Hello klowery1-ga,
I?ve always loved the programs offered at the nature centers in my
area so it was a very enjoyable project to research this topic for
you. I discovered that the web offers a huge variety of resources for
environmental education. Almost every state seems to have a state-wide
organization dedicated to supporting environmental education. Many of
them have wonderful websites that list all their nature centers. You
can then link to the centers that are interesting to you and review
all of their offerings. I?ve listed some samples that I thought might
be especially relevant to your explorations. In addition, I?ve also
listed some websites that are major portals or resource centers for
environmental education so that you can continue your explorations for
materials that will help you with your programs.
Best wishes for developing innovative, fun and eye-opening programs.
~ czh ~
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
The Grant Program sponsored by EPA?s Office of Environmental Education
supports environmental education projects that enhance the public?s
awareness, knowledge, and skills to make informed decisions that
affect environmental quality. Since 1992, EPA has received between $2
and $3 million in grant funding per year and has awarded over 2,500
grants. Descriptions of those grants are available online at this
site.
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants/index.html
http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants/region05_02.htm
Environmental Education Grants -- 1992-2002 -- U.S. EPA Region 5 (Includes MN)
***** You can review the funded projects to get ideas of innovative
projects that you could adapt to your own location.
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http://www.thorpewood.org/programs/programs.html
Environmental Education Programs at ThorpeWood
ThorpeWood contracts with schools, community-based groups and other
organizations to offer customized, hands-on experiences for
participants of many ages and backgrounds. All programs teach a
conservation ethic and stress the importance of environmental
stewardship. Curricula and activities are customized for each group,
depending upon the ages of the participants, their skills, and desired
education goals. Programs can be as brief as two hours, or can be
spread over a period of several months.
You'll find details about three examples of our current programming below.
-- Watershed Education
-- In My Back Yard!
-- Youth Lands Stewards Project
***** In addition to the above projects the website offers lots of
other ideas for innovative programs.
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http://www.columbusrecparks.com/outdoors_rec_centers/outdoor_education/indian_village/GEEP.asp
Group Environmental Education Programming
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http://desfbay.fws.gov/environ.htm
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Our dynamic Environmental Education program offers free all-day
educator-led field trips. Teachers, outdoor education leaders, adult
leaders, and students are actively involved in exploring the diverse
habitats of the refuge. Students participate in a variety of hands-on
group activities that are designed to teach ecological concepts that
focus on the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge's resource
management issues such as habitat preservation, endangered species,
and migratory birds. Integrating science, art, history, social
studies, math, language arts, and physical education, the activities
are adaptable to students of all grade levels. And what's more,
they're fun! All programs have been correlated to the appropriate
State of California Education Standards.
What types of programs are available?
-- Field trips
-- Classroom presentations
-- Outreach presentations
***** See more detailed description of programs and resources
available to teachers and project leaders.
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The Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Monona, Wisconsin
All programs at the Nature Center are founded on a single belief: that
the land is a complex organism to be loved, cared for, studied, and
understood.
Environmental Learning Network
Special Interest Activities
Summer Nature Camps
Birthday Parties
Public Programs and Events
School Field Trip Programs
In-Class Programs
Teacher Training Programs
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES
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http://www.seek.state.mn.us/
SEEK (Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge) the place to find
Minnesota resources for environmental education. MN Office of
Environmental Assistance
***** You probably know about this resource but I?m including it just
in case you haven?t heard of it.
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http://eelink.net/
EE-Link is a project of the North American Association for Environmental Education
***** The links to Professional Resources and EE Organizations and
Projects should be especially useful for you.
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http://www.naturenet.com/index.asp
Nature Net's State-Wide Regional Network of Nature Centers
http://www.naturenet.com/directory.asp
Nature Net's Online Interactive Directory of Nature Centers & Programs in Wisconsin
http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/naturecenters.html
Wisconsin Nature and Environmental Education Centers
***** This site offers a listing of all Wisconsin nature centers.
About half of them are hyperlinked. You can follow the links and
explore programs offered by nature centers that are similar to your
own.
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http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/enved/env_centr.htm
Pennsylvania Environmental Education Centers By County
***** Many of the centers are hyperlinked so that you can go to the
specific center?s site and explore their programs.
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http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wetlands/states/gacenters.html
Georgia Environmental Education And Nature Centers
These are places in Georgia which foster environmental education,
nature interest, and environmental stewardship. In general, they are
places you can visit. Sites are listed by name and location, those
with web sites (underlined for linkage to the site) and those without
web sites. If the center has a wetlands focus, this is noted by
placing that center in bold type. This section will continue to grow
as additional sites are identified. If you know other sites that
should be included please contact:
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http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/education/
New York State
DEC's Environmental Education Program
Environmental Education Links
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http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/environment_and_nature/education/
Environment and Nature > Education
Directory > Society and Culture > Environment and Nature > Education
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http://www.creec.org/
The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC)
Network is an educational project whose mission is: To develop a
communication network which provides educators with access to High
Quality environmental education resources to enhance the environmental
literacy of California Students.
http://www.creec.org/stories/storyReader$61
Funding Environmental Education
All great dreams need funding, and your environmental education
project is no different. Here are some resources to help you turn your
dreams into reality.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/directory/Science/Environment/Education
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