information or to schedule a visit the SCPBRG web site at http://www2.ucsc.edu/scpbrg/classroomvisit.htm , or e-mail falconet@ucsc.edu .

Defenders of Wildlife

Host a Free Presentation on Sea Otters

In classroom presentations by Jim Curland, sea otter biologist/conservationalist and marine program associate for Defenders of Wildlife
Public presentations by key sea otter researchers
Availability of our sea otter teaching unit (aligned to CA, OR and WA state education standards and also available in Spanish).
Defenders of Wildlife P.O. Box 959 Moss Landing, CA. 95039 831-726-9010 http://www.defenders.org

Sky Hunters

Sky Hunters offers the following presentations available to all age groups. Classroom presentations adhere to the Science Content Standards for California Public Schools. Please check the link of each presentation for a full description, target age groups, and standards.

http://www.sky-hunters.org/Programs.html

Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society Classroom Visits

Our dynamic volunteers visit classrooms at the request of teachers. They present an environmental education unit using one of our existing programs, such as the slide show Bird Skins and Nests or a bird walk using binoculars at your school site. Contact our Programs Coordinator by email or at (408) 252-3740 to schedule a visit. Classroom visits fill quickly, so please schedule 3-4 weeks in advance!

http://www.scvas.org

Student Contests

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:19:59 GMT

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

Local Student Contests

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:19:24 GMT

Marine Masterpieces 2007 Student Art Contest

All artwork and entry forms must be received at the Seymour Center between February 1-10, 2007.

Before beginning artwork, carefully read all contest details and submission rules on the entry form.

Encourage your students to enter their original artwork in the Seymour Center's fourth annual Marine Masterpieces student art contest.

Winning artwork will be on display in the Seymour Center's public exhibit gallery from March 24-May 13, 2007. An awards reception for the artists, their families, and teachers will be held at the Seymour Center on Saturday, March 24. Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s awards ceremony, this year we will hold two awards sessions (according to grade level) on March 24. The awards ceremony for winning students in grades K-5 will begin at 12 PM. The ceremony for winning artists in grades 6-12 will begin at 2 PM.

Prizes for students and teachers include Seymour Center T-shirts, books, art supplies, memberships, and free future field trips!

Enter the California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest!

The California Coastal Commission invites California students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the annual Coastal Art & Poetry Contest. Up to eight winners will be selected to win $100 gift certificates to an art supply* or book store, and each winner's sponsoring teacher will receive a $40 gift certificate for educational supplies. Students may have their work featured on Commission web pages and materials, and winning entries may be exhibited throughout the state.

Entries must be postmarked by January 31, 2007 to be eligible for this year's contest. For rules and entry form, visit www.coastforyou.org
Email: coast4u@coastal.ca.gov ,
or call (800) Coast-4U.

Contest flyers are available upon request.
Please share this announcement with your colleagues and colleagues.

ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST & LEARNING ACTIVITY FOR 5TH GRADERS
Who: 5th graders & teachers
Deadline: March 1, 2007
Contest activity open to all 5th graders, assisted by their
teachers, parents, youth, or club leaders. Contest
theme for 2007 is Trees are Terrific and Forests are
Too! Activities are correlated to California science
and visual arts standards. California Community Forests
Foundation will provide the top three poster entries
winners with cash prizes. Teachers will be awarded gift
certificates and other rewards. A FREE curriculum kit
explaining how to conduct the annual Arbor Day
poster contest can be obtained by contacting Kay Antunez at (916) 653-7958 or
Kay.Antunez@fire.ca.gov To find out more about Arbor Day, go to The National Arbor Day
Foundation website at: www.arborday.org

River of Words Art and Poetry Contest
http://www.riverofwords.org/contest/index.html

Postmark Deadline: February 15, 2007
River of Words is an international environmental poetry and art contest on the theme of watersheds. The contest is open to youth ages 5-19. The contest is designed to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to express, through poetry and art, what they discover.

Headlands Institute Community Action Award

Email for nomination details: HICommunityActionAward@yni.org
Nomination Deadline: April 6, 2007
This award recognizes the important role young people play in positively influencing and impacting their home communities and environment. We are currently seeking nominations of individual elementary or middle school classrooms (including students and teachers) who are working together to make a significant positive contribution to the environment of their home communities. The 2007 recipient classroom will receive a $1,500 award to be used to further the goals of their community project.
In order to be nominated, projects must already be initiated and well underway. Preference will be given to those classrooms whose projects:
- were either student-generated or are student driven
- extend beyond the boundaries of their school grounds
- are contributing in tangible and significant ways to the local community.

Please email Pat Kent regarding any local student contests you would like to post on this website.

Funding Opportunities

Helen de la Maza — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:17:37 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 19:09:47 GMT

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skyline ridge

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oak in palo alto

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Resource Directory

Patrick Kent — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 02:43:00 GMT

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Population Connections

Patrick Kent — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 02:18:10 GMT

Date: 03/11/2006
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore innovative ways to teach students about population dynamics among humans and non-human species, especially as they relate to natural resource use and impacts on ecosystems. Participants will engage in inquiry-based activities that build understanding of carrying capacity and sustainability in nature. They will then explore the relationships population growth, economics, resource consumption and environmental health. Participants will receive activity instructions, data charts, and background reading on a user-friendly CD-ROM.

Location: Cal State Monterey Bay
Seaside, California

Contact Information:
Laura_Lienk@csumb.edu

Creating Gardens for Learning

Patrick Kent — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 14:27:19 GMT

March 3rd 9:00-3:30
In this one day workshop you'll learn how to take the first steps of creating a living laboratory, including setting goals for your site, gathering input from users, making a fundraising plan, finding volunteers and donors, publicizing your garden and connecting to academic standards. You'll learn about many resources for garden based education and receive Life Lab's Getting Started guide

Register at:

https://www4.cruzio.com/w4a100/eventform.html

santa cruz surefers

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BS coast

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big sur coast

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calif coast

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SC surfers

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South Bay

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California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest

Patrick Kent — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 14:18:09 GMT

The California Coastal Commission invites students in Kindergarten through 12th grade to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme to the annual Coastal Art & Poetry Contest.
For contest rules go to: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/poster/poster.html
Entries postmarked no later than January 31st, 2006

Patrick Kent — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:47:43 GMT

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April Newsletter
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Fall 2006 CREEC Newsletter
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Free Webcast Training of Water Quality Education

Patrick Kent — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 18:26:25 GMT

The California Water Boards present the Water Quality Service Learning Program on November 15th from 4pm to 5pm. The webcast training will:

Demonstrate how units of study align with California Content Standards
Introduce teachers to water quality issues
Highlight the benefits of service learning for students
Explain the steps for conducting the water-related science investigation
Provide examples of service learning activities for students

Sea Otter Awareness Week

Patrick Kent — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:42:01 GMT

SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 1

Learn More About One of Monterey Bay's Most Charismatic Animals Through a Week Long Series of Events

Research Demonstration
School Presentation
Free Public Talks by Experts

Locations during the week at Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moss Landing Marine Labs and other school-site locations.

For more information on Sea Otter Awareness Week and event information please visit:
http://www.defenders.org/seaotter/awareness/ or call Jim Curland at 831-726-9010 or e-mail at jcurland@defenders.org

August Water Workshop: Project WET

Patrick Kent — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:52:51 GMT

Project WET workshop for teachers and other educators

August Water Workshop
August 10, 2005 9 AM-3 PM
At the Soquel Creek Water District
5180 Soquel Drive, Soquel
Cost: $5 (lunch included) Receive the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide
Workshop includes interactive, hands-on, activity based workshop on how to teacher Project WET lessons

Rocky Intertidal Monitoring Project Teacher Workshop

Patrick Kent — Mon, 23 May 2005 01:57:03 GMT

Wednesday June 8th (4:30-6:30 PM) and Saturday June 11th (8:30-11 AM)
at the Pigion Point Light Station State Historic Park

The Farrallones Marine Sanctuary Association and the Gulf of Farallones Marine Sanctuary are offering a FREE professional development workshop for high school educators and educators on our Rocky Intertidal Monitoring Project.
For more information please contact April Devitt at adevitt@farrallones.org or 415-561-6625 ext.304

WOW!!! The Wonders of Wetlands: Bringing Wetlands Into the Classroom

Patrick Kent — Tue, 03 May 2005 15:43:40 GMT

Friday and Saturday May 13 (3:30-9 PM) and 14 (9 AM-4 PM)

WOW! has been called "the most comprehensive introduction to wetland issues and definitions" by the North American Association of Environmental Education
WOW! is recommended by the National Science Teachers Association

WOW! incorporates wetlands into reading, math, social studies, art, and/or physical education activiites.

Call Laura Lee Lienk at 831-582-3689 for more information

CYCLE of RESTORATION and SCHOOLYARD GARDENING

Patrick Kent — Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:39:15 GMT

Saturday April 2nd, 2005 8:30-4:00 PM
at CSUMB's Watershed Institute Building
Creating school site gardens and supporting standards based education for Monterey Bay Educators. For more information click on Cycles of Restoration and Schoolyard Gardening above.

Grants (Original)

Patrick Kent — Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:01:20 GMT

Leaf-It-To-Us                                        Deadline: On-going
Tree Planting Grant Opportunity for Schools and School Districts Only. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is pleased to announce the availability of a tree planting grant program designed for school kids to improve their school environments. ï¿½Leaf-It-To-Usï¿½ grants are available through the CDF Urban Forestry Program. Internet applications will be available at www.ufei.org - click on ï¿½Grant Information". For more information, contact Glenn Flamik, CDF Urban Forestry Program Administrator (916) 651-6423 -or- mailto:glenn.flamik@fire.ca.gov

Toshiba America Foundation Grants                         Deadline: See Below
The Toshiba America Foundation encourages programs, projects and activities that have the potential to improve classroom teaching and learning of science, mathematics and the science and mathematics of technology. Funding is available for private and public schools, grades 7 - 12. Applications for small grants ($5,000 or less) are accepted year round. Feb. 1 and Aug. 1 for 7-12 projects over $5,000. Applications and guidelines are available online in PDF at http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html

Outdoor Classroom Grant Program                                 Deadline: On-going
Loweï¿½s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and National Geographic Explorer have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program to provide schools with engaging, hands-on science experiences outside the traditional classroom- including water quality testing. All K-12 public schools in the United States are welcome to apply. This school year, the program will award grants up to $2,000 to a 100 schools. Grants up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or districts with major outdoor classroom projects. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html

EarthWatch Educator Fellowships                            Deadline: On-going
Educator fellowships for EarthWatch science expeditions are selected based on financial need, funding in the applicantï¿½s geographic region, and the benefits that would result from participating on an EarthWatch expedition. Successful applicants travel with a team of volunteers to work with leading scientists on their research and conservation efforts. http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/fellowships/apply.html

8th Annual Spring Conference: Threads of Learning Weaving Science Through the Curriculum

Patrick Kent — Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:06:19 GMT

April 9th, 2005 at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)

Hosted by Life Lab and the Monterey Bay Science Project the conference will have outstanding educators in garden-based education, ecology, science, writing, math, language arts and ELD. This conference is appropriate for teachers, garden coordinators, administrators and parents. The day includes tasty breakfast, lunch and a raffle.

Contact Alicia at (831) 459-5395

Project WET Workshop

Patrick Kent — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 17:42:19 GMT

March 19, 2005

Location: Santa Clara County Water District (9 AM-3:30 PM)
Sponsored by the Santa Clara County Water District
Contact Kathy Machado at (408) 265-2607 ext. 2331

Monterey Area GLOBE Educators Training: Soil Studies

Patrick Kent — Sat, 05 Mar 2005 18:10:36 GMT

Saturday, March 12, 2005 8:30-4:00

The GLOBE-Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment is a hands-on environmental science and education program that unites students, educators, and scientists from around the world in studying the global environment. The GLOBE soil workshop is Hosted by: Environmental Education Leadership Team, CSU Monterey Bay

Contact: Laura Lee Lienk, 831-582-3689 Laura_Lienk@csumb.edu

Applying Science Skills: Focus on Land Use and Waste Issues for Middle School

Patrick Kent — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:40:34 GMT

Saturday, March 5

Location: Canada College in Redwood City (in association with the CMSESMC Spring Math/Science Conference) Contact Kay Atunez at Kay.Antunez@fire.ca.gov or (916)653-7958

For Providers

Patrick Kent — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:15:05 GMT

(updated August 22, 2007)

See Workshops and Classes for additional programs.

See Conferences for local, statewide and national events.

Click here to join a discussion with fellow educators about environmental education.

Opportunities listed here may be appropriate for Teachers, EE Providers, or other Educators.

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Mainstreaming Environmental Education
http://naaee.org/
The North American Association for Environmental Education is involved with efforts to make high-quality environmental education part of all education in the United States and has initiated the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education. Here are some of the products and initiatives:
    * National EE Certification Initiative - NAAEE and EETAP are collaborating to explore development of a national certification program for environmental educators.
    * NCATE/NAAEE Program Standards for the Initial Preparation of Environmental Educators Ãƒï¿½ (in development) to be used by NCATE in their accreditation process of college/university teacher education programs across the country.
    * Higher Education Faculty and Program Directory Development - electronic directory of EE programs and faculty in the college and university setting (with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) - on-line in 2006.
    * Resource Review Program for educational resources - Guidelines for Excellence series, including Environmental Education Materials, Nonformal Environmental Education Programs, Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators, and Excellence in EE-Guidelines for Learning (pre K - 12).

June

Patrick Kent — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:53:10 GMT

June 17, 2005 Location: Santa Clara Valley Water District (8:30- 3PM) Sponsored By: Santa Clara Valley Water District Contact: Kathy Machado (408) 265-2607 ext. 2331

May

Patrick Kent — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:52:52 GMT

May

April

Patrick Kent — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:52:26 GMT

8th ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE "Threads of Learning: Weaving Science Through the Curriculum" Saturday, April 9, 2005, 9:00am-3:30pm

Join us on the beautiful ocean-side campus of CSUMB for the leading science education conference in the Monterey Bay Area! This year, explore with us how science can be a great connector of curricular areas. Learn from the experts in garden-based education, ecology, science, writing, math, social studies and ELD how to weave science throughout the instructional day.

For more information and registration on the following workshops visit http://www.lifelab.org/professional/prof_calendar.html

Saturday, April 9

Project Learning Tree workshop with a focus on "Trees at Your School"

Palo Alto (hosted by Ohlone School and Canopy). Contact Kay Antunez Project Learning Tree Coordinator California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection PO Box 944246 Sacramento, CA 94244-2460 (916)653-7958 - phone (916)653-6378 - FAX Kay.Antunez@fire.ca.gov for details.

March

Patrick Kent — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:51:50 GMT

Saturday, March 5

Applying Science Skills: Focus on Land Use and Waste Issues for Middle School

Location: Canada College in Redwood City (in association with theCMSESMC Spring Math/Science Conference) Contact Kay Atunez at Kay.Antunez@fire.ca.gov or (916)653-7958 - phone

March 11-12

California Mathematics Council at the Monterey Peninsula contact at www.cmc-math.org/SLO

March 12

MBNMS Symposium Sanctuary Currents 2005 Tracking the Health of Our Sanctuary

Presented by Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Location: Seaside,CSUMB

Science and ELD Language Structures

Course Credit: 1-3 Post-graduate semester units available from UOP ($60/unit) For more information and registration on the workshops visit http://www.lifelab.org/professional/prof_calendar.html

Join us at the Seymour Center for the MARINE MASTERPIECES awards ceremony and art exhibition on Saturday, March 12, at 2 PM. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

For more information, or to schedule a group visit, call the Seymour Center at (831) 459-3800.

March 19, 2005

Location: Santa Clara Valley Water District (9:00-3:30PM) Sponsored By: Santa Clara Valley Water District Contact: Kathy Machado (408) 265-2607 ext. 2331

March 30, 2005

Project WET Workshop Location: Soquel Creek Water District (9:00-2:00 PM) Sponsored By: Soquel Creek Water District & Santa Cruz County Office of Education Contact: Vai Campbell (831) 475-8501 ext. 142 –or- vaidehic@soquelcreekwater.org.

Life Lab

Patrick Kent — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 23:11:03 GMT

http://lifelab.org/index.html

Project WET

Patrick Kent — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 22:59:26 GMT

February 25, 2005 Location: Santa Clara Valley Water District (8:30-3:00PM) Sponsored By: Santa Clara Valley Water District Contact: Kathy Machado (408) 265-2607 ext. 2331