28 results for tag: education


Drop in and Discover July 1: Oil Spill Clean-Up

They say that oil and water don't mix and that is especially true in nature. See if you can help clean up our mock oil spill and help keep all the animals safe! Join us for the mash of science and art. Just by using water and its amazing molecular properties, we can separate ink into its different parts.

Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention

Welcome to the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention! Our theme for your 2023 gathering is “Building Trust Around Water Together”. Trust is an important part of our everyday lives. We usually have trust in our family members, friends, neighbors, health care professionals, teachers, and so many others in our communities. Trust is something that is earned and is also something that can be lost. During this event, we invite you to build new relationships with individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations. Let’s cultivate trust together so we can better collaborate and cooperate around the lakes, in our watersheds, and across Wisconsin. ...

NYSFOLA 40th Annual Conference: Telling Your Lake’s Story Through Science and Education

Join NYSFOLA in beautiful Lake George as we celebrate 40 years of telling the story of New York lakes. Our conference setting on the south end of the "Queen of American Lakes" is the perfect location to discuss a wide variety of lake related topics.

Adirondack Champlain Regional Salt Summit

A full day event including speakers, presentations, live demos, and panel discussion with scientists, municipal leaders, politicians, and leading experts in the field dedicated to the reduction of winter road salt use. Find out more: https://lakegeorgeassociation.org/news-events/events/adirondack-champlain-regional-salt-summit

2022 Wisconsin Lakes And Rivers Convention

After two years of virtual events, we invite you to join us in-person at the 2022 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention in Stevens Point, April 6-8. With the theme Protecting What We Love for the Future, this event will feature presenters who bring a wide range of experiences and expertise focusing on fish and wildlife habitat loss and restoration efforts; invasive species management through citizen monitoring and education; water resources protection and monitoring; the mitigation of climate consequences through resiliency, adaptation, and action; and increasing the functionality of organizations. This Convention brings together scientists, ...

Women In Science: Field-Based Learning Connects & Empowers Students from the Hudson to Greenland

Join DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program’s Free Virtual Winter Speaker Series! Meet and learn from scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators who work at the intersection of research, education, and environmental and social justice. Engage in discussions about water quality research, dam removals, field-based learning, and overcoming barriers and challenges in the field of science and education. The field is the best teacher and 'classroom' for both educators and students providing a richness of questions and experiences. Together we will explore some key take-aways from local work with youth on the Hudson, as well as work we ...

2022 Wisconsin Lakes And Rivers Convention

After two years of virtual events, we invite you to join us in-person at the 2022 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention in Stevens Point, April 6-8. With the theme Protecting What We Love for the Future, this event will feature presenters who bring a wide range of experiences and expertise focusing on fish and wildlife habitat loss and restoration efforts; invasive species management through citizen monitoring and education; water resources protection and monitoring; the mitigation of climate consequences through resiliency, adaptation, and action; and increasing the functionality of organizations. This Convention brings together scientists, ...

CALMS Webinar: Citizen Science in Watershed Education and Restoration

With support from YSI, Inc. and the Putah Creek Council, California Lake Management Society is hosting this free webinar on the role of citizen science in watershed stewardship. Putah Creek Council is a community-based organization that focuses on restoration and education in the Putah Creek watershed. The education programs specifically incorporate elements of citizen science in K-12 programs, as well as in community programs. These elements aim to inform community members and participants about local restoration and conservation topics, as well as help to achieve common goals between partner agencies. Elements of citizen science are incorpo...