1.  2006 AF&PA RECYCLING AWARDS
2.  DOE FNNDING FOR HIGHER ED INT'L STUDIES PROGRAMS
3.  INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS
4.  EETAP OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ONLINE COURSES
5.  CALIFORNIA COASTAL ART & POETRY CONTEST
6.  EARTHWATCH EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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7.  SERVICE LEARNING IN THE AMAZON
8.  THE ENVIROSCHOOLS FOUNDATION ~ NEW ZEALAND
9.  KAITIAKITANGA IN NEW ZEALAND

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NAAEE Announcements
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10.  NAAEE CONFERENCE A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
11.  NAAEE GOES TO ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA IN 2006
12.  MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING
13.  NAAEE IN NOVEMBER
14.  A RESOURCE YOU CAN USE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR E

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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15.  OPENING GATES IN TEACHER EDUCATION ~ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
16.  EE-NEWS NEWS
17.  MARINE MAMMAL SEMINARS ~ CALIFORNIA

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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18.  CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EE SEEKING BOOK REVIEWERS
19.  TEXAS INFORMAL SCIENCE ED ASSOCIATION ~ CFP
20.  SURVEY TO HELP DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR EDUCATORS

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Resources for Students and Educators
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21.  FREE EE POSTERS
22.  NAT'L SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM DIRECTORY
23.  TRASH TALK
24.  ASTRONOMY FROM THE GROUND UP!
25.  PLACE-BASED EDUCATION -- NEW EDITION

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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1.  2006 AF&PA RECYCLING AWARDS
Deadline: February 17, 2006 The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Recycling Awards encourage and recognize outstanding recycling programs that promote the recovery of high quality paper. The 2006 awards will recognize an individual, two businesses (small and large), two communities (small and large) and two schools. The School Recycling Awards recognize schools that have implemented successful recycling programs with a monetary prize and framed original artwork, given to a classroom recycling program and a school-wide recycling program.
http://www.paperrecycles.org/recycling/awards/

2.  DOE FNNDING FOR HIGHER ED INT'L STUDIES PROGRAMS
Application Deadline: November 17, 2005 Extended Application Deadline: December 1, 2005 (for applicants affected by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita) This Department of Education annual award for Higher Education Institutions Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs program provides funds to higher ed institutions, or partnerships between nonprofit educational organizations and higher ed institutions to plan, develop, and implement programs to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsugisf/applicant.html

3.  INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARDS
Deadline: February 28, 2006 Do you know any YOUNG ECO-HEROES aged 8 to 16 years? Please let them know about Action For Nature's 2006 International Young Eco-Hero awards program. Winners receive a cash prize and recognition for their environmental accomplishments. The award promotes individual action concerning environmental protection and advocacy, environmental health projects and the education of others. February 28, 2006 is the award deadline. More details on the Web site.
http://www.actionfornature.org

4.  EETAP OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ONLINE COURSES
Scholarship Application Deadline: December 16, 2005 The Environmental Education & Training Partnership (EETAP) has a limited number of scholarships available to EE leaders interested in taking the online "Applied EE Program" (February 20 – May 5) or "Fundamentals of EE" (February 6 – April 21) courses. The qualifications for and amount of each scholarship are different for the two courses.
http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/rwilke/eetap/#Scholarships

5.  CALIFORNIA COASTAL ART & POETRY CONTEST
Deadline: January 31, 2006 California Coastal Commission Art & Poetry Contest for K-12 California students to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme. Up to eight winners will win $100 gift certificates and winner's sponsoring teacher will receive a $40 gift certificate for educational supplies. Students may have their work featured on Commission webpages and materials. For contest rules and entry form, visit the website, email coast4u@coastal.ca.gov, or call (800) Coast-4U.
http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/pendx.html

6.  EARTHWATCH EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
Awarded through a competitive application process, the Earthwatch Educator Fellowship Awards are considered based on geographic region, financial need, and the benefits that would result from participating in an expedition. Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline are eligible to apply. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/apply.html

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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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7.  SERVICE LEARNING IN THE AMAZON
1) 8-day Amazon Rainforest Workshop for teachers, students, families, June 15, June 25, or July 5, 2006: Experience a 1/4 mile Rainforest canopy walkway, get involved in a village service project, and see how indigenous cultures use the forest for medicine, food, and shelter. 2) Amazon Rainforest Workshop for K-12 educators, July 7-16, 2006: A professional development opportunity for teachers to work side-by-side with a spirited faculty of scientists. Contact: Dr. Frances Gatz at 800-669-6806 or fgatz@earthlink.net
http://www.travel2learn.com

8.  THE ENVIROSCHOOLS FOUNDATION ~ NEW ZEALAND
The Enviroschools Foundation provides support and strategic direction for a nationwide sustainable schools programme. Through the Enviroschools approach students develop skills, understanding, knowledge and confidence through planning, designing and creating a sustainable school. Action projects undertaken by enviroschools have both environmental and educational outcomes that benefit the school and the wider community. The Facilitated Enviroschools Programme is a three year environmental learning and action process, providing the involved schools an extensive resource kit and a trained facilitator. The Enviroschools Awards Scheme is an incentive program designed for schools to become actively involved in environmental education through various levels of acheivement.
http://www.enviroschools.org.nz/howitworks.php

9.  KAITIAKITANGA IN NEW ZEALAND
Learn about the Kaitiakitanga educational and environmental restoration programs in New Zealand (http://www.kaitiakitanga.net/). Andree Mathieu, sustainability writer from Quebec, writes "This Maori concept of kaitiakitanga should inspire anyone who is interested in sustainability." (View full text: http://www.kaitiakitanga.net/stories/origins%20research.htm) Other resources include "Tipu Ake: Self-help resources for leadership development, organisational transformation and sustainability" (http://www.tipuake.org.nz/).
http://www.kaitiakitanga.net

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NAAEE Announcements
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10.  NAAEE CONFERENCE A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
Participants, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Board, Affiliates, Members, Presenters, Speakers and most of all the New Mexico Host Committee and Volunteers -- We Thank You!! The 2005 conference was truly an outstanding event and your participation made it so. Send us your comments and suggestions to make 2006 in St. Paul, Minnesota, just as memorable.
http://naaee.org/pages/contact/index.html

11.  NAAEE GOES TO ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA IN 2006
Mark your calendars! The 35th NAAEE Annual Conference will be held October 10-14, 2006.
http://naaee.org/pages/conferences/stpaul/2006conf_flyer.html

12.  MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING
NAAEE membership campaign offering new professional members a discounted rate until January 15, 2006. Current members receive incentives for signing up new members - check your mail!
http://naaee.org//catalog/index.php/cPath/32

13.  NAAEE IN NOVEMBER
· November 8-11, National Association for Interpreters conference in Mobile, AL.
· November 14-16, B. EETAP 3 Grant Planning meeting in Washington, DC.
· November 16-20, National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) in Detroit, MI.
· November 17-18, Affiliates Task Force Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
http://naaee.org

14.  A RESOURCE YOU CAN USE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR E
Looking for a resource that can help you design and implement effective environmental education professional development programs? Well, look no further. The National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education (NPEEE), an initiative of NAAEE, has recently revised and reprinted Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators. The Professional Development Guidelines outline a set of recommendations about the basic knowledge and abilities formal and nonformal educators need to provide high-quality environmental education. You can download the Professional Development 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/new_ee.html

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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15.  OPENING GATES IN TEACHER EDUCATION ~ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
February 13-15, 2006 ~ Online Opening Gates in Teacher Education: 2006 - Meeting the Challenges in Education and Teaching For teacher educators, researchers and lecturers from all fields of specialization who are concerned with pre-service and in-service education as well as teachers in the field who train other teachers.
http://vc2006.macam.ac.il/pre/

16.  EE-NEWS NEWS
First environmental studies center "Living Classroom" in southeast San Francisco: http://www.lejyouth.org/prog_classroom.php4 Florida Teacher Receives Award for Environmental Excellence: http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/NEWS0104/511040467/1075 Maryland Schools Honored for EE Programs: http://www.gazette.net/stories/110405/frededu115847_31941.shtml
http://eelink.net/ee-news/

17.  MARINE MAMMAL SEMINARS ~ CALIFORNIA
Camp Ocean Pines is hosting three weekend retreats in January 2006 focused on Marine Mammals, featuring leading researchers sharing their latest research and discoveries. January 6-8: "Tagging of Pacific Pelagics" January 13-15: "Sleuthing Mother Nature" January 20-23: "Sea Otters" Cost of the weekend workshop includes 2 nights lodging in passive solar designed cabins made with strawbale construction, 6 excellent meals, materials and instruction.
http://www.campoceanpines.org/upcoming/index_html

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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18.  CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EE SEEKING BOOK REVIEWERS
The Canadian Journal of Environmental Education is seeking book reviewers for the 11th volume of the journal. Each review is approximately 500 words and the list of books to be reviewed is available at http://cjee.gavan.ca/ Contact the Book Review Editors at cjeebook@lakeheadu.ca, providing background information about yourself to help match reviewers with appropriate books.
http://www.uleth.ca/edu/research/ictrd/cjee/

19.  TEXAS INFORMAL SCIENCE ED ASSOCIATION ~ CFP
Deadline: December 1, 2005 The Texas Informal Science Education Association CFP for its 2006 Conference February 22-24, 2006, at Texas Tech in Junction. ISEA is seeking proposals for sessions on innovative program ideas, tools to measure learning, supporting families along the lifelong learning continuum, using technology to facilitate learning across all ages, or successful partnerships. Contact the ISEA Conference Committee, c/o Tara Schultz at tschultz@txstateaq.org or fax (361) 881-1257 for a proposal form.
http://www.statweb.org/ISEA/

20.  SURVEY TO HELP DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR EDUCATORS
Please assist the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) in creating hands-on materials for informal educators by taking just a few moments to complete an online survey (by November 17th). By doing so, you will also be entered to win a SIGNED copy of "Lessons without Limit: How free- choice learning is transforming education" by John H. Falk and Lynn D. Dierking. The survey will only take about 5 minutes or less to complete, the results will be used for development of hands-on materials as part of Astronomy From the Ground Up.
More information at: www.astrosociety.org/afgu
Contact Anna Hurst: ahurst@astrosociety.org or 415-337-1100 x108.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=723851479440

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Resources for Students and Educators
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21.  FREE EE POSTERS
Help teach students to protect the environment with everyday choices! From soccer balls to cell phones to DVDs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s "life cycle poster series" teaches students to understand the environmental impacts of everyday products. These posters track where products come from, how they are manufactured and transported, how to maximize their useful life, and what happens to them after use. The series helps teens (grades 6-12) make informed decisions to protect the environment in their day-to-day lives. Also available in Spanish. To order your free copies, visit the Web site.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/index.htm

22.  NAT'L SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM DIRECTORY
The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse Web site provides a searchable database of Learn and Serve America grantee programs. Search for programs by location, program type, and grade level.
http://www.servicelearning.org/resources/program_directory/index.php

23.  TRASH TALK
By: Dave and Lillian Brummet. Trash Talk – an inspirational guide to saving time and money through better waste and resource management. Trash Talk is an environmental book that embarks on frugal and conscious living techniques for the individual. Focusing on reusing "waste" materials and reducing consumption of resources, it also validates individual worth in a hectic, expensive, environmentally stressed world.
http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit

24.  ASTRONOMY FROM THE GROUND UP!
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Division of Informal Science Education has awarded the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) a major grant to help launch Astronomy From the Ground Up! (AFGU), a new professional development program for educators at science centers, nature centers, and natural history museums across the country. Special Note to ISE Professional in the Southwest -- The first AFGU workshop will be held in Tucson, Arizona, April 19-21, 2006.
http://www.astrosociety.org/afgu/

25.  PLACE-BASED EDUCATION -- NEW EDITION
Orion Society has recently issued a 2nd edition of its popular Place-Based Education--Connecting Classrooms and Communities, by David Sobel. The book builds a persuasive case for getting kids out into nature and their community and allowing the environmental education to serve as an integrating context for all kinds of coursework.
http://www.oriononline.org/pages/ob/index_ob.html