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NE Sustainable Energy Education News
Too cold to head outdoors? You can still do renewable energy activities inside; just set up a fan or some really bright lights. It’s works. How do we know? Well, most of the teacher workshops we do are after-school and in the winter, it gets dark quick. You can use a high-power fan to...
Project Dragonfly
Accepting applications now for 2011; new courses in Australia and Guyana OXFORD, Ohio – Applications are being accepted for 2011 summer/fall graduate field courses and a master’s program that offer international conservation studies in 12 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. New in 2011 are courses in Australia and Guyana. Created in...
Solar and Wind in the Classroom Teacher Training Workshops
Give your students the tools they need to understand solar and wind energy technologies. Teachers and non-formal educators may participate in either or both of these free workshops: A Solar Kit for the Classroom; appropriate for grades 3-10; or Wind Wisdom for School Power…Naturally, appropriate for grades K-6. At the workshop educators will receive:...
“Furry Vengeance” Partners with the NWF to Get Children Outdoors
Bring the fun and furry wonders of nature into your home and classroom! The National Wildlife Federation has teamed up with Participant Media and the family comedy Furry Vengeance to educate children and families about the importance of getting outdoors and protecting wildlife! In Furry Vengeance, a band of animals and community members battle...
Mother’s Day Plant sale at Stonykill Farm
Verplanck Garden Club Annual Pre-Mother’s Day Plant Sale Rain or Shine at the Pole Barn Don’t know what to get mom for Mother’s Day? Eager to start your vegetable garden? Ready to plant your flower beds? Then, come to the Annual Pre-Mother’s Day Plant Sale sponsored by the Verplanck Garden Club on Saturday, May...
NAAEE Environmental Education Scholarships for Academic Study
The North American Association for Environmental Education is holding their annual conference this fall in Buffalo-Niagara (Sept. 29-Oct. 2). In conjunction with this conference, there are several scholarship opportunities that may be of interest to your students. One of the scholarships in particular is reserved for a college/university student in New York state pursuing...
The 2010 New York State Virtual Wind Contest
The 2010 New York State Virtual Wind Contest has officially begun! However, there is still plenty of time to register and complete the contest components prior to the February 24th, 2010 deadline! New West Technologies, LLC is implementing an exciting new wind energy contest for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority...
Opportunities to study sustanability in Japan
The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for ESD will provide up to 48 U.S. teachers and administrators with the opportunity to travel to Japan on this fully-funded program to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries. ESD is “a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with...
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October 18-21
Outdoor education has always been GREEN...and an effective way to teach STEM!
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