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[Richard Morris <webmaster@pfaf.org>]

I've been getting this e newsletter for a while now.
Seems like it might have some good leeds for us.

This issue has a good confrence in Hawaii, would JohnS like to go?

20. ENVIRONMENTAL ONLINE COMMUNICATION - CFP
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2005
Call for Papers for Minitrack at the 39th Hawaii International
Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-39) January 4-7, 2006; Poipu Beach,
Kauai. The Minitrack investigates the role of the Internet in advocating
sustainability and ecosystem protection. Theoretical, conceptual or
descriptive submissions are invited in the following categories: Raising
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Web Portals, Networks and Virtual
Communities, Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Sciences.
http://www.ecoresearch.net/hicss

Rich

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Subject: [update] NAAEE EE-News February 23, 2005
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:38:42 -0500
From: Mary Ocwieja <maryo@naaee.org>
Reply-To: maryo@naaee.org
Organization: NAAEE
To: update@eelink.net

EE-NEWS@NAAEE
February 23, 2005
The bi-weekly email bulletin provided by the North American Association
for Environmental Education (NAAEE), with funding from the Environmental
Education and Training Partnership (EETAP). EE-News is a compilation of
some of the new links added to the EE-Link web site over the past two
weeks. Visit http://eelink.net/ for the rest of the story.

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WANTED: Committed, experienced environmental educators to add a new
branch to the NAAEE tree!
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Did you attend the Environmental Education Advocacy Committee (EEAC)
meeting in Biloxi? We need your contact information! Are you interested
in helping to establish NAAEE's Government Affairs Office? We need you
to join us! Committee activities are revving up again and we need new
ideas for activating EE professionals around EE policy issues, providing
support for State EE Affiliates, and developing useful online EE policy
tools. Visit www.naaee.org/govtaffairs and email Rob at eeac@naaee.org.
The next committee meeting is coming up soon . . .


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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1. EPA REGION 7 HELP FOR EARTH DAY 2005
2. RADICAL RENOVATION: SCHOOL EDITION CONTEST
3. CAPCO SCIENCE CLASS CHALLENGE
4. EARTHWATCH EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
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International Resources
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5. AMAZON ECOLOGY & CULTURE FOR EDUCATORS
6. EECOM 2005 CONFERENCE - CANADA
7. EECO 2005 CONFERENCE - CANADA
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National Events, Training, Announcements
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8. SHARING NATURE WITH CHILDREN ~ ARIZONA
9. 2005 EEAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ ALABAMA
10. TAEE SPRING CONFERENCE ~ TEXAS
11. 2005 WATER EDUCATORS' CONFERENCE ~ COLORADO
12. POSITIVE POWER OF EE CONFERENCE ~ MONTANA
13. NYSOEA 2005 CONFERENCE ~ NEW YORK
14. EEAW & EEAO 2005 CONFERENCE ~ WASHINGTON
15. NPS AIR QUALITY WORKSHOP ~ TEXAS
16. WINDSTAR FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM 2005 ~ COLORADO
17. EE SUMMIT 2005 ~ IDAHO
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Resources for Students & Educators
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18. GMABILITY EDUCATION - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT (K-12)
19. WWF PENNIES FOR THE PLANET 2005
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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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20. ENVIRONMENTAL ONLINE COMMUNICATION - CFP
21. INT'L CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT ~ CFP
22. KANSAS EE CONFERENCE - RFP



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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1. EPA REGION 7 HELP FOR EARTH DAY 2005
Proposals Due: March 18, 2005
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is accepting proposals
from local agencies, state agencies, environmental groups and
not-for-profit organizations to help communities celebrate Earth Day
2005 and throughout the year in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
Proposals should range from $500 to $2,500.
Instructions and criteria can be obtained by e-mail from Denise Morrison
at morrison.denise@epa.gov or at 1-800-223-0425.
http://www.epa.gov/region7/news_events/newsreleases/n021405.htm

2. RADICAL RENOVATION: SCHOOL EDITION CONTEST
Application Deadline: April 7, 2005
Contest sponsored by Ford Motor Company and National Geographic
Foundation for K-6 teachers nationwide to submit their students' vision
of a sustainable, eco-friendly school. The winning class will receive
$100,000 to implement their plan.
See rules: http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/gogreen/ford/rules.html
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/gogreen/ford/

3. CAPCO SCIENCE CLASS CHALLENGE
Deadline: May 13, 2005
Participate in the CAPCO Science Class Challenge and win $500 to $5,000
for your school. For grades 4-9, the competition is meant to encourage
students and teachers to learn about the Earth's protective upper ozone
layer, CFCs, and the environment by using provided activities or their
own creative methods. The contest is open to teachers with classes in
grades 4-9. Teachers must be employed by a public or private school.
http://www.nocfcs.org/scc/scchome.htm

4. EARTHWATCH EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
Education Awards awarded through a competitive application process, are
considered based on available funding in the applicant's geographic
region, financial need, and the benefits that would result from
participating on an Earthwatch expedition. Decisions are made on
applications beginning in January and ending when funds are exhausted,
typically by late spring. Elementary, middle, and high school educators
and administrators of any discipline are eligible to apply. Applications
accepted on a rolling basis.
http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/apply.html


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International Resources
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5. AMAZON ECOLOGY & CULTURE FOR EDUCATORS
Join an exciting 10-day adventure from July 11-20 to visit the Peruvian
Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains to learn more
about the people, plants and animals of this region. Teachers will
participate in informative hikes and hands-on lessons. 3 credits are
available through West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Call the ACEER Foundation at (610) 738-0477 or visit website for more
information.
Deposit Deadline: March 25, 2005.
http://www.aceer.org/2005workshops.htm

6. EECOM 2005 CONFERENCE - CANADA
September 29 - October 2, 2005 ~ Huntsville, Ontario
Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication 2005
Conference "Creating Ripples: Education, Environment, and Culture"
Proposed strands for the Conference include: Ethics, Leadership,
Community Engagement, Outdoor Experiences, Critical Reflection, and
Global Education.
http://www.eecom.org/english/conferences.html

7. EECO 2005 CONFERENCE - CANADA
May 26-27, 2005 ~ Toronto, Ontario
Globe Foundation of Canada Environment and Energy Conference (EECO) 2005
conference is focused on environmental and energy issues specific to the
Great Lakes Region. The major themes include: Eco-Efficiency; Energy;
Cities; and Canada-US Dialogue. For more information, contact: GLOBE
Foundation of Canada 604-775-7300
http://www.eeco2005.com/index.cfm?section=conference


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National Events, Training, Announcements
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8. SHARING NATURE WITH CHILDREN ~ ARIZONA
March 24, 2005 ~ Phoenix, Arizona
Joseph Cornell Workshop sponsored by Arizona Association for
Environmental Education. Don’t miss this exceptional workshop led by one
of the most highly regarded nature educators in the world today, Joseph
Cornell. This experiential workshop is based on the philosophy and
activities from Joseph Cornell's popular and highly acclaimed Sharing
Nature Book Series, published in nineteen languages and used by parents
and teachers all over the globe.
Call 602.789.3220 for details and to register. For more information
about Joseph Cornell, his workshops and books visit the website.
http://www.sharingnature.com/

9. 2005 EEAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ ALABAMA
March 10-12, 2005 ~ Nauvoo, Alabama
Environmental Education Association of Alabama (EEAA) 2005 conference
them is “Down & Dirty: Back to the Basics in Environmental Education”
and will be returning to Camp McDowell Environmental Center in Nauvoo,
Alabama. Activities include field trips to areas of Bankhead and the
Sipsey, canoeing, hiking, and learning about the history of northwestern
Alabama, the home of the “Free State of Winston.”
Details are available on the website: http://www.aces.edu/eeaa/main.html
http://www.aces.edu/eeaa/pdf/EEAAConf05.pdf

10. TAEE SPRING CONFERENCE ~ TEXAS
March 11-13, 2005 ~ Camp Olympia, Texas
Growing the SEEDS of Environmental Education, presented by Houston ISD
Outdoor Education Centers in conjunction with the Texas Association for
Environmental Education (TAEE). Keynote presenter Dr. Pete Gunter will
be speaking on EE and the land ethics of Aldo Leopold in relation to the
Big Thicket. Conference offerings also include workshops on topics such
as local wildlife and natural history, recreational opportunities, and
the Children’s Literature Fair.
http://www.statweb.org/TAEE/2005Seedsflyer.doc

11. 2005 WATER EDUCATORS' CONFERENCE ~ COLORADO
March 29-30, 2005 ~ Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Colorado Foundation for Water Education annual conference theme is
"Education in Action" with focus on K-12, adult, and community education.
Registration form, hotel and pricing information available on the
website, or contact Conference Coordinator Susan Bond, at (303)996-9998
or susan@morevents.com
http://cfwe.org/2005Conf/Agenda.asp

12. POSITIVE POWER OF EE CONFERENCE ~ MONTANA
March 4-5, 2005 ~ Bozeman, Montana Montana
Environmental Education Association 2005 Annual Conference theme: The
Positive Power of Environmental Education: Better Understanding,
Problem-solving and Hope. Conference Strands:
Better Understanding: Add to your toolbox of environmental education
activities and topics that fit into class curriculum, teach to state,
standards and energize your students.
Problem-solving: Help your students learn critical thinking skills,
investigate controversial topics using issue analysis techniques and
become good decision-makers amid conflicting rhetoric.
Hope: Learn from real stories of local successes. Empower students and
renew your energy to make real positive changes in the world and to see
that each individual can make a difference.
After February 17th, register at the conference.
http://www.montanaeea.org/conference/

13. NYSOEA 2005 CONFERENCE ~ NEW YORK
October 6-9, 2005 ~ Ithaca, New York
New York State Outdoor Education Association Annual Conference theme is
"Educators Take Flight!" Professional development opportunities for
educators.
For more information, contact Frank Benenati at 607-533-3597 or
wildloons@a-znet.com.
http://www.nysoea.org/conference.htm

14. EEAW & EEAO 2005 CONFERENCE ~ WASHINGTON
June 23-25, 2005 ~ Vancouver, Washington
Environmental Education Association of Washington (EEAW) and
Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO) Joint Conference:
Sound to Steens, Connecting Deserts to Oceans.
Strands include: Environmental Education Benchmark Standards; Lewis &
Clark; Community-Based EE Addresses Environmental Justice; and EE and
the Natural World in Art.
http://www.eeaw.org/conference/2005/index.html

15. NPS AIR QUALITY WORKSHOP ~ TEXAS
March 29-30, 2005 ~ Dallas, Texas
Extended Deadline: February 28, 2005
National Park Service 2-day Workshop: Communicating Critical Air
Resource Issues in National Parks. There’s still space and registration
is now open to non-NPS employees. This workshop will focus on bringing
air quality specialists and resource managers together with interpreters
and educators to collaborate efforts on conveying complex air quality
issues to the public. Experienced park interpreters, air quality
educators, and research scientists will speak about important topics
including climate change, ecological effects of air pollution, air
quality and visibility, and the night sky.
Contact: Nina Roberts, (970) 267-2115, Nina_Roberts@nps.gov Registration
info and application online. (NPS employees will receive $750 towards
travel).
http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/edu/index.htm

16. WINDSTAR FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM 2005 ~ COLORADO
September 30 - October 1, 2005 ~ Snowmass, Colorado
The "New Choices for Your Future" symposium includes curriculum based on
the 7 National Science Standards with live video presentations of
renowned speakers from very prestigious organizations integrating
environmental educational aspects into their presentations on each standard.
http://www.wstar.org/symposium/2004/symposium.htm

17. EE SUMMIT 2005 ~ IDAHO
March 4-5, 2005 ~ Moscow, Idaho
The Idaho Environmental Education Summit is the premier statewide event
for K-12 teachers, higher education faculty and staff, and non-formal
educators, emphasizing educational projects, programs, and curricular
resources developed for the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial.
http://www.idahoee.org/Summit05.html


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Resources for Students & Educators
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18. GMABILITY EDUCATION - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT (K-12)
Online K-12 activities and lesson plans to reinforce environmental
topics, such as science, technology and energy. Learn how students
monitor a river's health, how materials are recycled in a manufacturing
facility, and play games like The Cruncha to recycle a Chevrolet Silverado.
http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/edu_k-12/k-4/earth/more_earth.html

19. WWF PENNIES FOR THE PLANET 2005
World Wildlife Fund is proud to announce the launch of Pennies for the
Planet 2005--Protecting Big Cats!! Pennies is an educational and
fundraising campaign that engages thousands of kids in conservation
education and action every year. This year's program is focused on big
cats. On the newly-designed Pennies Web site, kids can learn about big
cats and the threats they face. They'll also find fun ideas for raising
pennies to help the campaign's three target big cats: the highly
endangered Amur leopard, snow leopard, and Sumatran tiger. Educators
visiting the Web site will find educational activities to help teach
their students about big cats, as well as information about collecting
and sending in pennies.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/pennies/


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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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20. ENVIRONMENTAL ONLINE COMMUNICATION - CFP
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2005
Call for Papers for Minitrack at the 39th Hawaii International
Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-39) January 4-7, 2006; Poipu Beach,
Kauai. The Minitrack investigates the role of the Internet in advocating
sustainability and ecosystem protection. Theoretical, conceptual or
descriptive submissions are invited in the following categories: Raising
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Web Portals, Networks and Virtual
Communities, Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Sciences.
http://www.ecoresearch.net/hicss

21. INT'L CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT ~ CFP
Abstract Deadline: April 30, 2005
Abstracts for presentations and workshops are being solicited for the
11th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment, June
23-25 in Orlando FL. Submissions are welcome on any interdisciplinary
environmental topic, and accepted presentations can be reviewed for the
journal Interdisciplinary Environmental Review. Complete information and
submission instructions available on the website.
For questions, contact Dr. Kimberly Reiter, HPSP, Delaware State
University, Dover, DE 19901-2277; (302) 857-7332.
http://cars.desu.edu/faculty/mreiter/IEACall.htm

22. KANSAS EE CONFERENCE - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Deadline: May 6, 2005
Proposals for 50-minute concurrent session presentations are now being
accepted for the Kansas Environmental Education Conference. This year's
conference, "Exploring EE Underground to Outer Space", will be held in
Hutchinson, KS, on Friday and Saturday, 4-5 November. Topics include
Earth and Space, Exploring Technology, and Reading the Landscape.
Complete details can be found at KACEE's website, www.kacee.org, or by
contacting Shari Wilson at sharilea@kc.rr.com or 913-287-6879.
http://www.kacee.org


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