A radically simple solution to improving science education in America By Andrew J. Rotherham | @arotherham | May 11, 2012 | It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, so let’s start this column with a nod to my 9th-grade science teacher, Bruce Butler, who lit a spark in me by making geology and environmental science fun, interesting...
Just released . . . A new guide by the National Wildlife Federation that aims to help parents encourage their children to spend more time outdoors. It’s free to download at: www.beoutthere.org/outdoorplay
”Raptors in the City” TECHNOLOGY CONNECTS KIDS WITH NATURE How do you catch a glimpse of the fastest creature on earth? Go online! “Raptors in the City” is a real-time, inquiry-based science and technology program that stars the peregrine falcon. The peregrine has recovered from near extinction and was removed from the List of...
Are you a U.S. high school student looking for funding? In addition to our current Get Green Video Contest, Planet Connect has just announced the 2012 Youth Engagement Grants! If you have an idea of how to preserve wildlife in your community, and are interested in a paid summer internship focused on wildlife conservation,...
SENATE TO MARK UP DRAFT EDUCATION BILL— HELP SECURE SUPPORT FOR THE INCLUSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Senator Harkin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) has announced that the committee will mark up a draft of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on October 18. Congressional support for...
Dear co-signatory to the call for a Green Ribbon award, It’s now real, thanks to your help! The U.S. Department of Education (ED) opened the Green Ribbon Schools Award Competition for FY2011/2012 a few minutes ago by posting the finalized the award criteria, process, and timeline online (www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools) along with a video message from Secretary Duncan (www.ed.gov/blog/2011/09/final-plans-announced-for-green-ribbon-schools/). For...
De-horning days on the rhino ranch of Chishakwe bring up a welter of emotions. There’s the need for a professional focus to make sure the job is done right; there’s the hot claustrophobia of flying in one of the spotter planes, sweeping the arid Zimbabwe veld for black and white rhino. Then there’s the...
Dear NYSOEA folks, Jim Cain here. It has been a while since I’ve assisted with workshops at your NY conference, when you are ready, I’d be glad to help again. I just finished the newest internet version of the Raccoon Circle document. You are welcome to share it digitally (or in paper form) with...
Greenburgh Nature Center Needs Your VOTE for an Orchard *VOTE TODAY** – HELP THE GREENBURGH NATURE CENTER GET A FRUIT ORCHARD –* The Nature Center is excited to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in the Communities Take Root national competition. NOW we need your VOTES to get a new orchard!...
JULY 22-25, 2012
RAQUETTE LAKE in the ADIRONDACKS
Join veteran naturalists for an educational week of nature and environmental activities.
