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How to maximize your environmental education program at camp.
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Camping Magazine
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November 1, 2007
- Author:
- Bivens, Ray
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2007 American Camping Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Through my travels, I encounter many nature-themed camps. They have names such as "Young Explorers," "Nature Nuts," and "Outdoor Adventurers." Sadly, I discover that nine times out of ten, these camps have no naturalist or professional outdoor educator on staff. No camp director would theme a camp around sailing without a trained sailing instructor, so why should nature camps be any different?
As a former program director myself, I realize what program directors face every day. It can seem like a hundred urgent matters occur each day, often at the same time. If you do not spend your week putting out one small brush fire after another, please give me a call; I want to know ...
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REP. SESTAK SHOWS SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
June 19, 2008 ;
569 words
......news release: The National Environmental Education Foundation has found that Environmental Education curriculums improve student...3036) to extend the National Environmental Education Act (NEEA), providing additional...
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Environmental Education
Earth Explorer;
724 words
......Explorer 02-01-1995 Environmental Education Just imagine this...of the basics of environmental education. It shows some of...societies in it. Environmental education is difficult to define...
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Environmental Education Grants Awarded To 11 States
U.S. Newswire;
October 4, 2001 ;
344 words
......almost $3 million in grants for environmental education initiatives in schools, universities...Environmental protection begins with environmental education," Whitman said. "Today's grants...receives hundreds of applications for environmental education funding. In selecting grant ...
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Legislators urge better environmental education
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;
April 21, 2000 ;
DENNIS CHAPTMAN;
401 words
...Legislators urge better environmental education They call for return...better coordinate environmental education in its schools to...reinstatement of an environmental education coordinator's position...
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GOV. GRANHOLM PROCLAIMS WEEK OF APRIL 12 AS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WEEK
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
April 1, 2008 ;
250 words
......following proclamation: Whereas, Environmental education will increase dramatically by...efforts will increase the amount of environmental education taking place in America's classrooms...larger opportunities and value of environmental education and environmental stewardship...
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SEN. COLLINS REQUESTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FUNDING
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
March 28, 2008 ;
505 words
......million in funding for the Office of Environmental Education at the Environmental Protection...your support of the Office of Environmental Education at the Environmental Protection...others about the environment. EPA's Environmental Education programs meet the highest standards...
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GOV. GUINN PROCLAIMS APRIL 16-22 AS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WEEK IN NEVADA
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
March 21, 2006 ;
253 words
......we can significantly increase environmental education by creating a full week of educational...efforts will bolster the amount of environmental education taking place in America's classrooms...opportunities and the value of environmental education for both education and ...
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SENATOR COLLINS REQUESTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FUNDING
Capitol Hill Press Releases;
March 28, 2008 ;
554 words
......Release Senator Collins Requests Environmental Education Funding Contact: Jen Burita (202...million in funding for the Office of Environmental Education at the Environmental Protection...your support of the Office of Environmental Education at the Environmental Protection...
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WEEK ENCOURAGES FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
April 16, 2008 ;
230 words
......release: In an effort to increase environmental education in classrooms and provide opportunities...April 13 - 19 has been declared Environmental Education Week in Minnesota. Educators are...Landstrom, chairperson of the Environmental Education Advisory Board (EEAB), the state...
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACT:MICHAEL N. CASTLE
Congressional Testimony;
June 27, 2000 ;
729 words
......EXAMINING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACT. Good morning...examine the National Environmental Education Act. Today, we...about the role of environmental education in our schools...
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Survey Reveals California Public Schools Lacking in Environmental...
U.S. Newswire;
July 1, 2008 ;
787 words
......schools need to improve their environmental education curriculum according to a survey...The survey was sponsored by the Environmental Education Council of Marin EECOM (www.eecom...Glazebrook, Executive Director of the Environmental Education Council of Marin EECOM, We need...
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GOV. RILEY PROCLAIMS APRIL 16-22 AS NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WEEK
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
March 29, 2006 ;
277 words
......following proclamation: WHEREAS, Environmental education will increase dramatically by...efforts will increase the amount of environmental education taking place in America's classrooms...larger opportunities and value of environmental education for both year long education and...
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The Thessaloniki Declaration: A Wake-Up Call for Environmental Education?
Journal of Environmental Education;
March 22, 2000 ;
KNAPP, DOUG;
787 words
......Declaration was the term environmental education mentioned. One of those...references suggested that environmental education be referred to as education...scant use of the term environmental education indicates that the term...
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