September 2009 Newsletter
Funding and Award Deadlines
Upcoming Events
Partner Updates and Resources
Your VirginiaVirginia Natural Resource Agency News
Litter Picks
Assorted Items of Professional Interest
Helpful Resources
Special Features
Environmental Education Conference Registration is Open until September 1st
The Virginia Office of Environmental Education and the Hampton Roads Alliance for Environmental Education is hosting the annual Environmental Education Conference on September 9 – 10 at Hampton University. For more information about the conference and to register, visit: http://www.vanaturally.com/vanaturally/eeconference09.html
Funding and Awards Deadlines
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Advisory Committee – Application Due October 1, 2009
Grant applications with requests of any amount are being accepted by the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Advisory Committee. This year, $329,152 is available in grant funding. The funds are generated through the sale of the “Friend of the Chesapeake” license plates. The funds are available to not-for-profit conservation organizations, schools and universities, and governmental agencies whose projects will affect water bodies within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Proposals should emphasize environmental education or restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay. For more information go to: http://dls.state.va.us/cbrfac.htm Information can also be obtained by contacting the Division of Legislative Services, General Assembly Building, 910 Capitol Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, (804) 786-3591.
Grant applications with requests of any amount are being accepted by the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Advisory Committee. This year, $329,152 is available in grant funding. The funds are generated through the sale of the “Friend of the Chesapeake” license plates. The funds are available to not-for-profit conservation organizations, schools and universities, and governmental agencies whose projects will affect water bodies within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Proposals should emphasize environmental education or restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay. For more information go to: http://dls.state.va.us/cbrfac.htm Information can also be obtained by contacting the Division of Legislative Services, General Assembly Building, 910 Capitol Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, (804) 786-3591.
2010 Bay Watershed Education & Training (B-WET)
Due October 16, 2009
Due October 16, 2009
NOAA B-WET Chesapeake provides hands-on environmental education to students and teachers to foster stewardship of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Projects support the stewardship and meaningful watershed educational experiences goals of the Chesapeake 2000 Agreement by: (1) providing meaningful bay or stream outdoor experiences to students in the Chesapeake Bay watershed OR training teachers to provide these experiences for their students, (2) combining meaningful bay or stream outdoor experiences and teacher training (exemplary programs), (3) providing meaningful bay or stream outdoor experiences by incorporating the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System, or (4) providing products and/or services that support meaningful bay or stream outdoor experiences and/or teacher training.
Final Proposals must be received by 5pm on Friday, October 16, 2009.
For more information and detailed application instructions, please visit the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Education website <http://noaa.chesapeakebay.net/educationmain.aspx> at:
Gardening for Kids Grant Awards Deadlines
Kidsgardening.com has three upcoming grant opportunities for school youth gardens. They are as follows:
- 2009 Hooked on Hydroponics Awards (Deadline September 18)
- 2009 Healthy Sprouts Awards (Deadline October 17)
- 2010 Youth Garden Grants (Deadline November 2)
For more information go to: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
Wal-Mart State Giving Program
Deadline is September 18, 2009
Wal-mart’s State Giving Program awards grants to projects that have a long-lasting positive impact primarily in four areas of focus which are education, workforce development/economic opportunity, health and wellness, and Environmental Sustainability. Go to: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8168.aspx?p=8979
Deadline is September 18, 2009
Wal-mart’s State Giving Program awards grants to projects that have a long-lasting positive impact primarily in four areas of focus which are education, workforce development/economic opportunity, health and wellness, and Environmental Sustainability. Go to: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8168.aspx?p=8979
Bright Green Dream
Deadline is September 25, 2009
Do you and your students have ideas for how your classroom could be made more sustainable? Can you share your ideas with the community? Check out The Bright Green Dream: A School Sustainability Challenge: http://www.greenovationnation.com/dream/
Do you and your students have ideas for how your classroom could be made more sustainable? Can you share your ideas with the community? Check out The Bright Green Dream: A School Sustainability Challenge: http://www.greenovationnation.com/dream/
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
Application Due October 16, 2009
Lowes will be awarding grants to teachers for $2,000 - $5,000 forfunding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor and outdoor) as well as landscaping/clean up type projects. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored. For more information, go to: http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
Earth Science Week Contests
Deadline October 16, 2009
The American Geological Institute announces three contests in celebration of Earth Science Week which is October 11 – 17. The 2009 Theme is “Understanding Climate.” There is an essay, photography, and visual arts contest. For more information, go to: http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/index.html
Project Learning Tree GreenWorks Grants
Applications Due October 31, 2009
Grant awards from $250 - $5,000 are available for students, youth organizations and community partners. GreenWorks supports “learning-by-doing” environmental projects. For more information, go to: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html In order to qualify for a grant, the applicant must be Project Learning Tree trained. To learn more about Project Learning Tree Opportunities in Virginia, Contact Lisa Deaton, Virginia Department of Forestry, lisa.deaton@dof.virginia.gov or 804-328-3031.
Deadline October 16, 2009
The American Geological Institute announces three contests in celebration of Earth Science Week which is October 11 – 17. The 2009 Theme is “Understanding Climate.” There is an essay, photography, and visual arts contest. For more information, go to: http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/index.html
Project Learning Tree GreenWorks Grants
Applications Due October 31, 2009
Grant awards from $250 - $5,000 are available for students, youth organizations and community partners. GreenWorks supports “learning-by-doing” environmental projects. For more information, go to: http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/21_22_21.html In order to qualify for a grant, the applicant must be Project Learning Tree trained. To learn more about Project Learning Tree Opportunities in Virginia, Contact Lisa Deaton, Virginia Department of Forestry, lisa.deaton@dof.virginia.gov or 804-328-3031.
National Science Foundation Funding
Search the website by typing in key words for the type of project that you want to do. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/index.jsp
Search the website by typing in key words for the type of project that you want to do. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/index.jsp
Upcoming Events
Stewardship Virginia
September 1 – October 31, 2009
The fall campaign of Stewardship Virginia, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation runs September 1 – October 31. Visit the Stewardship Virginia website to learn about activities taking place around the Commonwealth or to register an activity. Go to: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/stewardship/ or contact Bonnie Phillips at 1-877-42-WATER. In Richmond call (804) 786-5056or email: bonnie.phillips@dcr.virginia.gov.
Clean Virginia Waterways
Fall Cleanups in September and October
Clean Virginia Waterways, which is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, presently has volunteers registering to be site captains throughout Virginia. Visit the website to volunteer as a site captain or register to participate in a cleanup at one of the sites. Go to: http://www.longwood.edu/CLEANVA/iccva.htm. You can also contact Katie Register with Clean Virginia Waterways at (434) 395-2602 or cleanva@longwood.edu
September 1 – October 31, 2009
The fall campaign of Stewardship Virginia, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation runs September 1 – October 31. Visit the Stewardship Virginia website to learn about activities taking place around the Commonwealth or to register an activity. Go to: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/stewardship/ or contact Bonnie Phillips at 1-877-42-WATER. In Richmond call (804) 786-5056or email: bonnie.phillips@dcr.virginia.gov.
Clean Virginia Waterways
Fall Cleanups in September and October
Clean Virginia Waterways, which is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, presently has volunteers registering to be site captains throughout Virginia. Visit the website to volunteer as a site captain or register to participate in a cleanup at one of the sites. Go to: http://www.longwood.edu/CLEANVA/iccva.htm. You can also contact Katie Register with Clean Virginia Waterways at (434) 395-2602 or cleanva@longwood.edu
National Public Lands Day
September 26, 2009
In 2008, 120,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants planted over 1.6 million trees. Find an event near you or register a site. Go to: http://www.publiclandsday.org/
September 26, 2009
In 2008, 120,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and invasive plants planted over 1.6 million trees. Find an event near you or register a site. Go to: http://www.publiclandsday.org/
World Water Monitoring Day
It's not too early to sign up for World Water Monitoring Day 2009. In fact, nearly 2,000 people around the world have taken advantage of the extended monitoring window (March 22 - December 31) and have already reported data!
Wilderness First Aid Training
- September 26 – 27 in Alexandria
- November 7-8 in Richmond
- November 21-22 in Virginia Beach
Partner Updates and Resources
Welcome New Partners
Your Virginia
Governor Kaine Participates in United We Serve at Pocahontas State Park
Governor Kaine Participates with Virginia’s Youth Conservation Corps
As part of the United We Serve Campaign, Governor Kaine participated in a Youth Conservation Corps project at Pocahontas State Park on July 22, 2009 to help create trails and make improvements to the parks dining hall. United We Serve is the campaign that was initiated by President Obama to request that citizens participate in volunteer activities throughout the summer.
To learn more about the United We Serve program, go to: http://www.serve.gov/
Governor Kaine Participates with Virginia’s Youth Conservation Corps
As part of the United We Serve Campaign, Governor Kaine participated in a Youth Conservation Corps project at Pocahontas State Park on July 22, 2009 to help create trails and make improvements to the parks dining hall. United We Serve is the campaign that was initiated by President Obama to request that citizens participate in volunteer activities throughout the summer.
To learn more about the United We Serve program, go to: http://www.serve.gov/
To learn more about Virginia’s Youth Conservation Corps, go to: http://www.vaservice.org/go/national/americorps/
On-Line Resources for Middle and Highs School Teachers
Governor Timothy Kaine announced a partnership with SAS’s Curriculum Pathways Collection to give teachers more access to on-line resources, lesson plans, and interactive activities for use in the classroom. School divisions and schools access SAS Curriculum Pathways by setting up online accounts through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). For more information, read the Governor’s press release by going to: http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1025
Congratulations to Paul Bugas, Conservationist of the Year for Virginia
Fisheries Biologist Paul Bugas with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) was recognized by Trout Unlimited, a national conservation organization, as their Conservationist of Year Award recipient for Virginia.
Fisheries Biologist Paul Bugas with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) was recognized by Trout Unlimited, a national conservation organization, as their Conservationist of Year Award recipient for Virginia.
Trout Unlimited recognized him for his extensive work on trout resources including management and monitoring of wild trout populations, developing numerous special regulation trout streams, and development of the Lake Moomaw and Jackson River trout fisheries.
Paul is also well know for his aquatic educational efforts and was recognized specifically for his assistance with Trout Unlimited’s Trout in the Classroom program and for providing educational support for TU’s youth conservation camp.
Join the Virginia Master Naturalists
The Virginia Master Naturalist program is a statewide volunteer training and service program focused on natural resources. It is a corps of well-trained volunteers providing education, outreach, and service to benefit natural resources and natural areas within their local communities for the
Virginia Master Naturalist training courses are happening all over the state on a regular basis. Many chapters' courses run from September to December or January to May. Find the chapter nearest you, visit their website or contact their leaders to find out a specific schedule and application deadline. Chapters are listed at www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/chapters.html.
Virginia Natural Resource Agency News
For the latest information about VA’s seven natural resource agencies visit www.naturalresources.virginia.gov/Agencies/agency.cfm and click on the agency link you need.
Litter Picks
The Non-Competitive Litter Prevention and Recycling Grants
Deadline for the Performance and Accounting Reports is August 31, 2009
Deadline for the Performance and Accounting Reports is August 31, 2009
In order for an application to be considered complete, DEQ the application must have been postmarked by June 30 and the performance and accounting report must be postmarked by August 31, 2009. Go to: http://www.deq.virginia.gov/recycle/programs.html. To download the performance and accounting report. Localities often want to know how much money is available for distribution. Sheila Barnett will not know how much money is available until the Department of Taxation reconciles their books and notifies the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. If you have questions about the non-competitive litter and recycling grant, contact Sheila Barnett at Sheila.barnett@deq.virginia.gov or 804-698-4055.
Request for representation of your litter program in display for science teachers:
At the Virginia Council for Litter Prevention and Recycling (VCLPR) meetings, some of the members expressed a desire to have more professional educational opportunities. VCLPR members have also expressed a desire to get more programs into the schools. With these interests in mind, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has offered me, along with three of the litter program managers across the Commonwealth, the opportunity to present and exhibit at the Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) conference in Dulles in November.
At the Virginia Council for Litter Prevention and Recycling (VCLPR) meetings, some of the members expressed a desire to have more professional educational opportunities. VCLPR members have also expressed a desire to get more programs into the schools. With these interests in mind, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has offered me, along with three of the litter program managers across the Commonwealth, the opportunity to present and exhibit at the Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) conference in Dulles in November.
Julie May, Stafford County; Brenda Evans, Prince William Clean Community Council; and Jinx Baney, Brunswick County Litter Control will be presenting at the conference with me and will be there to represent litter programs in the Commonwealth.
If you have a litter program that you would like to promote, please design an 81/2 X 11 PowerPoint or word slide to show your litter program in action (a picture is worth a thousand words) and a short descriptive caption about your program. If you would like to contribute to this project, please contact Sheila Barnett at Sheila.barnett@deq.virginia.gov.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Schedules Adopt-a-Highway Fall Pickup
September 12, 2009
The Virginia Department of Transportation promotes two statewide pickups every year. VDOT has scheduled the fall pickup for September 12, 2009. Adopt-a-Highway volunteers are encouraged to conduct a litter pickup in or around this day. Many Adopt-a-Highway groups welcome additional participants to join them in their cleanups. If you are interested in doing even a one-time cleanup, your VDOT Adopt-a-Highway coordinator would be glad to issue you a one-time permit. For more information about Adopt-a-Highway, contact your local Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator. Go to: http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/prog-aah-default.asp for additional information.
September 12, 2009
The Virginia Department of Transportation promotes two statewide pickups every year. VDOT has scheduled the fall pickup for September 12, 2009. Adopt-a-Highway volunteers are encouraged to conduct a litter pickup in or around this day. Many Adopt-a-Highway groups welcome additional participants to join them in their cleanups. If you are interested in doing even a one-time cleanup, your VDOT Adopt-a-Highway coordinator would be glad to issue you a one-time permit. For more information about Adopt-a-Highway, contact your local Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator. Go to: http://www.virginiadot.org/programs/prog-aah-default.asp for additional information.
4th Annual Potomac River Trash Summit – October 28; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
House of Sweden, Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by the Alice Ferguson Foundation
House of Sweden, Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by the Alice Ferguson Foundation
Assorted Items of Professional Interest
Conserve Water & Places We Live Workshop
Register by August 21
Register by August 21
- Tuesday, August 25 in Lynchburg
- Wednesday, August 26 in Roanoke
See the VaN Calendar for more details.
Chesapeake Classrooms Courses
Three upcoming courses held at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens:
- Student Action Project Training, Course 6, October 12, 2009
- Standards Based Field Investigation, Course 7, November 6, 2009
- Watershed Action for Virginia’s Environment, Course 8, February 12, 2010
See the VaN Calendar for more details.
Across the Sciences – On Line Training for 9 – 10th Grade Teachers
Oregon Public Broadcasting and Biological Sciences Curriculum Study and the National Teachers Enhancement Network of Montana State University is looking for science teachers who are teaching outside of their field of endorsement for a fall 2009 pilot program. Learn strategies for teaching biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth science. Go to: https://www.rmccorp.com/ATS/
Oregon Public Broadcasting and Biological Sciences Curriculum Study and the National Teachers Enhancement Network of Montana State University is looking for science teachers who are teaching outside of their field of endorsement for a fall 2009 pilot program. Learn strategies for teaching biology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth science. Go to: https://www.rmccorp.com/ATS/
On-Line Environmental Education Classes Offered by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) and the University of Wisconsin- Stephens Point
- Fundamentals of Environmental Education - September 8 – November 25
- Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences – September 8 – November 13
- Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation – September 7 – December 4
- Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation – September 22 – November 21
For additional information go to: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/makeEErelevant.aspx
Wildlife Conservation Society – On-Line Training
Go to: http://www.wcs.org/teachers/online-professional-development.aspx for an assortment of trainings offered by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The first class offered this fall will be offered September 11 – October 30, 2009 and is called; “Energy, Climate and Wildlife Connections.”
Virginia Environmental Excellence Program
September 16
Richmond City
Registration is now open for the VEEP Workshop begin held in conjunction with the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) Industry Environmental Conference. VMA has generously offered DEQ a space to present a full-day workshop on the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP) and the use of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to minimize facility environmental impacts. The workshop is open to all, and because we do not have to pay for the meeting space, the fee for the day-long workshop, including lunch, is only $45. Come and hear how EMS programs have improved the environmental footprint of a number of Virginia operations while reducing costs.
September 16
Richmond City
Registration is now open for the VEEP Workshop begin held in conjunction with the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) Industry Environmental Conference. VMA has generously offered DEQ a space to present a full-day workshop on the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP) and the use of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to minimize facility environmental impacts. The workshop is open to all, and because we do not have to pay for the meeting space, the fee for the day-long workshop, including lunch, is only $45. Come and hear how EMS programs have improved the environmental footprint of a number of Virginia operations while reducing costs.
Space is limited to 60 people, so register soon. Registration and agenda information is available at http://www.vamanufacturers.com/environment/veep.php
Historical Explorations into Virginia’s Natural History Symposium
September 26
September 26
Presented by the Virginia Natural History Society at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville
Learn about the contributions that Thomas Jefferson made to natural history. Learn about fossils, marine and estuarine invertebrates, mussels, spiders, insects, marine and freshwater fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, plants, mammals and caves. The cost for the symposium is $10 or $25 for the symposium and banquet. For more information go to: http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/vnhs/
Learn about the contributions that Thomas Jefferson made to natural history. Learn about fossils, marine and estuarine invertebrates, mussels, spiders, insects, marine and freshwater fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, plants, mammals and caves. The cost for the symposium is $10 or $25 for the symposium and banquet. For more information go to: http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/vnhs/
Why Do We Explore
October 5 – 16
Free On-Line Teacher Workshop
The College of Exploration and NOAA’s Ocean Explorer are offering a free on-line teacher workshop. There will be scientific keynote presenters and education facilitators. For more information go to: http://www.coexploration.org/oe/
October 5 – 16
Free On-Line Teacher Workshop
The College of Exploration and NOAA’s Ocean Explorer are offering a free on-line teacher workshop. There will be scientific keynote presenters and education facilitators. For more information go to: http://www.coexploration.org/oe/
Project Learning Tree
October 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Must Register by October 2, 2009.
October 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Must Register by October 2, 2009.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Learn science activities appropriate for PreK-8th grade students pertaining to forests, wildlife, water and community planning, waste-management and energy. Contact Holly Carson to register at holly.carson@norfolk.gov or (757) 441-1347.
Learn science activities appropriate for PreK-8th grade students pertaining to forests, wildlife, water and community planning, waste-management and energy. Contact Holly Carson to register at holly.carson@norfolk.gov or (757) 441-1347.
Habitat Ecology for Educators (6 week online course)
October 30 – December 18, 2009
Sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society. For more information, go to: http://www.wcs.org/teachers/online-professional-development.aspx
October 30 – December 18, 2009
Sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society. For more information, go to: http://www.wcs.org/teachers/online-professional-development.aspx
Drops of Hope – Photography Contest for Children
Deadline to enter – Late fall 2009
The Jane Goodall Institute is sponsoring a photography and essay contest for children. Students are invited to submit up to three pictures each and to write a brief essay about why the water that they photographed is important to them.
Deadline to enter – Late fall 2009
The Jane Goodall Institute is sponsoring a photography and essay contest for children. Students are invited to submit up to three pictures each and to write a brief essay about why the water that they photographed is important to them.
Year of Science Zine-a-Thon Contest
Deadline is November 1, 2009
Deadline is November 1, 2009
Adults and youth can create a mini-magaZine on one of the twelve Year of Science Themes. A template and examples are provided. Go to: http://www.yearofscience2009.org/about/zine-contest.html
Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST)
The VAST Conference will be held at the Dulles Airport Hilton Hotel November 5 – 7, 2009. The theme is Engage! Explore! Empower!
VAST is seeking nominations for people to receive recognition awards. The deadline for nominations is September 1, 2009. There are nine categories.
Call for submission of articles for the Journal of Virginia Science Education: VAST is accepting submissions of articles for their fall edition. The theme is Technology in the Science Classroom. The deadline for submission of articles is September 1, 2009.
For more information visit the VAST website at www.vast.org
The VAST Conference will be held at the Dulles Airport Hilton Hotel November 5 – 7, 2009. The theme is Engage! Explore! Empower!
VAST is seeking nominations for people to receive recognition awards. The deadline for nominations is September 1, 2009. There are nine categories.
Call for submission of articles for the Journal of Virginia Science Education: VAST is accepting submissions of articles for their fall edition. The theme is Technology in the Science Classroom. The deadline for submission of articles is September 1, 2009.
For more information visit the VAST website at www.vast.org
Helpful Resources
North American Association for Environmental Education
Conference Theme: The Power of Partnerships: Creative Leadership in Environmental Education; October 7 – 10, 2009 Portland, OR
Conference Theme: The Power of Partnerships: Creative Leadership in Environmental Education; October 7 – 10, 2009 Portland, OR
For more information go to: www.naaee.org/conference
Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit
Designed for middle school students; introduce your students to the impacts of climate change and the impacts that climate change has on the environment and how it impacts wildlife. This video and toolkit was created by a partnership with the following organizations: US Bureau of Land Management, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Fish and Oceanic Administration, US National Wildlife Service, US Forest Service,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Atmospheric Park Service. http://www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators/toolkit
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Atmospheric Park Service. http://www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators/toolkit
The SMARXT DISPOSAL campaign
The disposal of medications and their effect on water quality in lakes, rivers and streams and subsequent effects on human life and wildlife is a growing concern throughout our country. The SMARXT DISPOSAL campaign (http://www.smarxtdisposal.net/) sponsored by USFWS is designed to raise awareness about the potential environmental impact from improperly disposed of medications and to provide proactive guidance through proper disposal alternatives.
Library of Congress – Nature and the Environment
The Library of Congress has compiled teaching materials, exhibits, and lesson plans for teaching about nature and the environment. Go to: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/nature/exhibitions.html
Become Inspired
Nature Clubs for Families
Have you ever thought about how to get more people outdoors? Check out the Nature Clubs for Families pilot guide for how to organize nature clubs for families. The manual is inspiring and easy to follow:http://www.childrenandnature.org/downloads/NCFF_toolkit.pdf
Have you ever thought about how to get more people outdoors? Check out the Nature Clubs for Families pilot guide for how to organize nature clubs for families. The manual is inspiring and easy to follow:http://www.childrenandnature.org/downloads/NCFF_toolkit.pdf
America’s Historic Tree Register
The American Forests invites the public to go on-line and nominate your favorite tree for a place on America’s Historic Tree Register. Go to: http://www.grit.com/property/historic-trees.aspx
Websites of Interest
Landscope America
This is a collaborative project of NatureServe and the National Geographic Society. Become inspired and learn about conservation issues throughout America. There is also a link on the page that will take you to web pages specifically about Virginia.
This is a collaborative project of NatureServe and the National Geographic Society. Become inspired and learn about conservation issues throughout America. There is also a link on the page that will take you to web pages specifically about Virginia.
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