Jan
29
Title: Leopold Educator’s Workshop in California
Location: Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, San Jose, CA
Link out: Click here
Description: The Open Space Authority is offering a one-day program to introduce an educational curriculum based on Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac. The seminar will focus on ways to add interactive games and hands-on learning techniques to any outdoor learning experience. The seminar is hosted by the Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens at 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose, CA. Registration is $50 per person and includes take home materials, prizes, and lunch. Space is limited. Please email Teri Rogoway at TRogoway@openspaceauthority.org or call 408-224-7476 to reserve your space now.
Start Time: 1000 hrs
Date: 2010-05-15
End Time: 1600 hrs
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Jan
29
Join us at the Riggs High School woodworking shop for this great hands-on workshop. Construct benches and help place them in area parks. Learn about Aldo Leopold, a pioneer in conservation and his legacy to wildlife management and conservation.
This service project will include lessons in basic woodworking-how to use a table saw, miter saw, hand drill and sander. This class will offer a relaxed and fun atmosphere with plenty of supervision from experienced craftspeople.
When: Feb. 8, 22, Mar. 1; 6:30-8:30
Where: Riggs High School Woodworking Shop
Who: Ages 10-14
Cost: Discovery Center Members $15; Non-Members:$20 (tax included)
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 12
To Register: Call the Discovery Center at 605-224-8295 by Feb. 3.
Participating scouts and 4-Hers earn badges and medals.
Tags: benches
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Jan
22
posted by: Leslie Burger
Quail Forever/LEP youth quail hunt at Prairie Wildlife Preserve, West Point, Mississippi. Saturday March 6.
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Jan
22
posted by: Leslie Burger
Quail Forever/LEP Quail Hunt at Millbrook Plantation, Clarke County, Mississippi on Saturday, Feb 27. Open to youth ages 12-18 and a parent or guardian.
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Dec
7
Leopold Education Project
February 20th 2010
9:00 until 4:00
Museum of York County
Rock Hill, SC
The Leopold Education Project (LEP) is an innovative, interdisciplinary, critical thinking, conservation and environmental education curriculum based on the classic writings of the renowned conservationist, Aldo Leopold. The Leopold Education Project’s many activities teaches the public about humanity’s ties to the natural environment in the effort to conserve and protect the earth’s natural resources. It compliments existing EE curricula. Participants will receive the Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold, 87-page curriculum guide, activity CD and activity cards. Learn new and fun activities that teach students about the environment and the natural world.
Target audience: Nonformal educators and teachers grades K – 12. Great for home school instructors.
Registration fee: $45.00 per person for Educators Workshop
Deadline for registration February 15th 2010
For more information or to register contact
Tony Esposito
SC LEP State Coordinator
Tespo50@earthlink.net
704-576-0821
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