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OSN Resource Guide: Environmental Education
45 resources are listed in the Environmental Education section.
A Field Guide to Sustainability
Guidebook, Multi-media, Materials
www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0304005.html
From Washington State Dept. of Ecology
AM Conservation Group, Inc.
Business
430 Sand Shore Road, Suite 7
Hackettstown NJ 07840
Phn: 1-800-777-5655 x24
Fax: 908-852-6444
www.amconservationgroup.com
In addition to selling conservation products and promotional items, one of our specialties is conservation kits. We offer a number of custom kits such as water conservation, energy conservation, weatherization and a "combo" kit. We can make up an "Earth Day Kit" which can be given out to your customers or used as an educational tool for your employees. In light of the recent blackout, energy saving awareness and conservation are important issues not only for your company, but also for your customers, employees and neighbors.
Cedar Creek Nature Studies
Business
1796 Cedar Creek Rd
Hot Springs AR
Phn: 501-282-7475 or 501-622-6631
E-mail: info@CedarCreekNatureStudies.com
cedarcreeknaturestudies.com
Cedar Creek Nature Studies is located in the Ouachita Mountains just minutes from Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. They have designed classes for nature enthusiasts, both beginners and advanced alike. There are hiking trails, ponds, streams, and primitive camp sites.
Center for a New American Dream
Organization
6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 900
Takoma Park MD 20912
Phn: 301-891-3683 or 1-877-68-DREAM
E-mail: newdream@newdream.org
www.newdream.org/
The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life and promote social justice. We work with individuals, institutions, communities and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter the commercialization of our culture and promote positive changes in the way goods are produced and consumed. We are attempting nothing less than a shift of American culture away from its current emphasis on consumption towards a more fulfilling, just and sustainable way of life.
CitNet News: Citizens Network for Sustainable Development
Listserv
citnet.org/lists/news.aspx
CitNet News, the newsletter of Citizens Network for Sustainable Development,
provides a forum for sustainability activists to share news and views on
sustainable developments across and within the country.
Environmental Education Consultant -- Mary McIntyre Coley
Other
OK
Phn: (918) 446-6296
E-mail: mmcint2415@aol.com
Oklahoma "Spirit" Project (also known as Spirit of the Last Great Places) workshops covering Oklahoma's wide variety of eco-regions are available for staff development, university credit, or as a program for a group. There is a $10 fee for the accompanying curriculum notebook. .Also, a "Sense of Place" power point presentation/program is available, accompanied by a Regaining Sense of Place: Discovery Journal for $15. The per hour service charge is negotiable. Assistance with writing curriculum grants, etc. is also provided. Ms. Coley is also the "Wet in the City" educational coordinator for the City of Tulsa.
Facing the Future
School, Workshop
www.teacherscorner.org/Workshops/workshops.html
NEW SERVICE OFFERED BY FACING THE FUTURE
Is your school or district looking for strategies to integrate a global
perspective across subject areas? Facing the Future is pleased to provide a
workshop designed to allow educators to explore the meaning of global
education in their classroom and discover activities, tools, and strategies
to more effectively use global issues as a contextual framework for
teaching core subjects. Visit our website at
www.teacherscorner.org click on It's All
Connected: Teaching Global Issues and Sustainability Across the Curriculum
to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
FACING THE FUTURE
Website
www.facingthefuture.org
DOWNLOAD FACING THE FUTURE MATERIALS
Visit our website at www.facingthefuture.org and click on the "download"
link to access our free curriculum materials and student guides. All you
need to do is sign up in our registration download section. Your
registration information is kept confidential and is not shared or sold.
Green Corn
Organization
Norman OK
Phn: 405-474-0324
E-mail: info@greencorn.org
The Green Corn Organization was established in the summer of 2002 as an effort of concerned Norman residents and students to promote social, cultural, economic, environmental, and community development through increased awareness and civic participation. Green Corn is a non-partisan organization.
Green Guide, The
Website
PO Box 567
New York NY 10012
Phn: 212.946.4598
E-mail: info@thegreenguide.com
www.thegreenguide.com
Since 1994, The Green Guide has been the premiere consumer source for practical
everyday actions benefiting environmental and personal health. As an
environmental lifestyle newsletter and website, The Green Guide provides an
intersection between mainstream consumer service (women's, health, parenting,
and shelter) and environmental advocacy publications.
ibuydifferent.org
Website
E-mail: ibuydifferent.org
www.ibuydifferent.org
ibuydifferent.org is part of Be, Live, Buy Different—Make a Difference, a national campaign from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Center for a New American Dream (New Dream). The goal is to help young people learn how they can make a difference by buying differently.
INFCA Buffalo Reserve Charitable Trust
Organization
30630 S. Western Ave.
Norman OK 73072
Phn: 405-366-0373
Fax: 405-329-0447
www.infca.org
It is important , as Oklahomans, that we recognize the vital importance of preserving the native
languages and traditions of our state if we hope to accomplish true sustainability. After years of research and work with Oklahoma University Department of Native American Studies and various tribal, municipal and inter-tribal organizations, we have concluded that without preserving the languages and until we return the "Indian lands" to Native American stewardship, we will not reach our sustainability potential here in Oklahoma. That is why our mission is to promote and teach sustainability through atavism, to assist in cultural preservation efforts and to create a sense of sustainability in Oklahoma youth through cultural and environmental educational as well as hands on participation in habitat restoration.
We offer a free legal hot-line to Oklahoma family farmers. We assist and partner with sustainability education organizations, both by locating and applying for grants and by incorporating their programs into our youth camps.
Our approach to every problem is holistic and therefore, we are often performing tasks and promoting causes that may seem unrelated to those who are not used to considering the whole picture.
We are very active in promoting "Boys and Girls" Clubs throughout the state and in particular in South OKC. Boys and Girls Clubs of America has established many clubs throughout Indian Country that have likely saved some of our rural communities from impending gang pressures (which actually move into the rural communities from inner-city gangs) and racial tensions by preparing the youth and providing a safe place to be
during the hours from three to eight pm. on weekdays. This is the time of day when most young children are first exposed to drugs and gangs.
Oklahoma County Boys and Girls Clubs will also participate in bringing Oklahoma's most "at-risk" youth to our camps at the Honey-Washita Buffalo Reserve, where they will participate in an atavistic approach to habitat restoration and learn the importance of protecting "at-risk" species.
Currently, we are opening a Boys and Girls Club in South OKC, planning the construction of a "straw bale" food pantry in Chickasha, feeding buffalo to tribal elders and childrens groups, and organizing several workdays on our Honey-Washita Buffalo Reserve. We need volunteers for all efforts. In fact, we need partners. Please feel free to contact us if you feel you can use our services or would be willing to volunteer in our many efforts.
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, Inc.
Organization
OK
Phn: (405) 844-6543
E-mail: info@keepoklahomabeautiful.com
keepoklahomabeautiful.com
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, Inc. was established in 1965 as a statewide nonprofit organization. Its mission is to encourage, promote and assist individual and group efforts in the areas of beautification, enhancement and preservation of Oklahoma's environment. Its work is directed and accomplished by a diverse board whose members serve voluntarily. KOB hosts an annual conference and awards celebration focused on environmental improvement and enhancement projects for communities, groups, youth and individuals. Litter awareness and promotion of community green spaces is a primary focus of the group.
Local Environmental Action Demanded (L.E.A.D.) Agency
Organization
OK
www.leadagency.org
Local Environmental Action Demanded (L.E.A.D.) Agency is a non-profit corporation organized under IRS Sec. 501(c)(3). We organized in 1997 with the following goals:
* Educate the community on environmental concerns in Northeast Oklahoma
* Take action to counter environmental hazards that put Northeast Oklahoma's residents at risk both physically and financially
* Conduct environmental workshops and seminars concerning environmental issues in Northeast Oklahoma and other areas
* Enhance our efforts by partnering with other environmental organizations throughout Oklahoma and the nation
Metropolitan Environmental Trust, The
Business
201 West 5th Street, Suite 600
Tulsa OK 74103
Phn: 918-584-0584
Fax: 918-584-0594
E-mail: met@metrecycle.com
www.metrecycle.com
The Metropolitan Environmental Trust coordinates and promotes recycling and environmental events in the metropolitan Tulsa area including Broken Arrow, Jenks, Glenpool, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Owasso, and Bixby.
The M.e.t. operates 12 recycling centers and conducts environmental events through out the year to encourage, educate, and facilitate recycling.
Oklahoma Association for Environmental Education (OKAEE)
Organization
OK
okaee.org
The mission of OKAEE is to support Oklahoma educators and promote, in formal and non-formal settings, environmental literacy through communication, resource sharing, skill building, and recognition of excellence. OKAEE produces a quarterly newsletter in partnership with the coordinating committee and holds an EE awards competition and presentation annually. Annually, in February, OKAEE hosts the EE Expo, a conference for both formal and non-formal educators as well as for the general public.
Oklahoma Clean Lakes & Watersheds Association (OCLWA)
Organization
OK
Phn: (405) 530-8800
E-mail: jlwasinger@owrb.state.ok.us
www.oclwa.org
The mission of Oklahoma Clean Lakes & Watersheds Association (OCLWA) is to provide a forum for scientists, citizens, and professionals to exchange ideas, receive education, and form partnerships to foster sound management and protection of lakes and watersheds. Accepted as Oklahoma’s Chapter of the North American Lakes Management Society in 1989, OCLWA is a non-profit organization consisting of a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors and 54 members active in the lake and watershed management field in a professional or volunteer capacity.
Oklahoma Conservation Commission
Government
2800 N. Lincoln, Suite 160
Okla. City OK 73105
Phn: 405-521-2384
Fax: 405-521-6686
E-mail: karlab@okcc.state.ok.us
www.okcc.state.ok.us
Coordinates the environmental and conservation education programs for the 88 conservation districts across the state. Each district can provide technical assistance and some will provide additional educational materials, videos, or slide programs. Districts also have soil survey books and a variety of brochures relating to soil and water conservation. In addition, the Commission co-sponsors Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Project WET. The Tulsa office oversees the statewide Blue Thumb water monitoring and education program. In Oklahoma County, Blue Thumb is managed by the OK Co. Conservation District.
Oklahoma Consortium for Environmental Education (OCEE)
Organization
OK
Phn: (405)848-6420
E-mail: shawsprad@aol.com
oklahomaeeconsortium.org
The Oklahoma Consortium for Environmental Education (OCEE), funded by a national grant, has developed an EE survey for Oklahomans and is trying to get a diverse sample of respondents to find out where people now get their information on the environment and what they feel is needed in that area. This is a grant to promote diversity and inclusion in Oklahoma's EE efforts, and reaches out to previously unserved and underserved segments of the population. Two leadership training events are scheduled in 2003 for all persons interested in furthering EE in their region.
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Government
460 Jim Thorpe Bldg.
Okla. City OK 73105
Phn: 405-522-2077
Fax: 405-521-2087
E-mail: c.solomon@occmail.state.ok.us
www.occ.state.ok.us
OCC is the regulatory agency responsible for prevention and abatement of pollution caused by oilfield operations, fuel storage tanks, and/or pipelines. Demonstrations of oil spill cleanup methods and activity sheets are available for classrooms. Speakers are also available on oil field safety, fuel storage tanks and pipelines.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
Government
2800 N. Lincoln
Okla. City OK 73105
Phn: 405-522-6158
Fax: 405-522-4583
E-mail: cstallin@oda.state.ok.us
www.oda.state.ok.us
Forestry Services strives to raise student, citizen and landowner awareness of the importance of trees and forests which results in behavioral change to improve the environment. Target audiences include young people, educators, landowners, civic organizations, towns and anyone who lives, works, or plays in or near a rural or urban forest environment. Forestry Services sponsors several Arbor Week activities, Free Trees for Schools, poster contests and Project Learning Tree. Urban forestry grants are also available through this division.
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
Government
707 N. Robinson
Okla. City OK 73102
Phn: 405-702-5166
Fax: 405-702-5101
E-mail: susie.shields@deq.state.ok.us
www.deq.state.ok.us
DEQ’s mission is to serve Oklahomans by restoring, protecting and enhancing our air, land and water resources
for current and future generations. DEQ has technical educational resources available on the website. The Use Less Stuff Campaign consists of articles for citizens on water and energy conservation, composting, don't bag it (grass clippings), waste reduction, using less toxic household chemicals, improving air quality, Secret Lives of Stuff, etc. DEQ also manages the environmental license tag fund EE grants for outdoor classrooms and other environmental school projects and the Weyerhaeuser grant for recycling and composting at school. A list of EE funding opportunities is also available as well as curriculum units for litter awareness, recycling and waste reduction and composting. DEQ can provide posters, decals and guidelines for events to celebrate America Recycles Day and decals, buttons, posters and banners for promoting the Use Less Stuff Campaign. Members of the Air Quality Education Team are available for school and group presentation and materials are available on the website. DEQ provides the editor for the EnvironMentor newsletter and support for Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, the Oklahoma Association for Environmental Education (OKAEE), The Oklahoma Sustainability Network (OSN), The Oklahoma Consortium for Environmental Education (OCEE), and many other groups.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Government
OK
Phn: (405) 521-4037
E-mail: jorr@odot.org
www.okladot.state.ok.us/public-info/
ODOT is responsible for the removal of litter and illegal dumps from the right-of-way along the 12,000 miles of state highways. The Adopt-A-Highway program and "Oklahoma -- Keep Our Land Grand" anti-litter campaign are major community programs. Other programs include the Trash Poster Contest (deadline Jan. 31, 2003), the Spring TRASH-OFF, the Litter Hotline, the Highway Tree Grant Program and the Roadside Wildflower Program. Displays, speeches and slide presentations are available about litter and beautification.
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Government
OK
Phn: (405) 521-6704
E-mail: landerson@odwc.state.ok.us
wildlifedepartment.com
ODWC is responsible for the state's wildlife resources--its management, conservation, enhancement and utilization. It is the advocate for wildlife, habitat and the enjoyment of those resources by Oklahoma citizens. Project WILD, Aquatic Education and Hunter Education are three of the programs offered.
Oklahoma Energy Resources Board
Government
OK
Phn: (405) 942-5323
E-mail: mstitt@oerb.com
oerb.com
The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board is an oil and natural gas industry-funded state agency dedicated to energy education and environmentally restoring orphaned or abandoned oil and natural gas exploration and production sites. The OERB provides teacher’s guides and classroom activities for Fossils to Fuel and Petro Active, two science-based energy curriculum units for elementary and middle level grades. The agency also trains teachers in the use of the curricula and reimburses school districts for substitute pay during workshops. OERB offers a statewide, hands-on program called Petroleum Professionals in the Classroom. Petro Pros allows professionals from the petroleum industry to give a 45-minute, interactive presentation about the formation, production and consumption of fossil fuels. The presentation includes the “Play It Smart!” oilfield safety video and allows students to see items such as a drill bit and seismic maps. For high school students, OERB sponsors the Oklahoma Petroleum Challenge, an annual essay and Jeopardy-style competition. A curriculum for high school students is currently being created.”
Oklahoma Environmental Education Coordinating Committee
Government
OKC OK
Phn: 405-521-2384
E-mail: karlab@okcc.state.ok.us
OKEECC is a multi-agency committee of local, state and federal government agencies working together to foster an awareness and appreciation of Oklahoma's natural resources by coordinating environmental education efforts. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission was designated by the legislature as the lead agency to oversee the activities of this committee. Current and former projects include CLEAR environmental assessment tool for schools, an annual H2Oklahoma water festival, Seeds of Success directory of school environmental education and a community environmental action guide. OKEECC partners with OKAEE to produce a quarterly newsletter, The EnvironMentor, highlighting feature articles, school projects, grants, resources, workshops and events related to environmental education. OKEECC also provides support for annual events such as the Envirothon and the EE Expo and is a partner in the Oklahoma Consortium for Environmental Education (OCEE), a group dedicated to promoting diversity in Oklahoma’s EE efforts.
Oklahoma Kids in Environmental Education, Inc.
Organization
OK
Phn: (405)823-0353
E-mail: Gina@edisonthebus.org
www.edisonthebus.org
Oklahoma Kids in Environmental Education, Inc. (OKIEE) is the parent organization of the Eco-Motion mobile environmental education program transported on a bus. The program goes to schools, parks, events, day care centers and other places that provide opportunities to educate children. The bus is equipped with tools for teaching about the environment. Six areas are covered during a program: Wildlife Conservation, Soil and Water Conservation, Solid Waste Management, Forestry, Agriculture and Energy Conservation. Each activity that is used in the Eco-Motion program meets educational objectives set by Oklahoma PASS (Priority Academic Student Skills). The Eco-Motion program also uses resources from Project Learning Tree. In addition, all Eco-Motion programs include a "working lunch." During this time, "The Great American Trash-Off" is presented and the classes compete to bring waste free lunches.
Oklahoma Native Plant Society
Organization
OK
Phn: (405) 872-8361
E-mail: pfolley7@juno.com
The Oklahoma Native Plant Society offers tremendous field trips open to the public and has an excellent newsletter. Their purpose is "to encourage the study, protection, propagation, appreciation and use of Oklahoma's native plants".
Oklahoma Natual Resources Wildlife Map
Guidebook, Multi-media, Materials
OK
Phn: 580-488-2657
E-mail: cmhise@tnc.org
www.ocgi.okstate.edu/owpi
The Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative, partnered with The Nature Conservancy,
is now host to "Oklahoma Natual Resources: Wind, Wildlife, Untilled
Landscapes, and Protected Areas", a geographic information systems (GIS) a
map showcasing portions of Oklahoma's wildlife.
The map was created by The Nature Conservancy members and depicts general
areas of conservation sensitivity and is intended to provide general
guidance for wildlife appropriate siting of wind farms, transmission lines,
and other landscape-altering structures. Included in the map are whooping
crane stop sites, areas of greater and lesser prairie chickens, untilled
landscapes, protected areas, and Nature Conservancy conservation areas. The
wildlife map is overlaid to Oklahoma's estimated wind resource map, created
by the Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative.
This new addition can be found on OWPI's website at the link on the left side that states
"Interactive Wind and Wildlife Maps". Questions relating to the wildlife
map can be directed to Chris Hise with The Nature Conservancy.
Oklahoma Natural Resources Conservation Service
Government
OK
www.ok.nrcs.usda.gov
Formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service, NRCS provides environmental education assistance in soils, wildlife, forestry, agronomy, water quality and other subjects. Events such as outdoor classrooms, natural resource days, and fishing clinics can be organized. NRCS can also provide classroom activities, models, demonstrations, videos, books and other resources for the classroom. Local offices are available in most counties, generally housed with the county Conservation District.
Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Environment
Government
3800 N. Classen Blvd.
Okla. City OK 73118
Phn: 405-530-8997
Fax: 405-530-8999
E-mail: jlwasinger@owrb.state.ok.us
www.ose.state.ok.us
Housed in the Oklahoma Water Resources Board building, this office serves as the liaison for Oklahoma environmental education groups to the Cabinet Secretary (of the Environment) and the governor. This office provides support, information and funding for various EE efforts.
Oklahoma Soil and Water Conservation Society
Organization
OK
Phn: (405) 843.5031
E-mail: becky.ross@ok.usda.gov
The Soil and Water Conservation Society fosters the science and the art of soil, water, and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability. They promote and practice an ethic recognizing the interdependence of people and the environment. The All Oklahoma Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is a non-profit scientific and educational organization. The Chapter serves as an advocate for the conservation profession and for science-based conservation policy. It is the grassroots efforts of it's nearly 200 members, who help carry out the Society's mission. The All Oklahoma Chapter provides support for numerous environmental events each year ranging from various technical conferences to the Governor's Water Conference to the Oklahoma Envirothon Contest. The chapter offers college scholarships to upper level college students in Natural Resources related fields.
Oklahoma State University Center for Environmental Education
School, Workshop
OK
Phn: (405) 744 9515
E-mail: moseley@okstate.edu
To promote environmental literacy by using the environment as the integrating context for learning and the development of decision-making skills. To foster, enhance, and promote an understanding of responsible environmental citizenship. Services include research associated with grant funding, dissertations/theses-mentor and employ graduate and research assistants, focusing on environmental education, needs assessment, research related to environmental education and curriculum integration, professional development, short courses. Also covers environmental and outdoor ethics, pedagogy and efficacy of environmental education--conference and workshop presentations available.
Contacts: Dr. Chris Moseley, email address listed above.
Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service (USDA)
Government
OK
Phn: (405) 744-888
agweb.okstate.edu/fourh
CES has school enrichment programs, available through your county Extension office at little or not cost. Programs include Oklahoma Aqua Times, Caring for Planet Earth, Junior Master Gardener and Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom. Look under "County Government" in your phone book. Forestry and Wildlife Camp, held each June at Beaver’s Bend State Park, is open to youth ages 13-16. Youth may also join 4-H in their county and participate in 4-H wildlife, forestry and environmental stewardship project activities under the guidance of volunteer leaders. Other opportunities for members include Wildlife Habitat Evaluation and Foresty Judging contests and county 4-H camp.
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Government
OK
Phn: (405) 742-1245
www.owrb.state.ok.us
The OWRB administers water use permits, oversees financial assistance
programs to fund water and wastewater infrastructure, promulgates state
water quality standards, monitors water quality, licenses water well
drillers, and coordinates floodplain management and dam safety programs in
Oklahoma. The agency directs the Beneficial Use Monitoring Program,
Oklahoma's comprehensive lakes and streams monitoring effort, and
coordinates Oklahoma Water Watch, a semi-independent, community-based
volunteer water quality monitoring program.
Oklahoma Wildlife Federation
Organization
OK
www.okwildlife.org
The Oklahoma Wildlife Federation promotes conservation education at all levels. Each year OWF distributes posters to go along with National Wildlife Week teachers' packets posted on the National Wildlife Federation website (). The packets are full of fun teaching activities that help guide tomorrow's hunter/conservationist. OWF is a sponsor of the annual Norman Hunter Safety Clinic attended by hundreds of people each year who learn about gun safety and conservation ideals. OWF also sponsors the statewide Youth Hunter Education Challenge held at Lake Arcadia, which introduces children to healthy shooting competitions while challenging their knowledge of sporting and conservation safety and ethics.
OSN Conference Presentations
Guidebook, Multi-media, Materials
www.oksustainability.org/2007presentations.php
OUr Earth- The University of Oklahoma
School, Workshop
DEQ Land Protection 707 North Robinson
Oklahoma City OK 73101-1677
Phn: 405-702-5215
Fax: 405-702-5101
E-mail: elizabethallen@ou.edu
Intern for DEQ. I'm working on America Recycles Day in Oklahoma. I also travel with employees for inspections. And in the fall (of 2003) I will be at OU working as OUr Earth President.
Rhizome Collective
Organization
Austin TX
www.rhizomecollective.org
The Rhizome Collective is a non-profit organization based out of a
warehouse on the East Side of Austin, Texas. We operate an Educational
Center for Urban Sustainability and a Center for Community Organizing. We
are a consensus-run organization.
We are working to build the world we want to live in. In our worldview, the
dominant values of competition, greed and exploitation would be replaced
with cooperation, autonomy and egalitarianism. We believe that all
struggles against oppression and for self-determination are connected, and
that it is important to construct viable alternatives while simultaneously
fighting for social justice.
Sierra Club--Oklahoma Chapter
Organization
OK
Phn: (405)297-0179
E-mail: sshields@cox.net
oklahoma.sierraclub.org
Sierra Club's mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. Oklahoma maintains a membership of around 3,000, with active groups in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Norman. Curriculum is available for all levels K-12 on the life of John Muir. Inner City Outings Programs for middle school inner city youth are available in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas. Oklahoma environmental education funding support is provided for such projects as The EnvironMentor newsletter, Envirothon, EE Expo, Eco-Motion, Oklahoma Sustainability Network, ECO Summit for high school students and the Trash Poster Contest.
Sustainable Ideas
Organization
Joplin MO
E-mail: wyldewood@hotmail.com
www.sustainablemissouri.org
Sustainable Ideas, Inc. (SII) is an independent company with an interest in connecting those working towards sustainability in Missouri and in educating the public about the sustainable products and services available to them. SII, based in Southwest Missouri, is working to facilitate creative and prosperous community development with future generations in mind.
The Sustainability Leadership Academy
School, Workshop
OR
center.uoregon.edu/sustainability/index.php
The SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at the University
of Oregon offers professional development seminars on
sustainability practices. Each seminar is designed to give
practitioners a theoretical foundation and practical tools to move an
organization toward sustainable development. These seminars
have been designed for the forward thinking professional with the
desire to advance your organization forward with new production
and organizational models for the 21st century. You will be provided
with the capacity to effectively position your organization as a
leader in your field, one that anticipates and adapts to future
challenges. The result of which will be both short-term and long-
term success and sustainability.
Sessions include:
- Sustainable Development 101
- Systems Thinking for Sustainability
- Sustainability Change Management
- Sustainable Governance
- Leadership for Sustainability
- Knowledge Management for Sustainability
Tree Bank Foundation of Oklahoma
Organization
OK
Phn: (405)842-3320
The Tree Bank Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Oklahoma through tree planting and proper maintenance by promoting conservation partnerships between non-profits, government and the private sector. Through the Leaf It to Me program, school arboretums are developed and numerous activities provided for students of all ages. Three videos on tree maintenance are available.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Government
OK
Phn: (918) 581-7458
erich_langer@fws.gov
USFWS is the agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing the nation's fish, wildlife and related habitat resources. Biologists with the Oklahoma State Office coordinate Oklahoma's endangered species, private lands, wetlands and contaminant programs. Brochures, fact sheets, posters and other educational materials are available. The office's Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program (PFW) actively assists Oklahoma schools establish outdoor classrooms. Funding and technical assistance from USFWS has helped nearly 100 schools design and build outdoor classrooms - many with a wetland component. The State Office coordinates with the USRWS regional and national offices on other education programs, too (satellite distance learning field trips and special activities associated with Migratory Bird Day, Earth Day, etc. Over the past 50 years, OES has become diversified, with responsibilities in a number of conservation areas involving fish and wildlife resources of Federal interest throughout Oklahoma.
University of Oklahoma Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Environment
School, Workshop
OK
Phn: (405) 325-0595
E-mail: ipe@ou.edu
ou.edu/cas/ipe
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma has established the interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Environment (IPE) minor for students who seek to develop skills in specific fields related to environmental issues while remaining firmly grounded in an interdisciplinary outlook. By making students conversant with a variety of approaches to the environment, the IPE minor prepares them for the multi-disciplinary teamwork that is a feature of many environmental careers.
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