Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Summer Science Enrichment

http://www.eaglehillschool.org/summer-programs/summer-science-enrichment-program.cfm

SCIENCE WONDERS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
FOR AGES 9-12
DATES: Monday to Friday, July 7-18
TIME: 8-10 a.m.
FEES: $500 for two-week program

The goal of this two-week science enrichment program is to provide an exciting and fun environment that allows students to learn about various science topics through engaging, hands-on activities. By immersing the students in a scientific atmosphere and allowing them to explore intriguing concepts and ideas, the students will build their problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills. They'll leave energized about science, armed with the projects and experiments they have completed.

Students will be able to choose one of three options during their two-week Science Wonders experience. Choices include:

CHEMISTRY: Here's a chance to learn about chemistry from the periodic table to polymers! Students will explore chemical reactions and much more as they build collaborative and laboratory skills through experiments, many of which can be easily reproduced at home.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE: The laws of nature are all around us and will be explored in this physical science class. From magnets to circuits, balloons to rockets, the mysteries of physics will be revealed.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: The natural surroundings of Eagle Hill's campus and local community will be the framework in which students will learn about environmental science. They'll explore, observe, and learn biology and ecology in the vegetable garden, brook, field, woods, and on field trips to other ecosystems.

The faculty of the Science Wonders program will consist entirely of members of the full-time Eagle Hill science program.

For inquiries or registration information, please contact:

Director: Maria DiPalma (m.dipalma@eaglehill.org)
Eagle Hill School 45 Glenville Road Greenwich, CT 06831
Telephone: (203) 622-9240 ext. 660
Fax: (203) 622-0914

Summer School Enrollment Agreement

Science Wonders Enrichment Program Registration Form


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Family Events | Hikes, Birds, etc. | March / April / May 2014


Top Audubon Greenwich News!
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Saturday, March 8
Family Bird Watching
1:00-2:00 pm
Review winter birds, bird feeding and first returning migrants. Then use binoculars and field guides for our weekly ‘Project Feeder Watch’ bird count and help email these results to Cornell’s Laboratory of Ornithology. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Sunday, March 9
2nd Sunday Hike
HIKE NOTICE: No hike for March-snowy trails; visit the expo instead & see you in April!
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Saturday, March 15
Family Nestbox Workshop
2:00-3:30 pm
Bring your family to learn how you can host bird families in your own yard or neighborhood by providing nestboxes for various species of birds. Ted Gilman will show a variety of nestboxes and the birds which use them, as well as discussing their placement and maintenance. Those wishing to build their own nest box can preorder a kit through the Nature Store or select from a variety of pre-assembled boxes in the store. Ages 5 & up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230 to attend and/or order nestbox kits.
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SPECIAL GUEST: DAVID ALLEN SIBLEY
Saturday, March 22
  • 5:30-6:45 pm: Author Reception & Signing
  • 6:45-7:45 pm: Woodcock Walk with Gilman & Sibley
  • 8:00 pm: Presentation by David Allen Sibley
The comprehensive Sibley Guide to Birds was published in 2000 and is used by millions of birders today. Meet the artist, enjoy an evening woodcock walk with Ted Gilman and Sibley, then enjoy the feature presentation. The walk outdoors will search for these woodland sandpiper relatives known for their
unique aerial performances and the crepuscular calls. $20/person. RSVP required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org (for walk and/or talk) or call Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
Generously sponsored by Elm Street Books in New Canaan ~ www.elmstreetbooks.com
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Saturday, March 29
Birding 101 Workshop: Bird Watching Basics
1:00-3:30 pm
An introduction to ornithology and the tools/skills used in bird study. Enjoy a walk, learn how to use binoculars, guides, and other print and on-line resources that make birding so much fun. Ideal for adults and interested youth. $12 adults; No Charge for youth. RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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SPRING BIRDING BEGINS
Wednesday’s & Saturday’s in April & May
Morning bird walks are a spring tradition. Get out & enjoy two local ‘birding’ hot spots when wood thrush, orioles, tanagers, and other Neotropical migratory birds return to the US for the nesting season. Bring binoculars &/or camera. Loaner binoculars may be available. No charge or RSVP required. Questions? Call Ted Gilman at 203-869-5272 x230.
  • Saturdays (7:00-8:45 am): April 5, 12, 19, 26 / May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Meet in Audubon Greenwich parking area on Riversville Road.
  • Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 am): April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / May 7, 14, 21, 28
Meet in Fairchild Wildflower Garden parking area on North Porchuck Road.
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Thursday, April 3
Organic Lawns for Homeowners
6:00-900 pm
Presented by CT NOFA with Camilla Worden, Dwight Brooks, and Michael Nadeau
CT NOFA & Audubon are helping people maintain great lawns while skipping synthetic landscaping products known to be hazardous to pets and people. Through simple organic practices and building a healthy soil food web, every lawn can be organic AND the envy of the neighborhood. Top experts will present on: lawn basics, creating new lawns, and transitioning current lawns to organic practices, and lawn alternatives. Advance RSVP and payment requested. Visit www.ctnofa.org to sign up or call Stephanie at: 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, April 5
Early Spring Hike to Mead Lake
2:00-3:45 pm
Join us as we walk to Mead Lake at the time of spring thaw to seek out colorful tree buds, early flowers and any early emerging turtles, frogs, snakes, and insects, and returning wetland and water birds. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 5
Sustainable Seafood? - A panel discussion with chefs and experts
6:00-8:00 pm
Slow Food Metro North & Audubon present a discussion about the challenges of harvesting seafood sustainably and how consumer’s choices drive demand and fishing practices. Guests will learn what the best fish options are, who serves them, and how to cook them yourself. Learn all about our esteemed seafaring panelists online. $10 per person. RSVP required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Wednesday, April 9
Julie Zickefoose on ‘The Bluebird Effect’
  • Reception: 6:30 pm
  • Presentation: 7:30 pm
The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds has grown from forty years of working with, studying, drawing and helping birds; trying to fix them when they’re broken and mothering them when they’re orphaned. Lavishly illustrated with 320 of the author’s color paintings, life sketches and drawings, The Bluebird Effect is a visual delight. www.juliezickefoose.com. All ages. $5-10/person. RSVP
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Saturday, April 12
Ponds and Vernal Pools – Search for Frogs, Salamanders & More
2:00-3:30 pm
We’ll have a brief indoor talk and then walk to our nearby vernal pool and our teaching pond to look and listen for breeding wood frogs, spring peepers, spotted salamanders, and other pond life. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 12
Springtime Sunset and Moonlight Walk
7:45-9:15 pm
Join us as we seek out the sights, sounds, and smells of a spring evening visiting field, pond, forest, and lake in search of wildlife. We will also listen overhead and look up at the moon in search of silhouettes of night-flying springtime bird migrants. Ages 7 and up. Space limited & RSVP required to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 19
Birding Class - Birding By Ear
9:30 am-12:00 pm
Indoor discussion of how and why birds vocalize, introduction to useful bird sound recordings, and  outdoor walk to practice Birding By Ear skills. Ideal for adults and interested youth. Registration required. $12 adults; No Charge for youth RSVP required  to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 19
Spring Wildflower Walk
2:00-3:30 pm
Come walk with us to seek out our early spring wildflowers and learn about their life histories,
ecological niches and insect pollination partners. Ages 5 and up. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, April 26
DOCUMENTARY FILM: ‘Unacceptable Levels’
In the Cole Auditorium in the Greenwich Library
6:00-9:00 pm
Presented by Brown Saddle Films, Audubon Greenwich, Clean Water Action Connecticut, and other local groups concerned about the silent chemical pollutants that seep into our lives. This discussion and award-winning film by Ed Brown will help explain the complex challenges and solutions for adults and children. Learn more about common chemicals, how their effects can be more profound on children than on adults, and how the Conn. General Assembly’s Children’s Committee has proposed legislation, “An Act Concerning Children’s Products and Chemicals of High Concern,” which, if passed, could authorize studies that will guide recommendations to protect children. This event is suitable for adults and interested youth. Location: Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library (101 W Putnam Ave). Call Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239 with questions and RSVPs are appreciated to greenwichcenter@audubon.org.
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Sunday, April 27
‘Nature Art Class’ with Adriana Rostovsky
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Special guest teacher, Ms. Rostovsky, will show how to create textures and collages with nature’s treasures found outdoors. These sessions will focus on using natural items like cones, pods and seed heads to create nature-themed decorations. All ages welcome. $25 for first two people; $5 per additional. RSVP and advance payment required to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, May 3
Birding in Central Park & NY Historical Society Tour
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Start with a guided birding experience in Central Park. Then, after lunch, tour the New York Historical Society’s ground-breaking art exhibit, ‘Audubon’s Aviary: Part II of the Complete Flock.’ Trip itinerary online. Space limited & RSVP required. $40 via the Audubon van or $10 to join group in NYC. Guests pay other costs (tour, lunch, train, etc.) RSVP required to Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
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Saturday, May 17
‘Fast Food’ for Birds - Insects & Native Plants
2:00-3:30 pm
As neo-tropical migrants return from their wintering areas, emerging insects and other invertebrates provide them with essential foods. Join us as we search our local plant life for the insects, spiders, and other small creatures which feed our hungry avian travelers. We’ll watch for feeding birds as well. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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Saturday, May 24
Turtle Time
2:00-3:30 pm
Learn about turtle natural history, nesting behavior, how to help protect turtles, and meet some of our
local turtle species. Then join our naturalist for a hike to Mead Lake in search of nesting turtles. All ages. RSVP to Ted at 203-869-5272 x230.
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International Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Saturday, May 10
  • 6:30am-9:00 am: ~ Traditional Bird Walk & Breakfast ($10 pp)
  • 9:00 am-1:00 pm ~ Bird Day Celebration for Kids! ($5 pp)
  • Plus pick-up ~ ‘For The Birds’ native plant: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Celebrated throughout the hemisphere, IMBD reminds us of the spectacular neo-tropical bird migrations and how yards and neighborhoods are home for our winged ambassadors. Events designed for all ages. More IMBD and Native Plant Sale details online. RSVP required for walk & breakfast – contact greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at x239.
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GUEST SPEAKER: DOUG TALLAMY
Renowned expert on native plant and wildlife interactions
  • Saturday, May 31 • an evening lecture (6:00-8:00 pm)
  • Sunday, June 1 • native plant walk (10:00 am-12:00 pm)
Audubon is pleased to host Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home and Prof. and Chair of the Dept. of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology at the U. of Delaware. He has written over 65 articles that detail how insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. The evening lecture will feature a reception, book signing and presentation. The morning event will begin at the main building and venture outside onto the meadow trails. Space limited. $15 per person, per event. RSVP to greenwichcenter@audubon.org or Jeff at 203-869-5272 x239.
 
Look for great native plant book titles by Doug Tallamy, Steven Kress, CT NOFA and the Xerces Society in the Audubon Greenwich Nature Store. To reserve your copies in advance of the event, call 203-869-5272 x239.
 
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March 9 ~Sustainable Food & Farm Expo: Families to Taste & Learn From Farmers, Homesteading Experts @ Audubon Greenwich's upcoming extravaganza


 

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014
Audubon Greenwich Hosts ‘Sustainable Food & Farm Expo’
Families Are Invited to Taste & Learn From Farmers, Homesteading Experts
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Hundreds of guests eager to sample local, artisan and organic food, attend tasting workshops, and learn about homesteading are expected to flock to Audubon Greenwich’s Sustainable Food & Farm Expo on Sunday, March 9, from 10 am until 5 pm. Twenty exhibitors and vendors, including organic farmers, homesteading experts, artisan food producers, specialty food retailers, and organic restaurants, will be present to share their products and expertise with attendees.
 
The Sustainable Food & Farm Expo is produced by Audubon Greenwich in cooperation with the Fairfield Green Food Guide and is poised to attract both regular guests and newcomers from as far as Westchester County. “Audubon is proud to host this exciting, family-friendly event. Organic farming practices and more wholesome approaches to eating will greatly reduce our burden on Earth’s natural resources while enhancing our habitats, soils, and communities” said Jeff Cordulack, Audubon Greenwich’s Events Manager.
 
“Fairfield County is home to a strong and growing community of organic farmers, artisan food producers, specialty food retailers, organic restaurants and homesteading experts and this event is a fun and effective way for the general public to get to know them and their products and services” said Fairfield Green Food Guide founder Analiese Paik. “The diversity of sustainable food and beverages grown, produced or sold locally– from biodynamic Champagne and locally roasted, organic Fair Trade coffee to farm-fresh food delivered to your door - is quite impressive and offers consumers a delicious and compelling alternative to mass-produced food.”
 
The following businesses and organizations will be exhibiting at the Sustainable Food & Farm Expo:
  • Fairfield Green Food Guide, Slow Food Metro North, Fairfield County Farm Bureau, The Hickories Farm, Dirt Road Farm, On the Rocks Farm, HomeFront Farmers, Armstrong Court Community Garden, My Pet Chicken, Bedford Bee, Red Bee Honey, Henri's Reserve, Olivette, Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters, GourGanics Salsa, Kaia Yoga & Café, Arogya Tea, Simple Cheesemaking, Fresh Nation, and Natural Awakenings.
 
Event Highlights:
  • Visit 20 exhibitors to learn about, sample, and purchase their sustainable food products.
  • Attend free talks about backyard beekeeping, chicken keeping, organic gardening, community gardening, and the soil food web.
  • Attend tasting workshops including artisan honey, ultra-premium extra virgin olive oil, organic chocolate, biodynamic Champagne plus a cheesemaking for beginners workshop ($10 each)
  • Enjoy organic fresh juices, snacks and lunches from an organic restaurant.
 
The Sustainable Food & Farm Expo is open to the public from 10 am until 5 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Foods and lunch are available for purchase on-site from a local restaurant. General Admission tickets (includes exhibits, vendors, and five talks):
  • $15 per person, $20 per couple, or $25 per family
  • Tasting Workshops are an additional $10 per person, per session
 
Advance reservations highly recommended for all Tasting Workshops as capacity is limited. Send all RSVPs to Jeff Cordulack at greenwichcenter@audubon.org or 203-869-5272 x239. Please leave a best phone number so that Audubon can contact you back to process your payment and reserve your seat. Event address: Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831
 
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About Audubon Greenwich:
The Audubon Greenwich mission is to engage and educate people to conserve, restore, and enjoy nature, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. The Audubon Center in Greenwich is also home to Audubon Connecticut, the state office of the National Audubon Society. http://greenwich.audubon.org
 
About Fairfield Green Food Guide:
The Fairfield Green Food Guide is a free online resource dedicated to providing Fairfield County consumers with local and sustainable food resources and news. This award-winning website helps guide consumers to farmers’ markets, CSAs, farm stands, organic and farm-to-table restaurants, specialty food retailers, and farm and food events. Fairfieldgreenfoodguide.com. Contact: Founder & Editor Analiese Paik at marketing@fairfieldgreenfooguide.com.
 
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Jeff Cordulack
Events & Communications Manager
203-613-8813 (cell)
 
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. The Audubon Center in Greenwich is also home to Audubon Connecticut, the state office of the National Audubon Society.  LEARN ABOUT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EVENTS & CAMPS ONLINE @ http://greenwich.audubon.org
 
The Audubon Connecticut mission is to further the protection of birds, other wildlife and their habitats through science, education, advocacy and conservation, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. We envision a Connecticut with a rich and diverse natural heritage, where there is ample habitat for birds and other wildlife, where a majority of its people appreciate and participate in their natural environment, and whose children are educated and motivated to become the conservation leaders of tomorrow.  LEARN ABOUT BIRD CONSERVATION IN CONNECTICUT @ www.audubonct.org
 
Now in its second century, Audubon connects people with birds, nature and the environment that supports us all. Our national network of community-based nature centers, chapters, scientific, education, and advocacy programs engages millions of people from all walks of life in conservation action to protect and restore the natural world. VISIT THE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY ONLINE AT www.audubon.org  AND FOLLOW @audubonsociety.
 


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Simple Steps to Avoid Environmental Toxins


Courtney Evans from Mt. Sinai's Children's Environmental Health Center joined us this morning at the Green Schools meeting.  They are holding an educational seminar with Dr. Sarah Evans on "Simple Steps to Avoid Environmental Toxins" on March 6th at 7 pm at the Greenwich Library.  We thought the PTAC Wellness Committee would be interested in this event and perhaps you'd like to share it with your reps.  

The organization is also hosting a fundraiser on May16 from 6:30-10:30 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich.  It will feature a green expo of innovative and safe products and special guest Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group.




YOU'RE INVITED TO AN
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 

"Simple Steps to Avoid Environmental Toxins"
with special guest speaker
Dr. Sarah Evans

THE SEMINAR
Dr. Evans will share current information with us about research at Mount Sinai. There will then be a question and answer period when audience members will be able to ask specific questions pertaining to their own lives. 
 
ABOUT DR. EVANS
Dr. Evans received her graduate degree in Neuroscience from the Weill Cornell Medical College. She currently studies how exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals affects brain development. A mother of a five-year old, she is also involved in 
public advocacy efforts to protect our families from 
toxic chemicals, including work with the Coalition 
for a Safe and Healthy Connecticut.

WHEN
Thursday, March 6, 2014
from 7:00 to 8:30pm  
WHERE
Cole Auditorium at
Greenwich Library
Greenwich
Please feel free to share this event with a friend.

 

Greening Our Children works on behalf of The Children's Environmental Health Center (CEHC) at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. CEHC conducts groundbreaking scientific research to identify the environmental causes of childhood diseases to support children's health.  Founded by Philip J. Landrigan, MD, in 2007, the CEHC addresses critical questions in children's health and supplies science-based solutions to protect children from preventable hazards in the environment.  




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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Fwd: Students & Teachers: Join us for "Reducing Our Impact While Making an Impact" - March 12th


 
Reducing Our Impact While Making an Impact!
INSPIRING STORIES FROM LEADERS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO REDUCE OUR FOOTPRINT 
Learn 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 insights
into a sustainable future!
  
March 12th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, with refreshments to follow 
@ Scarsdale High School, 1057 Post Rd, Scarsdale · Directions
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS,
COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
register now 
(To register, email name/school/grade/teacher or advisor's name)
PANELISTS:
 
Catherine Parker
Westchester County Legislator
Chair of Energy & Environment Committee
 
Lea Cullen
Managing Director
Green Guru Network 
Sarah Groat
Manager of Soil, Recycling and Compost Operations
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture 

Melanie Fessel
Director of Design, Terreform ONE 
Managing Editor of Ecogram
Diane Mandelbaum
Vice President of Operations
Rock and Wrap It Up! 



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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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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!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
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!

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/

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



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