MAEE Spring 2009
Minnesota Association for Environmental Education (MAEE)
Member Newsletter
Spring 2009
2009 MAEE Conference
IN THIS ISSUE
Environmental Education: A Lifelong Journey
Front page Feature
June 17-18th
2009 Conference details
Prior Lake, MN & Jefferson Pond Elementary School
Notes from the Board
President’s Perspective
Treasure’s Report
Join the Board!
ELM Grant Winners
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Tuesday, June 16
Pre-Conference Workshop
PLT, Project WILD, Project Aquatic Wild Workshop
Receive 3 activity guides, 7 CEUs, Optional one graduate credit from Hamline
University. Register by June 9 at www.mndnr.gov/plt/workshops.html
Member Profile
Meet Karen Christianson 8
Field Scope
EE and standards
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Current Research
EE for adult audiences
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Minnesota and Beyond
Conferences
Resources
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Wednesday, June 17 – MAEE Conference
Teacher Workshop
 Keynote speaker: Science Teacher and naturalist Larry Weber
 4 sessions
 Exhibits, resource sharing, birding hikes, lunch, much more in the day!
Evening Dinner and Doug Wood Concert
4:30 – 8:30 pm, Jeffers Pond Elementary.
Tickets: $15 each. Invite your friends!
Tours on Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday tours will be of particular interest to non-formal educators; Thursday
tours will appeal to classroom educators. Watch the registration information for
details!
Thursday, June 18 – MAEE Conference
 Keynote speaker: Mike Link, Audubon Center of the Northwoods on “Crossing
the Generations with EE,” focusing on intergenerational learning
 4 sessions including a Group session: Building a Community of Leaders for our
Common Future"
 Exhibits, resources, handouts, lunch
 MAEE Annual Meeting
http://naaee.org/maee
Registration Fee:
Non-members:
$50 per day, $75 for both
$75 per day; $100 for both
includes a 1 year MAEE membership
Wed. dinner:
Tours:
Exhibits:
$15/person
$7.00/day
$50 – one day; $75 both days
Registration will be open after April 15th at www.naaee.org/maee
MAEE Spring 2009
NOTES FROM THE BOARD
2008-2009 MAEE Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Brinkley Prescott
Center for Global Environmental
Education at Hamline University
bprescott@tcinternet.net
VICE PRESIDENT
Britt Carlson
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
carl2332@d.umn.edu
SECRETARY
Anna Dutke
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Anna.Dutke@gmail.com
TREASURER
John Geissler
Boulder Lake Environmental Learning
Center
geiss020@d.umn.edu
BOARD RECRUITMENT
Kelley Dinsmore
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Kelley.dinsmore@ci.stpaul.mn.us
COMMUNICATIONS
Sarah Erickson
Great Lakes Aquarium
serickson@glaquarium.org
WEBSITE, MPCA TASK FORCE
Amy Markle
Wood Lake Nature Center
Amysmiles17@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP
Megan Nysee
Tamarack Nature Center
Negam21@hotmail.com
EVENTS
Valerie Prax
University of Minnesota-Extension
Service
malmq002@umn.edu
AT LARGE
Jen Johansen
South St. Paul Schools
jenedlund@hotmail.com
If you have any suggestions, ideas, or
comments, please contact Brinkley or
one of your other MAEE board
members.
President’s Perspective
By Brinkley Prescott, MAEE President
As we enter the second quarter of 2009, it is time for our annual look
back at the previous year. While continuing to serve a diverse
membership of non-formal educators and formal classroom
teachers, MAEE devoted attention to strengthening service to
teachers in 2008. MAEE continues to thrive, through the efforts of
hard-working volunteer members, board members, and part-time
staff. In 2008 MAEE:
Hosted a day-long MAEE environmental education teacher
workshop at Centennial Middle School and School Forest in Lino
Lakes, Minnesota, with attendance around 160.
Designed and provided an environmental education information
sheet at the State Fair Eco Experience Kids’ Area for teachers and
parents.
Supported the funding of EE experiences and programs in
Minnesota by administering the new Environmental Learning in
Minnesota (ELM) Grant Program. There were 124 applicants and
we were able to award $60,000 to 23 schools and organizations.
Informed membership of opportunities to support EE through the
legislative process, including the progress of the federal No Child
Left Inside (NCLI) bill that would support if EE passed.
Continued to focus on moving the strategic plan forward, by
beginning a long-term plan for hiring an Executive Director in the
future through a facilitated session with the board.
Published 4 newsletters and 12 e-updates.
Redesigned the e-update format in Constant Contact to improve the
readability and usability of the information for members.
Convened a Communications Committee to begin looking at MAEE’s
communication with the membership and public through the website,
e-updates and newsletters.
Provided scholarships for members to attend the 2008 MAEE
workshop and North American Association for Environmental
Education (NAAEE) conference in Wichita, Kansas.
Convened a Teacher Benefits Working Group to continue serving
teachers who became members of MAEE.
Designed a brochure to provide clear information to potential MAEE
board members.
Thank you, once again, to all of the board members and members
who freely contributed their time and energy to MAEE. Without you,
none of these things would be possible.
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NOTES FROM THE BOARD
MAEE Spring 2009
2008-2009 Treasurer’s Report
Dear MAEE Members,
Here is a snapshot of the 2008 fiscal year and projected 2009 fiscal year for the Minnesota Association for
Environmental Education (MAEE). The most significant difference between 2008 and 2009 is that MAEE will
be facilitating a full conference in 2009 as compared to two teacher workshops delivered in 2008. In addition,
our operating budget has increased substantially due to the addition of the ELM Grant Fund. The
contribution segment illustrated below in 2008 and 2009 is largely tied to the funding granted to MAEE to
distribute through the ELM Grant Fund in 2009.
The mission of the association is to support and advance environmental education throughout the state. We
hope that you will find the income and expenses of MAEE for 2008 support that mission. If you have any
questions, comments, or suggestions based on the information provided, please contact me or another board
member. Contact information can be found on the MAEE website at http://naaee.org/maee. Thank you for
being an MAEE member and part of the environmental education community in Minnesota.
Sincerely,
John Geissler
MAEE Treasurer
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NOTES FROM THE BOARD
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MAEE Spring 2009
Volunteer for a good cause: Join the MAEE board of directors
By Britt Carlson, MAEE Vice President
Have you ever thought about joining the MAEE board? Benefits of joining the MAEE board include: making an
impact on environmental education in the state of Minnesota; increasing your professional network; and
developing skills and talents within your area of interest on the board.
In a nonprofit organization, the board of directors sets the strategic direction of the organization, manages
finances, fundraises for the organization, oversees staff members, represents the organization, and monitors
and evaluates the activities of the organization.
The MAEE is looking for board members who are passionate about supporting and advancing environmental
education. Board terms are 2 years, with no more than three consecutive terms. Though workloads will vary
depending on season and assigned duties, current board members estimate that an average of 5 hours/week
is needed to complete their board duties. Duties of a board member include, but are not limited to, the
following:
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Prepare for, and attend, five half-day board meetings per year, plus one two-day board retreat in
December or January.
Volunteer time, raise external funds, contribute a silent auction or door prize item for the annual
conference, contribute food to board potlucks, and make a small personal contribution to the
organization.
Chair a working group or committee. Committees include communications, membership, events, and
special working groups.
Directors should spread the word about the MAEE and encourage membership, including recruiting
future board members.
Elections are held each September, with terms beginning in January. Visit the MAEE website for information
about running and bios of current board members. You can also contact Britt Carlson at any time to chat
about being a board member.
Phone: 651-646-1536
Email: britt00@yahoo.com
We hope to hear from you!
Environmental Learning in Minnesota (ELM)
Grant Program Updateg
rant Program Update
The Environmental Learning in Minnesota Grant Program, designed to support
environmental education in the state, has had a successful first year so far.
Through a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), MAEE administered the program,
providing a total of $60,000 to organizations and schools around the state to provide funding for projects and
programs. Some projects have already been completed and reported, while others are still underway. Here
is information about the applicant pool and recipients. The program offered two types of grants, larger
GreenPrint grants up to $20,000, and smaller School grants up to $3,000. This fall another call for proposals
will be announced, you will have an opportunity to apply for these grants again for projects Spring 2010.
Check out the grant recipients, projects and programs supported by both the GreenPrint and School grants on
the following pages.
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NOTES FROM THE BOARD
MAEE Spring 2009
2008-2009 GreenPrint Grant Winners!
School: Cherry School Iron, MN
Project Description: The Cherry Outdoor Education
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Winter Trek provides a
unique experience in which 11th and 12th grade students
learn, plan and implement the needed outdoor skills to
execute a three day winter camping trek into the BWCA.
Organization: Saint John’s Arboretum, Collegeville, MN
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Students: 500+ 6 -8 graders
Project Description: Environmental Issues Investigation”
is a program designed for students in grades 6-8, which
engages them in hands-on, field- based experiments
examining natural and human systems, research and
evaluate how certain actions impact these systems, and
demonstrate an understanding of how the systems are
interconnected. This project will introduce students to two
issues, with the goal of developing a developing a menu
School: Wrenshall Public School District, Wrenshall,MN
Project Description: Our project is to create additional
environmental education learning experiences for out
students by transporting students to local parks,
environmental learning centers, and nature centers.
Each field trip provides a hands-on environmental
learning experience that fits with each grade’s
objectives.
of issues for students to explore in the future.
Organization: Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve,
East Bethal,
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Students: 34 7 -12 graders
Project Description: This project is designed to increase
grade 7-12 teacher understanding of ecological principles
and resources necessary to integrate ecosystem science
throughout their curriculum. During two-day workshops,
teachers will learn unbiased science-based ecosystem
principles and activities to understand the complex
relationships between natural and social systems.
School: Westview Elementary School, Apple Valley, MN
Project Description: An ELM School Grant would
enable our school to supplement its regular curricula
with seasonal classroom visits from Midwest Food
Connection, a non-profit educational organization that
teaches students about food; its growth and production,
its social and cultural roles, and how our food choices
impact the environment and their health.
Organization: Prairie Ecology Bus Center, Lakefield, MN
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Students: 20 Kindergarden-12 grade students
Project Description: “Water, Wildlife, and the Human
Connection” is a four-day educator training workshop for
formal/non-formal teachers to learn about Minnesota’s
natural resources and environment. Using Project WET,
Projects Wild and Aquatic Wild, and Population
Connection, participants will experience the resource
materials, learning how to utilize them in the field with their
students.
School: Duluth Head Start Program, Duluth Public
Schools
Project Description: Head Start children (preschool
age children from families living in poverty) from 19
different classrooms across Duluth will have the
opportunity to make their classroom curriculum come to
life with a field trip to Hartley Nature Center, whose
focus is natural history, stewardship, and sustainability.
School: Bamber Valley Elementary, Rochester Public
Schools
Project Description: “Science Olympiad 2009: Our
Human Footprint” will be held May 4-8, 2009 at our
school. This event will provide an intensive focus on the
impact each of us has on the earth during our lifetime,
our “human footprint,” and the importance of the 4 R’s
(respecting the earth, reducing consumption, reusing,
and recycling).
Organization: Carver County Historical Society, Waconia,
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Students: 200 1 -5 grade students
Teachers: 48
Project Description: The Carver County Historical Society
will re-implement eco-history day camps to train upper
elementary school-aged children to become peer teachers
about environmental issues. Five eco-history school
programs based on the themes of the camp, along with
associated curricula, will be presented to local teachers at
a teacher workshop session.
School: Parkview Elementary School, White Bear Lake
Public Schools
Project Description: Fifty fourth grade students will
attend the Big River Journey at Fort Snelling and three
field trips at the Wargo Nature Center in order to develop
a heightened awareness of and appreciation for natural
and cultural environments in MN and to understand the
connections between the natural environment and
human behavior.
2008-2009 School Grants Award Winners!
School: Oak Crest Elementary School, Belle Plaine, MN
Project Description: The project is the wrap-up activity for
the fourth grade environmental science unit. The
culminating activity is a field trip to the Ney Nature Center
where students construct bluebird houses, go on a nature
walk looking for animal tracks and listening for bird calls,
tour a pioneer farmstead, and listen to volunteer
conservationists.
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School: Lakeside Elementary, Chisago Lakes Public
Schools
Project Description: Lakeside Elementary students will
increase their environmental literacy through ultimately
provide a means to help students link their immediate
natural surroundings to environmental
stewardship.participation in a Naturalist-in-Residence
Program. Experiential learning sessions will cultivate
appreciation and knowledge of natural systems and the
interdependence among them This program will ultimately
provide a means to help students link their immediate
natural surroundings to environmental stewardship.
School: Cowern Elementary, N. St. Paul-MaplewoodOakdale ISD 622
Project Description: The natural wetland/habitat corridor
of Cowern Elementary and Southwood Nature Preserve
will provide an opportunity to engage students in
environmental activities close to home. The program will
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serve 3 -5 grade students in six topic areas:
watershed/wetlands, groundwater flow, water cycle, food
chains, habitat, and biotic communities.
School: Hughes Elementary, Red Lake Falls Public
Schools
Project Description: Using a cross-curricular approach,
teachers at Hughes Elementary, with the cooperation of
the Nature Conservancy Glacial Ridge Monitoring Project,
have planned and a designed learning opportunity for
students to monitor previously established prairie and
wetland sites for changes over time, in plant, animal insect
species and wetland growth.
School: Rosemount High School, ISD 196
Project Description: The project will provide real world
experiences for environmental learning for Rosemount
High School students to help them to make informed
decisions and take responsible action to reduce their
carbon footprint through waste reduction and energy
conservation. The primary goal of this project will be to
teach students the consequences of their actions and help
them be motivated to conserve energy and natural
resources.
School: Arlington High School – BioSmart, St. Paul Public
Schools
Project Description: The goal of my project is to take a
group of 25 Environmental Science students up to Wolf
Ridge ELC for a weekend of rich outdoor learning
experiences.
MAEE Spring 2009
School: Garlough Environmental Magnet School, West
St. Paul, MN
Project Description: Garlough Env. Magnet feels it’s
important for students to experience nature-based
learning in multiple environments. We are asking for
supplemental funds to reduce the expenses for 52 fourth
grade students going to Eagle Bluff ELC for classes and
challenges that encourage life-long environmental
understanding and habits.
School: Hancock Elementary School, St. Paul, MN
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Project Description: Three 6 grade classes from
Hancock Elementary School will travel to the
environmental learning center, Camp St. Croix. Three
days and two nights of environmental immersion will allow
these diverse urban learners the opportunity to experience
nature, develop their interest in science, and improve their
understanding of the MN science standards.
School: Grey Cloud Elementary, S. Washington County
Public Schools, Cottage Grove, MN
Project Description: Sixth grade students will be going
on a three day trip to Wolf Ridge ELC. The will participate
in several outdoor classes where they will learn about
nature, ecology, history, and team building.
School: Floodwood School, Floodwood, MN
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Project Description: The Floodwood 5 and 6 grade
teachers are planning a trip for our students to Laurentian
Environmental Center in Britt, MN. Our students will
participate in classes on: outdoor survival, winter travel,
Ojibwa history, wildlife management, orienteering, wildlife
habitat, whitetailed deer, woodworking for wildlife.
School: Ramsey International Fine Arts Center,
Minneapolis, MN
Project Description: The project is a field trip for
approximately 93 seventh graders to Wolf Ridge ELC.
The students will be exposed to environmental education
at a high level, which is essential to their science
education.
School: South St. Paul Secondary School, ISD 6
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Project Description: The project is aimed at 8 grade,
special needs students from S. St. Paul Secondary School
to travel to Wolf Ridge ELC. It will function as an
extension of the classroom and is designed to allow some
of our most underprivileged students to achieve another
viewpoint on the concepts taught in both their Earth
Science and Minnesota History classes.
School: Triton High School, ISD 2125, Dodge Center
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Project Description: Triton 9 grade science students
experience Minnesota’s north shore and a weekend of
intensive environmental education at Wolf Ridge ELC.
Funds will assist in making this life-changing trip available
to ALL students by covering transportation costs and
providing scholarships for those with financial need.
Important Reminder!
This fall another call for proposals will be
announced! Schools and educators will have an
opportunity to apply for funding for Spring 2010
projects.
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MEMBER PROFILE
MAEE Spring 2009
Karen Christenson
Education/Degree
B.S. in Education from the UW-Madison
M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Current Jobs
"Variety is the spice of life!" I currently have three part-time jobs that keep me busy,
happy, and engaged in environmental education:
1. A naturalist at the Forest History Center;
2. A teacher and coordinator for the new afterschool Jr. Naturalists program in
Grand Rapids schools;
3. A facilitator for the DNR's Project Learning Tree program
How did you find out about MAEE?
I lived in River Falls, WI for 9 years and was a member of WAEE. In October of 2007, I attended the
(fabulous!) Midwest Environmental Education Conference in Stevens Point, WI. MAEE had a strong
presence at the conference and I was impressed with the interesting sessions on the MN School Forest
program and other EE topics. So when I moved to MN, I made sure to sign up for MAEE right away!
What sparked your interest in environmental education?
I have taken a rather circuitous route to EE, I guess... I did not have a very strong foundation in science
education. As a child, I was fascinated with rocks and trees and animals, but in school, the science education
was from a boring, outdated textbook (yawn!) While I loved exploring the open spaces around our home, at
school we were afforded very few hands-on opportunities to experiment and connect with the environment, so
I lost interest in learning about science.
Many years later, I was invited on the Big River Journey on the Mississippi with my St. Paul students. There
were experts onboard the boat demonstrating aquatic invertebrates, water quality, geology, stewardship,
birds, ecosystems, boats and navigation. DING!! That was it! That was my catalyst for jumping into EE. The
pieces made sense to me and I wanted my students to really understand and be involved in the "big picture,"
to understand their place in the world and their responsibility to be informed stewards of water, land, and air. I
began incorporating projects about the environment into my classroom, until over time, EE really became the
centerpiece for my instruction.
Words of wisdom for our membership…
When I am working with children, I always try to remember that FUN is a key component for learning. With
so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests, it is essential to remember that the JOY OF
LEARNING is the best motivator in the world. Kids who enjoy the outdoors and feel a connection to living
things are going to want to help preserve and protect the environment. We can help be that bridge for our
students; helping them see how they are connected to this wonderful WEB OF LIFE.
*The Forest History Center is run by the Minnesota Historical Society and is located in Grand Rapids, MN.
The Forest History Center offers: (1) Excellent exhibits on the history of logging in northern MN (2) Reenactments with costumed actors showing life in a logging camp, circa 1901; (3) The new Forest Adventures
nature programs for students. These standards-based programs introduce groups of youth to the life of forest
through hands-on activities outdoors. To find out more about the FHC, go to:
http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/fhc/
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FIELD SCOPE
MAEE Spring 2009
EE and the Academic Standards – Correlations We Can Use!
By Robin Trott, MNA Board Member
You’ve recognized the importance of EE, have attended trainings and are now eager to implement
environmental lessons in your own classroom, but how do you convince administrators, colleagues
and parents that this is a worthwhile pursuit? The good news is that you can incorporate these
activities into your lesson plans without sacrificing time spent on academic standards! Curricula such
as Project Learning Tree (PLT), WET and WILD have all been connected to Minnesota academic
standards in science, social studies, language arts, art and math. These connections are available on
the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Web site.
(www.mndnr.gov/education/teachers/edstandards_intro.html) By reviewing your grade level
standards, and finding PLT, WET and WILD activities that fulfill these standards, you can regularly
include environmental lessons in your plans.
Another way to incorporate EE is to choose activities that extend
learning or fill in standards gaps in the science, math, social studies or
language arts curricula you are already using. For example, the FOSS
science curriculum is sometimes criticized because it does not fulfill
all MN academic standards in science, and teachers must supplement
these kits with activities to fill these standards gaps. Why not fill the
gaps with PLT activities? I’ve created a great resource that connects
PLT activities to the FOSS science curriculum. It is on
www.mndnr.gov/plt/gradstandards.html. This chart helps teachers
choose PLT activities to enhance and extend the learning of specific
FOSS K-6 modules. Simply access the chart, look up the FOSS kit
you are using, and find the PLT activities that correlate to the kit. The
academic standards covered by these activities are included, so you
can easily justify the use of the PLT activities to your principals, coworkers and parents.
Teachers
don’t need
more time in
the day to
connect kids
to the natural
world.
Studies demonstrate how vitally important environmental lessons are to our children. By fostering a
connection to the natural world, we can help our children develop into caring individuals who will later
become adult environmental decision-makers. Teachers don’t need more time in the day to connect
kids to the natural world. We can fulfill standards and extend the learning of our students by including
PLT, WET and WILD activities in our lesson plans.
Robin Trott is a licensed teacher and environmental educator in Minnesota who recently completed
her graduate work on correlating PLT with FOSS and the Minnesota Academic Standards. Robin is
also a PLT, WILD, and WET facilitator, and the secretary for the Minnesota Naturalists’ Association.
Resources for you!
For a list of teacher resources and workshops for PLT, WILD and WET activity guide training;
visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website to locate professional development
in your area:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/education/teachers/calendar.html
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CURRENT RESEARCH
MAEE Spring 2009
Adult Environmental Education in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
Related to Critical Natural Resource Issues
By Amy Markel, MAEE Board Member
www.eetap.org
This study explored adult environmental education in the seven-county
metropolitan area of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Best practices, constraints and
opportunities related to critical natural resource issue programming were
examined. Twenty-nine respondents representing non-formal interpretive sites
whose mission encompassed adult environmental education were interviewed.
Two case studies showcasing exemplary programs were developed. Case studies
highlight best practices in critical natural resource issue programming and reveal
strategies to overcome constraints related to adult environmental education.
Results reveal that adult environmental education comprised a small fraction of the
overall programming offered at the study sites. The best adult environmental
education programs provided an engaging social experience for adults, drew upon
the expertise of an experienced program facilitator, and focused on topics that
were of key interest to adult attendees. Respondents identified several constraints
that limited the amount or quality of adult programming related to critical natural
resource issues offered at their sites, including challenges within their organization,
a lack of experienced staff, and competition for adult participants’ time.
Results suggest that a wide variety of critical natural resource issues are addressed in adult environmental
education programs in the Twin Cities, but these issues are not covered in sufficient depth. Through an
analysis of the interview data, overall themes emerged and a conceptual model was developed highlighting a
potential pathway to achieving the desired outcomes of increased adult knowledge and civic engagement
related to critical natural resource issues. This study could be
replicated in other regions and/or internationally to further identify
strategies and constraints to engaging adult audiences in learning
about and becoming involved in critical natural resource issues.
*This research was done in conjunction with the Stephen F. Austin State
University in Nacogdoches, TX. For a complete copy of the study please
contact Amy Markle at amarkle@cityofrichfield.org
**Amy Markle will also be speaking about adult environmental education
programming at the MAEE Conference in June
www.audubonnaturalist.org
For a list of environmental education
opportunities in Minnesota check out the
calendar of upcoming events at the
Do it Green Minnesota website:
http://doitgreen.org/event/2009/all
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MINNESOTA & BEYOND
MAEE Spring 2009
Earth Day is April 22!
Keeping MAEE in the big picture
This date marks the anniversary of the birth of the
modern environmental movement in 1970. At that
time, approximately 20 million Americans
participated, with a goal of a healthy, sustainable
environment. Earth Day is intended to inspire
awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's
environment.
MAEE is one of the many affiliates of the North
American Association for Environmental Education
(NAAEE). The mission of NAAEE promotes excellence
in environmental education and serves environmental
educators for the purpose of achieving environmental
literacy in order for present and future generations to
benefit from a safe and healthy environment and a
better quality of life.
Learn more about Earth Day events happening in
your area by visiting:
The North American Association for Environmental
Education (NAAEE) is a network of professionals,
students, and volunteers working in the field of
environmental education throughout North America and
in over 55 countries around the world. Since 1971, the
Association has promoted environmental education (EE)
and supported the work of environmental educators.
NAAEE uniquely combines a diversity of work in the
field of EE and integrates these perspectives taking a
cooperative, non-confrontational, scientifically-balanced
approach to promoting education about environmental
issues.
www.seek.state.mn.us/calendar.cfm
An affiliate organization, like MAEE is a state, territorial,
provincial, or regional environmental education
association whose purpose it is to promote and enhance
EE. Affiliates are organizations in the field of EE that
have chosen to affiliate with NAAEE and have been
approved by the Affiliate Network Steering Committee.
MAEE Staff
For any further questions regarding MAEE
newsletter articles, including notes from the MAEE
board of directors, upcoming events, professional
development training, membership or current
research and teacher resources please contact:
Visit http://eelink.net/pages/Affiliates-North+Central for a
list of all the North-central NAEE affiliates:
Network at regional and national
conferences!
Adriane Morabito
Assistant to the Board of Directors
952-858-0734
maeeinfo@naaee.org
Minnesota Association for Environmental Education
June 17-18, 2009, Prior Lake, MN
www.naaee.org
For questions concerning the ELM Grant please
contact:
North American Association for Environmental
Education
October 7-10, 2009, Portland, OR
www.naaee.org
Kevin Zak
ELM Fund Initiative
952-858-0734
elmfundmaee@gmail.com
Midwest Environmental Education Conference
October 14-17, 2009, Champagne, IL
www.eeai.net
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MAEE Spring 2009
The Mission of MAEE
To support and advance environmental education throughout the state
Encourage Others to Join!
If you received this newsletter in the mail, you are already a member of
MAEE. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Our current membership is 251. We know there are more out there that
are should be part of our team. Please let them know about MAEE and
encourage them to join by downloading the printable PDF Membership
Application at http://naeee.org/maee/MembersArea.htm.
Thank you for your support!
This newsletter is printed on recycled-content paper.
Minnesota Association for
Environmental Education
3815 American Blvd East
Bloomington, MN 55425-1600
Phone: 952-858-0734
Email: maeeinfor@naaee.org
Web: www.naaee.org/maee
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