From rroperti at zoominternet.net Tue Aug 4 15:04:56 2009 From: rroperti at zoominternet.net (rroperti at zoominternet.net) Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:04:56 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Fw: [affiliates] Looking for panelists Message-ID: <01aa01ca1536$751a36f0$6401a8c0@D9V66M11> Looking for panelistsSee request in email I received below. Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Susan McGuire To: affiliates at naaee.org Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 2:30 PM Subject: [affiliates] Looking for panelists I am organizing a round-table discussion at the NAAEE conference on leadership in a time of organizational change. I have several people lined up, but am looking for 2-3 more. Specifically, I am looking for a leader who has dealt with change caused by one of the following situations: 1.. Unexpected loss of a key leader (e.g., the executive director suddenly takes a new job or the founder of an organization dies). 2.. The organization decides to change its mission significantly. 3.. The organization undergoes a merger with another nonprofit. It can be any type of EE organization, not just affiliates. If you, or someone you know, has dealt with these issues and are planning on attending the conference in Portland, please let me know. The session is Thursday, Oct 8, 9:30-11:15. Thanks, Sue McGuire Wyoming Association for Environmental Education PO Box 11246 Jackson, WY 83002 307-734-5461 smcguire at bresnan.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ssaffier at audubon.org Wed Aug 5 11:03:26 2009 From: ssaffier at audubon.org (SAFFIER, Steven) Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:03:26 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Call for Autumn Plant sales Message-ID: <69DABA3177B73144996A79E932FE6A77076DE19A2D@flamingo.int.audubon.org> Please send me information on any Autumn NATIVE plant sales that you know in Pennsylvania. This includes non-profit sales and special events at native nurseries. Thanks...apologize for cross postings. Full list will be available on our website by late august. Steven J. Saffier Audubon At Home Coordinator Audubon Pennsylvania John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road Audubon Pa 19403 610-666-5593 x112 Got Habitat? Register at http://pa.audubon.org/habitat P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rroperti at zoominternet.net Wed Aug 5 21:50:22 2009 From: rroperti at zoominternet.net (rroperti at zoominternet.net) Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 21:50:22 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Fw: Space available in Fall EE online courses! Message-ID: <026c01ca1638$42e03510$6401a8c0@D9V66M11> ----- Original Message ----- From: Sheridan, Lesley To: rroperti at zoominternet.net Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 5:26 PM Subject: Space available in Fall EE online courses! Greetings, The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) would like to thank you for your past help in distributing information about the online environmental education courses offered by EETAP and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. There are still spots available in the AEEPE, MEER, and SPI courses for the fall 2009 semester and we would appreciate your assistance in announcing the openings for these courses to your EE networks. Below, you will find a link to the online courses website. At the bottom of this email are course descriptions, and attached is a flyer for the fall 2009. We are now preparing for the fall semester and the fall 2009 offerings of the "Fundamentals of Environmental Education," (FEE) "Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation," (AEEPE) "Strategic Planning and Implementation," (SPI) and "Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences" (MEER) to your EE networks. Also, there are still $200 scholarships available for the AEEPE courses and $100 scholarships available for the MEER course! Information on the scholarships is available at the online course website listed below. Please feel free to share the information with anyone you think might be interested in the courses or post it in newsletters, listserves, and/or other means of information dissemination. Thank You! Lesley Sheridan Online Course Graduate Assistant Environmental Education & Training Partnership University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 346-4748 Online Course Website: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx Education Online Courses offered through the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences Fall 2009 course dates: September 8 - November 13, 2009 This 10-week on-line course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among these audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. Environmental educators must understand how to work with and involve diverse populations to ensure that their perspectives are heard and that they participate fully in environmental decisions being made at the local, regional, and national levels. This online course has been developed in collaboration with national EE experts who represent diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Although there are no prerequisites for this course, a working understanding of environmental education is essential for success in this course. Participants may obtain one undergraduate or graduate credit from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. It is also available as a non-credit workshop for those that are not seeking college credit. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. "I recently completed the "Making EE Relevant to Culturally Diverse Audiences" on-line course and it was WONDERFUL!! It provided great information and the suggestions that were given for the EE program at my refuge were helpful and will be considered when we evaluate our program soon. Not only was the course great now I have great references and contacts if I ever need help in the future. I would recommend this class to other service employees especially in areas where the demographics are changing and they are trying to reach the more non-traditional audiences." ~ Fall 2008 MEER Course Participant To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation Fall 2009 course dates: September 8 - December 4, 2009 This 13-week on-line course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides. This course was developed as a cooperative effort between the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) National Conservation Training Center. Participants may obtain three undergraduate or graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All participants, regardless of location, are eligible for the in-state tuition rate. The course is also offered as a non-credit workshop for those who are not seeking college credit. "I thought it was a great introduction to a wide variety of tools and techniques and incredibly applicable to my current job and programs." ~ Spring 2008 AEEPE course participant To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation Fall 2009 course dates: September 21 - November 20, 2009 Learn how to develop successful strategic planning and implementation models, processes and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs. Course participants will also have an opportunity for individual consultation time with the course instructor to discuss specific issues/questions they might have regarding strategic planning. This course has been designed for environmental educators, natural resource professionals and graduate students who are currently involved in a strategic planning process or may become involved in one in the future. This is a 9-week course available for 2 graduate level credits through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. It is also available as a non-credit workshop. "Strategic planning is often misunderstood, misplaced and sometimes forgotten. So this course focuses on best practices for a successful process and its implementation." - Dr. Corky McReynolds, Strategic Planning and Implementation course instructor To learn more, visit the course web site: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx To learn more about EETAP visit the EETAP website at http://www.eetap.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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GABI HUGHES of the Audubon Society of Western PA PATTY DEMARCO of the Rachel Carson Homestead RYAN SIGESMUND, a Freelance Nature Photographer ...will be leading this hike in the beautiful Bell Acres Nature Park. pre-register with Venture Outdoors | $15 GA | $10 VO members [412] 255-0564 | www.ventureoutdoors.org 11:00am to 2:00pm -- Bryan Ritti Program Coordinator Student Conservation Association Three Rivers Regional Office Investment Building 239 4th Avenue, Suite 2100 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 office : : 412.325.1851 x60 mobile : : 610.585.5139 e-mail : : britti at thesca.org -- Join the Bioneers movement to unite social justice, sustainability, art, and wellness-- visit www.3riversbioneers.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Contact information can be sent to my email address melissa.wardian at pcee.org and if possible could you please include the individual's name, phone number and e-mail address. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you. Melissa Wardian melissa.wardian at pcee.org PCEE Graduate Student Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education (PCEE) 164 S. Main Street Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Ph: 724-738-9020 Fx: 724-738-9018 www.pcee.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Candidates are expected to have direct work experience with Maryland NPDES MS4 permit requirements. Montgomery County MD only accepts on-line applications through its Office of Human Resources. Web link shown below. Closes on 8/25/09. http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mcgov/external/gateway.d o?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=4628&localeCode=en-us Amy Butler Stevens Manager, Stormwater Facility Maintenance Program Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection P (240) 777-7766 F (240) 777-7715 amy.stevens at montgomerycountymd.gov www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DEP -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From naturecorp at enter.net Wed Aug 19 09:53:46 2009 From: naturecorp at enter.net (Michele Richards-Williams) Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:53:46 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] Field Seminars Message-ID: <4a8c03ea.185.386e.119347706@enter.net> *********** PLEASE DISTRIBUTE ************ Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education FIELD SEMINARS *Professional Development Opportunities *Scholarships available *Space is limited so register early *For teachers: ACT 48 Credit Hours *Open to ALL interested adults (see registration information for mentored participation if under 18 years of age) *Register at www.PICEweb.org Ferns and Mosses September 12 (Sat) Ricketts Glen State Park Susan Munch, Ph.D. The forests of Pennsylvania provide ideal habitat for luxuriant growth of ferns and mosses as well as other nonflowering plants. Investigate the habitats and uniqueness of these fascinating plants as we explore old forests, wetlands and Appalachian landscapes. Learn to identify major common genera and species from an experienced botanist. For our field studies, we will explore the most beautiful and alluring Pennsylvania natural area where nonflowering plants thrive. Ricketts Glen is known for its abundance of scenic waterfalls. Tuition: $80; includes instruction and 6 ACT 48 credit hours. Bring your own lunch. DEADLINE EXTENDED = August 27, 2009 Exploring Landscape through Photography October 24 ? 25 (Sat ? Sun) Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and Pine Creek Valley Scott Brown The landscape of North Central Pennsylvania showcases the splendor of the Appalachians and its fall beauty. Beautiful natural surroundings abound and provide photographic opportunities. Scott Brown, author of Pennsylvania Waterfalls and Pennsylvania Mountain Vistas, will guide all levels of photographic experience towards an end product of extraordinary visual satisfaction. Imagine returning home with a collection of stunning landscape photographs which can be shown as hanging portraits, shared e-mail images, and greeting cards. All camera formats are acceptable, but 35mm and digital formats are encouraged. Tuition: $360; includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, shared overnight accommodations, instruction, and 14 ACT credit hours. DEADLINE = September 24, 2009 For registration and scholarship information, go to www.PICEweb.org Michele Richards Executive Director Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education 1 D Teaberry Road Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570)458-5227 phone and fax (570)441-3364 cell naturecorp at enter.net www.PICEweb.org ? Michele Richards-Williams Executive Director Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education 1 D Teaberry Road Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570)458-5227 office (570)441-3364 cell micheleATpiceweb.org naturecorpATenter.net www.PICEweb.org From rroperti at zoominternet.net Wed Aug 26 22:16:07 2009 From: rroperti at zoominternet.net (rroperti at zoominternet.net) Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:16:07 -0400 Subject: [PAEE] PAEE Awards and Endorsements Message-ID: <000901ca26bc$5653cc80$6401a8c0@D9V66M11> As we move toward another conference, please be thinking of nominating someone or some group for a PAEE award, or applying for a PAEE endorsement. The descriptions and forms are on the website www.paee.net and can be submitted at any time of the year. For board discussion and selection for this year's conference, I must receive nominations by Jan 1. Thank you, Ruth 2010 conference, Normandy Farm - outside of Philadelphia toward Valley Forge. March 11 (evening meet-n-greet thru Saturday evening, March 13. It is a beautiful site and the committee is working hard with planning. Please put it on your calendar! Ruth Roperti 965 Edgewood Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010 rroperti at zoominternet.net 724 843 704 www.paee.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From catalyst at actionpa.org Sat Aug 29 03:07:33 2009 From: catalyst at actionpa.org (Aimee G. 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