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2011 LEEF Conference
Sustainability Puzzle: Piecing It Together
March 25-27 in Starke, FL

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Gulf Spill Lessons and Websites
A few resources related to the Deepwater Horizon spill.    more  

Florida Frogs
If you are a naturalist or educator with interests in the Florida environment you may want to check out out the new web page devoted to Florida’s Frogs. You can find it by visiting my wildlife website at http://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/ and then clicking on the Florida’s Frogs link under the Extension heading at the left side of the main page.

National Parks Fee-Free Weekends
More than 100 national parks across the country will be offering fee-free days during the summer and fall this year.    more  

Healthy Sprouts Award
Application deadline October 1
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Conservation Cadets
Conservation Cadets is a series of 5 minute video segments where students teach adults ways to save the planet.    more  

Fire in Florida
Keeping fire in natural areas of Florida is crucial, but the ability to conduct an ecologically-significant amount of controlled burns is often hampered by a lack of well-trained fire staff, equipment and other impediments. The Nature Conservancy has a new publication.    more  

Green Teacher Magazine
Green Teacher is a non-profit magazine created by and for educators to enhance environmental and global education across the curriculum at all grade levels. Published quarterly, with fifty pages full of ideas and activities, it is popular and practical EE resource.    more  

Frogwatch at Savannas Preserve State Park
Held the first Saturday of each month. Families and individuals of all ages are invited to join expert frog watchers and amateurs to help gain meaningful scientific data about the park's frog population. Call for times.    more  


Kohl’s Cares Dream Big Act Now Contest
Schools have an opportunity to win $500,000 through the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program. Open to non-profit schools only.    more  

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network Seeks Partners
The Wildlife Foundation of Florida and FWC are working together to create statewide partnerships that create youth conservation centers and programs around the state.    more  

Fire in Florida’s Ecosystems Workshops
A FREE workshop, with materials, that gives educators the information and tools to
teach about the natural role of fire in Florida.
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World Water Monitoring Day - September 18
World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.    more  

National Fossil Day - October 13
The National Park Service and the American Geological Institute are collaborating to kick off the first National Fossil Day during Earth Science Week 2010.    more  

Wildlife Conservation Society Free Webinars
These webinars are a unique opportunity to learn about the science of studying wildlife, research and conservation.    more  

Green Invaders Video
An informative and entertaining 9-minute video, Green Invaders exposes the invasive plant problem and empowers each viewer to make a difference.    more  


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LEEF Mission
The League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF), Inc., is committed to environmentally educating Florida's citizens. LEEF provides a network for awareness, communication and growth about Florida's natural environment.    more  

The Gift of Education
Need to give a gift to someone for an event, birthday or occasion? Are you tired of racking your brains for a gift that keeps on giving and can make a difference in the world? Or, buying a gift they really can’t use or don’t need? Consider a contribution to the LEEF Ripple Memorial Scholarship Fund instead.    more  

Florida Environmental Literacy Plan
Join the efforts to create an environmental literacy plan for Florida.    more  

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