1.  RACIAL/ETHNIC MINORITY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
2.  NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP ~ W. VIRGINIA

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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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3.  MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
4.  VOTE ONLINE ~ IT'S EASY!

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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5.  DECADE OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEV'T FORUM ~ CALL IN
6.  NORTHWEST CONNECTIONS FALL FIELD SEMESTER ~ MONTANA
7.  2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL EE WEEK
8.  EE ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA CONFERENCE
9.  ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL ~ CALIFORNIA
10.  LAST CHANCE - ONLINE COURSE IN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION
11.  READING THE LANDSCAPE ~ MAINE

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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12.  CALL FOR POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS
13.  SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS ~ CFP
14.  CITIES & THE ENVIRONMENT ~ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
15.  ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION ~ CFP

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Resources for Students and Educators
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16.  FREE TEACHING GREEN BOOKS FOR EE FACULTY
17.  ARMENIA TREE PROJECT'S (ATP) EE PROGRAM
18.  NSTA'S EARLY YEARS BLOG
19.  WYLAND OCEAN CHALLENGE
20.  THE FISH OLYMPICS
21.  2006 GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY CURRICULUM
22.  SEWAGE IN YOUR FACE
23.  LEARNING WITH THE TREE OF LIFE

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Awards, Grants, Contests
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1.  RACIAL/ETHNIC MINORITY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 1, 2006 The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) $10,000 Racial/Ethnic Minority Scholarship for persons accepted into an accredited doctoral program in any one of the social and/or behavioral sciences. Applicants must be current members and should be a citizen of the United States when applying. Contact: Angela M. Moe, (269)387-5275, angie.moe@wmich.edu
http://www.sssp1.org

2.  NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP ~ W. VIRGINIA
The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an all-expenses-paid residential summer program offering educational forums and recreational activities that encourage the development of thoughtful scientific leadership. The 2006 NYSC will be held at Camp Pocahontas in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia. Check specific state application process: http://141.153.63.184/NYSC.asp
http://www.nysc.org/2006/index.html

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International Events, Announcements, Resources
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NAAEE Announcements
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3.  MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
NAAEE Members: Don't forget our membership campaign currently in progress. You can earn incentives for recruiting your colleagues to join NAAEE before the deadline of January 15, 2006! Remember to fill in your name as the referring member on the two copies of the membership brochure we sent you. If you need more copies, contact Julie at jpolzer@naaee.org.
http://naaee.org/pages/members/index.html

4.  VOTE ONLINE ~ IT'S EASY!
Deadline: December 21, 2005 Reminder to NAAEE members to cast your ballot for the Association President-Elect, Secretary, and two at-large Board members. Contact Mary Ocwieja with questions and technical support issues: maryo@naaee.org
http://naaee.org/pages/ballot_2006/index.html

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National Events, Training, Announcements
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5.  DECADE OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEV'T FORUM ~ CALL IN
December 15, 2006, 1-3pm, EST ~ Conference Call The United States Partnership for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, monthly Partner Forum will be call-in only. Join in on this productive opportunity to share, learn, collaborate and network. TOLL-FREE call in number: 866 918 5492, Passcode 479945
http://www.uspartnership.org/

6.  NORTHWEST CONNECTIONS FALL FIELD SEMESTER ~ MONTANA
August 28th-October 25th, 2006 ~ Swan Valley, Montana Tuition discounted for early registration: January 1, 2006 Northwest Connections' Landscape and Livelihood Fall Field Semester immerses a small group of students in an intensive two-month field educational program focusing on ecology and community-based conservation. The program offers 15 semester credits from the University of Montana. Contact: nwceducation@blackfoot.net or (406) 754-3185
http://northwestconnections.org/landscape.htm

7.  2ND ANNUAL NATIONAL EE WEEK
April 16-22, 2006 Coordinated by National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF) the 2nd Annual National EE Week will be the single largest environmental education event in the U.S. and will provide a week of educational preparedness for Earth Day for thousands of educators and millions of students. Find out how to get involved!
http://www.eeweek.org/

8.  EE ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA CONFERENCE
March 9-11, 2006 ~ Montevallo, Alabama EE Association of Alabama 16th annual conference "In Our Backyard" will feature Alabama’s wonderful natural resources, and speakers such as Stephen Faughn of the Anniston Museum of Natural History, Dave Hollaway of Camp McDowell Environmental Center, Jimmy Stiles of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, and Jared Baker of the Birmingham Zoo. Contact: M.E. Spencer, (205) 665-6373, spencerme@montevallo.edu
http://www.aces.edu/eeaa/main.html

9.  ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL ~ CALIFORNIA
January 13-16, 2006 ~ Nevada City, California "Lights! Cameras! Environmental Action!" The 2006 Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival will feature an array of award-winning films and discussions about restoration projects, climate change, and ocean protection issues.
http://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/

10.  LAST CHANCE - ONLINE COURSE IN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION
January 17 - February 24, 2006 ~ Online Registration deadline: December 30th This course provides environmental professionals a unique opportunity to gain skills and knowledge about the strategies, methods and tools of environmental communication that effectively lead to changes in behavior. This course will benefit all practicing environmental professionals faced with the challenge of changing behaviors. The primary set of tools covered focus on environmental social marketing. Course is taught by Brian Day using online and telecommunication technologies.
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/del/continuinged/envcommunication.html

11.  READING THE LANDSCAPE ~ MAINE
Washington, Maine Landscape Ecology Workshop presented by Tom Wessels. "Reading the Landscape: A Connection to Space" is for students of natural history, teachers integrating place-based curricula, and those interested in experiencing the New England landscape.
http://www.medomakcamp.com/wessels.php

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Research and Publishing Opportunities
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12.  CALL FOR POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS
Presentation Proposals due: March 31, 2006 Poster Proposals due: April 30, 2006 Invitation to submit a proposal to present for the 3rd National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration "Forging the National Imperative" on December 9-13, 2006 in New Orleans, LA. A Student Poster Contest will provide cash awards to the best student posters.
http://www.estuaries.org/conference

13.  SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS ~ CFP
Deadline: January 31, 2006 The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) invites proposals for its 56th Annual Meeting: Building Just, Diverse and Democratic Communities, to be held August 10–12, 2006, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Contact: Phoebe Morgan (520) 523-8245, phoebe.morgan@nau.edu
http://www.sssp1.org

14.  CITIES & THE ENVIRONMENT ~ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Calling for submissions for inaugural issue (May 2006) of Journal of Cities and the Environment (CATE). New publication aims to provide an international forum for urban researchers, and practitioners, to explore ecological theory, share relevant data, and exchange best practices.
http://www.catejournal.org/

15.  ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION ~ CFP
Deadline: January 31, 2006 The Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE) is calling for presenters for their 2006 Spring Conference: "Environmental Education From Words to Action" to be held April 28-30, 2006 in Malibu, California. Contact: Sandi Funke funkewoman72@yahoo.com
http://www.aeoe.org/conference/spring/2006/workshops/call_for_presenters.html

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Resources for Students and Educators
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16.  FREE TEACHING GREEN BOOKS FOR EE FACULTY
If you teach EE courses to youth educators, pre-service or inservice teachers, Green Teacher is willing to send you a free copy of their new 240 page books, Teaching Green: The Elementary Years and Teaching Green: the Middle Years. In exchange, you would show the books to your students, giving them the opportunity to make a bulk purchase at a big discount.
http://www.greenteacher.com/reviewcopies

17.  ARMENIA TREE PROJECT'S (ATP) EE PROGRAM
Based in Armenia and Massachusetts, ATP has planted and rejuvenated 750,000 trees at more than 500 sites over the past 11 years. By engaging youth in a process to understand the value of a healthy and sustainable environment ATP seeks to protect the trees we plant from exploitation. ATP designed an EE curriculum that will be introduced to the schools in Armenia by the Ministry of Education. Draft available: http://www.armeniatree.org/pdf/ee_curriculum_nov05.pdf EE program director interview: http://www.armeniatree.org/atpnews/news_press_120505a.htm
http://www.armeniatree.org

18.  NSTA'S EARLY YEARS BLOG
Check out NSTA's Early Years Blog to see innovations in the preK-2 classrooms. Some topics include: finding resources & activities, assessment & standards, classroom management, and integrating strategies.
http://science.nsta.org/earlyyearsblog/

19.  WYLAND OCEAN CHALLENGE
Exploring the natural world through Art and Imagination, the Wyland Ocean Challenge "Clean Water for the 21st Century" is a nationwide classroom program that uses an art-based, interdisciplinary approach to environmental education and conservation.
http://www.wylandoceanchallenge.org/

20.  THE FISH OLYMPICS
Interactive learning site provides background information on various fish based on camouflage, strength, eating, and speed. Click on one of the events, read about each contender and choose the winner of the Olympics. Site provides a summary, lists of books, magazines, clubs, and reference sites for additional research.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/nof/fish/index.html

21.  2006 GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY CURRICULUM
Facing the Future’s latest global sustainability advanced student textbook, "It’s All Connected ~ A Comprehensive Guide to Global Issues and Sustainable Solutions." This textbook is already in use by high school teachers in 40 U.S. states and 10 countries and by a number of universities including the University of Washington, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Florida.
http://www.facingthefuture.org/purchase.htm

22.  SEWAGE IN YOUR FACE
The City of San Diego's Metropolitan Wastewater Department children's Web site is targeted for students Grade 4-8. Features a virtual sewage treatment tour, resources for additional research, and classroom activities and lesson plans for teachers.
http://www.sandiego.gov/mwwd/kids/

23.  LEARNING WITH THE TREE OF LIFE
Tree of Life (ToL) learning pages for teachers and students provides information on using the Tree of Life Web Project as a tool for learning and teaching about biodiversity. The ToL Treehouses are Web pages linked to scientist created core content about the world's organisms.
http://www.tolweb.org/tree/learn/learning.html