NYSOEA » Featured http://nysoea.org New York State Outdoor Education Association Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:35:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Environmental Experiences Workshop http://nysoea.org/2011/06/10/environmental-experiences-workshop/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://nysoea.org/2011/06/10/environmental-experiences-workshop/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:51:44 +0000 NYSOEA News http://nysoea.org/?p=2432

Workshop/ Training Experience
Monday June 20, 2011

Kanawauke Nature Museum,
Route 106 Harriman State Park
9am-12pm

No fee required, curriculum given upon completion
RSVP by Thursday June 16.






Hosted by:

Regional Nature Museums, Celebrating 92 years of service to camping in Harriman State Park
Registration required, please call 845 351- 5383 or E-mail Museum Coordinator MaryLynne Malone malone@highlands.com.

Co-Sponsored by:

PIPC and NYSOEA

]]> http://nysoea.org/2011/06/10/environmental-experiences-workshop/feed/ 0 Teatown Lake Reservation Events http://nysoea.org/2011/03/06/teatown-lake-reservation-events/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://nysoea.org/2011/03/06/teatown-lake-reservation-events/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:34:13 +0000 NYSOEA News http://nysoea.org/?p=2171 more »]]> Teatown Logo

Saturday, April 2, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
FROG MUSIC

ALL WELCOME. The sounds of spring begin with a chorus of frogs. Explore a vernal pool and watch and listen as spring explodes at Teatown. Dress for the weather and wear boots that can get wet.

Sunday, April 3, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
FAIRY HOUSES AND GNOME HOMES

ALL WELCOME. Use your imagination and natural materials (no picking please!) to create a home for woodland critters real or imagined!

Saturday, April 9, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
WEEDS, TWIGS AND BARK

ALL WELCOME. What does it take to feather a nest? These wonders of nature are constructed of different materials and come in all shapes and sizes. Try your hand at building a nest of your own, and then join in to make an eagle’s nest outdoors.

Sunday April 10, 9:00 am
EARLY SPRING MIGRANTS

ALL WELCOME. Birdsong is filling the morning air. Join Charlie Roberto on Teatown’s trails to see the earliest returns. FREE

Sunday, April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
ANIMAL ADVENTURES – AMPHIBIANS

CHILDREN. Meet a few of Teatown ambassador animals in this program featuring local amphibians.

Saturday, April 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
GARDEN READINESS

ALL WELCOME. Is your garden ready for planting? Tips and techniques for greening up your grounds for spring with Master Gardener Maggie Pichura.

Tuesday April 26, 8:00 am
SPRING WARBLERS

ALL WELCOME. The trees are leafing out and the warblers are coming back. Charlie Roberto will be looking for those bright birds of the spring woods – warblers! FREE

Saturday, April 30, 10:00 am
TURKEY MOUNTAIN WITH CLUB FIT

ALL WELCOME. While not the Matterhorn, views from the 832 foot mountaintop include the Croton Dam and, on a clear day, the Manhattan skyline. A panorama of the countryside, hills and reservoirs, unfolds from the top. Wear comfortable boots and bring lunch and water.

Meets at: Club Fit Parking Lot opposite Toys “R” Us Hike Length: 3 miles-short but steep.

Time: 2-3 hours, including lunch. Rain cancels. Call Teatown if you want to meet at the hike location or if the weather is questionable.

Saturday, April 30, 1:00 pm
EDIBLE MUSHROOMS AND THEIR POISONOUS LOOK-A-LIKES

ALL WELCOME. If you are interested in learning about wild mushrooms, this program will answer all your questions. What is a mushroom? How many kinds are there? What are their functions in the environment? How can we tell which are edible and which are toxic or even deadly? Dianna Smith is a mycology educator and president of the Westchester-Connecticut Mycological Association (COMA). Her presentation will be illustrated with her photos, many of which have been published in mushroom identification field guides.

MAY

Sunday May 1, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Animal Adventures – Predators!

Children. Meet a few of Teatown’s slithery ambassadors in this program featuring predators.

Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sustainable Living – Pare Down/Cheer Up

ADULTS. This educational program/moderator-led discussion group is about eco-friendly living.

Thursday May 5, 8:00 pm Black Light for early Moths and Insects

ALL WELCOME. Join Charlie Roberto as darkness falls to black-light for these splendid creatures of the night. FREE for members and non-members.

May 6, 9 and 18 CENTRAL PARK BIRDING

ADULTS. Meet at 6:00 am at Teatown or 7:15 am at 77th Street and Central Park West, one of

the hot spots of the birding world in mid-Manhattan! Join Charlie Roberto and catch the

migration wave as it passes over NYC. FREE for members and non-members.

Friday May 6, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm NATURE-FRIENDLY PLANT SALE

Saturday, May 7, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

ALL WELCOME. “First Pick” Sale on Friday night (4:00 – 7:00 pm). Admission: $10/person.

Plant Sale and lectures on Saturday (9:00 am – 2:00 pm). Admission: Free.

Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sustainable Living – Pare Down/Cheer Up

ADULTS. This educational program/moderator-led discussion group is about eco-friendly living.

Saturday May 14, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm Wildlife Baby Shower

CHILDREN. Join licensed wildlife rehabilitators for a wildlife baby shower! Bring a gift from the list below to help this season’s injured and orphaned babies. Learn what to do if you find an orphaned or injured animal and meet non-releasable wildlife that serve as ambassadors for their species.

· Baby Shower Gift Registry -

Esbilac & KMR milk replacers, feeding syringes & nipples, sterile eye saline (with no additives), nuts, gently used or new towels or bed linens, and bleach, laundry detergent and dish sponges. Or email ebaker@teatown.org for more items.

Saturday, May 14, 10:00am – 12:00 noon Beekeeping 101

ALL WELCOME. The nuts and bolts of beekeeping for the backyard hobbyist! DJ Haverkamp of Bedford Bee Honeybee Service will go over the life cycle of honey bees, give an overview of the art of beekeeping and breakdown the costs of setting up backyard hives. An informative, basic class for those thinking about raising locally adapted bees. Meet at Cliffdale Farm. Fee: $20M/$25NM

Saturday May 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Birding 101

Adults. Can’t tell a blue jay from a bluebird? A crow from a blackbird? This program on bird identification is for novice birders trying to find their wings! We’ll supply binoculars, field guides and the basics of birding during a lively morning walk.

Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 am Birding the Back Forty

ALL WELCOME. Come look for warblers and other spring birds with Charlie Roberto. FREE for members and non-members.

Teatown Lake Reservation ** 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562 ** www.teatown.org

FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A PROGRAM,CALL (914) 762-2912, ext. 110, TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Registration is required for all programs. All programs take place in the Nature Center and are free for members and $5 for nonmembers (plus materials fee, if applicable), unless noted.

When applicable, all programs must be paid for at the time of booking. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover, or you can pay in person with cash or check.

No refund will be granted less than two weeks prior to the program date. People withdrawing prior

to this deadline will receive a 75% refund (less 25% administrative costs).

Teatown Lake Reservation ** 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562 ** www.teatown.org

]]> http://nysoea.org/2011/03/06/teatown-lake-reservation-events/feed/ 1 Environmental Literacy included in Obama’s new Education Budget http://nysoea.org/2010/02/03/environmental-literacy-included-in-obamas-new-education-budget/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://nysoea.org/2010/02/03/environmental-literacy-included-in-obamas-new-education-budget/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:38:07 +0000 NYSOEA News http://nysoea.org/?p=427 more »]]> President ObamaWe just logged a major victory for No Child Left Inside, perhaps our most significant.  President Obama’s budget that was released yesterday includes environmental literacy in the U.S. Department of Education budget for the very first time.  We now have the Obama administration officially on our side, and better yet, in their budget.

President Obama and Secretary Duncan have made innovation and student achievement a major platform of the Obama Administration and as a result have included environmental literacy in a new program. The proposed budget includes a new $1.0 billion for Effective Teaching and Learning for a Complete Education program designed to improve instruction to support college- and career readiness standards, in part through the use of technology to deliver high-quality content. The new program includes 3 components:

  • Literacy: $450 million, an increase of $36.7 million, to consolidate 7 existing Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs into a new program that would help States and local education authorities improve literacy skills by supporting professional development and improved instructional materials.
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): $300 million, an increase of $119.5 million, or 66 percent, to expand the Federal investment in improved teaching and learning of STEM disciplines, especially in high-need schools and school systems, and prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers.
  • A Well-Rounded Education: $265 million, an increase of $38.9 million, or 17 percent, to consolidate 7 current authorities and expand support for the subjects important to a complete curriculum, including: history, the arts, foreign languages, environmental literacy, and economic and financial literacy.

What does it mean?  In the short term, it means that we can expect President Obama’s education bill (Elementary and Secondary Education Act, formerly known as No Child Left Behind) to include language from the No Child Left Inside Act, which will help force the hand of Congress, where we already have 87 House cosponsors and 17 Senate cosponsors. We still have a great deal of work to do, and we will continue to count on you to take action and stay involved. In the meantime, congratulations to all of you—you made this happen!

While this is a only one step in the process, it is a big one.  Thank YOU!
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