Expo and EE Fest

2010 EE Expo
"Environmental Education: A Natural for Arkansas" 

 

Officially known as "The Natural State", Arkansas is recognized throughout the country for its natural beauty, clear lakes and streams, and abundance of natural wildlife. Environmental education is a natural fit in Arkansas. Environmental organizations, agencies, educators, students, and professionals will have the opportunity to network and learn from others who are involved in conducting environmental programs and projects here in "The Natural State". EE Expo will include presentations, hands-on sessions, exhibit booths, keynote speakers, resource tables, and a silent auction. Come join us for a fun and educational event. 
 
WHEN:      Wednesday, July 28, 2010
                          9:00 am - 3:30 pm
 
WHERE:    Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
                          UCA Campus
                          Conway, Arkansas
 
COST:        Registration:
                          AEEA members $65
                          Non-members $80
 
Registration fee includes: awards luncheon, breaks, and 6 hours of ADE-approved professional development. 
 

2010 EE Expo Speakers and Topics
On the Ouachita: an Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular, Place-based Approach to Teaching Environmental Ethics
Presenter: Mike Reynolds, Byron Eubanks, and Tim Knight, Ouachita Baptist University
 
Incorporating Environmental Education in the Public School Curriculum
Presenter: Kevin Benonch, Fayetteville Public Schools
 
Garbology
Presenters: Cherie Grist and Stephanie Johnson, UALR
 
A Sampler of the Leopold Education Project's (LEP) New Curriculum for Non-Formal Audiences "Exploring the Outdoors with Aldo Leopold"
Presenters: Marc and Suzanne Hirrel, LEP State Coordinators
 
Brought to You by the Letter "E"
Presenter: Jane Jones-Schulz, Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission
 
Environmental Education in a World of 7 Billion
Presenter: Stephanie Baker, Population Connection
 
An Intro to Residential Field Science Programming at Ozark Natural Science Center
Presenter: Jason Kindall, Ozark Natural Science Center
 
Conway EcoFest: An Interactive Event that Explores Natural Connections
Presenters: Debbie Plopper and Whitney Beckham, Conway EcoFest
 
Outdoor Education at the Primary Level
Presenter: John Kutko, Clarksville Primary School
 
Using Place-based Education to Teach Environmental Stewardship
Presenter: Mike Reynolds, Ouachita Baptist University
 
Beaver Lake LakeSmart Community Education
Presenters: Katie Teague and Trish Ouei, U of A Cooperative Extension Service and Bob Morgan, Beaver Water District
 
Public Perception of Watershed Ecosystem Services
Presenter: Sarah Lewis, EcoExplique, Inc.
 
Keynote Address: Michelle Harvey, Environmental Defense Fund
 
Michelle Harvey co-leads Environmental Defense Fund's on-site partnership with Wal-Mart in Bentonville advancing sustainable business practices throughout their operations and supply chain. Michelle's areas of responsibility include alternative energy; chemicals; human and environment interactions; sustainable agriculture and forestry; life cycle inventory and analysis; and water. She received her MBA from Duke University and her B.S. Forestry from the University of the South.
 
Prior to joining EDF, Michelle ran a consulting business focused on facilitation, strategic planning, and project management in sustainable forestry and agriculture. Previous positions included the Director of Science and Education for the Society of American Foresters; Vice President for Programs and Education for the National Environmental Education Foundation; the Director of Environmental Partnerships Initiative with the Management Institute for Environment and Business; and Executive Director, Manager, Planning and Development for the American Forest Foundation. Other employers included Duke University School of the Environment; and International Paper Company. Michelle is on the external advisory board of the University of Michigan Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute; she previously served on the US CDC National Center for Environmental Health Advisory Council, the American Forest Foundation Center for Environmental Learning Operating Committee, and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Verifiers Accreditation Subcommittee.
 
Michelle has extensive experience with environmental education throughout her career. She will share some of these experiences, her knowledge on issues affecting educators, and viewpoints on ways environmental education benefits our youth and citizens of tomorrow.
 

 
Register Today!!!   Open the registration form below, fill it out, print it off and send it in.  Be sure to include your registration fees.
 

 
Exhibitor Space Available 

Register today to show off your Environmental programs, projects, and curriculum at the 2010 EE Expo. This is an excellent venue to promote your programs, projects, successes, and opportunities to classroom teachers, students, environmental professionals, state and federal agency personnel, and conservation organization staff from across Arkansas. More information and a registration form is available below.


Become a sponsor of AEEA’s 2010 EE Expo

We would like to invite you to become an event sponsor. An estimated 150 classroom teachers, students, environmental professionals, state and federal agency personnel, and conservation organization staff are expected to be in attendance for this event.   Your contribution will show others that you and your organization support the environmental education movement and its efforts in Arkansas and across the nation. Monetary contributions are tax deductible. 

Open the Sponsorship Request form below, fill it out, print it off, and send it in along with your sponsorship check.  Thanks for supporting AEEA and the 2010 EE Expo.
 

 

 

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