Reducing Our Impact While Making an Impact!INSPIRING STORIES FROM LEADERS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO REDUCE OUR FOOTPRINTLearn about socially-minded people and businesses making a difference to reduce the amount of waste that goes into our landfills. Whether through innovative sustainable design and urban planning, legislation and advocacy, or taking re-use/reduce/recycling to a whole new level, our panelists will inspire you to action!Moderated by CELF Student Ambassadors, panelists will share their backgrounds, provide an overview of their work and keys to their success, plus broader insightsinto a sustainable future!March 12th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, with refreshments to follow@ Scarsdale High School, 1057 Post Rd, Scarsdale · DirectionsHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS,COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
(To register, email name/school/grade/teacher or advisor's name)
for more on the CELF Student Ambassador Program
CELF | P.O. Box 412 | Chappaqua | NY | 10514
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Fwd: Students & Teachers: Join us for "Reducing Our Impact While Making an Impact" - March 12th
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Webinar this Wednesday night: Conquering Nature Deficit Disorder with Phenology
Greetings. Green Teacher is hosting 3 exciting webinars this month, the first of which is tomorrow night. All our webinars are free, and the archived version can be freely viewed by non-subscribers for 30 days afterwards.
Conquering Nature Deficit Disorder with Phenology, Wednesday, February 12th, at 7:30pm EST.
Long before Last Child in the Woods, biology teacher Larry Weber has been teaching his middle school students how to identify common local flora and fauna and evidence of seasonal change (i.e. phenology). Larry will draw on his decades of experience to explain how to organize a course focused on phenology, what students look for each month of the school year and the benefits of this type of teaching.
Reserve your spot now (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/conquering-nature-deficit-disorder-through-phenology-tickets-10052408023)
Building a Culture of Resilience through Education, Thursday, February 20th, 7pm EST
Children and youth witness and experience natural disasters in increasing numbers and intensity. This webinar will explore the curriculum, learning and teaching implications of helping children and youth to become active agents in preventing, mitigating and better coping with natural disasters. It will highlight practical ideas and examples of disaster risk reduction (DRR) education in school and community characterized by child/youth participation and leadership. The webinar will also explore how environmental education can contribute to disaster risk reduction and vice-versa. Participants will be invited to share their own practice and experience in empowering children and youth to help foster a resilient school and community. Reserve your spot now: (http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-building-a-culture-of-resilience-through-education-tickets-6546720417)
Water Quality Monitoring in Outdoor Education, Thursday, February 27th, 7:30pm EST
Water provides a rich source of learning opportunities. The webinar will explore water quality monitoring as an educational tool to engage students in learning about water and the local environment. Participants will be provided with practical information to integrate water quality monitoring into their own practice including how to set-up monitoring activities, managing risk, the monitoring process, helpful tools and resources, and how to make water quality monitoring a meaningful learning experience. Reserve your spot now: (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/water-quality-monitoring-in-outdoor-education-tickets-9907966996)
Free Articles Online
Meanwhile, we've added some more articles from the Green Teacher archives for your reading pleasure.
(Elementary) The Salad Farmers (http://greenteacher.com/the-salad-farmers/) by Sara Inbar
A first grade class in New York City grows their own food as part of an integrated unit that combines science, social studies, and literacy.
(Middle School) Wild Harvesting and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (http://greenteacher.com/wild-harvesting-and-traditional-ecological-knowledge/) by Kieran Dowling
Introduce grade 4-7 students to Indigenous knowledge and local ecosystems by the sustainable harvesting of wild products.
(High School) Herpetology for High School Students (http://greenteacher.com/herpetology-for-high-school-students/) by Catherine E. Matthews and Terry Tomasek
Authentic environmental education gives young people opportunities for hands-on field experiences.
We hope you find some or all of the above useful for your professional development!
Best,
Tim Grant
Tim Grant, Editor
Green Teacher
28 Lennox Street #8
Toronto, ON M5S 1J7
416-960-1244, tim@greenteacher.com
US mailing address: Green Teacher, PO Box 452, Niagara Falls NY 14304
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Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association
Fun in the snow! Fwd: Science at the Olympics
Hope you're all enjoying the break. Some very cool videos about the science of winter sports. Enjoy!
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From: Amy Gollenberg
Date: Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Subject: [COEEA] Fwd: Science at the Olympics
To: COEEA@list.terc.edu, coeea-request@list.terc.edu
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Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association
From: Amy Gollenberg
Date: Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Subject: [COEEA] Fwd: Science at the Olympics
To: COEEA@list.terc.edu, coeea-request@list.terc.edu
Hopefully kids of all ages are being inspired by the events in Sochi to get active outside in the winter! Here are some pretty cool stuff to share with students over the next 3 weeks!
National Science Foundation helped develop these with a team from NBC Learn. They've put together a series of videos illustrating how science and engineering is being used at the Winter Olympic Games as part of their "Science of Sports" feature.
-- The USGS has put together some information that includes water use, land use, climate, minerals, and geothermal energy use of the 2014 Olympic Games.
http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/olympics-2014-let-the-science-begin/
http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/olympics-2014-let-the-science-begin/
National Science Foundation helped develop these with a team from NBC Learn. They've put together a series of videos illustrating how science and engineering is being used at the Winter Olympic Games as part of their "Science of Sports" feature.
Amy Gollenberg
Science Education Program
Center for 21st Century Skills at EDUCATION CONNECTION
355 Goshen Road, P.O. Box 909
Litchfield, CT 06759-0909
Science Education Program
Center for 21st Century Skills at EDUCATION CONNECTION
355 Goshen Road, P.O. Box 909
Litchfield, CT 06759-0909
Desk: 860-567-0863 ext.138
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Connecticut Outdoor & Environmental Education Association
Fwd: Stand Up for Toxic Free Kids! | Please circulate!
grassroots call to action from Clean Water Action.org. Thanks for sharing, Kristina!
Date: February 11, 2014 at 5:43:25 PM EST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: FW: Stand Up for Toxic Free Kids!
Hi All,
I apologize if you've received this previously. We are working on updating our lists. If you haven't yet, I would appreciate it if you would kindly click and send this to your legislators and then forward on to your friends and colleagues. I am extremely grateful for your help. We need to get this passed by May 9th and it will only succeed if we mobilize a huge amount of grassroots support.
Thank you.
Best,
Anne
Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut
Working Together to Protect Our Health
Dear Friend,
Are you concerned about all the reports on toxic chemicals in products that could be harmful to children? Tell your legislators to pass House Bill 5036, An Act Concerning Children’s Products and Chemicals of High Concern, this year! - click here!
Did you know that of the 84,000 chemicals in consumer products we use every day, only about 200 have been safety tested and of those, 5 have been regulated? There is growing consensus that exposure to toxic chemicals in consumer products is strongly linked to the following:
- 20% increase in childhood brain cancer and leukemia since the 1970’s
- the significant rise in autism spectrum disorder and other learning and behavioral disorders
- increases in adult cancers of the breast, prostate, liver, thyroid and kidney and cancer is now the 2nd leading cause of death for people under the age of 20!
- reproductive disorders and infertility
- asthma
We know that exposure to toxic chemicals begins in the womb and babies in the U.S. are born with an average of over 200 toxic chemicals including carcinogens, neurotoxins and chemicals that disrupt our hormone system!
Tell your legislators that this is important to you! Urge them to continue Connecticut’s leadership and support more health protective policies for the sake of our kids. Take action by sending them an email now!
Click here to send an email to your legislators. Even better, personalize the email to let them know why this issue is so important to you!
Thank you for acting today!
Sincerely,
Anne and SusanConnect to us in other ways
Monday, February 10, 2014
What is the Great backyard bird count?
Your observations will aid ornithological researchers at the Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University who are learning where birds spend their winter and how their home ranges change overtime. You can join this annual citizen science effort with local experts at Audubon. All ages welcome!
Audubon Greenwich Nature Programs & Special Events:
Tuesday, February 11 ~ Saturday, February 22
SCHOOL VACATION ~ WINTER EXPLORATION DAYS:
February 11/12/18/19 ~ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
SKIP THE VIDEO GAMES & SEND THEM TO AUDUBON! Audubon Greenwich is the solution to the winter vacation blues! Sign your child up 1 or 2 days of fun during the school vacation. Explore the season with us as we have fun learning how animals and plants survive New England's harsh winter conditions. Just pack some snacks, lunch, and winter gear. The Audubon experts will take it from there. Open to all children in Grades K-6. SPACE LIMITED & ADVANCE RSVPs ARE REQUIRED. To register, print an application from the Audubon Greenwich website and send by email or FAX to the attention of JAMES FLYNN at jflynn@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x224. NATURE EXPLORATION DAYS WEBSITE: http://ow.ly/sSny6. See website for all the details and registration forms.
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The Annual 'Great Backyard Bird Count' (GBBC)
February 14 to Feb. 17, 2014
Join Audubon Greenwich birding experts for one of these wonderful birding programs in Greenwich: Feb. 14 @ Grass Island Park or Feb. 15 @ Audubon Greenwich. Audubon is a proud participant in this unique, citizen-led scientific bird count happening in yards and neighborhood across the nation each year. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) results are reported online to the Laboratory of Ornithology at Cornell University and will aid ornithological researchers who are learning where birds spend their winter and how their home ranges change overtime.
Friday, February 14
The GBBC @ Grass Island Park (near downtown Greenwich)
1:00-2:00 pm
Grab your valentine or some budding naturalists meet Audubon downtown when we survey the open waters, shores, lawns, brushy areas and woodlots for resident winter birds. The list we prepare will be reported to Cornell. Univ. Meet Ted Gilman in the Grass Island parking area by 1:00 pm. All ages welcome. RSVP required to Ted 203-869-5272 x230. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Grass Island Park is near downtown Greenwich and easily reached by Exit 3 off of I-95. The site is also easy to reach from the Greenwich train station (Metro-North line.) DIRECTIONS: Follow Horseneck Lane to Shore Road. Follow Shore Road and turn into Grass Island Park on your left.
… &/OR …
Saturday, February 15
The GBBC @ Audubon Greenwich (in northwest Greenwich)
1:00-2:00 pm
Join Audubon senior naturalist Ted Gilman when he checks who is coming to the sanctuary's bird feeders. Then, take a short walk on the trails to identify and count birds in the field. Afterwards, return to the Center to sip hot chocolate and report the GBBC bird sightings online to Cornell Univ. All ages welcome. RSVP required to Ted 203-869-5272 x230. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
BIRDING RESOURCES ONLINE:
- For GBBC details, explore birdcount.org
- For bird ID guides and a world of bird facts, visit birds.cornell.edu
- To record your bird sightings on any day of the year, join ebird.org
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EARLY BIRD "SUMMER NATURE DAY CAMP" REGISTRATION ~ FEB. 1~28 ONLY
February 1-28, 2014 only! 10% discount off each week of camp enrollment. One-week Summer Camps June 30-August 15. Each week brings exciting new themes to lead campers on their adventures. Ideal for children entering grades K-9. Grades 6-9 campers enjoy off-site field trips! Early Bird Registration! Sign Up & Save ~Regular camp rates begin March. See website for all the details.
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Saturday, February 22
TRIP: Read Sanctuary & Marshlands (Rye, NY)
8:00 am-12:00 noon
Visit with us as we survey these great sanctuaries for over-wintering ducks, herons, hawks, shorebirds, and others. Meet there or ride from Audubon via van/carpool. Bundle up and bring binoculars. Or borrow a pair of binoculars from us. Ages 8 & up. $5 per person. RSVP required to Ted 203-869-5272 x230.
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NATURE PROGRAM FEES (unless otherwise indicated):
MEMBERS: $3/adult and $1.50 for children & seniors
FUTURE MEMBERS: $5/adult and $3 for children & seniors
ABOUT AUDUBON MEMBERSHIP: Audubon family membership starts at $35 per year. Please visit our Greenwich website to learn about all the membership benefits.
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VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT ~ "GUIDED TOUR" GIFT CERTIFICATES
Instead of a Ted Talk... do a Ted Walk!
Give the gift of nature this holiday season! Audubon Greenwich has a new holiday gift offering: you can purchase a gift certificate for a personalized tour of the Audubon sanctuary in Greenwich led by Senior Naturalist, Ted Gilman. The tour may be scheduled any time of year, and up to ten guests will have the chance to explore the enchanted treasures of this 285-acre preserve, to woodlands, wildflower meadows, lake, streams or vernal pools. The tour can be customized to meet your individual natural history interests, and with Ted's encyclopedic knowledge, you are guaranteed to discover some hidden natural wonders that you've never experienced before. One and a half hour tour certificates are $150. To order your tour gift certificate in time for VALENTINE'S DAY, contact Michelle Frankel at 203-869-5272 x226 or by email: mfrankel@audubon.org or stop in the Nature Store for other wonderful gift ideas.
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NOTE ON HOURS: While the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store is closed on Mondays, welcome center's lobby, restrooms, and offices are open. For updates on center and store hours, please visit the website for the Kimberlin Nature Education Center.
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Audubon Greenwich
613 Riversville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
The Audubon Greenwich mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
To learn more about Audubon Greenwich and our upcoming events and camp experiences, visit us online: http://greenwich.audubon.org
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Friday, February 7, 2014
future wildlife center at the Red Barn at Mianus River Park
I spoke with Heather Bernatchez of the Wildlife Center of Fairfield County this afternoon regarding the future wildlife center at the Red Barn at Mianus River Park on Merriebrook Lane. They just signed a 20 year lease with the city of Stamford and are raising $5 million to renovate the building and for an operating budget for the first 3 years. The city of Stamford is giving $150,000 but the rest will be through private donations. Their mission is twofold: 1) Care & rehabilitation of injured and orphaned native wildlife 2) Educate the public through their Backyard Basics program promoting understanding, compassion and coexistence in our shared community.
We can help by spreading the word and maybe some of our reps would be interested in helping out in the project.
More details here : http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Mianus-River-Park-to-host-wildlife-center-3625896.php
Thanks for sharing, Julie!We can help by spreading the word and maybe some of our reps would be interested in helping out in the project.
More details here : http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Mianus-River-Park-to-host-wildlife-center-3625896.php
Fwd: Reach For The Stars!
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Calling all Middle School Students...Enter the Climate Change In Focus Video Challenge!
Calling all Middle School Students…Enter the Climate Change In
Focus Video Challenge!
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Environmental
Education Foundation have launched a new video contest that asks
middle school students to produce a short video about why they care
about climate change and what they are doing about it. Winning
videos will be highlighted on the EPA website and the top 3 entries
will receive cool prizes like a solar charging backpack. The first 100
contestants to enter will also receive a year’s subscription to
National Geographic Kids Magazine. The deadline for submissions is
March 10. Visit the challenge website at
http://epa.gov/climatestudents/contest.html for all the details.
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The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Environmental
Education Foundation have launched a new video contest that asks
middle school students to produce a short video about why they care
about climate change and what they are doing about it. Winning
videos will be highlighted on the EPA website and the top 3 entries
will receive cool prizes like a solar charging backpack. The first 100
contestants to enter will also receive a year’s subscription to
National Geographic Kids Magazine. The deadline for submissions is
March 10. Visit the challenge website at
http://epa.gov/climatestudents/contest.html for all the details.
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