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Register for the 2012 MEES Conference |
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Registration is now open for the 2012 MEES Conference!
Early Bird Rate
extended to February 7th!
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center, Worcester, MA
The 2012 MEES Conference theme is "Refresh: New Tools and Techniques for Today's Educators."
Workshops will share ideas for revitializing our education pratice and the systems we use to promote environmental education. Workshops will provide tools that can be used to promote positive environmental education with a wide variety of audience and to keep the message of environmental conservation fresh, timely, and inspiring across the state. Reach new audiences and keep participants returning to programs.
Review the workshops on our website, and then Register Online. You may also download the 2012 Conference Brochure to review workshops and print out the registration form to mail.
Conference registration fee is $90.00. Register by January 31st and pay only $75. Full time student's fee is $60.00.
Please register and postmark checks and paper forms by the general deadline of February 27, 2012. Registration is first-come, first-served. Registration may end sooner than February 27th if the registration limit is met.
For scholarship information, please contact treasurer
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For presenter information, please contact
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For exhibitor information, please contact
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Register here for the 2012 Conference: http://www.massmees.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=4&id=183&Itemid=606
URL for Registration Form: <https://mees.wufoo.com/forms/mees-2012-conference-and-exhibits-registration/>
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CALL FOR EXHIBITORS for the 2012 MEES Annual Conference
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester
What is MEES? The Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES) is a state-wide organization dedicated to the promotion and improvement of environmental education in Massachusetts.
What is the MEES Conference? Offered annually for thirty-four years, the conference is known for its innovative presentations, as well as a place to network with peers and friends, and to learn new skills and ideas in the field of environmental education. This year the conference theme will be “Refresh: New Tools and Techniques for Today's Educators”.
Who will be there? The MEES conference draws a diverse audience from the Commonwealth as well as the other New England states, and includes classroom teachers from pre-school to college, museum and nature center staff and administrators, and community resource leaders.
Why should I exhibit? The MEES Conference is the only one of its kind in Massachusetts and offers a unique opportunity to reach individuals interested in the environment and environmental education. Participants are interested in complimentary information about new programs, services, or products that will help them in both their professional and personal lives to promote and improve the environment.
What will my exhibit fee cost? There are a few options for exhibitors: $65.00 for one table (on average, tables are 6’x30” although you may get a table that is slightly smaller or bigger) or $20.00 lunch only (for additional exhibitors at a table who are not registering to attend the conference workshops).
Table space is limited, so preference will be given to exhibits related to our current theme. Honor system? If you should elect to sell an item at your exhibit table via the “honor system” please be advised that MEES and Holy Cross are not responsible should any loss of items or money occur. If you are interested in exhibiting at the conference contact:
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Application for Exhibitors is available here.
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Observer 2011: Schools and Centers - Community Partnerships/Resources |
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Welcome back to the 2011-12 school year! We hope that the school year is off to a great start for everyone. In this issue of the Observer, we want to inspire you to get involved with your local community organizations and find out about the wealth of resources available to you. Think about how a partnership and/or collaboration can help you create a new program or sustain other programs in the area. Not sure where to start? Check out The Green Book: Environmental Education Resource Guide on the MEES website to help you find organizations in your area.
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2011 NEEEA Conference Registration Open! |
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Registration for the 2011 Annual NEEEA Conference
has been extended to Thursday, October 13th!
Navigating New England Environmental Education: Charting a Course to an Environmentally Literate Future
October 21 - 23, 2011 at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MA
Download the brochure (PDF) to view workshops and registration details.
Register now!
www.neeea.org/conference.html
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS AWARD |
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Citing the need for the nation’s schools to “work towards a future where school facilities…enable students to become environmentally literate citizens who are well prepared for the 21st century economy,” Secretary of Education Arne Duncan this week announced criteria for the Department of Education’s new Green Ribbon Schools Award.
In accordance with comments submitted by Congressman John Sarbanes, the No Child Left Inside Coalition, and other proponents of environmental education, the final criteria encourages schools to put in place programs that, among other things, “promote environmental education that supports students’ strong civic skills, environmental stewardship and workforce preparedness.”
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Keep America Beautiful Launches Nationwide K-12 School Recycling Competition |
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Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization, announced the launch of “Recycle-Bowl,” the first comprehensive nationwide recycling competition for elementary, middle and high-school students. Recycle-Bowl was created to provide students with a fun, interactive way to learn about waste reduction and environmental responsibility through in-school recycling.
Open to all U.S. schools and classrooms, the incentive-based recycling competition and benchmarking program kicks off this October and registration is now open on the Recycle-Bowl website at http://recycle-bowl.org. The competition runs from October 17 through November 12, culminating around America Recycles Day. Participating schools will track and report how much recyclable material they collect for a chance to win prizes. At the close of the four-week competition, the school in each state that collects the most recyclable material per capita will win $1,000. A national champion will then be chosen from among the statewide winners to receive an additional grand prize of $2,500.
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Observer 2011: Ecosystem Travels |
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It’s finally that time of year again. Leaves have returned to the trees, flowers are in bloom, schools are letting out and it’s time step out of your office or classroom and into the woods. In Massachusetts, we are fortunate to have such a variety of ecosystems at our finger tips. This issue of the Observer is meant to inspire us to get outside and serve as a resource for where and how we can explore and share our local environment with our families and students. As environmental educators, exploring different ecosystems isn’t just a profession, it’s a passion. Safe and happy summer adventures!
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Observer 2011: MEES Conference Highlights |
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On Wednesday March 2, one hundred and eighty eight friends of Environmental Education gathered at the College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center, Worcester, MA to take course in Navigating MA Environmental Education: Mountains to Marine. Some gathered new fresh techniques to bring back to classrooms or out in the field while others made connections for future employment. The MEES conference is an annual day of networking, sharing ideas and meeting new and old acquaintances that some may only meet once a year. 2011 is special year for Environmental Educators in MA! We will enjoy a second conference here in Massachusetts, as MEES is sponsoring the 2011 New England Environmental Education Alliance (NEEEA) Conference in Charlton, MA. On October 21-23 2011, we will be Navigating New England Environmental Education: Charting a Course to an Environmentally Literate Future.
Thank you to all who presented, exhibited, and attended the MEES Conference! Read on for reflection and a sneak peek of good things to come in October.
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Watershed Access Lab at Bridgewater State University Professional Development Workshop Opportunities |
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This spring and summer, the Watershed Access Lab at Bridgewater State University is excited to offer a series of professional development workshops for for educators, caregivers, parents, group leaders and any other adult with an interest in learning and teaching more about the natural world.
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USDA Announces: "Beetle Busters" A Free Real-World Environmental Science Progam |
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You've likely heard about the threat of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) to the trees in your community. This invasive species has devastated other towns around the country, causing entire neighborhoods to lose many of their trees. And in fact, many science educators just like you have been seeking a curriculum tailored to this critical issue – for as you know, the best way to make science engaging and meaningful to students is to make it real.
Now, you can bring local science right into your classroom with Beetle Busters – a fun, hands-on science program brought to you by the USDA. You and your students can take action together to help stop the spread of the ALBby recognizing the beetle, searching for it and reporting your findings directly to USDA!
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