Teaching the Hudson Valley’s annual summer institute July 27-29, 2010 Thursday 7/29, 1-3pm Environmental Literacy Panel PAUL HAI, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry YUSUF WASI BURGESS, environmental educator, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation SUSAN HERETH, education coordinator, Scenic Hudson TYRELL HUGHES, Natural Leaders Network JEN KRETSER, The Wild Center SEAN MAHAR, Audubon...
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Getting Kids Outdoors: Learn more and join in the discussion
Grant opportunity for K-12 teachers
NEA’s Green Across America $50,000-A Lot of Green for Grants! Engage and inspire your K-12 students to increase sustainable, earth-friendly behavior in their neighborhoods and communities. NEA’s Green Across America grants of up to $1,000 are available to help you implement your innovative education program, activity, lesson or event to excite students about going...
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Stony Kill Farm Warms Up for July Nature Programs
School is out and summer fun is calling! Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center has an assortment of nature programs that will keep you and your family entertained, educated and interested about our natural world. Join us for easy walks to learning about native plants and animals or hiking safely through the woods. Consider...
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Mohonk Preserve 2010 Summer/Fall Programs and Events
The following are public programs and events sponsored by the Mohonk Preserve from September through December 2010. Reservations are required for most programs since we have a sign-up limit. For reservations call (845) 255-0919. When someone calls to reserve a space they are given the meeting place for the event. Singles and Sociables outings...
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Summer Retreat for Teachers
Summer Retreat for Teachers at the Garrison Institute August 14–19, 2010 The CARE retreat offers teachers a training program that focuses on how the teacher teaches, rather than what he or she teaches. Further, an emphasis on mindfulness practice helps teachers establish a supportive classroom environment, as well as to reduce stress, making teachers...
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Seatuck Service Project offers Glimpse into the Future
Seatuck Service Project offers Glimpse into the Future By Jessica Kratz, Metro Region Chair, NYSOEA Coordinator, Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island On April 6th, Metro Region members mixed business with service as the meeting was held outside, on the sunny but muddy trail near the new Suffolk County Environmental Center. Members removed logs and...
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