Upcoming Trainings and Events
Welcome the Rain Conference
September 27th from 10:00 - 4:00 pm
at Sunnyside Enviromental School
http://www.welcometherain.org/
The Clean River Rewards, downspout disconnect, green streets, and other programs have created a huge demand for more information about ways to manage urban stormwater. In response to this growing desire for more information on the topic we are organizing an exciting new fall event about the joys and headaches the return of the rain brings to our lives. Welcome the Rain! is a celebration of the joys of our rainy season as well as a “solutions fair” showing ways to solve some of the challenges rainwater brings to the urban environment.
Carbon Neutral Gardening with Sean
March 27, 7-8:30 p.m. at Metro Regional Center
Join Cistus Nursery owner Sean Hogan for this exploration of beautiful gardening for a reduced carbon footprint.
To register, call 503-234-3000
For more information, visit:
http://www.metro-region.org/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=24433&view=details&event_id=24682
Free Environmental Educators Workshop
April 30, 2008
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
By EEAO at Oregon Zoo.
RSVP to mollyj@eeao.org
You’re invited!
- Reconnect with environmental educators in your region
- Participate in a mini-workshop on the Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence
- Contribute to a statewide vision for the professional development of environmental educators
- Learn about how EEAO is working on your behalf to build capacity for environmental education in Oregon
Come participate in this regional professional development and networking event, hosted by EEAO!
Who should attend: Nonformal educators and program administrators interested in advancing quality environmental education in Oregon.
- Each workshop includes lunch, morning coffee and afternoon snack
- Please RSVP to Molly Jones, EEAO Special Projects Coordinator at mollyj@eeao.org or 503-234-EEAO
- Your RSVP reserves lunch and Guidelines publications for you.
Participants will receive a copy of each of the following National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education publications:
Environmental Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence - Guidelines for the Preparation and Professional Development of Environmental Educators
- Nonformal Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence
- Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (PreK-12)
Announcing Oregon Zoo's 2008 Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series
The Oregon Zoo is pleased to again be able to offer free student tickets to a limited number of classes. Teachers or youth group leaders may submit a request for tickets by e-mailing Rex Ettlin.
The lecture series highlights wildlife experts whose dedication to conservation and research has an impact on wildlife and habitat conservation in the Pacific Northwest
On March 25, Bob Sallinger, conservation director of the Audubon Society of Portland, presents "Peregrines of Portland: Birds, Bridges and Urban Biodiversity." Peregrine falcons are some of the most spectacular birds in he world, diving at speeds of more than 200 mph. Unfortunately, by 1970widespread use of the pesticide DDT had virtually eliminated nesting peregrines from the continental United States. Today, peregrines once again inhabit our skies, and some Oregon's most productive peregrine nest sites can be found in downtown Portland. Sallinger has worked on peregrine falcon recovery efforts since the early 1990s, when the birds first began nesting on Portland's Fremont Bridge. Sallinger reveals the secrets of these swift birds of prey, and discusses the 20-year effort to restore them to the skies of Portland. He also brings attention to the important role urban areas can play in protecting and restoring wildlife populations.
On April 29, entomologist Scott Black of the Xerces Society presents "What Good Are Bugs? The Case for Invertebrate Conservation." Black makes a compelling case for appreciating bugs. People can thank insect pollinators for one third of every mouthful of food they eat. Without the lowliest flies in a stream for young fish to eat, grilled salmon would never make the menu. In fact, the direct benefit of insects to Americans is around $57 billion a year. Prepare to be astounded and enlightened about some of the planet's smallest, but most important inhabitants.
Pro Photo Supply and Shiels Obletz Johnsen present the series, with additional support from Portland General Electric. Hosts for the series are Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon Zoo, and World Forestry Center. Lectures are held in the Oregon Zoo's Banquet Center and begin at 7 p.m. Cost for each lecture: $10 for nonmembers, $8 for members of host organizations,students or seniors.
The motivation for this series is the hope that community knowledge will be
raised in the areas of wildlife conservation, environmental problems and
ecological systems.
Additional information is available at www.oregonzoo.org
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