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Fall 2013 CREEC Region 8 e-Newsletter
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Message from your Regional Coordinators
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 This school year starts out with a big announcement!
CREEC introduces our new website, with a new searchable Resource Directory, currently being completely revitalized!
If you're an EE Provider, please visit the new CREEC to create a master account for your organization and post your programs so teachers can find them!
If you're a teacher, please visit the site to see what's coming, and come back again in a few weeks after the providers have had a chance to post!
No matter what your interest in EE, you'll want to visit the Search Resources page and bookmark the new
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Education and the Environment (EEI) Initiative
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You teach your class the EEI Curriculum unit of your choice, and get curriculum materials provided for free plus 1 (one) university credit issued by the Department of Extended Learning at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). Thanks for teaching EEI!
If you have already taught an EEI unit, you can earn a FREE second unit, complete with a classroom set of student materials by completing the EEI post survey.
Hot Off The Presses! The Common Core Correlations for the first Sixteen (16) EEI units are now posted on the EEI website. EEI units are great for informational text readings, and science and history/social science anchors for literacy.
National Geographic Education and Annenberg Learner invite you to a FREE online teacher professional development course!
Water: The Essential Resource.
October 9 - December 11, 2013
University Credit for Online Study focuses on ocean and freshwater systems and incorporating strategies for teaching environmental topics Designed for 4th -8th grade teachers, this experience supports the California Environmental Education Initiative (EEI).
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Professional Development and Training Events!
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October 17: EEI Orientation EEI Orientation at the Ty Warner Sea Center on the Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara at 5pm to 8pm.
Teachers, come receive one free EEI unit for your classroom.
October 29: CREEC Network Annual Meeting of EE Providers at the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Computer Training Lab 4pm to 6pm.
Teachers and EE Providers are invited to learn all about the new CREEC website and how you can make it work for you and your students!
Hosted by Education by Nature & The Children's Nature Institute. RSVP by email .
November 5 and 6: EEI Training for Santa Barbara teachers through SBCEO.
November 9: School Garden Showcase at the UCCE Master Gardeners Auditorium, 9am to 12noon.
December 5 and 6: Project WET and EEI Training for Teachers in Santa Maria. Teachers will receive the Project WET Curriculum, one EEI unit for their classroom, plus one EEI water unit for Grades 5, 6 and High School. For more information contact Myra Ritchie, Water Conservation Specialist,
City of Santa Maria Utilities Dept. (805) 925-0951 Ext. 7235
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| Online Resources for Teachers |
Reading, writing and natural resources
The National Resource Conservation Service offers a new online site that offers resources for young conservationists. Just in time for the new school year, NRCS has unveiled its new Teachers and Students webpage. Meet S.K. Worm and other natural resources characters.
Climate Change Connections Curriculum Now Available in Spanish
The Eco-Schools USA/NASA Climate Change Connections curriculum, designed for grades 9-12 and utilizing NASA resources, is now available in Spanish. Get the curriculum now.
A New FREE Resource for Online Water Information
The Water Education Foundation offers Aquapedia.com, an interactive online water encyclopedia that provides factual information on topical water issues. Resource articles are vetted by the Water Education Foundation and supplemented with photos, graphics, videos, maps and other online tools. For more information visit the Water Education Foundation.
Eco-Schools USA Program helps integrate sustainable principles throughout curriculum and in schools. Eco-Schools now has a new "Dashboard" feature that helps your Eco-Action team better manage your sustainability efforts. Email Eco-schools.
UWSP College of Natural Resources and Continuing Education
courses available now.
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Participate in the National Green Apple Day of Service - September 28, 2013.
Hosted by The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, the 2nd annual Green Apple Day of Service lets you join planning and participating in local service projects that support healthy, sustainable schools. Last year, more than 1,200 communities from all 50 states and more than 40 countries participated in projects ranging from garden plantings to renewable energy seminars. Learn more. Come to the Kickoff Event on Sept 25 with the C4 Chapter of the US Green Build Council, at the SLO Land Conservancy Octagon Barn
Fundraiser, Wild Life Experience - September 29, 2013 4:00 - 7:30 in Oak View, CA
Animal experiences and fun family activities with animals from around the globe from the deserts of Africa, the rain forest of South American and the native animals that call California their home. Enjoy food, fun activities, raffles and Wildlife Shows featuring Wildlife Experience's family of animals. Profits go to Wildlife Experience to provide quality life-long care for our animals and educational efforts by bringing conservation curricula into the classroom.
Green Schools National Conference in Sacramento from March 27-29, 2014
celebrate the work of schools, districts, and partnerships that are leading the green schools movement and who can articulate best practices that are ready to be tested by others. Presentations that include successful partnerships among education, non-profit, corporate and public sector individuals and organizations will be the cornerstone of the 2014 conference. To learn more, or to submit a proposal to present by Sept 30, visit The Green Schools.
Harvest the Rain Guide event at Morro Bay Community Center -September 30
Unveiling of the new guidebook for the public on how to harvest rainwater for your home. Website.
Energy Awareness Month
The Energy Event October 5th, 10 am at Cuesta College Student Center. Local students' energy project on display. Energy magic show with the "Green Wizard." Interactive exhibitor booths. Alternative fuel car show.
Conservation Celebration at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, October 8, 10am to 2pm
Visit the Zoo to participate in fun, hand-on activities, learn about conservation happening right here in our county, have a chance to win raffle prizes and so much more.
Atascadero Mutual Water Company Garden Festival & Summit, October 12
AMWC is hosting the 8th Annual Autum Garden Tour. The self-guided tour will showcase water-wise, resource-friendly landscape designs for the Atascadero area as well as guest speakers and seminars.
Central Coast Bioneers Conference at the Monday Club in San Luis Obispo, Oct 25-27
Field trip to Laureate School Life Lab on Friday, Oct. 25 at 1:30pm. Register online
This is just a sample of events in your region!
If you are an EE Provider, please post your events DIRECTLY to the CREEC.org site!
Providers who open a free CREEC account can post their full event information
and a pdf invitation or flyer as well!
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Upcoming Conferences AEOE 2013-14
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As AEOE gears up for a new academic year, our thoughts are with all people and programs affected by the Rim Fire. Please be safe!
Northern fall conference: October 18 - 20, 2013 at Pioneer Trail Campground in Pinecrest, CA
Southern fall conference: November 1 - 3, 2013 at Fox Outdoor School in Santa Ysabel, CA.
Statewide Spring Conference: March 28 - 30, 2014 at SCICON Outdoor School in Springville, CA.
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Grants, Awards, and Contests
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Public Lands Everyday announces the award of grants to 27 grantees in the most recent round of their grant awards to support communications, fundraising, technology updates, website development, and other capacity building projects! The Every Day Capacity Building Grants are part of the National Environmental Education Foundation's Public Lands Every Day initiative and made possible with the generous support of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
Visit the CREEC.org site for more grants, news, and events!
Check back frequently, as we are still in construction! Please pardon our dust while we grow!
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