Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Workshops and Professional Development Events:
KAEE Sustainability Symposium
Friday, June 21, 2013
What does it mean to be sustainable? Is sustainability education the same as environmental education? Join us as we explore these questions and more in a day filled with stimulating speakers, local foods, and tours of Northern Kentucky. Register at: kaee.org/symposium.
KAEE Conference Call for Proposals
Deadline: April 15th
KAEE is now accepting proposals for our 2013 Conference at Lake Barkley State Park in Cadiz, KY on September 13-14. For more information and to access the submission form, please visit: http://kaee.org/conference/
Project WET workshop
Date: June 22, 2013
Location: Louisville Zoo
Facilitator: Doug McCoy
Contact Information: http://www.louisvillezoo.org/education/school/development.htm
2013 Webinar Series - Improving the Health of Communities through the National Prevention Strategy
For more information about the National Prevention Strategy, the Region VIII Federal Partners Workgroup, and the 2013 Webinar series, including how to register, go to https://www.colorado.feb.gov/index.php?content=82&page=NationalPreventionStrategy.
Register for the Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop
Once again the forestry extension groups from the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, and Purdue University have teamed up put on a great workshop for woodland owners. The event will be held on March 23, 2013 at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN. For more information visit www.tristatewoods.org
Summer 2013 Karst Field Studies Program
Courses this summer will include: Karst Geology, June 2-8, Dr. Art Palmer – Karst Geophysics, June 9-15, Dr. Lewis Land – Cave Photography, June 10-14, Dr. Dave Bunnell – Karst Hydrology June 17-21, Drs. William White and Nicholas Crawford – Cave Biology and Ecosystems, June 17-21, Dr. Dave Ashley.
Courses may be taken for graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education credit. Courses may also be taken as non-credit workshops. For more information about the program, courses, how to register, and instructors, please visit www.karstfieldstudies.com.
The Climate Education in an Age of Media (CAM) project at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (http://cleanet.org/cced_media/index.html) invites you to two 3-day summer workshops for secondary and post-secondary science educators to combine student-created media production and climate science. Join us at one of the two workshops : June 26-28 at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) Media Arts Studio OR July 9-11 at the Media Center, University of Massachusetts, Lowell campus.
For details about the June workshop go to http://cleanet.org/cced_media/workshops/june2013/index.html;
For details about the July workshop go to http://cleanet.org/cced_media/workshops/july2013/index.html.
Questions? Contact Marian Grogan at (marian_grogan@terc.edu).
Think Garden
KET has released a new resource that we think those of you who are planning school gardens will definitely want to show your students. Think Garden is a collection of video segments (and soon to be other ancillary materials/interactives) that teaches elementary students about the art and science of growing food, with an emphasis on biological and environmental concepts. It also addresses topics related to nutrition and economics. Just sign in to KET Teacher’s Domain and start watching.
National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) Train the Trainer Course: Mon, June 10th – Fri, June 14, 2013. Event will be hosted by Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), who will provide classroom space and snacks each day. Save the date, more info to follow. Register: http://www.interpnet.com/nai/_certification/NAI_Workshops/CIT-2013-06-Illinois.aspx
Shawnee Summer Environmental Educator Institute: Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) will be planning and implementing a Shawnee Summer Environmental Educator Institute with a tentative location of Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (to be confirmed soon). The two day event, set for Fri, July 19th – Sat, July 20th, 2013, will offer several nationally known environmental ed curricula trainings, resources and more! These include the Leopold Education Project; Food, Land and People; Facing the Future, Population Connection; and Project Learning Tree (PLT). Save the date, more info to follow.
Floracliff Field Studies          May 3-4: Herpetology
Instructors: Dr. Stephen Richter (EKU) and Dr. Steven Price (UK)     The first day will begin at 9:00 am on 3 May 2013 in the lodge at Maywoods. Lodging is available at Maywoods for interested participants ($8/person/night). For more information, call 859-622-1476
Wildlife Acoustics Bat Detector Training Course
March 26 – 28, 2013
Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
For more information, call 978-369-5225
KAEE Sustainability Symposium
Friday, June 21, 2013
What does it mean to be sustainable? Is sustainability education the same as environmental education? Join us as we explore these questions and more in a day filled with stimulating speakers, local foods, and tours of Northern Kentucky. For more information, visit kaee.org/symposium.
UK Climate Change Forum
A forum entitled Climate Change: Values, National Security, and Free Enterprise, is to be held on the evening of April 4th on the campus of the University of Kentucky. The event will be live-streamed. Please see the following URL for details:
http://news.ca.uky.edu/article/forum-examine-climate-change-through-another-lens
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/environment-files/ccflyervincelli.pdf
Call for Teacher-Collaborators for Research Project
Deadline: March 31, 2013
BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) is reviewing applications for 35 science teachers (grades 9-12) to field-test an online graduate course. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), “Energy: A Multidisciplinary Approach for Teachers (EMAT)” is a graduate-level professional development course for teachers that is focused on energy-related concepts.
New Opportunity Re: Climate Change Education
Deadline: March 20, 2013
Want to work with a small group of educator leaders to enhance climate change education opportunities for professionals and for learners of various ages? Apply to join EECapacity’s 2013 Climate Change Environmental Education Project-based Online Learning Community Alliance, CCEE POLCA.
If you share our sense of urgency about the need to prepare folks to address climate change and can commit at least four hours each month to this collaborative project, let’s dance! An application form and details are available at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6KW28ZF
Kentucky State Parks Announce Family Adventure Quest for 2013The Kentucky State Parks is in its eighth year offering the Family Adventure Quest – a trivia and digital photo contest for families or friends in teams of two to six people. The Family Adventure Quest presents a series of trivia and challenges that teams complete by seeking out special places or subjects in various Kentucky State Parks and supplying a photo as the answer. Teams have through Dec. 5, 2013, to complete as many quests as they like. A $15 registration fee gets you the quest booklet, a Kentucky State Parks fleece picnic throw with carry handles, a 2013 Kentucky State Parks Calendar Planner (for first 200 registrants), bonus coupon for one of the destinations involved, and informational materials to help you along your way. Registration forms are available at www.parks.ky.gov (look for the “Family Adventure Quest” button), where you can also peruse the photo gallery of past participants. Photos must be submitted in electronic format on a CD. The challenge ends Dec. 5, 2013
Education Matters: Environmental Education in Kentucky
KET’s Education Matters explores how environmental education helps students master science and other academic content through engaging, hands-on learning experiences that demonstrate ways in which their choices and actions affect the world around them. Panelists include Elizabeth Schmitz, Kentucky Environmental Education Council; Sean Elkins, Kentucky Department of Education; Tresine Logsdon, Fayette County Public Schools; and Dr. Melinda Wilder, at Eastern Kentucky University.
“Environmental Education in Kentucky” premieres Monday, March 18 at 9/8 pm CT.
The North American Association for Environmental Education’s 42nd Conference is October 9-12, 2013, in Baltimore, Maryland. NAAEE has a call out for presentations, presentations are due 3/31 NAAEE website: (http://www.naaee.net/conference
Green Fire
Green Fire is an Emmy award winning, high definition documentary, exploring famed conservationist Aldo Leopold’s life in the early part of the twentieth century and the many ways his land ethic idea continues to be applied all over the world today. It is now available in feature length (72 min.) or classroom version (56 min.), perfect for bringing the land ethic and environmental conservation to your coursework.    http://www.greenfiremovie.com
Free K-8 Climate Change Program
Ready to inspire environmental action in your school community? The grassroots organization, Cool the Earth, is now enrolling K-8 schools for the 2012-13 school year to run their free climate change program that motivates students and their families to take carbon-saving actions. The ready-to-run program is implemented by a parent or teacher volunteer so step up and start making a change at your school! Get inspired and watch their video here.
Put Cans to Work for Your Schools and the Environment
The Great American Can Roundup School Challenge opens on America Recycles Day (November 15) and runs to Earth Day (April 22). Schools that register to participate will find virtually everything needed to run a successful roundup from a tool kit to posters and curriculum. http://www.cancentral.com/roundup
2012 Choices for Sustainable Living
The 2012 edition of the Northwest Earth Institute’s Choices for Sustainable Living, provides updates to the previous edition on ecological principles, food, community, consumption, and the economy, and includes a new section on transportation.
http://www.nwei.org/discussion_courses/course-offe…
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery March 2013 Events
March 12: Friends of Wolf Creek NFH, Inc. 1 PM CST
March 19: Family Nature Club: Forest Inventory 5 – 6:30 PM CST (Meet at Russell County Library)
March 23: Environmental Education Program: Earth Hour 1- 2 PM CST
For more information on any of the above mentioned programs, please contact Kristi Pupak, Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist 270-343-3797 kristina_pupak@fws.gov
Register for the Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop
Once again the forestry extension groups from the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, and Purdue University have teamed up put on a great workshop for woodland owners. The event will be held on March 23, 2013 at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN. For more information visitwww.tristatewoods.org
Energy All Stars Video Presentation
Hosted by the Department of Energy as part of Inauguration Weekend, “Energy All Stars” featured prominent leaders talking about the future of energy. Watch these incredible presentations at:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgU0cHea5t3q…
Bioenergy Institute for Educators ~ Wisconsin
Deadline: March 31, 2013
Event Dates: June 24-29, 2013 ~ Madison, Wisconsin
Join the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) for their 2013 Bioenergy Institute for Educators at UWMadison. The intensive six-day program will feature tours of research labs, hands-on experience with education materials, and collaboration time with other educators from across the country. Teams of 3-4 educators (teachers, curriculum coordinators, etc.) are encouraged to apply. Each participant receives a $500 stipend and classroom materials.
http://www.glbrc.org/education/programs…
Space Still Available in our Master Community Composter Training (MCCT)--March 20th-April 24th
Six sessions on the how and why of composting. Participants will learn about Fayette County’s waste stream from Esther Moberly (Division of Waste Management), about organics in our waste stream from Joanna Isaacs (Bluegrass PRIDE), and about why composting helps build soil from Krista Jacobson (University of Kentucky Sustainable Agriculture). Graduates of this training will be invited to assist Seedleaf in our Compost Partners program.Full attendance is required. Click here for an online application or email me: ryan@seedleaf.org
Spring Break Camp at Life Adventure Center     April 1st – 15th 2013
Ages 10-14
Cost: $375* (includes one breakfast, lunch and dinner)
This camp combines all the elements of a great camping experience with a little Kentucky equestrian flavor! They have extended their drop-off/pick-up hours to accomodate the working parent. 8am-6pm. To register call 859-873-3271 or email info@lifeadventurecenter.org.
