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Spring 2011 Volume 15

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Spring 2011 Contents Springtime is Networking Time p. 1 Upcoming Conferences & "Holidays" p. 2 Water Works & Water Env Assoc Conservation Lobby Day Adv Renewables in Midwest MO Energy Futures Conf and more.... New EE Curricula p. 2 Encyclopedia of Earth in the Classroom 9 Curricula for Climate Change Power Couple: Water & Electricity and more... MEEA on Facebook p. 3 Membership Report p. 3 Jobs in the Midwest Region p. 3 Lead Naturalist, Lawrence KS Cons Ed Leader, KT MEEA Members' Survey Results p. 4 PD Corner: Educ. for Sustainability p. 6 Topics for Teaching: Peak Oil p. 7 Professional Development p. 8

Over 15 Workshops around the state

Upcoming Grants and Awards p. 9 GLADE Residential Camp EPA EE Grant Shaw Institute for Field Training and more.....

Upcoming Events p. 10 Over 40 in the next 6 weeks

Environmental & Education News p. 15

KC an EPA Env Showcase Comm River Relief/EcoFlight Trash Survey and more...

The MEEA Newsletteris published quarterly by the Missouri Environmental Education Association Comments or Questions may be directed to Jan Weaver, 208 Tucker Hall, MU, Columbia MO 65211 or weaverjc@missouri.edu

President's View by Mike Kromrey: Springtime is Networking Time I have good news: the witch hazel is blooming, and there is a cardinal singing it. To me, this means spring is surely coming to refresh the Ozarks. On that accord, I hope to share some fresh and uplifting thoughts with you. Take fresh food for example. Right now, I would dare to guess that the largest crop of locally grown greens in decades is cropping up in high tunnels, low tunnels, green houses and cold frames in communities across Missouri. Here in Springfield, several new independent local food venues have blossomed along with the movement, and several restaurants are organizing a huge "Eat Green" event during Earth Week to benefit local non-profits. Another development is sprouting like spring greens apparently: "Beneath the media radar, thousands of deeply conservative Christian youth are reimagining Jesus as a Leatherman-toting, wilderness-tramping eco-crusader." (Tracy Ross in the March 2011 Backpacker Magazine http://www.backpacker.com/hiking-praying-protesting/destinations/15315.) By most accounts, environmentalism is shedding political baggage by taking the Biblically inspired term of "Creation Care" or "Restoring Eden" and becoming a more central issue for many Christians. For MEEA and its members, I think spring is a great time to focus on the networking aspect of our mission. Draw some enthusiasm from the lengthening days and make a new contact, pursue a new idea, or try a new lesson. One way to start might be checking out the MEEA Facebook page, or checking our website to see what's already going on. Enjoy! Sincerely Mike Kromrey 2011 MEEA President

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Statewide Conferences and Workshops • March 26 - Earth Hour - 8:30 to 9:30 pm - An annual turn off the lights event (all the lights) that travels from time zone

to time zone around the planet - http://www.earthhour.org/ • March 28-30 - Joint Meeting MO American Water Works Assoc and Missouri Water Environment Association - Tan-

Tar-A Lodge and Resort, Osage Beach - http://www.mwea.org/index.html • March 29 - Conservation Lobby Day - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, State Capitol Building, Jefferson City-

http://www.moenviron.org/lobbyday2011.asp • March 30 - Advancing Renewables in the Midwest - University of Missouri, Columbia -

http://www.renewmo.org/advancing-renewables-in-the-midwest-2011.html • April 7 and 8 - Professional Grounds Management Society Regional Conference - Springfield Missouri, focusing on

sustainable sites, sustainable practices and sustainable products, special rate for students - http://www.pgms.org/2011RegionalSpringfield.htm

• April 7 - Missouri Energy Futures Conference -8:30 am to 3:30 pm, DoubleTree, Jefferson City - http://mochamber.com/mx/hm.asp?id=events

• June 6-8 - Missouri Recycling Association - Radisson Hotel, Branson, submission deadline April 8 - http://www.mora.org/conference/upcoming_conferences

• September 12-15 - Association of Missouri Interpreters Conference - Farmington - http://www.mointerp.net/?page_id=8

National Environmental "Holidays" • April 22 - Earth Day (official date)- your local celebration may take place on a different day • April 30 - 2nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day • May 20 - National Bike to Work Day • May 20 - Endangered Species Day - http://www.stopextinction.org/esd.html • June First Saturday - National Trails Day

New EE Curricula (more examples at http://www.meea.org/curriculum.shtml) • Encyclopedia of Earth in the Classroom - College level examples of how EoE is being used in instruction -

http://www.eoearth.org/article/EoE_in_the_classroom • 9 Curriculum Models for Climate Change from NCSE and NASA - NASA Time Machines, Climate Change

Impacts on the Colorado River, Seasonality, Intro to Remote Sensing Metrics, Advanced Topics in Remote Sensing, Ice Core Data, Recent Climate Change, Climate Change and Wine, Societal Contributors to Climate Literacy - http://www.eoearth.org/article/NCSE-NASA_Interdisciplinary_Climate_Change_Education

• Power Couple: The Shocking True Story of Water and Electricity - 8 minute educational movie for students in grades 6 and up shows how saving water saves electricity and vice-versa. Student Guide and Student Guide Answers are available along with curriculum, activity (in English and Spanish), poster. http://abcwua.org/education/Energy_Water_Nexus.html

• Phenology Wheel Curriculum Grades 3-8 - Downloadable file includes Birthday Phenology Game, Wheelscapes-Enhancing a Sense of Place, Habitat Assessors-Summarizing, Organizing and Analyzing, Habitat Detectives- Investigating Sites and Collecting Data, Habitat Enhancers- Creating a Habitat Improvement Project - http://uwarboretum.org/eps/tools_for_teachers.php

• Raptors in the City - The "Raptors in the City" real-time science and technology program stars the peregrine falcon. Children can watch the falcons via cameras mounted on a skyscraper through the nesting season (February to June). Students learn environmental, biological, and technological lessons, as well as research skills tied to national science and technology standards. http://www.raptorsinthecity.org/

NAAEE Conference October 12-15,

Raleigh Durham, NC Call for Presentations

February 1, 2011 http://www.naaee.org/co

nference/call-for-presentations

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Missouri Environmental Education Association on Facebook - 31 Friends AMI invites MEEA members to their annual conference, National Green Week, EPA grants announcement Membership Report (includes renewals due) March 2011: 98 members (68 professional, 6/18 institutional, 7 retirees, 4 students, 1 lifetime) from Jan 2010 February 2011: 111 members (87 professional, 5/13 institutional, 6 retirees, 4 students, 1 lifetime) from Dec 2009 January 2011: 116 members (93 professional, 5/13 institutional, 6 retirees, 4 students) from Nov 2009 December 2010: 151 members (125 professional, 5/12 institutional, 7 retirees, 6 students, 1 lifetime) from Oct 2009 November 2010: 148 members (122 professional, 7/14 institutional, 6 retirees, 6 students) from Sept 2009 October 2010: 149 members (123 professional, 7/14 institutional, 6 retirees, 6 students) from Aug 2009 NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS • Welcome to New Members! Ethan Duke, Missouri River Bird Conservatory - Marshall: Gloria Cohen, Mallory Eschbach and Chris

Kalter, St. Louis Co Health - Recycling - St. Louis • Thanks to Renewing Members! Shae Johnson, MSU Greenwood Lab School - Springfield; Mary Patterson, St. Louis Co Health -

Recycling - St. Louis

RENEWALS DUE (Name listed by mistake? Please email weaverjc@missouri.edu and I will correct the records): • April - Brian Peck • March - Dianne Benjamin, Theresa Casey, Steven Juhlin, Scott Kelly, Regina Knauer, Barbara Lucks, Kathleen May, Nancy

McClintock, Doug Miller, Bill O'Donnell, Elizabeth Peterson, Angela Pierce, Jeremy Soucy • February - Byron DeLear, Ilyana Eydelman, Mona McCormack, Misty Mitchell, Jamie Paige, Angelette Prichette, Herb Turner • January - Glenda Abney, Carol Harris, Judy Horton, Kelly White MEMBERSHIPS PAST DUE • December - Nadine Ball, Thomas Ball, Kathleen Bockhorst, Ollie Bogdon, Jack Bowels, Tom Bratkowsi, Colleen Crank, Nikki

Davenport, Jim Denner, Loring Diefenbacher, Li'Anne Drysdale, Jean Ducey, Matt Garrett, Melvin Johnson, Jaclyn Johnson, Gail Johnston, Liz Lyons, Tori Mack, Judy Mitchell, Sarah Moonier, Kim Petzing, Cassandra Phillips, Nandini Rmaswamy-King, Susan Richmond, Katy-Mike Smaistra, Priscilla Stotts, Gayla Tippet- Auten, Dick Turner, Lurinda Turner, Jim Wilson, Katie Zimmer.

• November - Aileen Abbott, David Bruns, Lorna Domke, Donna Dupske, Bridget Ebert, Sam Faith, Jamie Hubert, Bridget Jackson, Jim Jordan.

• October - Denise Bumb, JoAnn Carnagey, Anna Clausen, Kelly Coiner, A. D. Daniels, Kara Debacker, Kelbie Fries, Jennifer Fry, Melida Gutierrez, Joe Kleiber, Nicole Knipmeyer, Eileen McManus, Norma Neely, Ruth Anne Parrott, Shanna Raerker, Jan Sassman, Hammons Schanda, Nancy Schanda, Sarah Schmitt, Cathy Wissehr.

• September - Bobby Jamison, Retha Meier, Andrea Putnam, Bernard Rodgers-Hill, Pamela Rodgers-Hill, Trudy Swan, Diane Swift, Joan Twillman.

RENEW your MEEA Membership TODAY! - ONLY $15 Professional or $7.50 Student/Retiree at http://www.meea.org/membershippaypal.html

or send check + changes in contact information to Jan Weaver, 208 Tucker-MU, Columbia MO 65211

EE Jobs in the Midwest Region (descriptions are edited to conserve space!) Lead Naturalist. Posted March 10. Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence KS. This position is a full time lead naturalist position at Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, KS. This position will support the general nature center operations including: animal care, conducting quality indoor/outdoor educational interpretive programs for schools, scouts, and other groups, gift shop and newsletter. The incumbent will report to the Nature Interpretive Supervisor.http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelink-jobs Conservation Education Program Leader. Posted March 2. Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in biology, conservation biology, ecology, education, environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, fisheries management, parks and recreation, wildlife biology, wildlife management, wildlife conservation or related field. In addition to Characteristics of the Class, the focus is on classroom teaching, working with youth, wildlife and nature interpretation and hunting and/or fishing programs. Applicants are preferred to have at least one certification in hunter education, first aid/CPR and lifeguarding. For eleven weeks during the summer, this position will live and work at KDFWR's residential summer camp, Camp Earl Wallace, in Wayne County. http://eelinked.naaee.net/n/eelink-jobs/posts/Conservation-Education-Program-Leader

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MEEA Members' Survey Results We invited MEEA members to answer 19 questions about workshops, the newsletter, website and facebook page. We got 32 responses, about a 29% return rate. The responses are summarized below. If you would like to weigh in, the survey is still open. Go to http://meea.wufoo.com/forms/meea-member-needs-survey/

Question Responses 1. Approximately how many professional development workshops or conferences did you attend in the 2009-2010 school year?

one or more offered by professional orgs - 20; district - 6; none apply - 4; no support - 2

2. If you checked none of the above apply, please explain:

Our district cut 61 positions, gave zero % raises and is trying to balance a deficit budget, so they won't pay for conferences. Also, teaching responsibilities changed. // hard to find the time away from work and family // Attended conferences and workshops offered in my region, offered by professional orgnaizations, and offered electronically. Those participated in included: 1 / Nationally, 2 / Regionally, 9 / Locally, 1/ Electronically. // I am retired and must pay for myself. // My school district offered trainings throughout the school year on different topics such as technology integration. // I have also done professional organization workshops or conferences the same year I do those offered by my district. // The above questions don't cover it exactly. I attended several by my district, two offered by a professional organization, and one offered electronically. // MEEA and several mini workshops on campus. // I presented results of an environmental project at national conference. // Agency person, not employed by school district.

3. How important is it to you that college credit is offered, when attending professional development conferences?

somewhat important - 10; not important 20

4. If you checked not important, please explain what factors do influence your decision to attend professional development:

Networking opportunities and professional development to learn new things. Now that I no longer teach biology or Earth science, my district won't allow me to attend MEEA conference. // The cost and location I already have a graduate degree, and college course do not enhance my employability // CEUs are what is desired. // retired // My school requires attendance, but does not require college credit. // I have a masters and am at the top of the pay scale. Additional college credit does not advance me financially. // I have a masters and over 30 hours of college credit past this, not sure I need to pay for anymore // relevant topic, presenters, location, travel weather, companions // Personal growth Interesting topic Curriculum topic Speaker Extra Perks Timing // I have a terminal degree--there are no benefits to me of college credit. I look for innovative programs that introduce me to new ideas from people who think deeply and are committed to making a difference. The research base of the work is important, too. // I already have my Master's in Biology. I work at a university and do not have PD hours tied to my pay scale. // I attend PD to learn! Isn't that why we go??? // Current relevance to my job and interests, whether scheduling works well with demands of job. // Don't need it anymore. Have a terminal degree. // I already have a doctorate degree, so I do not need more college credit. // I look for good sessions and field experiences. // College credit is not nearly as important as certification credit. There is not enough communication about certification. (Updates and requirements) Please keep non-classroom educators in mind as well. Too many conference agendas are focused only on standards and lesson planning. I would like to see workshops which provide topical information and non-classroom project ideas.

5. Do you have a specific science CLE, GLE, or concerns about an EOC exam question you would like to see addressed at a professional development conference?

yes - 5; no - 27

6. If you checked yes above, please give a brief explanation:

I teach in a university setting // Overall, the exams need to deal more with reality, day-to-day basics, and hands-on type questions. Textbook questions are good, but the basics are what is need once one is in-the-field outside of the traditional classroom. Many, many come out with the textbook knowledge, but can't apply them to the basics in-the-field of day to day reality. There are numerous things in nature that must be taught from experiences and opportunities. // Any question related to genetics I would find ideas useful for. Genetics is not one of my strengths. // Currently water quality - will change next year. // Photosynthesis and Respiration // Photosynthesis and respiration to make the unit fun

7. How important are time of year and location in your decision to attend a professional development conference or workshop?

very important - 19; somewhat important - 9; not important - 4

8. If you checked very or somewhat important above, please give a brief explanation of what works best for you:

Winter weather has often caused change in travel plans so fall, spring, or summer work better. // Timing is everything for me because my organization provides PD opportunities for teachers and I run high school enrichment programming for participants across the St. Louis area. So, I cannot attend PD if it overlaps with our programming. // Sometimes it is important to be able to drive to a conference and not stay overnight, because of cost considerations. Sometimes winter weather can impede travel. // I can only attend workshops that are offered regionally...There are very few in Southwest Missouri. Level 1 certification workshops have been seldom scheduled in the Springfield Area. // this question is not applicable to me // I coach, so anything not during my seasons (August through early October and March through early May). Also, the closer the better since my district probably won't have funds to help me attend. // Depends on school schedule, cost, weather, time // I prefer to attend short workshops throughout the school year and longer workshops in the summer // October and February are goo months for professional development because not much is going on. Also, weekends that contain a holiday such as Martin Luther King or Presidents Day make good times to travel for a conference. Otherwise, mid-late June and early August work well. // My year is extremely busy and packed with different obligations, including coaching a club team in the

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Summer. // Winter // summers and intersession are the best time, I prefer locations in Mo, or interesting places // I prefer weekend conferences. I do not like to miss classes for conferences. My school does not seem to object, but I try to not miss any classes. // How much travel is involved and timing with other important reports at school and then personal calendar // October and March are booked. Location is more flexible although I do prefer an option with air conditioning or heat--for which I am willing to pay. // The summer works best for me since I don't have to miss school to attend. // Spring and Fall are the busiest times, Summer is also somewhat busy, so Jan-Mar is the most available time for me to pursue professional development. // It is best to have professional development workshops during school break. // Weekends would be great! // Not summer. // I prefer one-day conferences that are within a reasonable driving distance. Due to budget cuts it is easier to secure funding for conferences with no overnight stay that are held during the school week. It is cheaper for our district to pay for a one-day sub than give us salary movement credit for conferences we attend outside of contract hours. // Time off from classroom duties is needed; being gone for professional development, unless district sponsored, is difficult to obtain. // December to February works well, October and November are pretty good winter and summer work best // Locations in the Kansas City area which I live in are important. Times that are scheduled well in advance are good if I need to arrange time off etc. // Warm weather seasons late March through October are totally out and not available for attending conferences or workshops unless they are locally. This is due to the amount of outdoor programming that is being done at that time, and to budget - time restraints.

9. How important is the cost of the conference in your decision to attend?

very important - 13; somewhat important - 11; not important - 8

10. If you checked very or somewhat important above, give an estimated dollar amount you would consider reasonable for conference charges:

under $20 would be nice // under $50 - 1 // $50 per day - 1 // $50 - $100 for one day incl food - 1 // under $100 or less - 1 // $150 or less - 1 // $200 for weekend - 1 // $200 - $250 - 1 // depends on quality, what is being offered - 3 // depends on length - 1 // MEEA always been very affordable, reasonable - 2 // hotel and travel costs need to be considered - 2 // depends on who pays for it - 3 // Sub, mileage, meals average about $150 depending on location so conference could charge $50 with no meals, $75 with meals - 1 // time of year a factor with respect to cash flow

11. How important is length of conference in your decision to attend? very - 8; somewhat - 18; not important - 7 12. If you checked very or somewhat important above, please give a reasonable length of time that drives your decision to attend:

1 day (8 to 4) - 3 no overnight // 1-2 days - 2 // 1 - 3 days - 1 // 2 days ( 9 to 3 + evening) - 3 // 2 days ( 9 to 3 + evening) - 3 // 2.5 days (Fri to Sun) - 2 worth the time to go // 2-3 days - 2 // 2-4 days - 1 // national 3-5 days, regional 2-4 days, state 1-3 days, locally - evening or 1 day

13. If you belong to professional organizations other than MEEA, please list them:

NSTA - 14; STOM - 8; NABT - 2; MIA - 1; NAI - 4; CFM - 2; Greenway Network - 2; MPRA - 1; AAAS - 1; Mo Acad Sci - 2; Middle School Assoc - 1 ; Am Public Health Assoc - 1; Stream Team - 1; Nat Ctr Sci Ed - 1; NEA - 1; SACNAS - 1; NAAEE - 1; MSTA - 1; ACA - 1; NRPA - 1; Mo Master Naturalist - 1: Mo Hunter Edu Instr Assoc - 1; Women's Chamber - 1; PTSA - 1; GAM - 1; ADK - 1; SACNAS - 1; Cornell Ornith Labs for Citizen Science - 1; Mo Geographic Alliance (still in operation?) - 1; NSELA - 1; Friends of Lakeside Nature Center - 1; Commission on Adult Basic Education - 1

14. If you belong to other professional organizations, what services or benefits do they provide that influence your decision to belong?

Services - E-mail updates // Annual conferences where I can present results of our programs and educational research. Opportunity to learn best practices from national leaders. Networking with both colleagues at institutions similar to mine and at other types of organizations. // Support of gifted children, more current information about science, helping teachers and the community // Magazines, conferences, trendy info, leaders in the field // Resources for teaching // APHA required membership as a condition of presenting at their conference. // Belief Service to others/community // I like the NSTA magazine with lessons inside and advertisements for scholarships/courses throughout the summer // The professional magazine with lesson plans featured along with upcoming grants, webinars, and freebees for teachers. // publications, but I am also influenced by feeling the need to support things I think are important / NSTA: innovation, research // Conferences, newsletters, electronic notifications of events, // conference/newsletter/info on professional development opportunities Keep me abreast of important topics and opportunities // MSTA - State Teachers Association - insurance and legal benefits. / web site // Topics of conferences, the times and locations. // Learning about things that influence my classroom // Good workshops, networking, sessions, handouts // networking with people who want to share, topical issues reviewed // Professional Development, Networking, Certification // Total Environmental - Outdoor Education - Recreation Experiences, Hands-On Learning Opportunities, Networking, Partnerships, Programming, Resources, Training Opportunities, etc. Organizations such as ACA tie in Environmental - Outdoor Education with the Recreational Experience. As a nation we are pushing people to "Get Outdoors" & "Go Outdoors"; but, we are forgetting to educate them on how to utilize the outdoors wisely.

15. Would you prefer a hardcopy version of the newsletter as opposed to the current electronic version?

yes - 3; irrelevant - 7; 22 - no

16. Would you like to see teacher featured lessons or units in membership newsletters?

yes - 22; no - 5; irrelevant - 5

17. Have you visited the MEEA web page in the last two months? 17 - yes; 12 - no; not aware of the site - 2; no answer - 2 18. Would you like to see teacher featured lessons or units on the web page?

yes - 26; no - 4; irrelevant - 2

19. Have you joined MEEA on Facebook? not aware of FB page - 11; am not on FB - 6; don't check MEEA on FB - 12; do check MEEA on FB - 3

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PD Corner: Education for Sustainability The National Education for Sustainability K-12 Student Learning Standards define what K-12 students should know and be able to do to be sustainability literate. The Education for Sustainability (EfS) standards were developed by the K-12 and Teacher Education Sector of the U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development (USPESD) with input from K-12 educators in public, private, and pre-service (teacher education) fields. For more information about the USPESD please visit www.uspartnership.org. This is primarily a guidance document for integrating sustainability concepts into K-12 teaching and learning. Essential Understandings EfS Standard 1 – Students understand and are able to apply the basic concepts and principles of sustainability (i.e.: meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs). EfS Standard 2 – Students recognize the concept of sustainability as a dynamic condition characterized by the interdependency among ecological, economic, and social systems and how these interconnected systems affect individual and societal well-being. They develop an understanding of the human connection to and interdependence with the natural world. EfS Standard 3 – Students develop a multidisciplinary approach to learning the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the health and well-being of present and future generations, via both personal and collective decisions and actions. They are able to envision a world that is sustainable, along with the primary changes that would need to be made by individuals, local communities, and countries in order to achieve this. EfS Grade Band Concepts – Summary Chart Component K-4 5-8 (building on K-4) 9-12 (building on 5-8) 1.1 Intergen-erational Responsibility

· Family · Generations (grandparents, parents, children)

· Responsibility to Future Generations · Intergenerational Equity

2.1 Interconnec-tedness

· Relationships · Historical Connections · Sense of Place

· Systems · Interdependency

· Systems Thinking · Cradle-to-Cradle Design

2.2 Ecological Systems

· Connection to Nature · Plants, Animals, Habitats

· Nat Res (renewable, non-renewable) · Biodiversity · Ecosystems · Ecological Footprint (inc C Footprint) · Carrying Capacity · Environmental Stewardship · Nature as Model and Teacher

· Respect for Limits · Respect for Nature · Tragedy of the Commons · Environmental Justice · Biomimicry · Urban Design/Land Management · Natural Capital

2.3 Economic Systems

· Human Needs and Wants (food, water, energy, shelter)

· Equity · Resource Scarcity · Energy Economics · Ecological Economics · Food Systems

· Poverty · Ecosystem Services · Alternative Indicators of Progress · Globalization · True (or Full) Cost Accounting · Triple Bottom Line · Micro Credit

2.4 Social and Cultural Systems

· Family and Friends · Personal Identity · Happiness · Fairness · Collaborative Learning

· Cultural Diversity · Multiple Perspectives · Citizenship · Resource Distribution · Population Growth · Quality of Life Indicators · Education

· Human Rights · Social Justice · Peace and Conflict · Multilateral Organizations · Int Summits, Conf, Conventions, Treaties · Global Health · Appropriate Technology · Governance

3.1 Personal Action

· Setting Goals · Communicating Ideas · Making a Difference

· Personal Responsibility · Personal Footprint Calculation · Critical Thinking · Problem Solving · Project Planning and Action

· Accountability · Lifelong Learning and Action · Personal Change Skills and Strategies

3.2 Collective Action

· Setting Goals · Working Together

· Designing a Sustainable System · Structural vs. Personal Solutions · Democracy · Societal Footprint Calculation · Local, State, Nat. Sustainability Plans

· Local to Global Responsibility · Community-Based Decision-Making · Public Discourse and Policy · Org & Societal Change Skills , Strategies

Have a curriculum you would like to share? Submissions welcome! Contact weaverjc@missouri.edu

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Topics for Teaching: Peak Oil by Jan Weaver In 1956 M. King Hubbert developed a theory of peak oil that successfully predicted the peak in oil production in the U.S. in the 1970's and which still predicts accurately peaks in oil for wells, fields and whole countries. Current models have the world near or even past peak production, after which current consumption rates will rapidly outstrip production rates. The first sign will be dramatic swings in the price of oil as speculators try to buy up oil futures ahead of actual shortages. Changes in crude oil prices over the last ten years account for over 90% of the changes in the price of gasoline at the pump. In 2000 crude was $21 a barrel and gasoline was a $1.45 a gallon. In 2009, crude was $72 a barrel and gas around $2.70 a gallon. Each $10 of increase in the barrel price of oil causes gas to go up 25 to 28 cents a gallon. These swings can significantly affect the economy. At the beginning of 2007, oil was about $60 a barrel, it shot to $112 a barrel in August of 2008, and then fell to $42 a barrel at the beginning of 2009. In August 2008, when crude was over $100, gas at the pump was over $4, and rising costs of transportation may have intensified the housing collapse of 2008. Current estimates of global oil resources are listed below. At the most there are only 63 years of oil left, the majority of it hard to get and/or in places with unstable governments (Libya for example). Plus, as the economies of China and India grow, their rising demand will daily global use and lead even faster depletion of known stocks. Proved Oil Reserves: Proved reserves are recoverable under existing economic and political conditions with existing technology with 90% confidence. For the graph below read:Country (billions of barrels of proven oil reserves in 2009) each B stands for 10 billion barrels. * OPEC countries' reserve estimates (original + increase) have not been independently verified, and estimates increased between 1980 and 1988 after country production quotas - which were based on estimated reserves - were imposed in 1988. Unsubstantiated reserves are represented by lower case bs. ** Oil sands are strip mined and processed with steam and caustic soda, they require significantly more energy, land and water to extract and process so oil from them will be more expensive.

• Saudi Arabia* (170+90) BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBbbbbbbbbbb • Canada Oil Sands (178)** BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB • Iran* (60+80) BBBBBBbbbbbbbb • Iraq* (85+30) BBBBBBBBBbbb • Kuwait* (70+34) BBBBBBBbbbb • Venezuela* (74+25) BBBBBBBbbb • UAE* (68+30) BBBBBBBbbb • Other 95 Countries (85) BBBBBBBBB • Russia (79) BBBBBBBB • Libya* (44) BBBB • Nigeria* (36) BBBB • Kazakhstan(30) BBB • United States (21) BB - < 3 years of US use at 20 million barrels/day • China (16) BB • Qatar* (15) BB • Algeria (12) B • Brazil (12) B • Mexico (12) B • Algeria (12) B • Total (1,369) BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb ~ 42 years of global use at 90 million barrels/day

Strategic Oil Reserves : These are oil reserves set aside by governments or companies and are NOT counted in Proved Oil Reserves. There are 4.1 billion barrels of oil in strategic oil reserves, globally, 1.4 of these under government control. The US has about 700 million barrels in crude oil in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, about 35 days worth. Prospective Oil Resources: Prospective resources are undiscovered, but believed to be technically recoverable at market prices based on geological and engineering data. For the graphs below read: Location (billions of barrels of prospective oil), each b stands for 10 billion barrels. *Breakdown of US prospective resources are: Gulf Outer Continental Shelf (38), Alaska Outer Continental Shelf (38), Other Outer Continental Shelf (32), Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Area 1002 (11), National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (11), Bakken (4).

• Orinoco Tar Sands (513) bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb • United States (141)* bbbbbbbbbbbbbb ~ 19 years of US consumption at 20 million barrels per day • Other Arctic (29) bbb • Cuba (20) bb • Total (703) bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb ~ 21 years global use

Sources _ Proved, Strategic and Prospective Oil - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_reserves Oil and Gas Prices - Energy Information Administration - http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/info_glance/petroleum.html Have an idea for a topic? Submissions welcome! Contact weaverjc@missouri.edu

www.autoguide.com/ auto-news2010/06/ how-crude...-oil.html

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Professional Development Workshops Sorted first by region - NW to SE - then by date; date, title, MEEA Category -(1), (2) or (3) - location - webpage or email MEEA Workshop Categories - Category 1: environmental education objectives; includes at least three activities; furnishes background information; supplies resources or references; incorporates a glossary; and includes an evaluation. These workshops must be approved by MEEA. Workshops already approved for college credit are automatically approved for Category 1 Workshops. Category 2: structured outdoor experiences. Category 3 : EE resources. Some workshops may have fees. College credit courses will have tuition fees. Some workshops have pre-registration deadlines, act quickly if you would like to attend. Additional workshops at http://www.meea.org/profdevcalendar.shtml. Certification Program information at http://www.meea.org/certification.shtml Northwest (Cameron, St. Joseph, Maryville, Trenton)

• April 16 & 17- Learn to Camp (2) - 3:00 pm 16th to 9:00 am 17th, Crowder State Park - 660-359-6473 to register - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksSearchDetail.do?eventId=10144

Northeast (Hannibal, Kirksville, Macon, Mexico, Moberly) • April 16 - Project Leaning Tree (1) - Northeast Regional Office, Kirksville - http://mdc.mo.gov/education/training

Kansas City (Blue Springs, Excelsior Springs, Grandview, Gladstone, Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Sedalia, Warrensburg

• Tuesdays May 31 to June 5 - Tree Keeper Workshop (3) - 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes at Central Park, Gladstone MO, $75 - registration required; noelle.morris@bridgingthegap.org - http://www.bridgingthegap.org/egap.php?id=116

• March 25 & 26 - Project WILD and Flying WILD Training (1) - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, Missouri State Fairgrounds, MDC Discovery Room (W. 16th, Hwy 65, use Gate 11) - $27 includes curriculum, bring a sack lunch, be prepared to go outside- http://www.mrbo.org/

Central (Columbia, Rocheport, Jefferson City, Marshall) • March 19 - WET, WILD and Learning Tree (1) - Columbia Area, $- http://mdc.mo.gov/education/training • March 25 & 26 - Project WILD and Flying WILD Training (1) - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 4:00

pm on Saturday, Missouri State Fairgrounds, MDC Discovery Room (W. 16th, Hwy 65, use Gate 11) - $27 includes curriculum, bring a sack lunch, be prepared to go outside- http://www.mrbo.org/

• June 21 - Outdoor Inquiry: Tools and Techniques (1) - Prairie Fork Conservation Area, Williamsburg (40 min east of Columbia) - http://mdc.mo.gov/education/training

St. Louis (St. Louis, St. Louis Co Cities, Sullivan, Washington) • June 9 and 10 - Herpetology Connections II: 6-12 Teachers (1) - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, St. Louis Zoo, $, graduate

credit available - http://www.stlzoo.org/education/forteachers/summerteacherprograms.htm • June 13 and 14 - Mega-Vertebrates: 3-8 Teachers (1) - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, St. Louis Zoo, $, graduate credit

available - http://www.stlzoo.org/education/forteachers/summerteacherprograms.htm • June 20 - 24 - Inquiry: What Is It and How Do I Do It In My Classroom: K-12 Teachers (1) - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm,

St. Louis area, $ - http://www.stlzoo.org/education/forteachers/summerteacherprograms.htm • June 27 and 30 - Seasonal Animal Explorations for Young Learners:K-3 Teachers (1) - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm both

days, St. Louis Zoo, $, graduate credit available - http://www.stlzoo.org/education/forteachers/summerteacherprograms.htm

• June 29 thru July 1 - Midwest Sustainability Educators Institute (1)- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, St. Louis Area, $, - http://www.stlzoo.org/education/forteachers/summerteacherprograms.htm

Southwest (Bolivar, Branson, Carthage, Joplin, Lebanon, Marshfield, Monett, Nixa, Ozark, Springfield) • July 14 - Habitats for Teachers (1) - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, MDC Southwest Regional Office, Springfield -

http://mdc.mo.gov/education/workshops • July 21 - Field Aquatics for Teachers (1) - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and 3:00 pm, MDC Southwest Regional Office,

Springfield - http://mdc.mo.gov/education/workshops • July 28 - Nature Unbound (1) - MDC Southwest Regional Office, Springfield -

http://mdc.mo.gov/education/workshops Ozark (Cabool, Eminence, Huston, Mountain Grove, Rolla, Saint James, Salem, Waynesville, West Plains, Willow Springs, Winona)

• June 7 - Take Technology Outside(1) - Truman Elementary and Bray Conservation Area, Rolla - http://mdc.mo.gov/education/training

Southeast (Cape Girardeau, Doniphan, Farmington, Hayti, Ironton, Jackson, Kennet, New Madrid, Piedmont, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston)

• April 1 - Forests: A Natural Place to Learn (1) - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Cape Girarrdeau Nature Center, Cape Girardeau - http://mdc.mo.gov/education/workshops

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• April 8 - Leopold Education Workshop (Arkansas)- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Faulkner County Natural Resources Center, 1101 South Amith Road, Conway Arkansas, $45 non AAEE members - http://www.arkansasee.org/expoeefest.html

Grants, Awards, Scholarships and Other Opportunities

• GLADE Residential Camp - March 18, 2011 . For 16 high school students currently in 10th or 11th grade from the

SW Ozarks . http://www.greenleadershipacademy.org/ • Missouri American Water. March 25, 2011. Grants of up to $10,000 for environmental sustainability activities such

as watershed cleanups, reforestation efforts, biodiversity projects, streamside buffer restoration and hazardous waste collection. Must be located in the Missouri American Water service area, project must be completed between May 1, 2011 and November 30, 2011, and be a new or innovative community initiative or a significant expansion to an existing program. http://www.amwater.com/moaw/ensuring-water-quality/environmental-grants-program.html

• MO DNR Great ShakeOut Video Contest. Deadline March 31, 2011. Missouri K-12 students, 90 second videos, theme is " Show-Me Earthquake Safety", no brand names or trademarks. http://www.dnr.mo.gov/shakeout/video.htm

• Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Project. Deadline March 31, 2011. Winners honored at the State-Fish Art Expo at the Mall of America, Bloomington MN and are eligible for scholarships for Art Institutes Minnesota. For students grade 4 - 12. Students paint or draw their state fish (the Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus in Missouri - but any state fish can be selected) in its natural habitat and write an essay about the fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behavior. http://www.statefishart.com/

• EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants. March 31, 2011.$1.2 million in funding to support projects designed to research, educate, empower and enable communities to understand and address local environmental and public health issues. Environmental Justice Small Grants funding is available for two categories of projects: * 40 grants of up to $25,000 each—to support projects that address a community’s local environmental issues through collaborative partnerships, and; * 4 grants of up to $50,000 each—to support research on the environmental and human health impacts of exposure to multiple sources of pollution in communities. http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html#rfp

• SIFT (Shaw Institute for Field Training). Deadline April 1, 2011. One week summer field traiing experience at Shaw Nature Reserve, combined with 100 hours ot training and field work the following year. High school sophomores or juniors. http://www.so.wustl.edu/envbiosift.html

• National Fish and Wildlife Federation Nature of Learning. April 1, 2011. First year grants of up to $10,000 and second year grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to support education projects focused on the causes and effects of climate change on refuges and to build citizen science partnership programs. Proposals that incorporate this theme are preferred; however, it is not required. Academic or Nonprofit organizations. http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=15104

• Connect Grants for Culturally-Diverse Communities. Deadline April 1, 2011. $500 to $2500. Organizations and people that serve culturally diverse communities. Funds for Leave No Trace materials and/or to cover tuition of a Master Educator Course. http://lnt.org/programs/grants.php

• Green Your School Contest. April 1. 2011. One grand prize of $5000 for High Schools where students have initiated or designed a sustainable conservation service project to improve, restore, beautify or conserve their high school environment. Projects must have started after August 1, 2008. Student Conservation Association. http://www.classroomearth.org/node/1871

• Thacher Environmental Research Contest. April 11, 2011. Students grades 9-12. $3500 in cash awards. The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies Thacher Scholars Award will be given to students, (grades 9-12) demonstrating the best use of geospatial tools or data to study a problem related to Earth's environment. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place students and gift cards will be awarded to their teachers. http://www.strategies.org/education/index.aspx?sub=education&sub2=scholars&sub3=scholars2011

• 20th International Childrens' Painting Competition on the Enviroment. Deadline April 15, 2011. Up to $2000 for first place U.S. with a fully paid trip for winner and chaperone to the Tunza International Childrens Conference. http://www.unep.org/tunza/children/inner.asp?ct=competitions&comp=int_comp&int_comp=20th

• Stockholm Junior Water Prize.State Deadline April 15, 2011. For H.S. students who do research on water science - Awards at the Regional (certifcate), State (trip to state regionals, medal, publication), National Finalist ($1000 scholarship, trip to nationals), National ( $3000 scholarship, trip to Stockholm) and International ($5000 and trophy). Entries into the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition are judged based on six different criteria: relevance, creativity, methodology, subject knowledge, practical skills, and report and presentation. Unlike other science competitions, this competition weighs the quality of the scientific research paper much more heavily than the poster presentation.http://www.wef.org/PublicInformation/page.aspx?id=280

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• Project Blue Planet. Completion by April 30 2011. Airfare, Tour and Hotel for 4 students, 2 adults at National Zoo's Seal and Sea Lion Exhibit. Middle School Students. Projec timeline September 2010 through April 30, 2011, Winners announced June 2011. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/BluePlanet/default.cfm?fonzref=makewaves.htm

• Barron Prize. Deadline April 30, 2011. $2,500 for 10 national winners. Young people 8-18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. To support their service work or higher education. Half of each year's winners are chosen for their environmental work. http://www.barronprize.org/

• ING Unsung Heroes Award. Deadline April 30, 2011. 100 Educators are selected to receive $2000 to help fund innovative class projects, three are chosen to receive the top awards of $5000, $10,000 and $25,000. http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/Education/INGUnsungHeroes/index.htm

• EPA Environmental Education Grants. May 2, 2011. $1.9 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. The purpose of the grants is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. EPA expects to award at least 20 grants nationwide ranging from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $100,000. http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

• Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Training. Deadline May 2, 2011.. $10,000, Presidential citation and a paid trip for two to Washington D. C. For a highly qualified 7-12 math or science teacher who has demonstrated outstanding teaching. Recipients must be employed full time by a school or district and must have at least 5 years of teaching experience. http://www.paemst.org/

• NAAEE Scholarships. May 3, 2010. Affordability Scholarship to provide discounted full conference registration to NAAEE members who have lower incomes and little or no financial support (not students and retirees). Diversity Scholarship to promote diversity. William B. Stapp College Student Scholarship. http://www.naaee.org/conference/scholarship

• Earth Island Institute Brower Youth Awards. Deadline May 16, 2011. Young people ages 13-22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project with positive environmental and social impact. $3000, trip to California and a wilderness camping trip. For conservation, preservation or restoration. http://broweryouthawards.org/article.php?id=113

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Innovative High Schools Science Teacher Award. May 27, 2011. $1000 for a HS teacher who has advanced science education by developing and implenting an effective strategy, activity or program. http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/hs_scied_leadership/

• EPA 5th Annual Rachel Carson Contest. June 10, 2011. Winners posted on EPA site. Poetry, essay, photo and dance contest. Entries from team of two or more persons, one older and one younger, that express "sense of wonder" for sea, sky, nature.http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm

• Connect Grants for Culturally-Diverse Communities. August 1, 2011. $500 to $2500. Organizations and people that serve culturally diverse communities. Funds for Leave No Trace materials and/or to cover tuition of a Master Educator Course. http://lnt.org/programs/grants.php

• Toshiba K-5 Grades Grants. October 1, 2011. $1000. Public and private (nonprofit) teachers for a set of lessons and/or hands on project they would like to teach. http://www.toshiba.com/taf/k5.jsp

For other resources, visit EE Link - http://eelink.net/grants-generalinformation.html or Grant Wrangler http://www.grantwrangler.com/index.html Calendar of Selected EE Events more events at http://www.meea.org/events.html Northwest (Cameron, St. Joseph, Maryville, Trenton)

• March 26 - Guerilla Gardening - 2:00 pm, St. Joseph Nature Center - http://www.stjoenaturecenter.info/events.cfm • April 2 - Volunteer Orientation and Work Day - 9:00 am to Noon, Crowder State Park, Recreation Hall at Camp Grand River

660-359-6473 to register - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksSearchDetail.do?eventId=10147 • April 16 & 17- Learn to Camp - 3:00 pm 16th to 9:00 am 17th, Crowder State Park - 660-359-6473 to register -

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksSearchDetail.do?eventId=10144 • May 14 - Campfire Cooking Demonstration - 2:00 pm, Crowder State Park - 660-359-6473 to register -

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksSearchDetail.do?eventId=10143 • May 14 - Pony Express Crappie Festival - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Pony Express Conservation, Maysville MO, fishing for kids and

prizes, how to fish, how to clean a fish, fish fry - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/region/05/heading/Northwest Northeast (Hannibal, Kirksville, Macon, Mexico, Moberly)

• April 1 - Dancing Rabbit EcoVillage Tour - 1:00 pm, Dancing Rabbit EcoVillage, Rutledge, reservation required - http://www.dancingrabbit.org/

• April 9 - Introductory Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, MDC Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore, Kirksville - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

• April 23 - Earth Day at Mark Twain Lake - http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/MarkTwain/events1.html • June 11 - Kid's Fishing Day - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Frank Russell Recreation Area, registration required call 573-735-4097,

registration limited to first 25 children (five to twelve years) - http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/MarkTwain/events1.html

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Kansas City (Blue Springs, Excelsior Springs, Grandview, Gladstone, Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Sedalia, Warrensburg

• March 18 - Early Spring Crops - http://www.kccg.org/events-workshops • March 19 - Naturescaping Workshop and Native Plant Sale - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, adults or

teen with an adult - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center

• March 20 - Sights and Sounds of Early Spring - 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Powell Gardens - http://www.powellgardens.org/default.asp?page=GardeningNatureClasses

• March 23 - International Conference on Sustainable Design and Construction - Hyatt Regencey Crown Center Hotel, KC - http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/programs/icsdc/

• March 23 - Bird Hike - 8:00 am to 9:30 am , Burr Oak Woods Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center

• March 25 - Home School Nature: Winter Ecology - 6 and older, 3 sessions (Feb 25 Winter Ecology, March 25 Wild Watersheds, April 22 Botany Basics), 1:00 to 3:00 pm, George Owens Nature Park, Independence - http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/Calendar.aspxMarch 26 - Community Shredding Event - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, either 3 Trails Community Recycling Center or Metro North Community Recycling Center - http://www.bridgingthegap.org/egap.php?id=116

• March 25 & 26 - Project WILD and Flying WILD Training - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, Missouri State Fairgrounds, MDC Discovery Room (W. 16th, Hwy 65, use Gate 11) - $27 includes curriculum, bring a sack lunch, be prepared to go outside- http://www.mrbo.org/

• March 26 - Forest Explorers - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center

• March 30 - Bluebird House Class - 10:00 to 11:00 am, Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St - http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/Calendar.aspx

• April 1 - Raised Bed Gardening - http://www.kccg.org/events-workshops • April 2 - Songs of Spring (frogs and toads) - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center -

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center • April 2 - Project Blue River Rescue - 8:30 am, Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 East Gregory Blvd, KC -

http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 5 - Stream Team Tree Planting - 5:30 pm to 7;30 pm, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center -

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center • April 5 - Harvesting Wild Edibles - 7:00 pm, Anita Gorman Discovery Center - http://missouri.sierraclub.org/thb/meetings.html • April 7 - KC Zoo Family Science Night: Wicked Weather- 5:30 to 7:30 pm, KC Zoo -

https://www.kansascityzoo.org/Education/Program.asp?IdS=001E4F-5CA4D00&ProgramItem=FamilyScienceNight&~= • April 9 - Springtime Wildflowers - 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center -

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center • April 9 - Wildflower Hike - 10:00 to 11:00 am, George Owens Nature Park, Independence -

http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/Calendar.aspx • April 13 - Homeschool Primitive Skills - 8:00 am, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, 6 to 18 year olds-

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center • April 16 - Intro to Archery - 10:00 am to noon, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, families with kids 5 and up -

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center • April 16 - Earth Day Celebration - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center -

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center • April 17 - Birding at Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area - 7:00 am at commuter lot Hwy 50 next to QuikMart to drive to

BBCCA - http://www.burroughs.org/field.htm - http://www.burroughs.org/field.htm • April 17 - Spring Blooms and Hilltopping Butterflies - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Powell Gardens -

http://www.powellgardens.org/default.asp?page=GardeningNatureClasses • April 20 - The Coveted Dandelion - 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, adults -

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center • April 22 - Home School Nature: Winter Ecology - 6 and older, 3 sessions (Feb 25 Winter Ecology, March 25 Wild Watersheds,

April 22 Botany Basics), 1:00 to 3:00 pm, George Owens Nature Park, Independence - http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/Calendar.aspx

• April 23 - Owl Prowl - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, families - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center

• April 23 and 30 - MO Prairie Foundation Plant Sale - Kansas City Market, 5th and Walnut, KC - http://www.moprairie.org/Events.html

• April 29 - Frog-tastic Night Hike - 7:00 to 8:00 pm, George Owens Nature Park, Independence - http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/Calendar.aspx

• April 29 - Missouri River Watershed Festival - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, La Benite Park, Hwy 291 at the Missouri River - http://www.littleblueriverwc.org/events.htm

• April 30 - Turtle - On the Road Again - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Burrr Oak Woods Nature Center, families and kids 5 and up - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Burr%20Oak%20Woods/heading/Burr%20Oak%20Woods%20Nature%20Center

• April 30 - Mildale Farm Community Day - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 35250 W. 199th St., Edgerton Kansas - http://www.jcprd.com/activities/class_listing.cfm?CategoryID=364

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• April 30 - Introductory Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workhsop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Claycomo Community Building, 28 S. Drake, Claycomo - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

Central (Columbia, Rocheport, Jefferson City, Marshall)

• March 18 - Reptiles Rock - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Runge/heading/Runge%20Nature%20Center

• March 20 - Clean the Hinkson and County House Branch - 1:30 to 2:30 pm, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Columbia - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

• March 21 - Bike Mechanics College (Wednesdays in March and April) - 6:00 pm, Walt's Bicycle Shop, Columbia $fee - http://pednet.org/newsroom/events.asp

• March 22 - Earth Hour Tour of the LEED - Certified City Hall Addition - 9:00 am, Columbia City Hall Lobby, Earth Hour Procolomation follows at 10:00- http://www.columbiaclimatechangecoalition.org/

• March 25 & 26 - Project WILD and Flying WILD Training - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, Missouri State Fairgrounds, MDC Discovery Room (W. 16th, Hwy 65, use Gate 11) - $27 includes curriculum, bring a sack lunch, be prepared to go outside- http://www.mrbo.org/

• March 26 - Native Plant Sale - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Runge/heading/Runge%20Nature%20Center

• March 28 - April 1 - Spring Break Bike Camp - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm kids 10-14 - http://pednet.org/newsroom/events.asp • April 2 - Introductory Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, 783 Thunder Mountain Road,

Camdenton - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 6 - Bike Mechanics College (Wednesdays in March and April) - 6:00 pm, Walt's Bicycle Shop, Columbia $fee -

http://pednet.org/newsroom/events.asp • April 9 - Bluebirds - 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City -

http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Runge/heading/Runge%20Nature%20Center • April 9 - Cleanup Columbia - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Columbia - http://pednet.org/newsroom/events.asp • April 9 - Native Plant Field Day - Bradford Farm - http://aes.missouri.edu/bradford/events/ • April 12 - Bats and the White Nose Syndrome - 7:00 pm, Les Bourgeois Bistro, Rocheport, Big Muddy Series -

http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 13 - Bike Mechanics College (Wednesdays in March and April) - 6:00 pm, Walt's Bicycle Shop, Columbia $fee -

http://pednet.org/newsroom/events.asp • April 17 - Columbia Earth Day - rain date May 1 - http://www.columbiaearthday.org/ • April 20 - Bike Mechanics College (Wednesdays in March and April) - 6:00 pm, Walt's Bicycle Shop, Columbia $fee -

http://pednet.org/newsroom/events.asp • April 21 - Linkages among Midwest Watersheds, Land-use Practices adn Gulf of Mexico Vitality (workshop) - 8:00 am to 4:15

pm, Monsanto Auditorium, Bond Life Sciences Center, MU, Columbia - http://lifesciencesweek.missouri.edu/index.php/schedule

• April 21 - Spring Symphony - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Runge/heading/Runge%20Nature%20Center

• April 23 - Worm Composting 101 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Runge/heading/Runge%20Nature%20Center

• April 27 - Bike Mechanics College (Wednesdays in March and April) - 6:00 pm, Walt's Bicycle Shop, Columbia $fee - http://pednet.org/newsroom/events.asp

• April 29 - Earth Day Jefferson City - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Missouri State Capitol - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/earthday/index.html • April 30 to May 1- Beginner's Backpacking Trip (pre-trip meeting April 14) - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Runge Nature Center to Mark

Twain National Forest - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Runge/heading/Runge%20Nature%20Center St. Louis (St. Louis, St. Louis Co Cities, Sullivan, Washington)

• March 17 thru April 15 - Tree Keepers Class - noon to 4:00 pm, Thursday or Fridays for six weeks, Poweder Valley Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Powder%20Valley/heading/Powder%20Valley%20Nature%20Center

• March 19 - Historic Green Building Tour II- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Ridgeway Center, MO Botanical Garden, $ - https://www.mobot.org/iebms/coe/coe_p1_all.aspx?&oc=10&cc=educlasses#GREENLIVING

• March 19 - Great Green Adventures: Early Bloomers (for 6-12 year olds) - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Children's Garden, MO Botanical Garden, $ - http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp

• March 19 - Grand Glaize Creek Spring Monitoring - 8:00 am to Noon, Valley Park, Manchester, Ballwin and Kirkwood - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

• March 20 - World Eagle Day - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, World Bird Sanctuary - http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/index.php/exhibits/events

• March 21 - Bokashi Buckets - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Commerce Bank Education Center, $ - https://www.mobot.org/iebms/coe/coe_p1_all.aspx?&oc=10&cc=educlasses#GREENLIVING

• March 22 - Bringing Them(rare species) Back - 9:30 am to 11:00 am, Powder Valledy Conservation Nature Center, ages 10 and up - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Powder%20Valley/heading/Powder%20Valley%20Nature%20Center

• March 24 - The Science of National Parks, Glacier National Park - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Herbie's Restaurant, 405 N. Euclid Ave, St. Louis - http://www.slsc.org/AdultProgramming/ScienceCafe.aspx

• March 25 - Beginning Birding - 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, ages 3 to 6 - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Powder%20Valley/heading/Powder%20Valley%20Nature%20Center

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• March 26 - Confluence Trash Bash - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, Creve Coeur Park, St. Louis - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

• March 30 - Homeschool Special: Hiking into Spring - 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, ages 8 and up- http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Powder%20Valley/heading/Powder%20Valley%20Nature%20Center

• March 31 - Cashing in on Home Comfort - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Commerce Bank Education Center, St. Louis, $ - https://www.mobot.org/iebms/coe/coe_p1_all.aspx?&oc=10&cc=educlasses#GREENLIVING

• April 1 thru Sept 30 - TREEmendous Great St. Louis Tree Hunt - join to find 20 marked TREEmendous Trees throughout the metro region - http://www.mobot.org/treemendous/

• April 1 - Arbor Day Tree Giveaway - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (or while supplies last) Kemper Center for Home Gardening, MO Botanical Garden $ admission - http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp?Code=2011/04

• April 1 - Mo Recycling Association Trivia Night - 7:00 pm, Maryland Heights Center, 2344 McKelvey Road, St. Louis - http://mora.org/

• April 1 thru 3 - Girl Scout Weekend - YMCA Ozarks, Trout Lodge, Potosi, $- http://www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/node/1657 • April 2 - Labarque Creek Snail Survey - 9:00 am to Noon, Hilda Young Conservation Area, Jefferson County -

http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 2 - Mushroom Identification Class: 10 Poisonous Mushrooms of Missouri -10:00 am, St. Louis -

http://www.missourimycologicalsociety.org/calendar.html • April 2 - Mission Clean Stream - St. Charles County - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 2 - Restore Your Own Furniture - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Commerce Bank Education Center, St. Louis, $ -

https://www.mobot.org/iebms/coe/coe_p1_all.aspx?&oc=10&cc=educlasses#GREENLIVING • April 2 thru Oct 31 - Plastic Pot Recycling - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, West Parking Lot of MO Botanical Garden Monsanto Center -

http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp?Code=2011/0 • April 2 - Go Fly a Kite - 10:00 am to Noon, Washington State Park -

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Washington%20State%20Park • April 9 - Mill Creek and Current River Water Quality Monitoring - 7:00 am to late afternoon, meet at Hen House in Bourbon MO

- http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 12 - Food Webs in River Networks - 7:30 pm, Shoenberg Auditorium, Ridgway Center, MO Botanical Garden -

http://icte.umsl.edu/about/events.html • April 12 - Genetically Modified Agriculture and the Environment - 7:00 pm, Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave,

Maplewood - http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/missouri/events/events6506.html • April 14 or 15 - Native Landscaping Part 2 - Installation and Maintenance - 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray

Summit, $15, reservations requried - http://www.shawnature.org/nativeland/NativePlantSchoolHomeownerSeries.aspx • April 14 - Climate Change - What We Really Know - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Herbie's Restaurant, 405 N. Euclid Ave, St. Louis -

http://www.slsc.org/AdultProgramming/ScienceCafe.aspx • April 14 - Introductory Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Quail Ridge park Lodge, 24

Columbine Lane, Wentzville - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 16 - Night Sky Over Babler - 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Babler Memorial State Park -

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksSearchDetail.do?eventId=10450 • April 16 - Great Green Adventures: Exploring the Chinese Garden (for 6-12 year olds) - 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Children's

Garden, MO Botanical Garden, $ - http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp • April 16 - Missouri Wildflowers - 10:00 am to Noon, Washington State Park -

http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Washington%20State%20Park • April 16 - Simpson Lake Cleanup - Simpson Park, St. Louis County - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 16 - Introductory Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Babler State Park, 800 Guy Park

Drive, Wildwood - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 17 - St. Louis Earth Day - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Muny Opera Grounds, Forest Park - http://www.stlouisearthday.org • April 17 thru 22 - Springtime in the Ozarks - YMCA Ozarks, Trout Lodge, Potosi $ -

http://www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/node/1614 • April 19 - Sustainable Communities: Waste Management - 7:30 am to 9:00 am, National Great Rivers Research and Education

Center at Lewis and Clark Community College, $- http://www.usgbc-stl.org/calendar/ • April 29 thru May 1 - May Flowers Weekend - YMCA Ozarks, Trout Lodge, Potosi, $ -

http://www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/AprilShowers • April 30 Grand Glaize Creek Litter Pickup - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp • April 30 and May 1 - TREEmendous Forest Festival - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, MO Botanical Garden -

http://www.mobot.org/treemendous/festival/default.asp • April 30 thru August 21 - TREEmendous Extreme Tree Houses - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, MO Botanical Garden, $ -

http://www.mobot.org/treemendous/extremetreehouses/default.asp • April 30 - Wicked Bugs - Fearsome and Ferocious Creatures in Your Backyard and Beyond (talk by Author Amy Stewart) -

11:00 am, Shoenberg Theater, St. Louis, $ - http://www.mobot.org/events/calendar.asp?Code=2011/04 Southwest (Bolivar, Branson, Carthage, Joplin, Lebanon, Marshfield, Monett, Nixa, Ozark, Springfield)

• March 17 - Greater Ozarks Adop-a-Street Clean-up - 10:00 am, Jefferson and Seminole (church parking lot) - http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

• March 19 - Level 2 Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center, 201 Riviera Drive, Joplin - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

• March 20 - Waterfowl Hike - 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Fellows Lake (meet at parking lot on east end of lake), Springfield- http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

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• March 23 - Energy Cafe: Home Photovoltaic System - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Farmers Gastropub in Wilhoit Plaza at Jefferson and Elm, Springfield - http://www.ozarksnewenergy.org/site/

• March 26 - Waterfowl, Songbirds, Vulture Hike - 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Lake Springfield - http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

• March 26 - Introductory Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Springfield Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

• April 3 - Plovers and Raptors Hike - 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Lockwood/Golden City area, carpool from Walmart at Sunshine an dWest Bypass - http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

• April 9 - Spring Wildflower Workshop - 9;00 am to Noon, Roaring River State Park, Cassville - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Roaring%20River%20State%20Park

• April 10 - Prairie Chickens and Waterfowl Hike - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Taberville/Wha'Kon-Tah/Schell Osage, carpool form North Lowes, Hwy 13 and Norton Road, all day hike, bring sack lunch and water- http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

• April 16 - Early Spring Migrants - 7:00 am to 11:am, Busiek State Forest Conservation Area, carpool from MODoT lot, Hwy 65 and Evans - http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

• April 23 - Spring Migrant and Resident Birds - 7:00 am to 11;00 am - Richwood Valley Ozarks Tech College, carpool from MODot lot, Hwy 65 and Evans - http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

• April 23 - Earth Day at Roaring River - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center, Roaring River State Park, Cassville - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Roaring%20River%20State%20Park

• April 27 - Energy Cafe: Natural Gas-powered City Vehicles - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Farmers Gastropub in Wilhoit Plaza at Jefferson and Elm, Springfield - http://www.ozarksnewenergy.org/site/

• April 30 - Warblers and Migrants - 7:00 am to 11:00 am, Kinslow's Farm and Palmetto Area, carpool from Sam's Club n east Sunshine of 7:15 from Rogersville H.S. - http://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/

Ozark (Cabool, Eminence, Huston, Mountain Grove, Rolla, Saint James, Salem, Waynesville, West Plains, Willow Springs, Winona)

• April 9 - Wildflower Hike - 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Sam A. Baker State Park - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Sam%20A.%20Baker%20State%20Park

• April 16 - Fire Tower Hike - 9:00 am to Noon, Sam A. Baker State Park - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Sam%20A.%20Baker%20State%20Park

• April 23 - Onandaga Clean-up Day - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Onandaga State Park - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Onondaga%20Cave%20State%20Park

• April 23 - Wildlflower Hike - 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Sam A. Baker State Park - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Sam%20A.%20Baker%20State%20Park

• April 30 - Keep Baker Beautiful Day - 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Sam A. Baker State Park - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Sam%20A.%20Baker%20State%20Park

• May 7 - Discovering Hidden Secrets - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Sam A. Baker State Park - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/public/calendarParksListAction.do?parkNm=Sam%20A.%20Baker%20State%20Park

• May 7 - Introductory Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Workshop - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, MDC Ozark Regional Office, 551 Joe Jones Blvd, West Plains - http://mostreamteam.org/Whats_Happening.asp

Southeast (Cape Girardeau, Doniphan, Farmington, Hayti, Ironton, Jackson, Kennet, New Madrid, Piedmont, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston)

• March 19 - Mushrooms and Fungi of Missouri - 10:00 am to Noon, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• March 19 - Spring Turkeys Discovery Station - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm,Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• March 25 - Froggy Friday - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• March 26 - Conservation Trails: Hickory Canyon/Pickle Sorings (trail rated difficult, 8 and up)- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• March 26 - Photography Field Trip - 8:00 am to Noon, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• March 26 - Woodcock Walk: Maintz Wildlife Preserve - 4:45 pm to 8:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, 8 and up- http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• March 29 - Discover Hunting: Spring Gobbler - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 2 - Exotic Eradication: Habitat Improvements Day at Cape - 9:00 am to Noon, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 7 - Discover Nature: Fly Fishing - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 13 - Earth Day Terrariums (Homeschoolers) - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 14 - Nature Center at Night - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 16 - Bashin' Trash - 8:00 am to Noon, meet at 4-H Shelter in Arean Park, Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

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• April 17 - Spring Birding at General Watkins CA - 8:15 am to Noon, General Watkins CA - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 23 - Earh Day: Year of the Forests - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 26 - Conservation Cafe: Fabricscapes with Dave Walker - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 30 - Conservation Trails: Hawn State Park (trail rated difficult, 8 and up only)- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

• April 30 - Kids Fishing - 8:30 am to 11:30 am, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center - http://mdc.mo.gov/events/location/Cape%20Girardeau/heading/Cape%20Girardeau%20Nature%20Center

Environmental and Environmental Education News Kansas City an EPA Environmental Justice Showcase Community The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has committed $1,000,000 to address environmental justice challenges in ten communities across the nation. The Agency is providing $100,000 per project over the next two years to help alleviate the environmental and human health challenges facing many American communities. EPA Region 7 has identified 11 neighborhoods in the Kansas City metropolitan area that have many risk factors including poor housing conditions and increased exposure to environmental hazards. EPA is conducting an assessment to identify specific sources of pollution and will work with neighborhood leaders to prioritize community concerns. Strategies to address these concerns will be developed through these partnerships. From http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-showcase.html Missouri River Relief and EcoFlight Scout MO River Trash from the Air Missouri River Relief staff and volunteers hit the skies on Friday, March 11, for a trash scout by plane of the Lower Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Louis. Working with a pilot and GIS technician from the non-profit Ecoflight, River Reliefers Jeff Barrow and Tim Nigh used the opportunity to get a birds-eye view of trash accumulations along more than 300 miles of the river. The project was dreamed up several years ago, when River Relief conducted a 754-mile trash scout of the river by boat, called the MegaScout. From http://www.riverrelief.org/updates/entry/river-relief-conducts-aerial-trash-scout/ More than 850 students compete in state archery tournament The third annual Missouri National Archery in the Schools (MoNASP) state tournament was held on Feb. 25-26 at Linn State Technical College and drew 857 students in grades 4-12 from 49 schools across the state. Winning teams and individuals, along with other teams and individuals who had qualifying scores, will go on to compete in the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) national tournament in Louisville, Kentucky on May 13-14. The top-scoring male student was seventh-grader Colton Fry of North Wood R-IV in Salem. The top-scoring female student was tenth-grader Emily Reel of Crane High School in Crane. In addition to trophies, these top scorers also received Special Edition Genesis Bows. Favorite Activity in a State Park Poll Results Total votes so far - 977. Fishing 312 votes; Camping 310 votes; Picknicking 113 votes; Hiking 109 votes; Historic Tour 109 votes; Horseback Riding 29 votes; Rock Climbing 24 votes. You can vote by going to the Missouri State Government Homepage and taking the poll on the lower right - http://www.mo.gov/ Great Central U.S. Shakeout The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is an 11-state drill spanning much of the central United States, including Missouri. Schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, community groups, scouts, individuals and others are invited to participate in the ShakeOut on April 28, 2011, to prepare for earthquakes, and to share what you’re doing with others so they can do the same. • Learn more about the Great Central U.S. Shakeout

(http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/) including how to participate and about other earthquake preparedness resources.

• Learn more about Earthquake Preparedness in Missouri from the State Emergency Management Agency. (http://sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness_2011/)

2011 MEEA Officers President: Mike Kromrey - Springfield President Elect: Deb Ballin - St. Joseph Past President: Nancy Snider - St. Louis Secretary: John Sode - Lebanon Treasurer: Fran Fry - Niangua 2011 MEEA Board Karen Armstrong - Kirksville - 2011-2012 Kim Garbs - O'Fallon - 2011-2010 Heather MacCleoud - Jefferson City - 2011-2012 Carol Mahan - Rolla - 2010-2011 Andrea Putnam - Jefferson City - 2010-2011 Sharon Ruhnke - St. Joseph area -2011-2012 Staff and Liaisons Communications: Jan Weaver - Columbia Membership: Carol Harris - Jefferson City DNR Liaison: Debbie Brunner - Jefferson City MDC Liaison: Kevin Lohraff - Jefferson City

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Spring 2011 Issue

MEEA Vision An environmentally responsible

citizenry in Missouri

MEEA Mission Advance environmental education in

Missouri by providing innovative professional development and

networking opportunities for those who share our mission

MEEA Value

Connecting people, ideas and resources throughout Missouri

meea Membership Application New or Renewing Member of NAAEE? Y N Professional $15 School $50 Student/Retiree $7.50 Organization $100 Name _________________________________________ Affiliation _______________________________ Street/P.O. Box ______________________________ City __________________________ County ________________ State _______ Zip _____________ Email _____________________________________ Phone (h / w) _______________________________ Date ___________________ Please include a check or money order made payable to MEEA and return to MEEA P.O. Box 104505 Jefferson City MO 65110-4505

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Spring 2011 Contents Springtime is Networking Time p. 1 Upcoming Conferences & " Holidays" p. 2 New EE Curricula p. 2 Membership Report p. 3 EE Jobs in Midwest p. 3 MEEA Members' Survey Results p. 4 PD Corner: Educ for Sustainability p. 6 Topics for Teaching: Peak Oil p. 7 Professional Development Workshops p. 8 Grants, Awards, Scholarships p. 9 EE Events p. 10 Environmental and EE News p. 15