1.  TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2.  SHELL SCIENCE TEACHING AWARD

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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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NAAEE Announcements
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3.  A NONFORMAL EDUCATION RESOURCE YOU CAN USE!

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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4.  EENC ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ NORTH CAROLINA
5.  2006 LEEF CONFERENCE ~ FLORIDA
6.  AMERICA'S RAIN FORESTS: A DISTANCE LEARNING ADVENTURE
7.  EEASC FORUM: THE LIVING LABORATORY ~ S CAROLINA
8.  WAEE FALL CONFERENCE ~ WISCONSIN

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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9.  EECO 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP
10.  EEAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP
11.  2006 EEA OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP
12.  EETAP SEEKS ARTICLES FOR WEBSITE

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Resources for Students and Educators
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13.  TIPS AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS GRANT WRITING
14.  MARCIE THE MARVELOUS TREE: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
15.  NWF'S KIDS' & PARENTS' NEWSLETTERS
16.  GROWING GREEN HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHARTER SCHOOLS
17.  TOX TOWN OFFERS DISASTER HEALTH & TOXIC CHEMICALS INFO
18.  NATURAL RESOURCES JOURNAL

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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1.  TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Deadline: November 4, 2005 Presented by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Texas Environmental Excellence Awards recognize the efforts of citizens, communities, businesses and organizations to preserve and protect the Texas environment. 2006 awards are in 10 diverse categories including educational initiatives. Contact Dana Macomb, TEEA coordinator, at 512/239-3150 or email awards@tceq.state.tx.us.
http://www.teea.org/

2.  SHELL SCIENCE TEACHING AWARD
Deadline: November 15, 2005 For one outstanding k–12 classroom science teacher who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary science teaching. Award includes $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to attend NSTA's National Convention. Two semi-finalists will receive all-expense-paid trips to the convention.
http://www.nsta.org/shell

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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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NAAEE Announcements
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3.  A NONFORMAL EDUCATION RESOURCE YOU CAN USE!
Looking for a resource that can help you design and implement effective nonformal environmental education programs? Well, look no further. The National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education (NPEEE), an initiative of NAAEE, has recently published Nonformal Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence. The Nonformal Guidelines provide a tool that can be used to ensure a firm foundation for the development of new programs or to trigger improvements in existing ones. You can download the Nonformal Guidelines and other publications in the Guidelines for Excellence series free of charge from the NAAEE website (www.naaee.org/npeee). If you’d prefer a hard copy, you can order it from NAAEE (202-419-0412 or fax 202-419-0415).
http://naaee.org/pages/npeee/nonformal.html

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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4.  EENC ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ NORTH CAROLINA
November 4-7, 2005 ~ Columbia, North Carolina EENC's 15th Annual Conference theme is "Connecting Through EE for a Greener Future - a Natural Convergence at the Scuppernong." Explore some of eastern NC’s best natural areas, visit neighboring EE Centers, take workshops for Continuing Education Credits or EE Certification Credit, and spend time with colleagues.
http://www.rtpnet.org/eenc/conference.html

5.  2006 LEEF CONFERENCE ~ FLORIDA
Mary 16-19, 2006 ~ Bradenton, Florida The 2006 League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF) Conference theme is "The Learning of the Green."
http://leeflet.brinkster.net/

6.  AMERICA'S RAIN FORESTS: A DISTANCE LEARNING ADVENTURE
Take your students in grades 5-8 on a distance learning adventure to the tropical and temperate rain forests during live webcast and broadcast on October 14. Join experts on location in Puerto Rico and Alaska to learn about these important ecosystems, predator-prey relationships, the endangered Puerto Rican parrot, why rain forests are important, and the native cultures of Puerto Rico and Alaska. Visit the website for more information, to register, and for free lesson plans.
http://rainforests.pwnet.org

7.  EEASC FORUM: THE LIVING LABORATORY ~ S CAROLINA
January 21, 2006 ~ Columbia, S Carolina EE Association of SC Forum "South Carolina: The Living Laboratory" focusing on the latest research being conducted by scientists and students in South Carolina.
http://alpha1.fmarion.edu/~scenvedu/EEASCcon.html

8.  WAEE FALL CONFERENCE ~ WISCONSIN
October 27-29, 2005 - Madison, Wisconsin The 2005 Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE) Fall Conference is an invigorating chance to look back over 30 years on the events and individuals that have shaped environmental education, our field and our environment, and a time to look forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The conference events will reflect four aspects of our history of putting principles into action: * Action in the Classroom * EE Centers and their Action Roles * Personal Action: Walking the Talk * Learning from Action: EE History and Milestones. Graduate credit is available. For information and registration materials please visit the website.
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/waee/Events/fall05.htm

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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9.  EECO 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP
Deadline: November 24, 2005 2006 EECO Conference Theme: TREE - Tomorrow's Reality in Environmental Education, April 6-9, in Beachwood, Ohio. EECO is seeking creative and informative presentations that enriches the overall EE discussion and enhances the skills of attendees. Download the pdf for submission guidelines: http://www.eeco-online.org/conferences/pdfs/Call%20for%20presenters%20revised.pdf
http://www.eeco-online.org/conferences/Announcement.htm

10.  EEAI ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP
Deadline: October 15, 2005 Illinois Environmental Education Association (EEAI) Conference Call for Presentation Proposals for the 2006 Annual Conference, May 4-6, in Grafton, Illinois. Conference theme is "Getting Back in the Flow: A Confluence of EE Ideas" a gathering of formal and informal environmental educators at the Rivers. Download the pdf for submission guidelines.
http://www.eeai.net/

11.  2006 EEA OF GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ~ CFP
Deadline: October 12, 2005 The Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia is requesting proposals to present for their 2006 conference, March 17-19 in Norcross, Georgia, relating to the Art, Science and Business of Environmental Education. The conference theme is "Green with EE: the Art, Science, and Business of Environmental Education."
http://www.eealliance.org/conference.htm

12.  EETAP SEEKS ARTICLES FOR WEBSITE
Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) is seeking magazine style articles from writers with EE experience for publication on its web site. The article topics include: EE Certification; National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); EE Standards; The National Guidelines for Excellence; and Online EE Professional Development For more information contact Gus Medina (gmedina@niagaradsl.com).
http://www.eetap.org/html/latest_bulletin.php

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Resources for Students and Educators
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13.  TIPS AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS GRANT WRITING
Education World "Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing" to help educators apply for classroom grants for class projects, field trips, special curriculum needs to enhance their students' educational experience.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml

14.  MARCIE THE MARVELOUS TREE: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Marcie is a tree, planted in 1987 and was the inspiration for the founding of Tree Musketeers. "Marcie the Marvelous Tree: An Autobiography" is a touching yet educational children's book in both English and Spanish about the power of kids and trees to change the world. In her story, Marcie talks about standing in the nursery fearing that no one would want her, the horrors of being vandalized, and how trees and humans help each other.
http://www.treemusketeers.org/cok-dear_marcie.htm

15.  NWF'S KIDS' & PARENTS' NEWSLETTERS
Kids sign up for "The Buzz" monthly e-newsletter with features and activities from Ranger Rick's website. http://www.nwf.org/kidzone/kzPage.cfm?siteId=3&departmentId=102 NWF's "Caregivers' Corner" monthly e-newsletter for parents provides updates and ideas for new activities to share with their kids.
http://www.nwf.org/kidzone/kzPage.cfm?siteId=3&departmentId=93

16.  GROWING GREEN HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHARTER SCHOOLS
Wisconsin Charter Schools Association article discusses the growing trend of Charter Schools offering environment-focused programs. Provides a list of "green" public charter schools and environmental education resources
http://www.wicharterschools.org/news.main.cfm?id=55

17.  TOX TOWN OFFERS DISASTER HEALTH & TOXIC CHEMICALS INFO
The National Library of Medicine's Tox Town web site offers a new Hurricane Katrina (and Rita) web page that lists environmental health concerns following the disaster and during the clean-up effort. Topics include mold, pest control, worker health, drinking water, trash burning and many more. Suggested for high school students, educators, and the concerned public, the four neighborhood scenes use color, graphics, sounds and animation to add interest to learning about connections between chemicals, the environment and the public's health.
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov

18.  NATURAL RESOURCES JOURNAL
The Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education (JNRLSE) is a peer-reviewed journal written by and for educators in natural resources, the life sciences, and agriculture disciplines, and is continuously published online by the American Society of Agronomy. Nine cooperating societies are involved including the Ecological Society of America and American Institute of Biological Sciences, among others. Members of ASA and the cooperating societies subscribe for just $35 (US)/$45 (international), which includes an e-mail alerting service when new content is posted. To join the subscription list, visit the website.
http://www.jnrlse.org/about.html