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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is committed to enhancing the natural resources stewardship ethic of all Maryland citizens. That is why we
offer a variety of services for K-12 students, teachers, and other Maryland
residents:
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Feature Story
Outdoor Educator of the Year
The MAEOE Robert Finton Outdoor Educator of the Year Award program recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership and innovation in environmental and outdoor education. Bob Finton personified enthusiasm, innovation, and excellence in the field of environmental education. This award honors his memory by rewarding efforts to strive for these qualities. The award is presented at the annual MAEOE conference.
Criteria:
- Recognition should be given to an individual who is a non-formal practitioner of outdoor education and works “in the trenches” as Bob did.
- The nominee can be a representative, either paid on unpaid, of an outdoor education center, non-profit organization, service organization, resource agency, education-related business, or other organization whose mission is environmental education. (Classroom teachers should be considered for the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Teacher of the Year Award.)
- The nominee should demonstrate innovation and excellence in environmental education programming. Examples could include:
- A highly successful ground-breaking environmental education effort
- Innovation in developing new interpretive or instructional methods
- Development of a program that reaches new audiences or underserved populations
- Work in a program that promotes or increases conservation practices
- Programming that develops and supports a positive stewardship ethic
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Deadline is December 31
Email Nominations to: director@maeoe.org
Must we always teach our children with books? Let them look at the mountains and the stars up above. Let them look at the beauty of the waters and the trees and flowers on earth. They will then begin to think, and to think is the beginning of a real education.
- David Polis
Delmarva Youth and Family Magazine is now available online. It’s a great, local magazine that highlights many of our (DEEN/collective) organizations throughout the year. Please read the email below – and help promote the new online version of the magazine! Visit www.delmarvayouth.com
Seeking Nominations for the Robert Finton Outdoor Educator of the Year Award
The MAEOE Robert Finton Outdoor Educator of the Year Award program recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership and innovation in environmental and outdoor education. Bob Finton personified enthusiasm, innovation, and excellence in the field of environmental education. This award honors his memory by rewarding efforts to strive for these qualities. The award is presented at the annual MAEOE conference. For more information, visit www.maeoe.org or contact Elena Takaki.
River of Words
The Department of Natural Resources would like to announce the upcoming deadline
of the River of Words International Poetry and Art Contest. Opened to students
Grades K-12, the contest deadline is December 1, 2009. The theme is Watersheds. All Maryland entries will be entered in a State contest.
For River of Words’ Contest Rules and Guidelines, including information on where to send entries visit http://riverofwords.org/ or contact Joann Wheeler, MD River of Words Coordinator 410-260-8809. A free Teacher’s Guide is available to be downloaded online at http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/education/row or on CD by emailing jywheeler@dnr.state.md.us
Introduction to Nature Photography
Who: All!
When: December 5th, 10 a.m. – sunset
Where: Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Cost: $90 for members, $110 for non-members, $40 for youth
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, will host a one-day
Introduction to Nature Photography workshop with expert photographer Bill Wallen
on Saturday. The workshop will be held in conjunction with the “Eyes of Nature:
The Photography of Bill Wallen” exhibit at the Ward Museum from December
4-February 7, and will cover techniques of nature photography. All experience
levels are welcome. Students must provide their own digital or film cameras.
Contact: For more information or to register, please call 410-742-4988 or email
WardEducation@salisbury.edu.
Family Holiday Crafts Event
Who: All!
When: December 5th from noon-3 p.m.
Where: The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury
Cost: $1-$5 per item. All participants receive free admission to the museum
The Ward Museum's Family Holiday Crafts event is going GREEN! Create and make
personalized gifts like jewelry, ornaments, wreaths, bird feeders and other
crafts from recycled and sustainable materials. Children may also participate in
a special youth-only Paint a Shorebird Carving workshop as part of Family
Holiday Crafts. Sponsored by the Chincoteague Decoy Carvers and Artists
Association, two workshops will be held at 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. Space in the
workshops is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Paint a shorebird to
keep as your own or to give as a gift.
Contact: For more information or to register for the Paint a Shorebird workshop,
please call 410-742-4988 or email
WardEducation@salisbury.edu.
Irvine Nature Center
Course Offerings
• Winter Tree Ecology and Identification
• Principles of Ecology
• The Owls and Woodpeckers of Maryland
• Introduction to Environmental Education
See brochure for more
information.
MAEOE Conference
Registration opening soon! Don’t miss the country’s largest state environmental education conference. Held at scenic Rocky Gap Lodge February 4-7. Visit www.maeoe.org.
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands Facilitator Training
When: February 24-25, 2010
Where: Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Havre De Grace, MD
Cost: $25 deposit – refunded after completion of training
Contact: Cindy Etgen (410)260-8716 or cetgen@dnr.state.md.us
This training is for University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Agents, formal and non-formal educators from Environmental Education Centers, Nature Centers, Non-profits, and Government Agencies. Space is limited to 22 participants so register early! Teach professional adults about wetland education and motivate them to use wetlands as a focus for teaching youngsters. Empower students to take control of their today through the Junior WOW! Wetland Youth Leadership Program. Contribute to your community's understanding of wetlands and wetland related issues. Find out the latest information on wetland education, research and management. Become an integral part of an international network of professionals in the fields of wetlands, natural resources, education and interpretation
Schoolyard Habitat
Looking for a unique and creative project to do with your students? Create a
schoolyard habitat in any setting. Find out how by visiting:
www.maeoe.org/habitat
Aquatic Grants
Need funding for your aquatic education related project? Whether you need
substitute funds to attend a water-related professional development opportunity,
equipment, plants that benefit the bay, or aquatic field trips, this may be your
solution. Simple, quick application form. Visit
Aquatic Resources Education for more
details.
Contact: Cindy Etgen
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Updated October 26, 2009