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Together with their legislative sponsors, the No Child Left Inside Coalition today cheered President Obama's budget as a historic moment, noting that environmental literacy has been included in the U.S. Department of Education budget for the very first time.
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Join the Wisconsin No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Coalition and show your support for environmental literacy and getting kids outdoors. The Wisconsin NCLI Coalition is working to develop an Environmental Literacy Plan for Wisconsin that will pay special attention to creating more opportunities to get kids outdoors and recommend a comprehensive strategy to ensure every child graduates with the environmental skills and knowledge needed to contribute to a sustainable future.
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Each year there are special days set aside for Environmental Education. We all know Earth Day is in April, but when is America Recycles Day, Arbor Day, National Wildlife Week, and American Wetlands Month?
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is developing a new activity guide for teachers to use to help teach kids about air quality during Clean Air Month (May). They are looking for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers to pilot the activities with their classes in March and April of 2010.
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The Environmental Education & Training Partnership (EETAP) published results of The Environmental Education Professional Development Needs and Priorities Study. Identified are 89 professional development needs for environmental educators, top priorities for the next 5 years (2010-2015), gaps in current offerings, and work needed to advance education for environmental literacy.
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This eight day Institute designed primarily for 6-12 grade educators, will allow teams of teachers to explore bioenergy development use and applications, issues around biofuel sustainability, and development of inquiry-based classroom materials. The Bioenergy Institute is offered on the UW-Madison campus, June 22-25 through June 28-July 1, 2010. Limited spaces available. First come first serve.
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The RET allows grade 6 -14 science or agriculture teachers to spend 6 weeks on the UW Madison campus June 21-July 30, 2010 to develop a classroom lab or activity related to bioenergy. RET participants work with their mentor scientist to learn about research techniques then collaborate with others to create a related activity that could be used in a school setting. Applications due February 28.
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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is seeking qualified individuals to lead children’s workshops during the 2010 Energy Fair. Over 22,000 visitors are expected to come from around the world to learn about renewable energy and sustainable living practices. Interested individuals can create a workshop or choose from a variety of pre-determined activities. Connect with other environmental educators and advocates from around the world.
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The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) relies on the expertise of individuals in a variety of professional disciplines (e.g., formal and non-formal education, business and industry, natural resource management) to assist in the selection of proposals submitted within its competitive grant program. Consider supporting environmental education in Wisconsin by serving as a reviewer. Apply by February 26, 2010.
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Sign up for a Beautiful Butterfly program today. Every year, 30 days before Easter, Nichols Nature Sense orders a painted lady caterpillar kit to bring to your classroom for a program. The students will be able to view the caterpillars and I may be able to return in a few weeks for butterfly viewing. We will learn about the stages of metamorphosis through hands on learning, stories, and a simple craft.
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The UWSP College of Natural Resources career fair is an excellent opportunity for UWSP students to ask questions and get a better understanding of the various resource management and conservation professions available to them. As an employer, spaces are available for you to promote your business, organization, internships, and job openings. Registration is due February 10, 2010.
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The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) is seeking proposals for the 2010-2011 grant cycle. The Board anticipates awarding $115,000 for general environmental education grants, $190,000 for forestry grants, and $190,000 for school forest grants. Proposals are due February 13, 2010.
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Wisconsin’s Arbor Day will be celebrated by schools Friday, April 30, 2010. The state nursery program provides 75,000 free tree seedlings to Wisconsin fourth grade students for this celebration. To obtain your seedlings, send an application by March 15, 2010.
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Contests & Awards
Grants
Jobs & Internships
Teaching Resources
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Upcoming Events
Invasive Species Workday
4th Saturday of Month 9 AM - 12 PM from Apr 24, 2010 until Nov 27, 2010
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YMCA Camp Minikani Family Nature Club
1st Tuesday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM until Jun 1, 2010
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Nature Story Time Hike
Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 10 AM to 11 AM
Saturday, Apr 3, 2010 10 AM to 11 AM
Saturday, May 1, 2010 10 AM to 11 AM
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Second Saturday Science
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 10 AM to 11:30 AM
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2010 International Year of Biodiversity
Now until Friday, Dec 31, 2010
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) 10-day Course
Now until Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 to Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
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Wolf Ecology Workshop
Saturday & Sunday Feb 27, 2010 until Feb 28, 2010
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Lovable Critters class through Town of Menasha Parks and Rec
Mondays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM until Feb 22, 2010
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Monarchs in Mexico - 2010 Trip to the Overwintering Colonies
Now until Saturday, Feb 20, 2010
Now until Saturday, Feb 20, 2010
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Green and Healthy School Workshop
Friday, Feb 12, 2010 8:15 AM to 3 PM
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Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) Grants
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010
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Game of Logging Level I
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 8:30 AM to 5 PM
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How to Grow Local Food Workshop
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 9 AM to 4 PM
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 10 AM
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Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 to Sunday, Feb 14, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 AM
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Game of Logging Level II
Sunday, Feb 14, 2010 8:30 AM to 5 PM
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13th Annual UWSP Natural Resources Career Fair
Thursday, Feb 18, 2010 10 AM to 3 PM
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Workshop: Project Learning Tree, PreK-8
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Winter Camping Made Easy
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 12 PM from Feb 20, 2010 until Feb 21, 2010
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Mammals: Surviving the Big Chill Winter NatureFest
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 10 AM to 4 PM
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Got Dirt? School Garden Training Session
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Build Your Own Toboggan Workshop
Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM from Feb 27, 2010 until Feb 28, 2010
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Pruning Shade Trees: Beyond the Basics
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 10:30 AM to 4 PM
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Feed the Birds
1 PM - 3 PM from Feb 27, 2010 until Feb 28, 2010
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Winter CWEStival
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 2 PM to 5 PM
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Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 6 PM
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Earth Partnership for Families: Winter trees, Spring tree, what's happening on the inside?
Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 12:30 PM to 4 PM
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Long-term Community Sustainability Planning Webinar
Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 3:15 PM to 4 PM
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Fly Tying Workshop
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Mar 5, 2010 until Mar 7, 2010
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Got Dirt? School Garden Training Session
Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 9 AM to 12 PM
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Leopold Discovery Day
Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 1 PM to 2:30 PM
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Leave No Family Inside: Shrews and Mice and Moles…Oh My!
Sunday, Mar 7, 2010 12:30 PM to 3 PM
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What's in the Water? Project WET Educator Workshop
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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GLOBE at Night
Friday, Mar 12, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Got Dirt? School Garden Training Session
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 9 AM to 12 PM
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Landscaping with Natives
Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 1 PM to 2:30 PM
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Our Watery World: Project WET Social Studies Educator Workshop
Sunday, Mar 14, 2010 12 PM to 4 PM
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Got Dirt? School Garden Training Session
Monday, Mar 15, 2010 6 PM to 9 PM
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National Agriculture Day
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010
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Scandinavian Style Spoon Carving
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 9 AM to 5 PM
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Workshop: Project WILD/AQUATIC, K-12
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Build Your Own Rain Barrel
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 1 PM to 3 PM
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Annual Midwest Crane Count Planning Meeting
Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 1 PM to 2 PM
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World Water Day
Monday, Mar 22, 2010
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Introduction to Prescribed Fire
Thursday, Mar 25, 2010 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday, Mar 26, 2010 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Wisconsin AfterSchool Association Conference - Outdoor Adventures in After School!
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
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Bird-scaping Your Yard
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 1 PM to 2:30 PM
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Earth Hour
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Spring Time Critters
Mondays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM until Apr 19, 2010
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National Garden Month
Thursday, Apr 1, 2010 until Friday, Apr 30, 2010
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NAI Region V Workshop - Landscapes and Legacies
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2010 until Saturday, Apr 10, 2010
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WEEB Grant Merit Review Session
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2010 9 AM to 4 PM
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Got Dirt? School Garden Training Session
Thursday, Apr 8, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
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Wetland Management
Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 9 AM to 5 PM
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Got Dirt? School Garden Training Session
Saturday, Apr 10, 2010 9 AM to 12 PM
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National Environmental Crimes Prevention Week
Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 until Saturday, Apr 17, 2010
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National Environmental Education WEEK
Sunday, Apr 11, 2010 until Saturday, Apr 17, 2010
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Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Apr 16, 2010 until Apr 18, 2010
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National Park Week
Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 until Sunday, Apr 25, 2010
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TV Turnoff Week
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010 until Monday, Oct 25, 2010
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Partnership and Participation for a Sustainable Tomorrow Conference
Weekdays Apr 19, 2010 until Apr 23, 2010
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Earth Day at 40: Valuing Wisconsin's Environmental Traditions, Past, Present, and Future
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 until Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010
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Becoming An Outdoors-Woman Sea of Cortez Adventure, Mexico
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 until Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010
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Earth Day
Thursday, Apr 22, 2010
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Earth Day celebration for families
Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 4 PM to 7 PM
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Global Youth Service Day
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Apr 23, 2010 until Apr 25, 2010
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Astronomy Day
Saturday, Apr 24, 2010
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Spring Clean Up
Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 9 AM
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2-Day Black Ash Basketry Workshop
Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM from Apr 24, 2010 until Apr 25, 2010
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Dirt Day Rumble
Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 1 PM to 3 PM
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Stewardship Week
Sunday, Apr 25, 2010 until Sunday, May 2, 2010
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In Celebration of Trees
Sunday, Apr 25, 2010 12 PM to 4:30 PM
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WEEB Quarterly Board Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 9 AM to 3 PM
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Wisconsin's Arbor Day
Friday, Apr 30, 2010
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2010 Wisconsin Envirothon
Friday, Apr 30, 2010
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Wisconsin Electrathon and Supermileage competition in the Fox Valley
Friday, Apr 30, 2010 8 AM to 5 PM
Saturday, May 1, 2010 8 AM to 5 PM
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Bike-to-Work Month
Saturday, May 1, 2010 until Monday, May 31, 2010
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American Wetlands Month
Saturday, May 1, 2010 until Monday, May 31, 2010
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Join Hands Day
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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1-Day Black Ash Basketry Workshop
Saturday, May 1, 2010 9 AM to 6 PM
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Compost Awareness Week
Sunday, May 2, 2010 until Saturday, May 8, 2010
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Life by the Pond class
Mondays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM until May 24, 2010
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National Teacher Day
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
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Birding the Important Bird Area
Saturday, May 8, 2010 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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