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2010 LEEF Annual Conference
Thursday, March 25 - Sunday, March 28, 2010
Camp Nocatee, Clewiston Florida
3Oth Annual LEEF Conference

Keynote Speaker: David Stokes, Naturalist, Educator, Humorist - http://www.dwstokes.com/

Field Trips and Workshops now posted!!    more  

Conference Registration
Online registration and payment NOW AVAILABLE!!!    more  

Call for Presenters, LEEF Conference 2010 March 25-28
LEEF invites you to submit a proposal for a hands-on workshop, powerpoint presentation, outdoor classroom, nature study, discussion, creative workshop, poster, round-table, or other type of presentation to be offered at the conference.    more  

Call for Exhibitors, LEEF Conference 2010, March 25 - 28
LEEF invites vendors and exhibitors with information, books, and supplies for environmental educators to participate in the Annual Conference. Download the "Exhibitor's Form," print it out, fill it out, and send it in.
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Conservation Across Boundaries: 2010 CAB Course
Teachers, apply now for this grant-supported, inquiry-based conservation education course focused on the science behind conservation of wildlife species within two south Texas and north-central Montana ecoregions. Coursework incorporates field activities centered on regional wildlife and habitats. Application Deadline is March 1, 2010
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2010 A&WMA High School Essay Contest
We are proud to announce the annual Air and Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) 2010 High School Essay Contest. This year's contest, “Energy and the Environment: Changing our Communities, our Schools and our World,” provides high school students in grades 9-12 the chance to share their thoughts on environmental issues.
Best papers receive $400.    more  

Give a gift of Green with 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. Subscriptions are available for $28 a year or $48 for two years.    more  

Igniting Creative Energy Challenge
Send in your entries communicating exciting ideas about energy conservation and the environment! Deadline: February 19, 2010    more  

7th Annual Dark Sky Festival at Harmony
This family-friendly festival provides the public with an introduction to the marvels of astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies - not just for astronomy purposes, but also for the values that darkness provides to area wildlife. Harmony, America's first Dark Sky Development of Distinction recognized by the International Dark Sky Association, is located southeast of Orlando and west of Melbourne.    more  


National Lab Day
A promotion of hands-on learning throughout the year and culminate each year with
special events the first week of May.
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PFI-Earth and Environmental Science for Middle and High School Educators (6 days)
July 11-16, 2010: This workshop provides science educators of grades 6-12 with classroom lessons, laboratory activities, and field experiences associated with earth and environmental topics. The workshop will focus on four general sections of earth and environmental science curriculum: geology, ecology, hydrology, and atmospheric conditions.    more  

PFI-Earth and Environmental Science for Elementary School Educators (6 days)
July 18-23, 2010: This workshop provides elementary educators with classroom lessons, laboratory activities, and field experiences that capitalize on the topics in the earth and environmental K-5 science curriculum. Some of the specific topics include: plants and animals, geology, water and air quality, and weather. Environmental issues will be integrated throughout the workshop.    more  

WWF Launches Earth Hour 2010!
World Wildlife Fund is proud to announce Earth Hour 2010 will take place Saturday, March 27, at 8:30 pm. National Monuments including Mount Rushmore, the Empire State Building, the Las Vegas Strip, and the Golden Gate Bridge have already pledged to participate but what we really need is for you to participate again.    more  

Children on a Seesaw: Balancing Nature and Science in Young Lives
Listen to top professionals from the CDC, Purdue, FSU, Nemours, FIT and the Cincinnati Zoo discuss
‘Children on a Seesaw’: Balancing Nature & Science in Young Lives.

An Educational Forum open to the public presented by the Harmony Institute, Osceola County School District and FIT April 17, 2010 @ 4pm ~ Harmony, FL Osceola County

For more information and to pre-register visit www.harmonyinstitute .org    more  

Growing Up WILD Workshop
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood initiative that builds literacy skills and environmental appreciation among early learners through participation in engaging wildlife-based educational activities.

The workshop will offer exciting new teaching ideas for use in science, math, outdoor play, health, music & movement, art, and more!    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  

From Seed to Seed - Plant Science for K-8 Educators
From Seed to Seed is a professional development course designed for K-8 teachers who already incorporate botany and gardening (indoors or out) into their science curriculum and for teachers who would like to start doing so. You can work sequentially through the entire course or jump to the sections that will help you with specific concepts. There are no prerequisites. You can sign up at any time.    more  

Summer Research Experiences for Teachers -- Includes Stipend
There are two research/professional development opportunities for elementary, middle and high school teachers during the summer 2010. Each program includes a $3600 stipend for full participation.    more  

The Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 12-15
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts.    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  

National Marine Educators Association - Call for Presentations
"From the Mountains to the Sea" is the theme for the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) Conference to be held July 19-23, 2008 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Submit a presentation proposal by February 26, 2010.    more  

National Environmental Education Week -- April 11-17, 2010
Whether you are a teacher in a public, private, or homeschool classroom, or an educator at a nature center, zoo, or aquarium, EE Week can help you to actively engage your students in environmental education.    more  

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