WHAT IS NAAEE? The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is the world's largest association of environmental educators. It is a network of professionals and students working in EE throughout North America and in more than 45 nations worldwide. NAAEE takes a cooperative, non-confrontational approach to education about environmental issues. THEME: Spanning Cultural and Ecological Diversity Through EE. Conference sessions and symposia will provide a forum for reflecting on the roles our cultural and ecological diversity play in shaping EE. By examining cultural and ecological diversity, synergistic relationships can be built that will improve EE and the world in which we live. CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: Choose from sessions that explore timely and important culture and biodiversity topics in EE. The 2000 Conference will have over 300 concurrent sessions including workshops, symposia, hands-on sessions, presentations, interact discussions, poster research sessions, and keynote speakers. Opportunities for networking exist through special events such as the EE Fiesta, Share Fair, Curriculum and Resources Fair, and Authors’ Corner. Plus… don’t miss Field Trips, Job and Resume Notebooks, beaches, and sights and sounds of the border. ABOUT THE SITE: South Padre Island, located off the southern tip of Texas, is a coastal resort town on the Gulf of Mexico. The island, two miles offshore and bordered by the Laguna Madre Bay, is ecologically significant, with 34 miles of sand dunes, water birds, and dolphins. Visitors enjoy hiking, deep-sea fishing, or walks along the beach. South Padre Island has a very relaxed atmosphere. The Laguna Madre Nature Trail offers visitors an opportunity to view birds, wildlife, and four acres of wetlands. Neighboring towns include Brownsville, Harlingen, Rio Hondo, Weslaco, and McAllen. Mexico is just across the river. The island climate is subtropical and fall weather on the island and the lower Rio Grande Valley is mild. The temperature can range from the mid-sixties to the mid-eighties during October. COSTS: Registration Registration is US$180 for NAAEE members ($260 for nonmembers) registering by the Early Bird postmark deadline of July 31, 2000. Special one- and two-day, student, and retired rates will be available. Fees include participation in symposia, hands-on sessions, interact discussions, research poster sessions, presentations, keynote speaker sessions, coffee breaks, and a copy of the printed conference program and proceedings (if requested). Workshops, field trips, meals, and ticketed events require additional fees. Hotel The South Padre Island housing rates range from $65 to $300 per night for motels, hotels, and condominiums. For additional housing information, please call (800) 657-2373. The official language of the conference is English. For more information about the conference program and theme, contact: Conference Chair Brenda Weiser
Ph. (281) 283-3950 fax (281) 283-3044 E-mail: weiser@cl.uh.edu |
