We are excited to share that the first-ever public meeting of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC) has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 20^th.  Given the historic nature of this public meeting, we want to make sure that it is as accessible as possible, thus members of the public will have the opportunity to attend in-person, in Washington D.C. and virtually on Wednesday, November 20^th from 10:00AM – 4:30PM EST. 

Please register to attend in person and virtually here. In-person seating is limited and not guaranteed so be sure to register as early as possible! Please note, each individual will need to register separately. 

Additional instructions for how to attend the meeting, virtually or in-person, will be shared closer to the meeting date. 

In addition to attendance, the HBCU-MSI AC is interested in receiving written or in- person comments. The public comment period will take place on Wednesday, November 20^th. Comments can be submitted:  

• Verbally– In-person and virtually on Wednesday, November 20^th at approx. 2:00PM EST. Those who wish to present their comments in person MUST register by Wednesday, November 13^th. 
• In writing by entering comments in the Docket EPA-HQ-OA-2024-0525 at www.regulations.gov or sending comments via email to HBCU-MSI.AC@epa.gov.  

Please share this invitation with anyone in your network who may be interested - we welcome everyone of all ages to join us in person and virtually!

We look forward to your participation in the upcoming HBCU-MSI meeting.  

Thank you.

Rhonda Wright

Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education

Office of the Administrator

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The Mississippi Environmental Education Alliance (MEEA), in partnership with the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance (SEEA), will be hosting their first regional conference, May 6-8, 2025! We invite you to participate in their “Call for Proposals,” which is open now.  You may submit your proposal via their website at https://www.meeainms.org/conference or follow this link,  Call for Proposals.  Deadline for proposals is Nov. 22, 2024.

Please forward the information to others in your network.  Thank you for considering being part of this exciting event! 

Do you enjoy working with students of all ages? Are you looking for a job that allows you to be outdoors and share knowledge about the environment around you? Are you a self-motivated, hard- working individual with a positive attitude? Do you want to work in the field of environmental education? Then St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is looking for you to be a part of our education team, to assist with environmental education, outreach, interpretation, special event planning and much more. Click here to learn more about the 2025 Spring Environmental Education Internship at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

Pursue your passion with Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens while you earn your master’s online from Miami University through the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP). Created for working professionals, the AIP is a one-of-a-kind master’s program that immerses students in collaborative inquiry and action as they champion change. Through web-based coursework from Miami and face-to-face experiential learning and field study at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, you will connect with classmates, Miami University faculty, zoo experts, and community leaders locally, nationally, and globally.

The AIP is designed for students from a range of backgrounds and career stages. With professional and academic mentoring and self-designed Master Plans, students adapt their degree path to fit their interests in fields such as community-engaged conservation, inquiry-driven education, environmental justice, learning across K-12 and informal settings, animal care and welfare, green business innovation, climate change, urban ecology, human-nature relationships, environmental restoration, and public engagement in science.

Applications are now being accepted until February 15. Courses begin in May 2025. For more information, applicants may contact the AIP Coordinator at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Jamie Lankenau, at lankenauj@jacksonvillezoo.org or 904-757-4463 ext. 107. http://AIP.MiamiOH.edu

In addition to our master's degree programs, Project Dragonfly's core online and AIP web+ graduate courses may be taken on a stand-alone basis for professional development and lifelong learning. https://miamioh.edu/cas/graduate-studies/project-dragonfly/professional-development-courses/index.html

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Interested in a global classroom? Miami’s Project Dragonfly also offers global field courses, which can count toward the AIP master’s degree. Earth Expeditions graduate courses occur online and at global field sites in 15 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. http://EarthExpeditions.MiamiOH.edu

Project Dragonfly reaches millions of people each year through inquiry-driven learning media, public exhibits, and graduate programs worldwide. Project Dragonfly is based in the biology department at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Established as a state university in 1809, Miami is one of the eight original Public Ivies and has a distinguished record of excellence in research and teaching in science and science education.

YEA and Broward County are offering some particularly intensive and interesting field courses coming up in September about wildlife monitoring and habitat evaluation as part of the Florida Master Naturalist Program. These are both in-person classes. The lectures will be given weeknights at Tree Tops Park, and the intensive field training at Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland.   Click here for more information.

Calling all PreK - 2nd grade educators! Join us August 3, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM  for an Early Childhood Educator Workshop as we build literacy skills and environmental appreciation with our wildlife-based workshop. Educator materials from Project WET, Wild and Learning Tree are included.

Location: Brevard Zoo

Workshop Fee: $5

Scan the QR code on the flyer below to register. 

Early Child Educator Workshop Brevard Zoo.pdf

Join us at the LEEF Mini-Conference on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at The Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach.   Currently we are seeking presenter proposals for this event -  we hope that you will utilize this opportunity to share the incredible work that you are doing in the world of environmental education.  Submit today!

Click here to learn more about this upcoming mini-conference.

Conference questions? Contact past.president@leef-florida.org

Become a Project WET facilitator! This training starts you on a path to conduct WET workshops in Florida.  Download flyer

When: May 25, 2024 @ 9:30am - 4:30pm

Where: Trout Lake Nature Center, 520 East CR 44 Eustis, Florida

Fee: $10 Includes Lunch  Sign up Here

Climate Mental Health Network and National Environmental Education Foundation are seeking participants to pilot a new set of resources created for public middle school teachers in Fall 2024. These resources aim to prepare teachers to teach about climate change in developmentally appropriate ways, and effectively respond to students’ emotional reactions to this issue.

Download the flyer for more information.

Marinelab Assistant Coordinator Position

Appalachicola Riverkeeper Executive Director

Wildlife Exploration and Education Program Manager, Tallahassee

 

Do you love environmental education?  Want to work outdoors with kids in the Florida Everglades? Consider joining our team at Grassy Waters Preserve!

To apply, visit the City of West Palm Beach jobs list (Job # 24-177-306230): https://www.wpb.org/government/human-resources/job-opportunities

 

Job Title		GRASSY WATERS NATURALIST
Department		Public Utilities/Nature Center
City Information
		The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where high performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build upon its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at or above market and comprehensive health and retirement benefits that are second to none.  In furtherance of these goals, the City has implemented a new salary structure in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries were increased by 7%. Additionally, all City positions including on-call and part time positions have a minimum hourly starting rate of $17.00 or higher.  Certain non-public safety positions may qualify for hybrid work arrangements under specific conditions.  If you are a high performer, seeking an opportunity to blossom and grow, we have a place for you in our workforce.  We invite you to join our team – apply today! The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,286 – 2021) with its sunny, palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise. Among the City’s many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike. Incorporated in 1894 and encompassing over 55 square miles, the county seat of Palm Beach County is one the fastest growing areas in the country.  The City offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida living.  Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience. Explore the many opportunities available for joining our diverse and winning team!
Summary
		Under limited supervision, plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of Grassy Waters Preserves; and performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)   1. Leads or arranges for delivery of nature-based educational programs in the field, both onsite and offsite, to children and adults. 2. Provide supervision of students at all times during the duration of programs. 3. Assist Program Coordinators with design and development of new Environmental Education Programs for schools and interpretive programs for diverse audiences. 4. Assists in development of interpretive materials, signage, exhibits and brochures. 5. Leads field-based volunteer and community service projects including restoration plantings, and exotic removal. 6. Assists in promoting educational programs, through press releases, e-flyers, program calendars, social media and other relevant marketing materials. 7. Engages volunteers including development and facilitating training in the field and Nature Center. 8. Responsible for staffing Nature Center, greeting visitors and performing interpretation. 9. Responsible for assisting in maintain facility including performing routine safety inspections. 10. Conduct routine property maintenance tasks to ensure safety. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary
		$23.75 hourly - Pay grade 50 Excellent benefits!
Qualifications
		Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Environmental Conservation, Natural Sciences or related field and one (1) year of experience in environmental education or related field is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.