Conference RegistrationEARLYBIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED - NEW DEADLINE - FRIDAY, MARCH 5
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2010 LEEF Annual ConferenceThursday, 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
Call for Presenters, LEEF Conference 2010 March 25-28LEEF 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
2010 A&WMA High School Essay ContestWe 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 MagazineGreen 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
7th Annual Dark Sky Festival at HarmonyThis 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 DayA promotion of hands-on learning throughout the year and culminate each year with
special events the first week of May.
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Harmony Institute Events Showcase “The Nature of Science” April 17Human connection is changing in our increasingly technology-driven world, and the wellness of future generations is at stake. Next month, noted educators, researchers and therapists will explore the relationships between health and education and human exposure to nature at a special forum in Osceola County’s Town of Harmony.
Sponsored by the Harmony Institute, the Osceola County School District and Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), “Children on a Seesaw: Balancing Nature and Science in Young Lives” is a free panel discussion that will feature top professionals from the Centers for Disease Control, Purdue University, FIT, Florida State University, Nemours Children’s Clinic and the Cincinnati Zoo. The forum will be held in Harmony’s Town Center Saturday, April 17 at 4 p.m.
*Following the forum, Harmony will host the Seventh Annual Dark Sky Festival, an introduction to astronomy, light pollution and wildlife conservation. 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
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
Children on a Seesaw: Balancing Nature and Science in Young LivesListen 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 WorkshopGrowing 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 VideoAn 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 Course for K-8 EducatorsFrom 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
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LEEF MissionThe 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 EducationNeed 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
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