tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54626319338874648342024-02-07T08:31:35.730-05:00A Natural Education WeekendEnjoying the outdoors responsibly in Florida.
Nov 11-13, 2011Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-28349985505187525002012-05-22T07:52:00.001-04:002012-05-22T07:52:58.243-04:00June 2 press release- H2Ohhhh!- Ruskin<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIiAjSO3zUpCmQbmm4jSeb_urzJ8144LBiDxDyoWsLcdiuVRqrtV2AtpN7mr71LEAHier1C2x8MJ2_dxKhUfLeeoHMQphSYNSYboy9JduHPUZ_CKPiYzuJNgqNfsP4zMdZL4bokAQfHKM/s1600/canoeing-778244.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIiAjSO3zUpCmQbmm4jSeb_urzJ8144LBiDxDyoWsLcdiuVRqrtV2AtpN7mr71LEAHier1C2x8MJ2_dxKhUfLeeoHMQphSYNSYboy9JduHPUZ_CKPiYzuJNgqNfsP4zMdZL4bokAQfHKM/s320/canoeing-778244.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5745324403014628450" /></a></p><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:Courier New, courier, monaco, monospace, sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div id="yiv68509239"><div><div class="yui_3_2_0_24_133768460449397" style="color:#000;background-color:#fff;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493101" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"></span><b>H-2-Ohhhh! </b><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493103" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><i><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493107" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Aquatic Reflections </span></i><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493109" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493113" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Saturday, June 2, 2012</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493115" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493119" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">9 a.m.–2 p.m.</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493121" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493125" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">FREE family-friendly fun!</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493127" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493131" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> </span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493133" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493137" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span>Pre-registration is appreciated for H2Ohhh! at </span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493139" style="font-family: Arial;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.campbayou.org/"><span style="color:purple;">www.campbayou.org</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span>. You'll also be entered into the contest for grand prizes such as a hydration backpack when you register. Visitors can register at the event if internet access is unavailable.<br> <br> There will be several aquatic activity tables set up on the "Big Lawn" with folks from </span></span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493169" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black;"><span>Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Tampa Bay WaterAtlas, League of Environmental Educators in Florida, <span id="yiv68509239lw_1336486020_2"><span class="yiv68509239yshortcuts"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ConserveItForward.org"><span class="yiv68509239yshortcuts"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span id="yiv68509239lw_1337511633_0">ConserveItForward.org</span></span></span></a></span></span> and Camp Bayou volunteers. </span></span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493139" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:black;"><span>Door prizes will be awarded throughout the morning for water related items such as water bottles, water test kits and more.</span></span></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493147" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> </span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493151" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Scheduled activities:<br> 9am: Gates Open- check in at registration table<br> 9:30am: Aquatic Critter Netting with George<br> 10am: </span><span>Native Plants Walk</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493153" style="font-family:Arial;"> with Diane<br> 10:30am: Watercolor painting demo with Ruth<br> 11am: Landscapes for Learning with Dolly<br> 11:30am: Swamp Dog Lunch available for purchase- $5 includes hot dog, chips and drink</span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493157" style="font-family:Arial;">Noon: Final door prize drawings for free use of canoe during afternoon paddle- 5 winners will be picked!</span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493161" style="font-family:Arial;">12:30-2pm: Canoeing the Little Manatee River Loop with Camp Bayou staff<br></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493165" style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493169" style="font-family: Arial;">If you have your own canoe or kayak, you are welcome to join us on this 90 minute paddle around the island south of Camp Bayou.<br> <span style="color: black;"><span></span></span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493139" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:black;"><span></span></span></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493177" style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493181" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span>Can't make the event? You can still enter the prize drawing by filling out the survey link at <a target="_blank" href="http://SeeDoShowH2O.blogspot.com">SeeDoShowH2O.blogspot.com</a>. Since only entries with all correct answers are eligible for the drawing, it will help to attend the event where all the questions will be answered during the morning, or browse through the event blog. </span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493183" style="font-family:Arial;"></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493187" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493193" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Deadline for entries is June 16.</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493195" style=" font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493199" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> </span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493201" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493205" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">H-2-Ohhhh! is sponsored by grant from the Southwest Water Management District.</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493207" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493211" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span> </span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493213" style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493139" style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:black;"><span>H2Ohhh! is also a <a href="http://www.americanhiking.org/NTDSearchResultOrganisationDetails.aspx?NTDId=3117">National Trails Day's 'Trailgating'</a> event.</span></span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493217" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span>These activities are part of </span></span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493219" style="font-family:Arial;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.getoutdoorsflorida.com/"><span style="color:#0066CC;">Get Outdoors Florida</span></a><span style="color:black;">!, </span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://childrenandnature.ning.com/group/letsgo"><span class="yiv68509239yshortcuts"><span style="color:#0066CC;">"Let's GO"- C&N</span></span></a><span style="color:black;">, </span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cbf.org/Page.aspx?pid=687"><span class="yiv68509239yshortcuts"><span style="color:#0066CC;">No Child Left Inside</span></span></a><span style="color:black;">, </span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There.aspx"><span style="color:#0066CC;">Be Out There!-NWF,</span></a><span style="color:black;"> and </span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.letsmove.gov/lets-move-outside"><span style="color:#0066CC;">Let's Move Outside</span></a><span style="color:black;"> inspired initiatives. <br><br></span></span></div><div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493249" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">Camp</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493251" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> Bayou Outdoor Learning Center (Camp Bayou) is neither a campground nor a summer camp. It was an RV park before the County's ELAP program purchased the land. It is now open to the public for day use only. Through volunteers, donations, membership and grants, Camp Bayou offers pre-scheduled programs to schools, youth groups, adult groups and families! Plus, it's open from Thursday–Saturday from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. for passive recreational pursuits such as wildlife watching, nature photography and trail walks.<br> <br> The Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is managed by the newly created, non-profit <b>Bayou Outdoor Learning and Discovery, Inc. (BOLD)</b> in a public-private partnership with the non-profit </span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493253" style=" font-family:Arial;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ruskinfoundation.org/"><span class="yiv68509239yshortcuts"><span style="color:#0066CC;">Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc.</span></span></a><span style="color:black;"><span> and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of S.R. 674 at the end of 24th St. S.E. in Ruskin. For more information, visit the website at </span></span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.campbayou.org/"><span class="yiv68509239yshortcuts"><span style="color:purple;">www.campbayou.org</span></span></a><span style="color:black;"> or call (813) 641-8545.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493265" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"> </span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493267" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <div class="yiv68509239MsoNormal" style="background:white;"><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493271" style="font-family:Arial;color:black;">###<br><br>Pictured: Canoeing the Little Manatee River</span><span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493273" style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div> <span class="yui_3_2_0_24_1337684604493275" style="font-family:Courier New, courier, monaco, monospace, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:10pt;"></span></div></div></div><br> <div><blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(16, 16, 255); margin-left: 5px; margin-top: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><div style="font-family: Courier New, courier, monaco, monospace, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </div> </blockquote></div> </div>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-40476638845619312992011-10-30T12:19:00.003-04:002011-10-31T18:44:46.789-04:00Special Registration categories announced!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Special Price Break for ANEW!</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is having a fun and educational weekend event, Friday, Nov 11 through Sunday, Nov 13. In response to concerns of cost, there is now a special 'Current Economy' registration category. The event is open to the public and the cost is just $10 per person per day, still including one child under 12 free with paying adult. In addition, we've added a Student Registration which is just $5 with college ID. Registration for these options is available online at </span><a href="http://anew2011.eventbrite.com/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://anew2011.eventbrite.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> as an RSVP, with payment made upon arrival at event.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These reduced prices do not include meals or session supplies but entitles the participant to access the day's sessions, displays and activities. Meals and/or session supplies can be purchased separately as needed. All meals are $5/person, and includes options for vegan/gluten-free diets. </span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The complete schedule for the weekend, Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, and original registration form are available on the blog:</span><a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. Registration forms are also available at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center during regular hours of operation, Thursday- Saturday, 9am-2pm. The original Friday/Saturday all-inclusive price, includes meals, session supplies and a goody bag, for just $75 per person for both Friday and Saturday. Plus, one child under 12 is admitted free with each paying adult! Other price options are available on the registration form. </span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This event is part of a </span><a href="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There.aspx" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Be Out There!-NWF,</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.getoutdoorsflorida.com/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Get Outdoors Florida</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">!, </span><a href="http://childrenandnature.ning.com/group/letsgo" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Let's GO"- C&N</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://www.cbf.org/Page.aspx?pid=687" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">No Child Left Inside</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, and </span><a href="http://www.letsmove.gov/lets-move-outside" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Let's Move Outside</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> inspired initiative. Partners in this event include Hillsborough County Community College 's </span><a href="http://www.hccfl.edu/southshore.aspx" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">South Shore Campus</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://wc-leef.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">West- Central League of Environmental Educators in Florida</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> , </span><a href="http://www.firehouseculturalcenter.org/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Firehouse Cultural Center</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> , and </span><a href="http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/parks/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Hillsborough County Parks , Recreation and Conservation Services</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">. Sponsors include Cargill and Publix. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. Contact Dolly at 813-363-5438 or </span><a href="mailto:campbayou@gmail.com" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">campbayou@gmail.com</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> for more information.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Camp Bayou is neither a campground nor a summer camp. It was an RV park before the County's ELAP program purchased the land but it is now open for day use only, open to the general public. Through volunteers, donations, membership and grants, the RCDF offers pre-scheduled programs to schools, youth groups, adult groups and families plus it's open from Thursday- Saturday from 9am-2pmfor passive recreational pursuits such as wildlife watching, nature photography and trail walks.</span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is a public- private partnership between the non-profit </span><a href="http://ruskinfoundation.org/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc.</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> (RCDF) and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. More information is on the web at </span><a href="http://www.campbayou.org/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://www.campbayou.org</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> or call 813-641-8545. </span><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">###</span></span>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-80020516852454462502011-10-25T15:19:00.001-04:002011-10-25T15:24:10.709-04:00Saturday Sessions at ANEWLooking for a weekend of family fun in the Florida outdoors? Register for hands-on sessions, displays, presentations, food, fun and music at one of Hillsborough County's secret jewels- the Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center.<br />
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On Saturday, November 12, there will be a dozen sessions starting at 9am, with something of interest to everyone venturing into the outdoors and suitable for folks from pre-k through adult. <br />
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Choose from a variety of sessions, most geared specially for families. Saturday's morning sessions include:<br />
- Join Peggy Morgan from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to look for indicators on a healthy river during 'Macroinvertebrate Mania';<br />
- There's more to ants and palmetto than fire when you talk with Dr. George and Ms. Jeri on the Scrub Walk;<br />
- Ms. Sandy and Ms. Jane will show families how to tie a knot, cast a fishing line and more before trying your luck at catching a fish on the river; <br />
plus other sessions before lunch.<br />
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After lunch, there's more educational fun:<br />
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- Find out how to create a Wildlife Garden for Birds and Butterflies with Tom Heitzman from Sweet Bay Nursery; or<br />
- Listen as Professor O'Dell from Hillsborough Commuity College- Brandon discusses the issue of Noise Pollution;<br />
- Learn about Migratory Birds with Melanie Higgins from Quest Ecology;<br />
- How does the study of phenology relate to climate? Come to the session with George Kish from USGS to find the answer;<br />
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Other sessions include workshops to make outdoor equipment such as a fossil sifter with Fred Hendershot of the Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum (useful for Sunday's field trip) or a bamboo cane fishing pole with Ms. Dolly of the Nature Center (complete with casting instructions!).<br />
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Between sessions, there is time to try a variety of activities geared for enjoying the outdoors in Florida.<br />
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During the afternoon social mixer, browse the <a href="http://campbayou.blogspot.com/2011/01/art-show-and-photo-contest-winners.html">photo contest winners</a>, <a href="http://wc-leef.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-is-your-favorite-ee-lesson-plan.html">West-Central LEEF's EE lesson plan contest</a> entries, or the poster session of HCC- South Shore students in Dr. Holland's Environmental Studies class and more, while listening to the musical magic of Ruskin's own Mitch Traphagen. <br />
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After a hearty dinner, settle in to hear our keynote speaker, <a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/2011/09/anew-keynote-speaker-announced.html">Rob Heath</a>, who has done much for Florida habitats in general and Tampa Bay's public lands in particular.<br />
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Stick around to end the evening with conversation and a-make-you-own sundae. Get a good night's sleep- tomorrow there are 4 <a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/search/label/field%20trip">field trips</a> to choose from- something for everyone!<br />
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The <a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/p/schedule.html">complete schedule</a> for the weekend, Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, and <a href="http://www.box.net/shared/8xgrn0h9ks614gal8y0l">registration form</a> are available on the blog:<a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/">http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/</a>. Registration forms are also available at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center during regular hours of operation, Thursday- Saturday, 9am-2pm. The Friday/Saturday all-inclusive price, including meals, session supplies and a goody bag, is just $75 per person for both Friday and Saturday. Plus, one child under 12 is admitted free with each paying adult! Other price options are available on the registration form.<br />
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This event is part of a <a href="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There.aspx">Be Out There!-NWF,</a> <a href="http://www.getoutdoorsflorida.com/">Get Outdoors Florida</a>!, <a href="http://childrenandnature.ning.com/group/letsgo">"Let's GO"- C&N</a>, <a href="http://www.cbf.org/Page.aspx?pid=687">No Child Left Inside</a>, and <a href="http://www.letsmove.gov/lets-move-outside">Let's Move Outside</a> inspired initiative. Partners in this event include Hillsborough County Community College 's <a href="http://www.hccfl.edu/southshore.aspx">South Shore Campus</a>, <a href="http://wc-leef.blogspot.com/">West- Central League of Environmental Educators in Florida</a> , <a href="http://www.firehouseculturalcenter.org/">Firehouse Cultural Center</a> , and <a href="http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/parks/">Hillsborough County Parks , Recreation and Conservation Services</a>. Sponsors include Cargill and Publix. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. Contact Dolly at 813-363-5438 or <a href="mailto:campbayou@gmail.com">campbayou@gmail.com</a> for more information.Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-91997679864056115612011-10-13T14:17:00.001-04:002011-10-13T14:18:56.710-04:00Accessibility issuesI've had an email from a potential guest who wanted to know how accessible the <a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/search/label/field%20trip">field trips</a> were on Sunday, Nov 13. Here's my response, which might be helpful to others mulling over the same questions...<br />
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<div id="yui_3_2_0_15_131851969456843" style="right: auto;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_15_131851969456895" style="right: auto;">Most of the field trips on Sunday are wheelchair accessible- some better than others. </span></div><div id="yui_3_2_0_15_1318519694568858" style="right: auto;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_15_1318519694568377" style="right: auto;">The Peace River trip may be most problematic because, although parking is close to the river, there is a high bank that will prevent access to river- no dock area.</span></div><div id="yui_3_2_0_15_13185196945682274" style="right: auto;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_15_13185196945681377" style="right: auto;">The Emerson Point trip is easily accessible until you get to the temple mound which, although there is a boardwalk, has a fairly steep incline- not too easy if wheelchair is pushed although I've been told those electric scooter chairs can do it relatively well.</span></div><div style="right: auto;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_15_13185196945682279" style="right: auto;">The canoe trip dock is wheelchair accessible although getting into the canoe itself may be a bit challenging but I think it is do-able with some extra hands to steady the canoe.</span></div><div id="yui_3_2_0_15_13185196945683369" style="right: auto;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_15_13185196945682670" style="right: auto;">The Green tour of the HCC SS is most accessible with gently sloping access points and elevators.</span></div><div id="yui_3_2_0_15_13185196945683490" style="right: auto;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_15_13185196945683374" style="right: auto;">Hope that helps you decide :o)</span></div><div style="right: auto;"><br />
</div><div style="right: auto;"><span style="right: auto;">Looking forward to a great weekend!</span></div>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-23558991873495848642011-10-11T14:38:00.003-04:002011-10-13T14:18:09.590-04:00Friday sessions at ANEW<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MzHRfp5wbjhKKUd_bgmth5LtUpltBgxrRd2RFTxWuRGn7QTgE260OEEXtoDVeslujPSfZkW_ssX_BSGyfW1R2S3o4L68fzLUG9g8MjuDqDV4ACCXzWJk5AC7ROyf_inmu3Ocwt0rd_E/s1600/P4300019-797422.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662305778592289074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MzHRfp5wbjhKKUd_bgmth5LtUpltBgxrRd2RFTxWuRGn7QTgE260OEEXtoDVeslujPSfZkW_ssX_BSGyfW1R2S3o4L68fzLUG9g8MjuDqDV4ACCXzWJk5AC7ROyf_inmu3Ocwt0rd_E/s320/P4300019-797422.JPG" /></a></div><br />
A Natural Education Weekend<br />
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The Camp Bayou 'A Natural Education Weekend' is just weeks away with lots of family fun and Florida outdoors information waiting for registered participants.<br />
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On Friday, November 11, look forward to either a 'Camping 101' experience or an immersion in 'Arts and Nature'. <br />
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Folks who have little to no camping experience but would like to learn, will find a wealth of information and hands-on opportunities throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Friday Camping 101 sessions include:<br />
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- Leave No Trace with Jeanene Arrington of <a href="http://www.notaclueadventures.com/">Not a Clue Adventures</a>. Find out how to explore the outdoors responsibly in this introduction to this outdoor ethic- <a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/2011/09/camping-fires-up-creativity-in-cooking.html">Camp Cooking</a> with Lynn Kessel, food columnist at South Shore News. Learn a few basic outdoor cooking methods, tips and recipes that will guide you to better outdoor eating. <br />
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- Lost and Found in the Outdoors with Daniel Allen, Florida Master Naturalist Graduate and father of two small children will talk about best practices when enjoying the outdoors with kids.<br />
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- Tenting Basics with local Ruskin Boy Scout troop. Learn how to put up a tent and get camping tips from a kid's point of view!<br />
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- Camp- Style dinner, evening speaker and night hike with s'mores around the campfire completes the day.<br />
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For 10 lucky 'Clueless Campers' (families who have little to no experience with tent camping), the adventure continues overnight with special mentored camping. See event blog and registration for more details and restrictions.<br />
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An alternate Friday thread is offered focusing on Art in Nature. Two hour sessions include:<br />
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- Creative Writing Workshop with Dr. Diane Alvarez. Create a family poem or poems to remember your Camp Bayou experience! Master Naturalists will help you learn the names of plants on a guided walk with paper and pencil to capture images<br />
- Artistic Reflections with Bruce Fallender. Bring your watercolors, oil paints, charcoal or other mediums, or just sketch on the pads provided to capture a bit of Camp Bayou beauty through a spontaneous creation.<br />
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The complete schedule for the weekend, Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, and registration form are available on the blog:<a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/">http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/</a>. Registration forms are also available at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center during regular hours of operation, Thursday- Saturday, 9am-2pm. <br />
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This event is part of a <a href="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There.aspx">Be Out There!-NWF,</a> <a href="http://www.getoutdoorsflorida.com/">Get Outdoors Florida</a>!, <a href="http://childrenandnature.ning.com/group/letsgo">"Let's GO"- C&N</a>, <a href="http://www.cbf.org/Page.aspx?pid=687">No Child Left Inside</a>, and <a href="http://www.letsmove.gov/lets-move-outside">Let's Move Outside</a> inspired initiative. Partners in this event include Hillsborough County Community College 's <a href="http://www.hccfl.edu/southshore.aspx">South Shore Campus</a>, <a href="http://wc-leef.blogspot.com/">West- Central League of Environmental Educators in Florida</a> , <a href="http://www.firehouseculturalcenter.org/">Firehouse Cultural Center</a> , and <a href="http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/parks/">Hillsborough County Parks , Recreation and Conservation Services</a>. Sponsors include Cargill and Publix. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. Contact Dolly at 813-363-5438 or <a href="mailto:campbayou@gmail.com">campbayou@gmail.com</a> for more information.<br />
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Camp Bayou is neither a campground nor a summer camp. It was an RV park before the County's ELAP program purchased the land but it is now open for day use only, open to the general public. Through volunteers, donations, membership and grants, the RCDF offers pre-scheduled programs to schools, youth groups, adult groups and families plus it's open from Thursday- Saturday from 9am-2pmfor passive recreational pursuits such as wildlife watching, nature photography and trail walks.<br />
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The Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is a public- private partnership between the non-profit <a href="http://ruskinfoundation.org/">Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc.</a> (RCDF) and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. More information is on the web at <a href="http://www.campbayou.org/">http://www.campbayou.org/</a> or call 813-641-8545. <br />
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###Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-78950497250416696952011-09-18T07:52:00.004-04:002011-10-01T15:02:49.953-04:00ANEW Keynote speaker announced<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rob leads a field trip with FMNP class.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Camp</span></st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bayou</st1:placename></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial;"> is proud to announce the Keynote Speaker for 'A Natural Education Weekend’ will be Rob Heath.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Rob is now Senior Ecologist at <a href="http://www.wildlandsconservation.org/">Wildlands Conservation</a>, a land management consulting company for public and private owners of conservation lands. His duties include management plan development and implementation, prescribed fire, habitat restoration, listed species preservation and invasive species control.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Early in his career, at Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation (HCPRC), Rob created and conducted the award-winning 'Fun With Nature' program which ran during each summer for five years in the mid 1980's, and consisted of six one week long sessions for kids aged 8-12. The participants were introduced to various outdoor activities including fishing, canoeing, camping, and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:state> wildlife. The emphasis was on teaching ways to enjoy our natural environment in a responsible manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Before retiring from HCPRC, he was the Environmental Supervisor from 1982- 2002, with duties that included land management in the ELAP (Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection) Program. Rob was the head of the ELAP Site Assessment Team, which was responsible for evaluating the new site nominations each year, and preparing the preliminary and full site assessment reports used by other committees to qualify and rank the sites. One of these parcels became known as the Camp Bayou Preserve.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">He is a graduate of <st1:placename w:st="on">Amherst</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">College</st1:placetype> (B.A. in Biology) and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Tulane</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place> (M.S. in Environmental Biology). He is an active member of the Tampa Bay Conservancy and Tampa Audubon Society.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Rob Heath will be talking about "Getting off the Beaten Path" on Saturday, November 12 at 6 pm. The keynote presentation is included in Saturday registration. The complete schedule for the weekend, Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, and <a href="http://www.box.net/shared/8xgrn0h9ks614gal8y0l">registration form</a> are available on the blog: <a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com</a>. Registration forms are also available at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Camp</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bayou</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Outdoor</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Learning</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> during regular hours of operation, Thursday- Saturday, 9am-2pm. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This event is part of a <a href="http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There.aspx" target="_blank">Be Out There!-NWF,</a> <a href="http://www.getoutdoorsflorida.com/" target="_blank">Get Outdoors Florida</a>!, <a href="http://childrenandnature.ning.com/group/letsgo" target="_blank">"Let's GO"- C&N</a>, <a href="http://www.cbf.org/Page.aspx?pid=687" target="_blank">No Child Left Inside</a>, and <a href="http://www.letsmove.gov/lets-move-outside" target="_blank">Let's Move Outside</a> inspired initiative. Partners in this event include <st1:placename w:st="on">Hillsborough</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Community College</st1:placetype>'s <a href="http://www.hccfl.edu/southshore.aspx">South Shore Campus</a>, <a href="http://wc-leef.blogspot.com/">West- Central League of Environmental Educators in Florida</a>, <a href="http://www.firehouseculturalcenter.org/">Firehouse Cultural Center</a>, and <a href="http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/parks/">Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Services</a>. Sponsors include Cargill and Publix. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. Contact Dolly at 813-363-5438 or <st1:personname w:st="on">campbayou@gmail.com</st1:personname> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Camp</span></st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bayou</st1:placename></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial;"> is neither a campground nor a summer camp. It was an RV park before the County's ELAP program purchased the land but it is now open for day use only, open to the general public. Through volunteers, donations, membership and grants, the RCDF offers pre-scheduled programs to schools, youth groups, adult groups and families plus it's open from Thursday- Saturday from 9am-2pm for passive recreational pursuits such as wildlife watching, nature photography and trail walks.<br />
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The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Camp</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bayou</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Outdoor</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Learning</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> is a public- private partnership between the non-profit <a href="http://ruskinfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc.</a> (RCDF) and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Camp</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bayou</st1:placename></st1:place> is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">24th St SE</st1:address></st1:street> in Ruskin. More information is on the web at <a href="http://www.campbayou.org/" target="_blank">http://www.campbayou.org</a> or call 813-641-8545. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">###</span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pictured: Rob is also an associate instructor at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Camp</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bayou</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Outdoor</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Learning</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> for the <a href="http://www.masternaturalist.org/">Florida Master Natural Program (FMNP</a>). Pictured here on a field trip outing to Golden Aster Scrub Preserve.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-61252340171230591712011-09-07T07:00:00.001-04:002011-09-07T07:00:06.470-04:00Camping fires up creativity in cookingCalling all campsite chefs! Learn a few basic outdoor cooking methods, tips and recipes that will guide you to better outdoor eating. Get hands-on, fire-side experience from local food columnist and blogger Lynn Kessel, who will demonstrate several dishes from start to tasting during this one-hour session. And we're not talkin' hotdogs. <br />
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Bio: Lynn Kessel is the author of Table Scraps, a weekly food column published in the South Shore News & Tribune and tbo.com. You can also visit her blog at <a href="http://www.lynnkessel.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">www.lynnkessel.blogspot.com</span></a>. While her daughters were growing up, she was a group leader and board member for the North Florida Council of Camp Fire, Inc.<br />
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Camp cooking session is included in Friday registration. Registration forms can be downloaded at link to the left or hard copies at Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, Thursday- Saturday, 9am-2pm. For info, contact 813-641-8545 or email Dolly at <a href="mailto:campbayou@gmail.com">campbayou@gmail.com</a> .Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-43023874890764907282011-09-04T13:46:00.000-04:002011-09-04T13:46:13.188-04:00ANEW Field Trip #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyGhJb06uT8wZ-tb90YGZ9HAJ8DqKPbYZB0FDIQuI5KkQFW6pMGql57hI3ZHIz8OKsroA7fumOsd9I-7hKyrQORiG23RYH2FpQoGbYtkzYBHvtJ3HFu0ZBWKLjPAhrzEldwd6iKbh14c/s1600/fossiling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyGhJb06uT8wZ-tb90YGZ9HAJ8DqKPbYZB0FDIQuI5KkQFW6pMGql57hI3ZHIz8OKsroA7fumOsd9I-7hKyrQORiG23RYH2FpQoGbYtkzYBHvtJ3HFu0ZBWKLjPAhrzEldwd6iKbh14c/s320/fossiling.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Join Fred Hendershot from the Paleo Preserve at Zolfo Springs for a river exploration in search of Florida's fossils! Participants can make a fossil sifter on Saturday to use on this trip to the Peace River on Sunday. Registration required- click on the reservation link to the left of this post to secure your place on the trip! Details for this, and all field trips, will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment.Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-53891881917024974082011-08-30T07:00:00.003-04:002011-10-16T18:47:42.583-04:00ANEW Field Trip #2<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br />
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Take a tour around the South Shore campus of Hillsborough Community College in Ruskin on Sunday, November 13 from 10am-noon. The $10 trip fee will be split between Camp Bayou and the scholarship fund at HCC- South Shore.<br />
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The US Green Building Council has honored the SouthShore Campus with “LEED Gold” certification. This the first time that a full college campus in Florida has received LEED Certification. The unique campus has also received honors from the American Institute of Architects (Tampa Bay), the Leroy Collins Center and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP Tampa Bay) for its innovative “Green” architecture. Among the innovations used on the campus are: storm water recycling, under floor HVAC, recycled materials, bio-filtration, dual sensor lighting and a unique geographical alignment. During weekdays, nearly 4,000 persons work and study on the campus. Yet, the unique design gives each person a sense of connection with the external environment. Hillsborough Community College has committed that all future buildings on this site will meet or exceed LEED “Green Building” Standards.<br />
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Be sure to register using this <a href="http://www.box.net/shared/8xgrn0h9ks614gal8y0l">form.</a></span>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-90314676531318543372011-08-28T09:17:00.004-04:002011-08-30T07:12:06.887-04:00Lesson Plan Contest<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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<div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiJ4T_aQAA8/SnXYCOVccfI/AAAAAAAABGk/0wuONR8RAiU/s1600/class_under_tree.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiJ4T_aQAA8/SnXYCOVccfI/AAAAAAAABGk/0wuONR8RAiU/s200/class_under_tree.gif" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;"><b style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">What Is Your Favorite EE Lesson Plan?</b></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;"><b style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;"><br style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /></b></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">The West-Central LEEF (League of Environmental Educators in Florida) regional advisory committee is sponsoring an environmental education lesson plan contest. Entries will be displayed at the Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center's November 11-13, 2011 event- A Natural Education Weekend (ANEW)- <a href="http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #003399; line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1314536102_0" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">http://anaturaleducation.blogspot.com</span></a>. Entries will be judged by a trio of faculty from Hillsborough Community College- SouthShore, an ANEW event partner. Winner will receive <span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">a scholarship to the LEEF conference, not to exceed a value of $200</span><b style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">,</b> to be held March 29- April 1, 2012, <a href="http://leef-florida.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #003399; line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1314536102_1" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">http://leef-florida.org</span></a>.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;"><br style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;" /></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Contest details:</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">- Entries must include, at a minimum:</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">* Learning objective (ie. students will understand water cycle);</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">* Grade level(s), </span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">* Time necessary to complete,</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">* Materials needed, </span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">* Description of activity- <span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">be as specific as possible so that anyone reading it will be able to duplicate it in their classroom or with their youth group.</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">- The activity may be <span style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial;">a newly developed creation</span> but may also be an existing EE curriculum that you have noticeably modified and is not already available in copyrighted materials elsewhere.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">- Entries should not exceed 5 pages. Entries should be submitted as a Word document, (formatted with Arial 12 pt font). Email as attachment to w.c.leef10@gmail.com.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">- A bonus point will be awarded if a photo is attached showing the activity in use.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">- In the event of a tie, entrant who is current LEEF member will be awarded prize.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">There is no fee to enter and all entrants will receive a CD, with all lesson plans submitted, after the event. Entrants do not have to be present to win. All entries will be on display throughout the event in the pavilion for event participants.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Entry deadline: October 28, 2011.</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Contact info requested- </span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Entrant's Name:</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">School or Home-school Coop:</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Entrant's mailing address:</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Email:</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Phone: </span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">LEEF member? (Y/N)</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: 1.2em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15px;">Contest is open to any educator, formal or non-formal, within the West Central LEEF region which includes 10 counties: Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk.</span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-31534680811114097532011-08-23T14:09:00.003-04:002011-09-04T13:48:03.917-04:00Camp Bayou Photo Contest 2011<span style="font-family: Arial;"><place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></placetype></place></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UKX5qWxC6vA/SxwAb_KaQsI/AAAAAAAABO0/sHZaLLDmNT4/s1600/PC050002-719483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" qaa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UKX5qWxC6vA/SxwAb_KaQsI/AAAAAAAABO0/sHZaLLDmNT4/s320/PC050002-719483.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winning photos from a previous contest</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Camp</span></placetype><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <placename w:st="on">Bayou</placename></span></place><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is again sponsoring a photo contest this year. The following rules apply to all entries:</span></span><br />
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</div><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Open to all ages.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">All photos must have been taken at <place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on">Camp</placetype> <placename w:st="on">Bayou</placename></place>.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Previous <place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on">Camp</placetype> <placename w:st="on">Bayou</placename></place> winning photos are ineligible.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">There is no fee to enter; photos are not returnable and become the property of Camp Bayou.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Entries are due by November 5, 2011. Winners will be announced at our end of year event, "A Natural Education Weekend".</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The photos need to be matted, unframed, 8” x 10” black & white or color photo, either glossy or matte.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Information must be securely affixed to the back and must include: </span></span></li>
</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- name</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- address</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- phone number and/or email address</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- approximate location where taken</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">- date taken</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 9pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Entries may be brought to <place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on">Camp</placetype> <placename w:st="on">Bayou</placename></place> during regular operating hours, Thursday- Saturday, 9am- 2pm </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 9pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 9pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">or mailed to:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 9pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Camp Bayou Photo Contest, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">P.O. Box 549</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ruskin, FL 33575-0549</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 9pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 9pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Questions? Contact Jeri at <span style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:campbayou@gmail.com">campbayou@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></div>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-54972891180681900952011-08-07T18:00:00.001-04:002011-08-07T20:06:44.516-04:00ANEW Field Trip #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6RVOi-9Q1rh4A-0TC1hu_md_q7fLyrOL8j6z6TEdufbAFN0YF4l7MtxAJkgqCzS07vi8pOJYqE7Fi5n42CFoGviMSxFmFZHCdlzWkIB-Vj5D5kAi2NEGo3euIxAC3daod-uBgh5REkuI/s1600/emersonptpix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6RVOi-9Q1rh4A-0TC1hu_md_q7fLyrOL8j6z6TEdufbAFN0YF4l7MtxAJkgqCzS07vi8pOJYqE7Fi5n42CFoGviMSxFmFZHCdlzWkIB-Vj5D5kAi2NEGo3euIxAC3daod-uBgh5REkuI/s320/emersonptpix.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">When: Sunday, November 13, 9:30am- noon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Where: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"> Palmetto, FL </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">(Exact directions and further information will be provided after <a href="http://www.box.net/shared/8xgrn0h9ks614gal8y0l">registration</a>)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Cost: $10/person</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Join Around the Bend Tours and Master Naturalist Greta Man to learn the technology of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:state>'s first peoples. Walk in the footsteps of the Native Americans among the middens surrounding the largest remaining <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Mound</st1:placename> on <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Tampa</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Handle replica tools and determine what they were used for and how they were made. Learn about native plants and their traditional uses as you walk through the coastal hammock dripping with Spanish moss along the banks of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Manatee</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Greta makes this trip fun for everyone: aged 6 - 96. F</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">olks are welcome to stay and picnic on their own after the tour.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span></div>Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5462631933887464834.post-52493275364712788342011-05-29T18:51:00.000-04:002011-05-31T20:19:36.425-04:001st Annual 'A Natural Education Weekend'<strong>Save the Date- November 11-13, 2011</strong><br />
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Themes: <br />
1- Environmentally responsible, family- friendly, outdoor fun;<br />
2- Sustainability & local enviro issues (geared for adults)<br />
a. indoor lectures<br />
b. outdoor activities<br />
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Goals: introduce participants to outdoor fun while learning about Fl environment and issues.<br />
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Following is the general format for the weekend. Details, including cost, will be posted, as available, with registration opening in August 2011. If you would like to be notified of updates, please subscribe to this blog in the box at left.<br />
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<b>Friday, November 11, 2011</b><br />
1pm- 6pm: Skills session for first time camper families or 'Arts in Nature' for adults<br />
Evening program: Speaker, night hike and campfire activities with s'mores<br />
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<strong>Saturday, November 12, 2011</strong><br />
8am: Camp-style breakfast<br />
9am-noon: concurrent sessions- family friendly outdoor sessions or; adult sessions both indoors and out<br />
noon- Lunch<br />
1- 4pm: concurrent sessions as above.<br />
4pm: EE lesson plan poster session with pre-dinner Mixer<br />
5pm: Dinner<br />
6pm: Keynote speaker<br />
7pm: Conference winds down with Sundaes and Social.<br />
9pm: Conference closes<br />
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<strong>Sunday, November 13, 2011</strong><br />
Post-Conference Field Trips<br />
Various field trip options offered between 8am-noon. Participants meet offsite at designated field trip location.Blogwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127731877787695903noreply@blogger.com0