Sent 10 September 2007

Green Energy TV
Green Energy TV is an Online Television Channel that is dedicated to airing Green/Alternative/Renewable Energy videos for millions of viewers around the world to see.  Green Energy TV is passionate about sharing innovative ideas to help educate individuals and organizations of all sizes to use cleaner alternatives in their every day environment.  It is a virtual community that offers free educational videos on these innovations and on topics like, "What is Geothermal Energy?", the biodiesel revolution, and much more.  Browse the online information sheets and video library, or upload a video of your own about your use, innovations, or support of green energy.
 http://www.greenenergytv.com/

Art Garfunkel and the Green Planet Concert Series.
The Pembina Institute is proud to be presenting the legendary Art Garfunkel in a unique two-city concert tour (Edmonton and Calgary) entitled the Green Planet Concert Series. This event is designed to raise funds and raise awareness for the vital work done by The Pembina Institute organization.  It is also a fundraiser for the Jepp quadruplets.  Performance dates:
September 16, 2007 - Edmonton - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
September 18, 2007 - Calgary - Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
For more information, and to order tickets, visit  <http://www.pembina.org/donate/events>

 
CALGARY AND AREA - Programs available at Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area presents Fall Conservation Education 2007!  Have you ever wondered how far your food has traveled to get to your plate? Would you know what to do if you had to survive in the outdoors?Join us for a new season of family and adult programs. Get some fresh air and enjoy a beautiful fall in the Foothills. Topics include:
Eating for Conservation: Food for Thought
Fun Fescue Frolic*
Ready, Set, Survive!*
Batman Returns!*
Wildlife Corridors
* Family programs (age 5 and up)
For more details, please visit http://www.crossconservation.org/main/page.php?page_id=60  or contact Catriona at 931-2042.

CENTER FOR ETHICS EXPLORES WILDERNESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
 The Center for Ethics offers a variety of online courses for students at UM and around the world. THEY currently offer three courses:    Research Ethics (any time);     The History and Philosophy of Environmental Ideas (fall 07); From Wilderness Aesthetics to Ethics (fall 07).   For more information, call the UM Center for Ethics, 406-243-5744, or go online to
http://www.umt.edu/ethics/courses/online_courses.html
 
 
PRAIRIE CITIZENS WATER DIRECTIVE: A 10 CITY TOUR TO DISCUSS THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF WATER IN THE PRAIRIE PROVINCES
 From the Rocky Mountains to Lake Winnipeg an expansive river network connects the Prairie Provinces.  Increasingly, there are competing demands being placed on limited water resources across the region. This fall, citizens from across the region will join together in a collective call for action!  What are your expectations?  What are your priorities?  Come out and share as we embark in a regional dialogue that will connect the people of a region with a united message. The forums will feature a proposal for a citizens directive on water management. Participants in each of the forums will have the opportunity to discuss in depth the expectations, and will also consider strategies and actions to help bring about the necessary changes.
 
Register for one of our public forums online
http://www.aenweb.ca/node/1700
 
Alberta Tour Dates and Locations
September 25th - Lethbridge, AB
University of Lethbridge
Students Union Building - Ballroom
6:30-9:00pm
 
October 2nd - Edmonton, AB
University of Alberta
Lister Conference Centre, Prairie Room
6:30-9:00pm
 
October 3rd - Red Deer, AB
Kerrywood Nature Centre
6:30-9:00pm        
 
October 4th - Calgary, AB
Kahanoff Centre - #201
1:30-4:00pm

 
2007 ESSAY CONTEST FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Who should have the greatest responsibility for reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions: governments, industries or individuals?
The 2007 Canada West Foundation Essay Contest is open to students attending a post-secondary institution in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba as of December 1, 2007.
 
·      The essay must be between 750 and 1,000 words in length.
$5,000 cash prize for the winning essay
·      The essay must be submitted to the Canada West Foundation via email no later than December 1, 2007. The essay must be sent as a standard Microsoft Word file.
·      The essay must have a title.
·      The author’s first and last name, mailing address, phone number, post-secondary institution and field of study must appear at the beginning of the essay.
·      The best essays will be published in the Canada West Foundation’s Dialogues Magazine.
·      The winning essay and runners-up will be chosen by a panel of judges.
Essays should be emailed to:
Robert Roach
Director of Research
Canada West Foundation
roach@cwf.ca

Sent 3 August 2007:'Some tools to help teach about the environment'

On-line teaching resources on climate change
The Christian Science Monitor has an in-depth section on its website with useful articles on climate change and its implications to wildlife, nature, and humans:
http://www.csmonitor.com/adaptation
  
Free supplies and materials for ‘Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup’
Help us protect Canada's shorelines.  Every September, Canadians from all walks of life take action to restore the health of their local shorelines.
Be a part of the solution. Register today to organize or join a shoreline cleanup in your community. It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s good for our environment. Shoreline cleanup supplies and support materials are provided free of charge. To get involved:
 http://www.vanaqua.org/cleanup    or call (toll free) 1-877-427-2422.
 
Free education materials available from Sustainable Resource Development
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development announces the release of the new Outdoors It’s Yours! activity book. Containing over twenty activities, the book is designed to help instill a sense of stewardship within Alberta’s youth between the ages of six and twelve by promoting the appreciation and responsible use of our public lands, forests, fish and wildlife.
http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/aboutus/education.aspx <http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/aboutus/education.aspx>
 
 Parks report and student contest: CPAWS Edmonton
CPAWS has resources for students and teachers about parks.  Read their recent report and summary, and link to a competition for students at www.cpawsnab.org http://www.cpawsnab.org
 
You can view the CPAWS news release entitled ‘Poor Parks in Rich Alberta: Report finds Alberta’s Parks are struggling’ at
http://www.cpawsnab.org/CPAWS-NR-Jun1307.html