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The Collier County Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation will host a Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop September 22nd-25th, 2009.    more   NOAA Positions two opportunities in the Office of Habitat Conservation, NOAA Fisheries: a vacancy announcement has been posted for two Communications Specialists located in Silver Spring, MD, one for the Habitat Protection Division and one for the overarching Office of Habitat Conservation.    more   NOAA B-WET Program looking for a Gulf of Mexico Program Manager Position:* Program Analyst, GS-343-12 (Education and Outreach) Location: Hancock, MS/Mobile, AL    more   Certified Interpretive Guide Training July 6-9, 2009 Become a National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide. Internationally recognized professional certification course: National Association for Interpretation CIG curriculum and Combines theoretical foundations of the profession with practical skills in delivering quality interpretive programs.    more   Project WET workshop, St. Augustine, July 31st Register with Lori Dennard at (386) 329-4563 or e-mail ldennard@sjrwmd.com. 6 hour Project WET workshop at the Fullerwood Center, St. Johns County School District. Bring Lunch. Check with your school district for in-service credit.    more   Project WET workshop, Brevard Zoo, Aug 8th Register with Lori Dennard at (386) 329-4563 or e-mail ldennard@sjrwmd.com 6 hour workshop. Bring your own lunch. Check with your school district for in-service credit.    more   EETAP Fall 2009 Online EE Courses    more   House OKs $6.4 Billion to Make Schools Greener On May 14 the House passed a $6.4 billion school modernization bill that would commit funds for the construction and update of more energy-efficient school buildings. The bill would require that 100 percent of the funds go toward green projects by 2015, the final year of funding. The measure now moves to the Senate for further review.    more   Green at Fifteen? Report This report offers the first comprehensive and internationally comparative database of 15-year-olds' knowledge about the environment and environment-related issues.    more   ASCD Article Addresses Education & Environmental Literacy In an article from Educational Leadership (May 2009) published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), author Mike Weilbacher describes obstacles to developing students' environmental literacy and describes several innovative models for increasing environmental literacy.    more   National Science Foundation Releases Science Nation The National Science Foundation (NSF) released the first in a series of video programs called Science Nation, which examine breakthroughs and the possibilities for new discoveries about our planet, our universe and ourselves.    more   Informal Science Institutions Environmental Education Graduate Certificate from USF New Online Distance Learning Graduate Certificate from the University of South Florida.    more   Our newsletter keeps you up to date on our recent news and event postings. You may unsubscribe at any time. Join Today! Payment link or mail in Membership Application    more   The Gift of Education Need to give a gift to someone for an event, birthday or occasion? Are you tired of racking your brains for a gift that keeps on giving and can make a difference in the world? Or, buying a gift they really can’t use or don’t need? Consider a contribution to the LEEF Ripple Memorial Scholarship Fund instead.    more   LEEF Mission The League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF), Inc., is committed to environmentally educating Florida's citizens. LEEF provides a network for awareness, communication and growth about Florida's natural environment.    more   Florida Environmental Literacy Plan Join the efforts to create an environmental literacy plan for Florida.    more   The Wildlife Habitat Manual A full color glossy manual on Wildlife Habitat Planning Strategies, Design Features and Best Management Practices for Florida communities and landowners. This is a great book for your business or organization. The Manual is available at www.1000friendsofflorida.org.