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News for Environmental Education Groups and professionals – and a Holiday Quiz! – Dec 14, 2009
Funding available
The Alberta Conservation Association has announced that its Grant
Eligible Conservation Fund has been split into two categories: Part A:
Conservation Support and Enhancement and Part B: Research. Up to $500,000 will
be available for project funding for Conservation Support and Enhancement; applications
will be accepted from January 2 to 29, 2010.
Submission Guidelines and application forms are available at: http://www.ab-conservation.com/go/default/index.cfm/grants/grant-eligible-conservation-fund/?keywords=Conservation%20Support%20and%20Enhancement
Website: a buyers’ guide to fundraising. This site contains a vast
amount of information, ideas, and resources for fundraising campaigns centred
around selling products. The site features tip sheets for all ages, an
"ask the expert" column, information on bookkeeping, a step-by-step
plan for success, and resources such as book suggestions and company listings.
Check it out at http://www.fundraisingideas.com
Call for Workshop Proposals
Request for proposals, GEOEC, May 6-8, 2010, Canmore, Alberta. The GEOEC
is entertaining proposals to present a workshop at the annual GEOEC conference:
Creating A Legacy Together: A Conference for Global Citizenship, May 6-8, 2010,
Canmore, Alberta! The deadline for submission of your
proposal has been extended to 31 December 2009. Workshop proposal
form may be downloaded from http://www.geoec.org/conference/index.html#proposals
2010 EECOM Conference, May 19-22, 2010. This conference is scheduled will
be at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The
conference theme is Sustainability and Environment: Exploring cultural and
practical diversity for environmental learning. Proposals due 20 December 2009.
http://www.educ.sfu.ca/eecom2010/abstracts.html
Opportunity for youth of Alberta: Are you, or someone you know, between
the ages of 16-29 who has a great idea on how to improve the environment
in Alberta? If YES*, then you are eligible to apply for a grant of up to
$5,000 to bring your idea to life, and make a lasting difference in your
community. Application deadline: 25 Jan 2010. Visit the
following website for more information and deadlines to apply: http://www.albertaecotrust.com/yes
Holiday Quiz: How well do you know the
environmental education community in Alberta?
Try our holiday quiz, based on ACEE Needs Assessment of environmental
education sector! Thanks to the over 69 individuals and groups who
gave took the time to give us their invaluable input! The ACEE Board and
staff commit to using this information as we design our 2010 program, in order
to serve you better and advance environmental education in Alberta.
Try our Holiday Quiz (just 6 questions!) – jot down your answers to the
following questions, then scroll down to see how you did. No peeking!
In the December 2009 needs assessment of the environmental education community
in Alberta…
- Which was cited as a more significant barrier: ‘Lack of evaluation tools to measure effectiveness & improve programs “ or “lack of curriculum fit?”
- Which workshop would be more highly valued: “The new elementary science curriculum: what is in it, and how to develop resources that meet this curriculum,” or “How to motivate public and non-formal audiences to take action using community-based social marketing?”
- What % of respondents supported ACEE making ‘Getting to action: how to optimize your program to maximize environmentally responsible behaviour’ a theme that would be consistently found in many of our professional development offerings?
- What % of groups note that demand for their programs is increasing? Decreasing?
- In which areas do organizations most want to improve their capacity: project management, or financial management?
- Which of the following roles of ACEE do stakeholders feel is more important: championing environmental education, or helping build capacity of EE groups?
Scroll down for answers...
Answers to questions:
- ‘Lack of evaluation tools to measure effectiveness & improve programs“ is a far more significant barrier than “lack of curriculum fit.” (Question #12)
- A workshop on community-based social marketing would be more highly valued.
- 95% of respondents supported ACEE making ‘Getting to action: how to optimize your program to maximize environmentally responsible behaviour’ a theme that would be consistently found in many of our professional development offerings – this is UP from 91% two years ago!
- 61% of groups note that demand for their programs is increasing; 4% note that demand is decreasing (Question #16).
- Training in project management is cited as a higher need than financial management.
- 50% of respondents chose ‘Championing EE’ as most important of ACEE’s five roles.
These questions were all based on the community’s responses to the ACEE Needs
Assessment of the sector. We believe in transparency: to view the community’s
feedback, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=QNVasWSic3bGdZFeCja_2brlaAeVlnal0iLogxvjCxdtw_3d
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!
- The Board and Staff of ACEE
4 September: News for Environmental Education Groups and professionals
Upcoming Conferences and Events
River Rally 2009. A Gathering of Alberta Watershed Protectors. River Rally 2009 is a capacity building workshop for citizens working with watershed stewardship groups in Alberta communities. It will focus on communicating more effectively, fundraising, leveraging resources, and engaging citizens in watershed protection. September 29th to October 1st, Devon, Ab. http://www.albertaecotrust.com
North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, Oregon, October 7 – 10. Check out this excellent conference: http://www.naaee.org/conference/2009-conference
Charting Calgary’s Low Carbon Future: Reducing our Ecological Footprint, Friday, September 18th, 2009. The City of Calgary is hosting this summit - the goal is to chart a path for advancing innovative action regarding energy, climate change, GHG emissions, ecological footprint and sustainability., Heart Hall Atrium, SAIT, Calgary. 8:30 AM to 4 PM http://footprintsummit.eventbrite.com/
WaterEd West, Sept 10-13, Banff. Less than a week to go! Introducing western Canada’s first conference solely dedicated to evaluating, advancing and promoting water education. Teacher scholarships and stipends available. http://www.wateredwest.ca/
Social Studies conference: Global Footprints: A Legacy of Sustainability. Chateau Lake Louise, 16-18 October. Keynotes Gwynne Dyer, Simon Jackson, and Kimberly Lasher Mitchell. Panel members Dr. John O'Connor, Chief Vern Janvier, Satya Das. Information on grants and bursaries is also available.
http://ssc.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Conference%202009/Pages/Update.aspx
2009 RCA Conference "Green for Gold" - October 14-16, 2009 in Calgary. Early bird deadline September 18, 2009. Visit http://www.recycle.ab.ca/conference
for details and to register. A limited number of grassroots and student sponsorship packages will be available.
Consider climate action in your school/community on 24 October. 350.org is an initiative to stop the climate crisis (350 ppm is widely considered to be the maximum safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere). Consider organizing an event as part of an international movement. Watch the video at http://www.350.org/video
Call for Workshop Proposals
2010 EECOM Conference, May 19-22, 2010. This conference is scheduled will be at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The conference theme is Sustainability and Environment: Exploring cultural and practical diversity for environmental learning. Proposals due November 1st, 2009.
http://www.educ.sfu.ca/eecom2010/index.html
Funding available
The YMCA’s Youth Eco Internship Program
. Through this scheme, funded by Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the YWCA Canada will be placing 300 young, diverse, unemployed Canadians aged 15-30 on paid 3, 6 or 9 month internships. Interns will be placed with non-profit organizations and paid through the YMCA. Host recruitment has just commenced; priority will be given to internships having an environmental focus.
For more info visit http://www.yeip.ca/home.aspx and contact Lindsey Greig, lgreig@edmonton.ymca.ca; (780) 969-881
Shell Environmental Fund. The Shell Environmental Fund provides financial support to grass roots, action-oriented projects that improve and protect the Canadian environment. Beginning in Fall 2009, SEF grant amounts will be increased from $5,000 to up to $10,000. http://www.shell.ca/sefProfessional Development
Banff Centre, Leadership Development - Scholarships available. Are you a leader of a non-profit organization looking to sharpen your leadership skills in team building, coaching, communication or strategic planning and implementation? Apply now for a scholarship to attend one of the excellent courses available. http://www.banffcentre.ca/emails/leadership/2009/scholarship.html
Science Matters is a provocative and thoughtful weekly column by David Suzuki and Foundation science director Faisal Moola. Visit the archives: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/About_us/Dr_David_Suzuki/Article_Archives/ . To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and Science Matters: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Subscribe/
Canadians want action on environment, despite recession: poll.
(23 August 2009, Canadian Press). View full article and comments:
http://thetyee.ca/CanadianPress/2009/08/23/Environment-Poll/On-line environmental education courses.
“Fundamentals of Environmental Education,” “Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation,” “Strategic Planning and Implementation,” and “Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences” (MEER). Scholarships are available for the FEE and AEEPE courses and $100 scholarships available for the MEER course!
http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/
Awards
Congratulations! Many members of the environmental education community were honored at the 2009 Emerald Awards, including Eco-Air, City of Calgary’s Mayor’s Environmental Expo, the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, Calgary Zoo’s Groundworks, and the Calgary Board of Educations’ EcoStewardship initiative. http://www.emeraldfoundation.ca/
4 September: News for Teachers
Upcoming Conferences and Events
WaterEd West, Sept 10-13, Banff. Less than a week to go! Introducing western Canada’s first conference solely dedicated to evaluating, advancing and promoting water education. Teacher scholarships and stipends available. http://www.wateredwest.ca/
Social Studies conference: Global Footprints: A Legacy of Sustainability. Chateau Lake Louise, 16-18 October. Keynotes Gwynne Dyer, Simon Jackson, and Kimberly Lasher Mitchell. Panel members Dr. John O'Connor, Chief Vern Janvier, Satya Das. Information on grants and bursaries is also available.
http://ssc.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Conference%202009/Pages/Update.aspx
2009 RCA Conference "Green for Gold" - October 14-16, 2009 in Calgary. Early bird deadline September 18, 2009. Visit http://www.recycle.ab.ca/conference
for details and to register. A limited number of grassroots and student sponsorship packages will be available.
Funding available
Shell Environmental Fund. The Shell Environmental Fund provides financial support to grass roots, action-oriented projects that improve and protect the Canadian environment. Beginning in Fall 2009, grant amounts will be increased from $5,000 to up to $10,000. http://www.shell.ca/sef
Resources for you and your students
Consider climate action in your school/community on 24 October. 350.org is an initiative to stop the climate crisis (350 ppm is widely considered to be the maximum safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere). Consider engaging your students in action as part of an international movement. Watch the video at http://www.350.org/video
Science Matters is a provocative weekly column by David Suzuki and Foundation science director Faisal Moola – encourage critical thinking in your students! Visit the archives: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/About_us/Dr_David_Suzuki/Article_Archives/
To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and Science Matters: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Subscribe/
Canadians want action on environment, despite recession: poll.
(23 August 2009, Canadian Press). View full article and comments:
http://thetyee.ca/CanadianPress/2009/08/23/Environment-Poll/Wildlife and Landscape Science News.
Sign up for a useful quarterly update for scientists, practitioners, managers, policy makers and others working to understand, conserve and manage Canada’s wildlife and habitats.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=E1DDE718-0
Awards
Congratulations! Many members of the environmental education community were honored at the 2009 Emerald Awards, including Eco-Air, City of Calgary’s Mayor’s Environmental Expo, the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, Calgary Zoo’s Groundworks, and the Calgary Board of Educations’ EcoStewardship initiative. http://www.emeraldfoundation.ca/
15 June: News for Environmental Education Groups and professionals
Professional Development
The Max Bell Public Policy Training Institute is currently accepting applications from Alberta charities – 30 June deadline. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to influence policy that affects your work – contact ACEE if you’d like to hear about our positive experience in this program. http://www.maxbell.org/mbppti/
Address by Paul Hawken: You are brilliant, and the Earth is hiring. Treat yourself to this commencement address – guaranteed to inspire. http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2077
On-line environmental education courses. “Fundamentals of Environmental Education,” “Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation,” “Strategic Planning and Implementation,” and “Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences” (MEER). Scholarships are available for the FEE and AEEPE courses and $100 scholarships available for the MEER course! http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/
Banff Centre, Leadership Development - Scholarships available. Are you a leader of a non-profit organization looking to sharpen your leadership skills in team building, coaching, communication or strategic planning and implementation? Apply now for a scholarship to attend one of the excellent courses available. http://www.banffcentre.ca/emails/leadership/2009/scholarship.html
Funding available
Shell Environmental Fund. The Shell Environmental Fund provides financial support to grass roots, action-oriented projects that improve and protect the Canadian environment. Beginning in Fall 2009, SEF grant amounts will be increased from $5,000 to up to $10,000. http://www.shell.ca/sef
Upcoming Conferences
Strengthening Stewardship – Investing at Every Step. 4th National Stewardship Conference, Calgary, Alberta. July 8-11, 2009. Held every 3 years, Stewardship and Conservation is the national conference where Canada’s stewards meet to discuss emerging issues and develop solutions for the best possible stewardship of Canada’s environment. Keynote speakers including Monte Hummel and Preston Manning. http://www.stewardship2009.ca/default.cfm
North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, Oregon, October 7 – 10. This excellent conference is just a long day’s drive from most locations in Alberta. http://www.naaee.org/conference/2009-conference.
Call for Workshop Proposals
Present at a Teachers’ Convention. Now is the time to propose a workshop or talk at one of the ten teachers conventions in Alberta. This just in - the Greater Edmonton convention is now accepting session proposals! http://abcee.org/pd/want-to-present-to-teachers
Upcoming Events
Inspiring Education. This may be the best chance you’ll have to influence the development of education in Alberta. Speak up for environmental education! Make time to attend one of these excellent, well-designed sessions over the next few months (e.g. Calgary, June 17; Edmonton, June 20. http://www.inspiringeducation.alberta.ca/
On our website: Jobs!
Public Consultation & Communications Coordinator, Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council. http://abcee.org/pd/job-centre
News for Teachers
Upcoming Conferences and Events
WaterEd West, Sept 10-13, Banff. Introducing western Canada’s first conference solely dedicated to evaluating, advancing and promoting water education. Teacher scholarships and stipends available. http://www.wateredwest.ca/
Inspiring Education. This may be the best chance you’ll have to influence the development of education policy in Alberta. Speak up for environmental education! Make time to attend one of these excellent, well-designed sessions over the next few months. http://www.inspiringeducation.alberta.ca/
Strengthening Stewardship – Investing at Every Step. 4th National Stewardship Conference, Calgary, Alberta. July 8-11, 2009. Held every 3 years, Stewardship and Conservation is the national conference where Canada’s stewards meet to discuss emerging issues and develop solutions for the best possible stewardship of Canada’s environment. Keynote speakers including Monte Hummel and Preston Manning. http://www.stewardship2009.ca/default.cfm
Social Studies conference: Global Footprints: A Legacy of Sustainability. Chateau Lake Louise, 16-18 October. Keynotes Gwynne Dyer, Simon Jackson, and Kimberly Lasher Mitchell. http://ssc.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Conference%202009/Pages/Update.aspx
Funding available
Shell Environmental Fund. The Shell Environmental Fund provides financial support to grass roots, action-oriented projects that improve and protect the Canadian environment. Beginning in Fall 2009, grant amounts will be increased from $5,000 to up to $10,000. http://www.shell.ca/sef
Funding for Environmental Projects. Green Street is offering funding to public schools (K-12) for environmental projects initiated and carried out by teachers and students: student-led projects in schools can receive $250 to kick-start their projects. Apply on-line at http://greenst.tigweb.org/en/applicationform.html
Resources for you and your students
Alberta Tomorrow. Help your students explore the implications of making some tough land use decisions! This free on-line simulator also provides lesson plans for Science 7, Biology 20, Science 20, Social Studies 9 and 10 and Outdoor and Environmental Education. Visit http://www.albertatomorrow.ca/
Where Challenge. The second annual WHERE Challenge will launch in September 2009 and run until January 31, 2010 and will offer thousands of dollars in regional and national prizes. Once again, the WHERE Challenge will ask Canadian students aged 10 – 14 years to discover the answers to these questions: What on Earth is in your stuff and WHERE on Earth does it come from? http://www.earthsciencescanada.com/where
Plantwatch (and other ‘Watch’ programs). You and your students can practice citizen science by reporting blooming dates of flowers. Curriculum links are provided for Grades 6-8. You can also access Frogwatch, Icewatch, and Wormwatch from this site! http://www.plantwatch.ca
Wildlife and Landscape Science News. Sign up for a useful quarterly update for scientists, practitioners, managers, policy makers and others working to understand, conserve and manage Canada’s wildlife and habitats. http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=E1DDE718-0
May 15, 2009
News for Teachers
Upcoming Conferences and Events
Inspiring Education. This may be the best chance you’ll have to influence the development of education policy in Alberta. Speak up for environmental education! Make time to attend one of these excellent, well-designed sessions over the next few months. http://www.inspiringeducation.alberta.ca/
Strengthening Stewardship – Investing at Every Step. 4th National Stewardship Conference, Calgary, Alberta. July 8-11, 2009. Held every 3 years, Stewardship and Conservation is the national conference where Canada’s stewards meet to discuss emerging issues and develop solutions for the best possible stewardship of Canada’s environment. Keynote speakers including Monte Hummel and Preston Manning. http://www.stewardship2009.ca/default.cfm
Social Studies conference: Global Footprints: A Legacy of Sustainability. Chateau Lake Louise, 16-18 October. Keynotes Gwynne Dyer, Simon Jackson, and Kimberly Lasher Mitchell. http://ssc.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Conference%202009/Pages/Update.aspx
Celebrate Environment Week, 31 May – 6 June. Register for a Green Stop by 22 May: you can do anything from workshops, tours, displays, walks, talks, clean ups to hands on experiences with nature - showcase the work you do, inspire others and spur action in the community. Promotional resources available. http://www.environment.gov.ab.ca/edu/eweek/
Resources for you and your students
Wildlife and Landscape Science News. Sign up for a useful quarterly update for scientists, practitioners, managers, policy makers and others working to understand, conserve and manage Canada’s wildlife and habitats. http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=E1DDE718-0
Funding for Environmental Projects. Green Street is offering funding to public schools (K-12) for environmental projects initiated and carried out by teachers and students: student-led projects in schools can receive $250 to kick-start their projects. Apply on-line at http://greenst.tigweb.org/en/applicationform.html
Robert Bateman’s ‘Get to Know’ Contest: Get outdoors, Get to Know, Get Prizes, Get Published. Calling all artists, writers, and photographers! Robert Bateman wants to see what you've created that has been inspired by nature - open for art, writing, and photography entries from youth across Canada. 27 May deadline. Contest details: http://www.gettoknow.ca/en/contest/
Real World Math: Engaging Students through Global Issues. This two-part math resource from Facing the Future engages students in learning foundational algebra and geometry through real-world data on global issues. http://www.facingthefuture.org/Home/CurriculumDetails/tabid/131/Default.aspx?ItemID=RWM
News for Environmental Education Groups
Professional Development
The Max Bell Public Policy Training Institute is currently accepting applications from Alberta charities. One of the attributes of successful organizations is that they spend time both delivering program, AND working to optimize the policy framework within which they work. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to do the latter – contact ACEE if you’d like to hear about our positive experience in this program. http://www.maxbell.org/mbppti/
Banff Centre, Leadership Development - Scholarships available. Are you a leader of a non-profit organization looking to sharpen your leadership skills in team building, coaching, communication or strategic planning and implementation? Apply now for a scholarship to attend one of the excellent courses available. http://www.banffcentre.ca/emails/leadership/2009/scholarship.html
Water and Agriculture in Southern Alberta. A residential workshop in the Waterton area for those 20-35 years old - one of the water workshops organized by Waterlution. Scroll down the page at http://www.waterlution.org/future_of_water.php
Wildlife and Landscape Science News. Sign up for a useful quarterly update for scientists, practitioners, managers, policy makers and others working to understand, conserve and manage Canada’s wildlife and habitats. http://www.ec.gc.ca/scitech/default.asp?lang=En&n=E1DDE718-0
Upcoming Conferences
VITALIZE 2009 Provincial Voluntary Sector Conference, June 4-6, Calgary. Vitalize is open to all Albertans, and is targeted towards program staff, managers, executive directors, board members and volunteers. Registration is just $120. http://culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/vitalize/default.aspx
Strengthening Stewardship – Investing at Every Step. 4th National Stewardship Conference, Calgary, Alberta. July 8-11, 2009. Held every 3 years, Stewardship and Conservation is the national conference where Canada’s stewards meet to discuss emerging issues and develop solutions for the best possible stewardship of Canada’s environment. Keynote speakers including Monte Hummel and Preston Manning. http://www.stewardship2009.ca/default.cfm
North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, Oregon, October 7 – 10. This excellent conference is just a long day’s drive from most locations in Alberta. http://www.naaee.org/conference/2009-conference
Call for Workshop Proposals
Social Studies conference: Global Footprints: A Legacy of Sustainability. Chateau Lake Louise, 16-18 October. Keynotes Gwynne Dyer, Simon Jackson, and Kimberly Lasher Mitchell. Deadline for proposals: 29 May. http://ssc.teachers.ab.ca/Annual%20Conference/Conference%202009/Pages/Update.aspx
Present at a Teachers’ Convention. Now is the time to propose a workshop or talk at one of the ten teachers conventions in Alberta. http://abcee.org/pd/want-to-present-to-teachers
Upcoming Events
Inspiring Education. This may be the best chance you’ll have to influence the development of education in Alberta. Speak up for environmental education! Make time to attend one of these excellent, well-designed sessions over the next few months. http://www.inspiringeducation.alberta.ca/
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) - May 29, Calgary. You are invited to attend a full-day working session to help advance ESD in Alberta. Alberta Culture and Community Spirit will be providing facilitation. http://albertaesd.ca/events/networking-and-sharing-workshop-1
On our website: Jobs!
The Safe Drinking Water Foundation seeks an Executive Director: http://abcee.org/pd/job-centre