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2008 EE in Alberta July 24 issue #3
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ACEE will poll Albertans to answer key questions about their environmental literacy, to help EE stakeholders ensure that our education programs hit the mark! Read about this project, to suggest a question that should be in our poll.Advancing EE in Alberta
ACEE has a strategic plan that shows how we will deliver on three key outcomes: 1. Society increasingly values, supports, and implements EE; 2. Environmental educators more effectively mobilize learners to practice environmental stewardship; 3. A coordinated network of stakeholders collaborate to advance EE in Alberta. Download and comment on our strategic plan (just 6 pages long!).
Alberta Organic Producers Association (AOPA) Field Day: Saturday 26 July. Come learn about how organic farming can be used as an EE tool.Events
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Banff Centre Interactive Screen Workshop Scholarships: August 24-29, 2008. Workshop themes on e-sustainability, greening art, memory, deep ecology, health, documenting fieldwork, and design environments. Scholarship application deadline: July 25, 2008.Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) ecoENERGY Funding: Now entering round two of its funding process, the ecoENERGY Retrofit program provides grants and incentives to individuals, small-medium sized businesses, and public institutions to help them invest in energy and pollution-saving upgrades. Deadline: October 15, 2008.
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Alberta EcoTrust Major Project Grants: Up to $30,000 for non-profits. Fall intake deadline: August 15, 2008.
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Energy Services Summit: July 24-25, 2008.Upcoming Conferences and Summits
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Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) AGM: September 19-20, 2008.
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EECOM 2008 Gros Morne National Park: September 25-28, 2008.
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Recycling Council of Alberta, Waste Reduction Conference: October 8-10, 2008.
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Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference: October 24-25, 2008.
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3rd Biennial Organic Connections "Paint the Town Green" Conference: November 16-18, 2008.
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Manitoba Education for Sustainable Development "Choose the Future" Conference : November 26-28, 2008.
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OIKOS Centre for the Environment, International Conference on Ecology and Professional Helping: May 7-9, 2009. Deadline for call for papers has been extended to September 12, 2008.Call for Papers, Workshops, Presentations
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5th World EE Congress, "Earth, Our Common Home": May 10-14, 2009. Deadline for abstract submission: September 30, 2008.
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CPAWS Calgary/Banff Volunteer Leaders Program: We are looking for 15-20 outstanding individuals with a passion for conservation, leadership qualities, and an intense desire for change. Application deadline: August 4, 2008.Employment, Volunteer, Internship Opportunities
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News for Teachers
Free Environment Canada Posters! Catch the irony of these 1950's block-cut style posters that highlight contemporary environmental issues, while presenting them in a style reminiscent of the art produced during the Industrial Revolution - a time when idealism and the philosophy of unlimited expansion proliferated, now proving anachronistic in light of current environmental issues.Resources
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Spread the Word: 350 Parts Per Million!
The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the earth. Let's do something about this! This beautiful little animated short encapsulates the process of "spreading the word" about this very important number - something teachers can do every day! Watch the film on youtube and visit www.350.org today.
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