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• Ohio EE Certification Program - ONLY REGISTER WHEN APPROVED!

  • Start
    20 Apr 2021
  • End
    31 Oct 2021
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Email Jennifer Bucheit to receive approval to attend the program: jennifer.bucheit@dnr.ohio.gov

  
  

  Virtual Program- GRAD Credit is available!

  
  

  EECO's EE Certification Program is back.

  Highlights:
  Foundations of Environmental Education
  Environmental Literacy
  Planning and Implementing EE
  Professional Responsibilities for the field of EE
  Assessing EE
  Networking with professionals from all over the state.

  
  

  
  

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• EECO Winter Conference Call for Proposals

  • Start
    24 Aug 2021
  • End
    24 Sep 2021

  Winter Snow – Creative Ways to Teach STEM in the Winter!

  EECO Winter VIRTUAL and IN PERSON CONFERENCE 2022- Presenter Form                                    

  Thank you for your interest in presenting at this years’ “Winter Snow CONFERENCE,”  Friday, January 28th & Saturday, January 29th, 2022. We plan to hold this conference in person at Camp Nuhop: 1077 Hanover Twp. Rd. 2916, Perrysville, OH 44864. There will likely be COVID related health and safety instructions for in-person attendees. If you have health concerns or questions before submitting your proposal, please email akriner@richlandcountyoh.us. 

  
  

  Presentation topics can be diverse and if possible relate to winter, but should relate to one of the following: STEM, Arts, Environmental Literacy, 21^st Century Skills or Careers and the Environment. Please fill out this presenter form completely and return by September 24th to: Amanda Kriner at akriner@richlandcountyoh.us 

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CALL FOR PROPOSAL PRESENTER FORM. 

  
  

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• 101 Conference at Camp Kern

  • When
    02 Oct 2021

  To REGISTER see below for form and email address.

  101 Alternatives to the Chalkboard “Lite,” the 2021 Edition

  at YMCA Camp Kern on Saturday October 2, 2021

  Cost: $20. Includes sessions and meals. Scholarships and discounts available.

  Conference Schedule             

  Saturday

  9:00am            Gathering and announcements

  9:15-10:45      Small Group Session I

  • Gia  Giammarinaro           Mushrooms for Naturalists
  • Tracy Crotty                      Core Routines
  • Lee Teevan                       Weather and GLOBE

  11:00 – 11:45  Keynote presentation from Carolyn Watkins of the OEPA,

  “Ohio’s Environment:  Making Progress, Losing Ground.” 

  Noon               Lunch 

  12:50               Gathering and announcements

  1:00 to 2:30     Small Group Session II

  • Ryan.Bourgart                  Environmental Literature
  • Wendy Baker                    Stream Quality Monitoring using leaf bags
  • Alli Shaw                          PawPaw Ramble

   

  3:00 to 5:00     3mi river trip or a guided hike (still working on details, added cost for canoe trip is $14 per person)

  5:30                 Dinner                        

  6:45 to 8:15     Campfire, Songs and Stories             

  Chris Walker as master of ceremonies 

                          Post-campfire gathering

   

  Folks are welcome to stay Friday and/or Saturday night at no additional charge.

  
  

  For more information, contact: Dave Moran, Outdoor Education Director dmoran@daytonymca.org  YMCA Camp Kern 5291 St Rt 350 Oregonia, OH 45054    513-932-3756x1527

   

  Registration- please provide this information and email Dave Moran at dmoran@daytonymca.org

  Please leave a voice mail or email with your info. Payment can wait until the event. I will get back to you with a confirmation. Please try to register by September 25^th. Thanks!

  • Name:
  • Address:
  • E-mail:
  • Phone:
  • Do you need a place to stay Friday night?            
  • How about Saturday night?
  • Describe any special dietary needs:
  • Do you have any needs or concerns?
  • What Small Group Sessions would you like to attend (availability may be limited)
  • • Session I         ______________       
    • Session II        ______________       
  • Are you planning on staying for the 3mile cane float Saturday afternoon?

   

  Scholarships and discounts available, contact Dave M for details

  No charge for students or interns, but registration is needed

  Checks should be made out to “YMCA Camp Kern”           

   

  Please be aware that the activities may carry a risk of injury. Be aware of these risks and your ability. Ask for help when needed. Please let us know if you have any special needs or concerns.

   

  This event made possible by YMCA Camp Kern, the Environmental Education Council of Ohio, and the Ohio Environmental Education Fund

  
  

  
  

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