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April 2007
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EE Infolink |
Connecting Colorado’s Environmental Education Network |
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Volume 13, Issue 4 |
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April, 2007 |
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CAEE
STAFF Program Assistant:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Linda Hamilton, Lory State Park Diane Simmons, Colorado Academy
CAEE MEMBERSHIP Visit www.caee.org to join or renew online, or contact CAEE at 303-273-9527.
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Overview: Online Environmental Education Teacher’s Institute EE Certification: Call for Comments CAEE Welcomes New
Program Assistant
Online Environmental Education Teacher’s Institute: A Distance Learning Course About Teaching Environmental Issues
June 4 – July 27, 2007
The online EE Institute is a professional development course designed to actively involve educators in facilitating the investigation and evaluation of environmental issues with their learners.
The institute models a variety of strategies to assist learners in exploring and seeking responsible courses of action toward the resolution of issues.
Course participants will explore, at their own pace and from the convenience of their home or office, how to effectively teach about environmental issues specific to their community.
Participants will engage in selected readings, self-reflection, one-on-one communications with the instructor, and group deliberation via an electronic discussion board.
The course objectives include: · Examining the role of EE in addressing environmental issues. · Demonstrating effective strategies for helping learners explore environmental issues. · Exploring skills needed to investigate environmental issues. · Introducing a five-step framework as a process for approaching environmental issues. · Understanding the role of action in EE and the skills involved in responsible environmental action.
In the last portion of the course, participants develop their own classroom plans and outlines about teaching environmental issues - with an emphasis on local issues.
Registration: $50 (some scholarships are available)
Two optional graduate-level recertification credits are available through the Colorado School of Mines Teacher Enhancement program for an additional fee.
Class space is limited, so sign-up soon!
To register or for more information, contact CAEE at 303-273-9527 or info@caee.org. |
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EE Certification: Call for Comments
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Call for Comments: Certification for Environmental Educators in Colorado
This is an invitation to share your thoughts, concerns, suggestions, and other ideas about the draft plan to develop a certification program for environmental educators in Colorado.
Please send us your input and comments by May 11th If you are short on time, we suggest you focus on the "Summary of Certification Process" on pages 8-12 as well as Appendices A and B.
How will certification affect you? Do you provide, supervise, or manage environmental education? Are you an informal environmental educator? Are you a classroom teacher? Does your organization provide EE? Certification will support the use of best practices in environmental education, and raise the credibility of the environmental education profession – but only if you are willing to participate in the program. Your input will help us build a program that you will be excited to be a part of.
It is extremely important, for the value and strength of the program that many diverse perspectives are involved. This is a large step for CAEE and EE in Colorado, we hope you will add your voice to the discussion. Your input is crucial to the outcome of this project.
You can view and review the draft plan for certification online at www.caee.org or call CAEE at 303-273-9527 and we will send you a paper copy. Your perspective and feedback will be an invaluable part of this process, and your time and input are greatly appreciated!
Please give us your feedback and input in writing by emailing info@caee.org or sending your comments to CAEE, 15260 S. Golden Rd. Golden, CO 80401 by May 11th. |
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CAEE Welcomes New Program Assistant |
CAEE is excited to welcome Saba Siddiki as our new Program Assistant! Saba completed an internship with CAEE last summer, and is currently finishing a Master’s degree in International Development at the University of Denver. You may have the opportunity to meet Saba at an upcoming CAEE event! And watch your inbox - your CAEE emails may now come from admin@caee.org, as well. |
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For more information on any of these events, visit
http://www.caee.org, call 303-273-9527, or
email info@caee.org. Please RSVP
in advance. Thursday, May 3, 4:00-6:00pm, Colorado Springs Regional Meeting. Presentation: Certification for Environmental Educators in Colorado. Location: CO Division of Wildlife, CO Springs. Thursday, May 24, 1:00-4:00pm. LGBT Inclusivity Training. Hosted by the Colorado Mountain Club at the American Mountaineering Center, Golden. Friday, May 25. Professional Development Workshop. Hosted by Kelly Keena, Thorne Ecological Institute, Kassler Center. Topic: Inquiry. Details to be announced. |
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Upcoming Events
Visit www.caee.org/calendar.html for an online listing of upcoming events!
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April 19, 7:00pm. EarthDance: The Short-Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival, Boulder. EarthDance is a juried compilation of documentaries, mockumentaries, animations, high adventures, and dramas that invite you to celebrate and explore your relationship with the natural world. Can't handle another hit of bad environmental news? Then check out the 2007 EarthDance Short- Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival for a dose of humor and hope. Experience this edutaining selection of independent, alternative films that promote environmental awareness and action through humor, creativity and intelligence. Each film is 30 seconds to 30 minutes long. Free and open to the public. Where: Museum Collections, Bruce Curtis Building, Rm. W100, CU-Boulder Web: http://ecenter.colorado.edu/events/index.html. Contact: CU Environmental Center, ecenter@colorado.edu, 303-492-8308
April 21, 8:30-5:30 p.m. Mining History & Geology Seminar at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Colorado Springs. (Accredited through the Colorado School of Mines) Teachers and other interested adults can join the Western Museum of Mining & Industry for a fascinating day exploring Colorado’s mining heritage! Participants will learn about historic mining and milling (including a one of a kind virtual tour of the Ghost Town of Gillman, and the associated Eagle Mine!), explore modern mining methods, environmental considerations, and become familiar with available mining educational resources. The course teacher is Geologist Steven Veatch. The course fee of $50 includes all materials and a box lunch ($40 for WMMI Members). Optional 0.5 graduate-level CSM semester credit: $30. Please contact the Museum for additional information and reservation procedures at 719-488-0880. Customary Admission: $8 adults; $7 Military/AAA; $6 Seniors/Students; $4 Children 12 & under; Free to children under 3 and Museum Members. Location: I-25 at the Gleneagle exit.
April 22. Denver Museum of Nature & Science Renewable Energy Expo. Find out how you can live a more sustainable lifestyle when the Denver Museum of Nature & Science hosts a weekend-long Renewable Energy Expo on April 21 and Earth Day, April 22. Additional information about the Renewable Energy Expo and resources about saving energy are available at www.dmns.org.
May 20-22. Colorado Summit for Recycling: Something's brewing in recycling. Keystone Conference Center, Keystone. The Colorado Association for Recycling’s (CAFR) annual recycling Summit, in its 18th year, is the premier event in Colorado for recycling and waste diversion activities. The Summit is complete with workshops, panel discussions, a variety of presenters, two-day exhibit hall, site tours, recycling awards, silent auction, and fun evening networking events. It is a dynamic conference and exhibition that brings together the state's recycling professionals including recycling and waste processors, manufacturers, government agencies, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, trade associations, consultants, and individuals dedicated to the principles of recycling. Early registration ends May 4, see http://www.cafr.org/summit/index.htm for details.
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Note: these announcements are only position highlights and are not intended to be all-inclusive. NAAEE/EE-Link offers a jobs database service for EE job seekers or employers seeking EE staff.
To view job postings, visit: eelink.net/eejobsdatabase.html
To submit a job to the database: eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/add_job.cgi
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Bluff Lake Nature Center-Bilingual Education Specialist. Deadline: May 4. Specialist will teach all education programs, develop and maintain an inventory of teaching supplies, prepare teaching materials, orient volunteers, orient teachers and students, work with Education Team to develop new programs, activities and curriculum, design and teach all summer camp programs, design and present "Fireside Chats" and other public programs, assist with administrative duties, nurture our relationship with Latino community by offering public programs and outreach opportunities in Spanish, and coordinate the development and distribution of Bluff Lake newsletter. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Specialist should have a BS in wildlife biology, environmental science or related field, two years of experience in environmental education or interpretation desired, and current First Aid and CPR certification is preferred. Please send applications to: Susan Beckett, Education Director, Bluff Lake Nature Center, 7350 E 29th Ave, suite 300, Denver, CO 80238, Fax (303) 468-3244 or email sbeckett@blufflake.org
Keystone Science School-Director. This person is responsible for all aspects of the Keystone Science School programs and campus facilities ad operations. This includes duties in the following areas: Human resources, financial management, risk management of all KSS facilities and programs, strategic management, marketing, program management of specifically outlined KSS programs. Application process: Please send a cover letter, resume and professional references to: Tamara Moses, Director of Human Resources, The Keystone Center, 1628 Sts. John Road, Keystone, CO 80435. E-Mail: tmoses@keystone.org. FAX: 970-262-0152 (E-mail applications are encouraged.) Position is open until filled.
Jefferson County Open Space, Lookout Mountain Nature Center-Seasonal Naturalist Greet visitors, provide information, interpretive and educational tours, programs, and other services for visitors to Lookout Mountain Nature Center and other Jefferson County Open Space Parks. Minimum of two years college course work in environmental interpretation/education, natural history, biology, recreation resource administration, or closely related field, and six months experience leading interpretive programs for children/adults. Current first aid and CPR certifications required by second week after hire. Valid Colorado driver's license required within thirty days of hire; work is performed indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather; must be able to negotiate a variety of terrain; offer of employment conditional on results of background investigation. Salary Range: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 26-week position; workweek will be Wednesday through Sunday, 40 hpw with some evenings and 8+ hour days. Link to application: http://jeffco.us/jeffco/hr_uploads/jeffcoemploymentapp.pdf
The Wildlife Experience- School Programs Coordinator. This position will be responsible for managing new and existing school programs for the museum, such as guided/self-guided school tours, teacher workshops, on-line curricula, and the Educator Newsletter. Greet and organize school groups on-site, schedule School Tour guide volunteers, implement teacher workshops to supplement museum exhibits and films, and other related duties. This position requires a degree, preferably in life sciences, and experience working with informal education programs. Some experience working with schools and familiarity with Colorado Model Content Standards is preferred. Please send cover letter with resume/experience, salary requirements and references to info@twexp.org (no telephone inquiries please). Resumes are requested by April 30.
Plains Conservation Center- Interpreter/Naturalist. Full time, seasonal position with potential for full time permanent status. Interpreter/Naturalist will design and implement interpretive services and programs for a variety of audiences, covering topics of natural and cultural history of the high plains, historically and currently, coordinate with Education Director and interpretive staff to assure program quality and consistency, provide support for education programs and PCC operations as needed, including creating and maintaining teaching materials, site set-up and clean up, providing visitor services, and assisting with various program facility and maintenance tasks. Bachelor's degree in environmental interpretation/education, natural history, biology, history, or closely related field. (2 years college course work and equivalent work experience will be considered). Six months experience in leading interpretive/environmental programs for children and adults. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Fran Blanchard, Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013 by April 20, 2007.
Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK)-Administrative Manager. This position is for 32 hours per week and provides administrative support to the ELK staff. ELK offers a competitive salary and benefits based on work experience. Email cover letter, resume and application to kglatz@elkkids.org or fax to 303-371-3009. Office site located at the Colorado Division of Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216; Mailing address is 14460 E. 50th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239; Phone number: 303-291-7554.
Thorne Ecological Institute-Executive Director. The Executive Director has responsibility for the overall operations and management of the organization, including the implementation of the vision, mission and values, maintenance of high program quality, hiring, leading and developing of staff, strategic planning, and execution of policy and protocol as established by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Director plays a critical role in fundraising, donor development and fiscal management, and partners with the Board of Trustees and board committees on all organizational initiatives. Salary range will be $40,000-$50,000 based on experience. Full health, dental insurance, and vacation time included. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to Executive Hiring Committee, Thorne Ecological Institute, P.O. Box 19107, Boulder, CO, 80308 by April 20th.
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Ft. Collins-Administrative Assistant. Assist Regional Education Coordinator with planning and implementation of teacher workshops, public events, youth programs and other wildlife education efforts. Knowledge of wildlife biology and wildlife management preferred. Experience with youth education and public outreach, including preparing and conducting educational activities required. Participation in Project WILD, WET and/or Learning Tree workshop preferred. Need excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent public communication skills. Must have at least basic computer skills, using MS Word, Excel and Internet search tools. Must be able to work independently and be available some Saturdays. Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to: Lisa Evans, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 317 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526. 970-472-4343, lisa.evans@state.co.us.
Great Basin Institute-Wilderness and Interpretation Specialist. Working under the direction of BLM Recreation and Wilderness Staff, the Wilderness Interpretation & Education Specialist will be responsible for developing an interpretation plan for 14 Wilderness in Lincoln County, NV. This will include developing a regional sign plan and actions to minimize motorized recreation in the sensitive Clover Creek drainage, becoming proficient in teaching Leave No Trace workshops in Lincoln County both in the school system and to the public at large, performing program research and design, and coordinating with other GBI Associates and BLM Division staff in preparing educational programs and plans. $16.83/hr (GS 07 equivalent) + health benefits. April 2007-August 2009, full time, 40 hpw, no overtime. Location: Ely, NV. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in recreation planning, rangeland science, environmental studies, restoration ecology, environmental education or outreach, or related field; minimum of 1 year related field experience; understanding of outdoor education principles and techniques. Send cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to Chris Warner at warnerc@unr.nevada.edu.
Eco-Cycle-Events Coordinator. Eco-Cycle seeks a full-time Events Coordinator. Hours are variable, including frequent weekend commitments. Position is responsible for planning and executing large-scale Zero Waste events throughout Boulder and Broomfield counties, coordinating logistics of recycling and composting collections, as well as providing vision and program oversight for a growing and rapidly evolving program. Qualified candidates are energetic, detail oriented, must have a passion for environmental issues, solid writing skills and enjoy a mix of office work and physical labor. Previous event planning experience strongly preferred. Full benefits. Email cover letter and resume to hr@ecocycle.org by April 29th.
Energy Outreach Colorado- “Energy Hog Traveling Road Show” Educator. Energy Outreach Colorado is seeking a motivated individual, preferably with an environmental education, theatre or science background, for part-time, short term contract work to present the “Energy Hog Traveling Road Show” assembly program in the Denver metro area with possible travel out of Colorado. This metro-area program teaches energy consumption and conservation lessons to 3rd-5th grade students. The position begins April 30 and ends August 15, 2007. Responsibilities: The Energy Hog is the key character of the ‘Road Show’. The Energy Hog is a costumed character that ‘hams it up’ during the presentation. As the Energy Hog, responsibilities include: (1) communicate with multiple partner organizations for presentation scheduling; (2) arrive at schools one hour prior to presentation; (3) set up presentation props and equipment; (4) keep costume in good condition; (5) work cooperatively with MC character; (6) assist the partner organizations as needed; (7) provide own transportation to Denver metro area presentation locations. Deadline: April 20, Start Date: April 30. Please send a resume and 3 references to: Shelly Wallace, Energy Outreach Colorado, 225 E. 16th Ave. Suite 200, Denver, CO 80203-0765, swallace@energyoutreach.org. |
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Grants, Awards, and Competitions
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Brimstone Award Deadline: May 7, 2007. The National Storytelling Network is currently receiving proposals for the fourth annual Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling, a grant of $5000 for a project to be completed in calendar year 2008. This award focuses on the transformational properties of storytelling, and aims to increase understanding of the ways storytelling can promote change in individuals and communities. http://www.storynet.org/Programs/Grants
NAAEE and Albert I. Pierce Foundation Photography Contest. Deadline: July 30. In partnership with the Albert I. Pierce Foundation, NAAEE has established a photography contest in conjunction with the upcoming NAAEE annual conference in Virginia Beach, Nov. 14-17, 2007. NAAEE seeks photos that will inspire people to achieve environmental excellence. The winning photos will show how the visual arts can create a kinesthetic and emotional connection to the Earth. The photography contest is one element of a larger effort by NAAEE to re-invigorate the use of arts and culture in the EE field. http://www.naaee.org/conference/2007-our-world-pho |
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Workshops, Classes, and Trainings
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Writing About Nature- April 22, 2007, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Boulder Free workshop. Join professional nature writer John A. Murray for an inspiring outdoor workshop exploring your relationship to Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks through writing. Topics such as openings, closings, word pictures, figurative language, story-telling, and publishing will be explored. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 720-564-2083 for more information or to register. Collaboration Training Workshop for Nonprofit Managers and Educators, May 7, 8:30am-12:30-pm, Durango The San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan Public Lands invite you to a dynamic workshop called “Collaboration Skills.” This training workshop is for nonprofit program managers, natural resource professionals, and non-formal educators. Join us to find out how to: Develop collaborative relationships with partners, volunteers, and funders; develop a list of “best practices” for collaboration; learn more about your own conflict management style; identify strategies for conflict resolution, and identify ways for conservation education in the Four Corners region to operate more collaboratively and less competitively though increased communication. No fee, pre-registration is required. Space is limited. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 7th, at the San Juan Public Lands Center, Durango, CO. Workshop will be facilitated by mediation consultant Tami Graham. Lunch will be provided, though a donation to cover costs of lunch is requested. For more information, or to register please call 970-944-1160 or email education@sjma.org
Solar Energy International (SEI) Workshop-Renewable Energy for Educators–How to Implement Renewable Energy Curriculum into Your Classroom, June 26-29th, Carbondale, CO. Educators attending this summer seminar will learn about the impacts our energy use has on the planet and how to best teach youth about solutions: energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy technologies. Each day will include a hands-on element that can be employed in the classroom. Participants will walk away with practical and technical knowledge that they can apply in their own lives. Integrating renewable energy education into youth development can provide an element of excitement for science education and hope for the future. This workshop has been designed to meet the 5th -9th grade Colorado Science Standards (but teachers of all grade levels are welcome). 2 Credits Extended Studies (through Mesa State College). For more information: http://solarenergy.org/workshops/workshop.php?id=44
Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative (COTI)-Volunteer and Staff Training Workshops Are you or your volunteers and staff in need of training? The Colorado Outdoor Training Initiative (COTI) has a full slate of stewardship and conservation leadership trainings planned for the upcoming season. Over 20 different trainings have been organized in partnership with land management agencies and non-profit organizations across the state. Build your organization's volunteer leadership and stewardship capacity. Sign up now! Currently registering for the following workshops: Trail Skills, Crew Leadership for Trails, Instructor Training, Sustainable Mountain Trails: Assessment, Planning, Design, Chainsaw (S-212) and Crosscut Saw Trainings. Learn more about COTI and training opportunities by visiting www.cotionline.org. Sign up for a workshop by visiting http://www.cotionline.org/training.html
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center – Naturalist Training: Interested in teaching and learning outdoors? Would you like to earn 18 graduate credits (half of a Masters) while living and learning in a community of over 30 skilled environmental educators and naturalists? The Wolf Ridge Naturalist Training Program on the north shore of Lake Superior in Finland, Minnesota has openings in its graduate level certificate program. This intense training and teaching program provides skill development and experience enabling very effective job placement and acceptance into further graduate school opportunities. Positions start in late August - apply now, as a limited number of positions are available. To learn more, visit www.wolf-ridge.org and click on Naturalist Training, or contact Joe Walewski at eetraining@wolf-ridge.org or 1-218-353-7414.
“Flying Wild” Workshop-June 16-Starsmore Discovery Center, Colorado Springs. Explore the biodiversity of Colorado birds and their habitats. Learn about and investigate the hazards of migration. Discover the complex relationships between birds and their niches. Learn how biologists use data collected to evaluate natural systems. Find new & fun ways to address science and other state standards. To register: Send $10 check, payable to Patrick Grove, to 712 Iowa Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. For credit, bring $34 check, payable to CSM, on day of class. |
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FREE Backpacks and Waist Packs If your organization needs backpacks or waist packs, David Ahn, a business man, is donating 2,000 bags to non-profits who work with unprivileged youth. The only two stipulations are that the bags are given to low-income kids and that the non-profit organization cannot sell them or make any profit from them. The backpack can turn into a chair as well, and the waist packs have two water bottles each. Bags are new and in good shape. Reply to Rafael Salgado at info@calwood.org.
New
Biodiversity Online Secondary Module Exploring Environmental Issues:
Biodiversity is a new addition to the Project Learning Tree collection that
uses biodiversity as a window through which secondary students investigate
the environment. Educators and students get a broader view of concepts and
larger connections - not just biological, but political, cultural, ethical,
and economic as well. Educators are permitted to use any of the online materials on the
PLT Web site. |
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