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Friday,
September
10, 2010
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5500 W Silver Spring Drive
Come to Milwaukee and help grow the good food revolution. Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow, Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. See how to create successful farm-to-school initiatives by drawing on Growing Power experiences in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Full Conference $275 including meals. One Day Conference $180 with meals influded. 414-527-1546.
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Saturday,
September
11, 2010
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5500 W Silver Spring Drive
Come to Milwaukee and help grow the good food revolution. Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow, Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. See how to create successful farm-to-school initiatives by drawing on Growing Power experiences in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Full Conference $275 including meals. One Day Conference $180 with meals influded. 414-527-1546.
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Sunday,
September
12, 2010
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5500 W Silver Spring Drive
Come to Milwaukee and help grow the good food revolution. Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow, Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. See how to create successful farm-to-school initiatives by drawing on Growing Power experiences in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Full Conference $275 including meals. One Day Conference $180 with meals influded. 414-527-1546.
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Thursday,
September
16, 2010
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Since 1995, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated. This date has been designated by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 49/114, to celebrate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
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Friday,
September
17, 2010
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Clean Up the World partners with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to inspire and assist communities to "clean up, fix up and conserve their local environment" through initiatives ranging from waste removal and tree planting to water and energy conservation projects.
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Saturday,
September
18, 2010
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World Water Monitoring Day™ (WWMD) 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.
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Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup is the world's largest volunteer event of its kind. Last year, 378,000 volunteers from 76 countries and 45 states cleared six million pounds of trash from oceans and waterways and recorded every piece of trash collected. 800-519-1541.
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Clean Up the World partners with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to inspire and assist communities to "clean up, fix up and conserve their local environment" through initiatives ranging from waste removal and tree planting to water and energy conservation projects.
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Sunday,
September
19, 2010
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TV Turnoff Week focuses on families spending more time outdoors than inside in front of a television. Enjoy time outside with nature instead!
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Clean Up the World partners with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to inspire and assist communities to "clean up, fix up and conserve their local environment" through initiatives ranging from waste removal and tree planting to water and energy conservation projects.
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Monday,
September
20, 2010
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Pollution prevention measures can protect the environment before pollution even begins, save energy and natural resources, and leave our homes, schools and workplaces cleaner and safer.
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Tuesday,
September
21, 2010
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Pollution prevention measures can protect the environment before pollution even begins, save energy and natural resources, and leave our homes, schools and workplaces cleaner and safer.
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Wednesday,
September
22, 2010
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Pollution prevention measures can protect the environment before pollution even begins, save energy and natural resources, and leave our homes, schools and workplaces cleaner and safer.
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Thursday,
September
23, 2010
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Pollution prevention measures can protect the environment before pollution even begins, save energy and natural resources, and leave our homes, schools and workplaces cleaner and safer.
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Friday,
September
24, 2010
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Pollution prevention measures can protect the environment before pollution even begins, save energy and natural resources, and leave our homes, schools and workplaces cleaner and safer.
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Organizations and the public are invited to participate in Take a Child Outside Week, an annual, internet-facilitated program that encourages people all over the world (particularly children) to participate in outdoor activities. The site encourages organizations to promote programming and activities that get children out into nature.
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Saturday,
September
25, 2010
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National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "tree army" that worked from 1933-42 to preserve and protect America's natural heritage.
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National Estuaries Day is an annual celebration of the vibrant coastal areas where rivers meet the sea- estuaries. Celebrated on the last Saturday in September, National Estuaries Day is a great opportunity to learn more about these magical ecosystems and how you can help to protect them.
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Organizations and the public are invited to participate in Take a Child Outside Week, an annual, internet-facilitated program that encourages people all over the world (particularly children) to participate in outdoor activities. The site encourages organizations to promote programming and activities that get children out into nature.
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Sunday,
September
26, 2010
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Organizations and the public are invited to participate in Take a Child Outside Week, an annual, internet-facilitated program that encourages people all over the world (particularly children) to participate in outdoor activities. The site encourages organizations to promote programming and activities that get children out into nature.
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Monday,
September
27, 2010
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Organizations and the public are invited to participate in Take a Child Outside Week, an annual, internet-facilitated program that encourages people all over the world (particularly children) to participate in outdoor activities. The site encourages organizations to promote programming and activities that get children out into nature.
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Tuesday,
September
28, 2010
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Organizations and the public are invited to participate in Take a Child Outside Week, an annual, internet-facilitated program that encourages people all over the world (particularly children) to participate in outdoor activities. The site encourages organizations to promote programming and activities that get children out into nature.
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Wednesday,
September
29, 2010
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Organizations and the public are invited to participate in Take a Child Outside Week, an annual, internet-facilitated program that encourages people all over the world (particularly children) to participate in outdoor activities. The site encourages organizations to promote programming and activities that get children out into nature.
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Convention Center Plaza
The 39th Annual Conference of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) will be held September 29 - October 2, 2010. TBA
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Thursday,
September
30, 2010
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Organizations and the public are invited to participate in Take a Child Outside Week, an annual, internet-facilitated program that encourages people all over the world (particularly children) to participate in outdoor activities. The site encourages organizations to promote programming and activities that get children out into nature.
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The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
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World Teachers' Day recognizes the vital contribution that teachers make.
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Wednesday,
October
6, 2010
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Walking to school promotes health, physical activity, concern for the environment and safe and walkable communities. This year, join schools around the world as they celebrate walking during the month of October. Communities are encouraged to pick a day, a week, once a week or the entire month to celebrate. Actively promoting Walk to School for a month could also transition smoothly into the launch of a year-round program.
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The 4-H Youth Development Program sponsors an annual 4-H National Youth Science Day to help build America's future science, engineering, and technology workforce. The National Science Experiment, the designated science activity of 4-H National Youth Science Day, will focus on the environment and will use science principles to teach youth across the country.
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The American Geological Institute invites you to take part in Earth Science Week 2010, October 10-16. Earth Science Week 2010 will encourage people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences.
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Sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this week focuses on lands and waters where wildlife and habitats are under federal protection.
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Tuesday,
October
12, 2010
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"No Child Left Inside" (NCLI) Day is an event that engages hundreds of students in outdoor learning activities. It is celebrated annually on the Tuesday of each Earth Science Week.
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Saturday,
October
16, 2010
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Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population - "Bringing Astronomy to the People." On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited.
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The aim of National Radon Action Week is to increase the public's awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction practices. Radon Action Week is the third week in October.
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Saturday,
October
23, 2010
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Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others ~ a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA Weekend Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October.
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Join over 1,500 school leaders and advocates in Minneapolis for the 1st annual Green Schools National Conference October 24-26, 2010. The theme of this conference is “Growing Green Schools Across America.” This event will provide a unique forum and opportunity for the national K-12 education community to meet, network, learn and share ideas around greening our nation’s schools. Early bird registration ends January 15, 2010.
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Lead is a highly toxic metal that at one time was an ingredient in many household products, including lead-based paints manufactured before 1978. The primary source of lead exposure among U.S. children is the lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust and soil found in and around old, deteriorating buildings.
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Sunday,
November
14, 2010
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Maps are all around us. New technologies like sophisticated satellite imagery and geographic information systems (GIS) have taken maps out of atlases and into the palm of your hand. Discover maps where you never expected to find them—GPS devices, online sites, news broadcasts, social networking, and maybe even your own phone.
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Monday,
November
15, 2010
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America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging American to recycle and to buy recycled products. It has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and at work and to buy products made with recycled materials.
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Wednesday,
November
17, 2010
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GIS Day is held on the Wednesday of Geography Awareness Week and seeks to encourage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users and vendors to open their doors to schools, businesses, and the general public to showcase real-world applications of this important technology.
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International Volunteer Day (IVD) offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers to concretely show their contributions to peace and development. Over the years, rallies, parades, community volunteering projects, environmental awareness, free medical care and advocacy campaigns have all featured prominently on IVD.
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Saturday,
February
5, 2011
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State of Michoacan
Monarchs Across Georgia is offering two separate weeklong trips to Mexico in 2011. What makes this trip to the monarch butterfly Mexican overwintering sites unique? The itinerary includes three monarch colonies. You will also learn about local efforts to promote sustainable and environmentally sound economic activities and visit a local school. Five PLUs are available for Georgia certified teachers. $1500 per person in a double occupancy room
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Saturday,
February
12, 2011
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State of Michoacan
Monarchs Across Georgia is offering two separate weeklong trips to Mexico in 2011. What makes this trip to the monarch butterfly Mexican overwintering sites unique? The itinerary includes three monarch colonies. You will also learn about local efforts to promote sustainable and environmentally sound economic activities and visit a local school. Five PLUs are available for Georgia certified teachers. $1500 per person in a double occupancy room
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Join us for the 2011 LEEF Conference! TBD. Parking Fee: N/A.
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Join us for the 2011 LEEF Conference! TBD. Parking Fee: N/A.
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Join us for the 2011 LEEF Conference! TBD. Parking Fee: N/A.
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2541 Walton Road
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. Free. 772-398-2779.
MapQuest
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Saturday,
September
3, 2011
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2541 Walton Road
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. Free. 772-398-2779.
MapQuest
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