31 results for tag: education
Creek Walk
Come with us on a hike to Walnut Creek from Brown’s Farm and learn all about the impact of this important water resource.
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Age: Adults and children 8 years and up
Location: Brown’s Farm
Supporting Donor Fee: $5
Program Fee: $7
Water Testing at Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Join us as we explore the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Meet us at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to learn how the Regional Science Consortium tests local freshwater to make sure the public stays safe. We will also see a tour of the testing laboratory.
Date: Thursday, July 13
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Age: Adults
Location: Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive
Program Fee: FREE; registration required
Environmental Book Club-Braiding Sweetgrass
Join us for thoughtful discussions as we reflect on several informative books that can help us better understand our place in the natural world. Along the way, we will examine several environmental issues and discover how we can contribute to their solutions. This year, we will explore the non-fiction works of four acclaimed authors. Participants will need to borrow or purchase their own copies of the books. It is possible to sign up for any two-session book unit, or participants may attend the entire series.
Braiding Sweetgrass (Robin Wall Kimmerer)
Wednesday, July 12 from 7:00-8:30PM
Wednesday, July 26 from 7:00-8:30PM
Registration includes both ...
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, ...