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AEOE Conference – April 24-26 in Marin County
Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE) invites you to attend the 2009 Statewide Conference, “Education Unplugged,” April 24-26 at Walker Creek Ranch in the hills just north of San Francisco.  Below is much more conference information.  For timely conference updates and printable registration forms, visit http://www.aeoe.org. ; Conference registration is now open! 

The full conference includes 5 great meals, snacks, camping or dorm lodging (semi-private rooms are available for an extra cost), keynotes, entertainment, 60+ workshops, job fair, and…wonderful opportunities for professional development, networking, and inspiration.
The 60+ workshops this year will be part of 6 strands under the theme “Education Unplugged”: Diversity, Natural History, Teaching, Professional Development, Sustainability, and Recreation. 

Keynote speaker Nina Roberts is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University, specializing in recreation/experiential-based environmental education, and connecting urban youth with the outdoors.  She is well respected as a professor, enthusiastic speaker, and as an advisor to numerous organizations on issues of outdoor education and cultural relevancy. 

Closing speaker John (Jack) Muir Laws is a naturalist, lecturer, illustrator, and Associate of the California Academy of Sciences.  His most recent book is the Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada.  He will be offering workshops on drawing and the use of scientific field journaling in outdoor education settings ($10 with limited enrollment, so register early!) and a Friday evening night hike/workshop (free). 

Dr. Gerald Lieberman, the Principal Consultant for California’s Education and Environment Initiative, will present an update about this important initiative Saturday during lunch.

$150 for early registrations postmarked by 3/14/09, $175 for regular registration postmarked by 4/11/09 and $205 for on-site registration.  The “no food and lodging” rates are $100, $110, and $130 with the same registration deadlines (includes evening activities and everything else besides food and lodging).  Family rates are also available, contact Helen at delamazah@earthlink.net for more information. 

Sharing Nature Conference & Retreat ~ California
May 3- 8, 2009 ~ Nevada City, California
Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children, is offering a five-day Sharing Nature Conference and Retreat in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Northern California. Joseph will be giving the following workshop sessions:
• Using "Flow Learning" for dynamic teaching and life-changing experiences
• Joy in nature activities for feeling serenity and a joyous connection with life
• Sharing nature activities for children and adults
• How to be an inspiring teacher — bringing out the best in others and yourself
• A John Muir living history performance based on Cornell's award-winning book, John Muir: My Life with Nature
Another highlight of the week will be meeting founders of Sharing Nature associations from around the world and learning from their experience. http://www.sharingnature.com/conference_2009.html

Environmental Education Online Courses (4) offered through the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
1. Applied EE Program Evaluation – Fall 2009
2. Fundamentals of EE – Summer and Fall 2009
3. Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation – Fall 2009
4. Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences – Summer and Fall 2009

Registration deadlines are for 1 month before the course begins.  Please register early as these courses have a tendency to fill up before the deadlines.

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1. Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation (AEEPE)

This 13-week on-line course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides.  This course was developed as a cooperative effort between the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Conservation Training Center.  Participants may obtain three graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate.  The course is also offered as a non-credit workshop for those who are not seeking college credit. 

“I loved the way the course content was laid out.  The units and course content flowed together very well.  The course also provided me with ways to test/assess our programs and show results, conclusions, and recommendations in a legitimate way.” – Fall 2004 AEEPE course participant

To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu) for a registration form.
 To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/

Fall 2009 course dates: September 7 – December 4
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2. Fundamentals of Environmental Education (FEE)
 
A 12-week online course about the fundamentals of environmental education is appropriate for both classroom teachers and for non-formal educators who work with students and/or teachers. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All students, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The course is also offered at a reduced cost for those who are not interested in obtaining college credit.

The "Fundamentals of Environmental Education" online course was developed by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) in collaboration with national EE experts.  It provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. Participants discuss the history, definition, and goals of environmental education; develop an understanding of the professional roles and instructional methods of environmental educators; and interact with other educators from across the country. Past course participants have given the course excellent reviews. 

“This is a remarkable course. It is very well organized and in a way that I find models teaching organization we can all strive for. I enjoyed the opportunity to read about other people's experiences and to benefit from their knowledge and experiences. I also enjoyed reading the helpful comments the instructor gave me and others on the discussion board. What a wonderful opportunity!” – Spring 2005 FEE course participant

To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx ; or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu) for a registration form.
To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/

Summer 2009 course dates: June 1 – August 14
Fall 2009 course dates: September 7 – November 27
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3. Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation (SPI)

Learn how to develop successful strategic planning and implementation models, processes and techniques.  Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs.  Course participants will also have an opportunity for individual consultation time with the course instructor to discuss specific issues/questions they might have regarding strategic planning.  This new course has been designed for environmental educators, natural resource professionals and graduate students who are currently involved in a strategic planning process or may become involved in one in the future. This is a 9-week course available for 2 graduate level credits through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  It is also available as a non-credit workshop.
 
“Strategic planning is often misunderstood, misplaced and sometimes forgotten.  So this course focuses on best practices for a successful process and its implementation.” - Dr. Corky McReynolds, Strategic Planning and Implementation course instructor

To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu) for a registration form.
To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/
Fall 2009 course dates: September 22 – November 21
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4. Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences (MEER)

This 10-week on-line course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among these audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. Environmental educators must understand how to work with and involve diverse populations to ensure that their perspectives are heard and that they participate fully in environmental decisions being made at the local, regional, and national levels. This online course has been developed in collaboration with national EE experts who represent diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Although there are no prerequisites for this course, a working understanding of environmental education is essential for success in this course. Participants may obtain two undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  It is also available as a non-credit workshop for those that are not seeking college credit. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. 

To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx or contact Angela Lemar (Angela.Lemar@uwsp.edu) for a registration form.

Summer 2009 course dates: June 1 – August 7
Fall 2009 course dates: September 7 -  November 13

NAAEE's 38th Annual Conference ~ Save These Dates!
October 7-10, 2009
NAAEE's 38th Annual Conference
Portland, Oregon

June 1
Conference Registration Opens

August 15
Deadline for Early Bird Registration
http://www.naaee.org/conference

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