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Sturgeon studies and students
Great Lakes Echo (4/2)
Researchers at Michigan’s Black Lake are studying threats to sturgeon and using their findings to teach biology to students from kindergarten through high school.
What's going on in your neighborhood this month? Meet other people and learn together at recreational and educational events! Our new dynamic calendar is updated daily with current educational events.
Upcoming Events
April 9, 2013
Waters of Wisconsin Day
Madison, WI
Join Wisconsin water leaders to examine progress over the last decade in safeguarding the waters that define our lives, and look at major trends and projections that will shape Wisconsin's freshwater ecosystems and water resources in the future. Panelists will highlight issues relating to climate, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Scientists, community leaders, concerned citizens and students are encouraged to attend. A $25 registration fee secures a spot at the forum, a special reception to meet internationally renowned water expert Sandra Postel, and a seat at Postel's 7:00 p.m. Academy Evening Talk.
Contact: Meg Domroese
Phone: 608-263-1692 x20
April 21-25, 2013
18th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Description The Invasive Species Centre is hosting the 18th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species. This conference series is widely considered the most comprehensive international forum on aquatic invasive species and continues to evolve to address new and emerging issues. Sessions and presentations include the review of accumulated scientific knowledge; presentation of the latest field research; introduction of new technological developments for prevention, monitoring and control; discussion of policy and legislation; and mechanisms to raise awareness with the general public through education and outreach initiatives.
Contact: Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs
Phone: 1-800-868-8776
E-mail: elizabeth@theprofessionaledge.com
May 16-19, 2013
Lake Superior Youth Symposium
Houghton, MI
Educators are invited to bring students to the Lake Superior Youth Symposium, May 16-19, 2013. The symposium promises to be an outstanding learning opportunity for students in grades 8-12, and their teachers from throughout the Lake Superior and Great Lakes watersheds. The symposium will take place at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI. Students and teachers will stay in Michigan Tech residence halls.
Contact: Joan Chadde
Phone: 906-487-3341
E-mail: jchadde@mtu.edu
- Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN) calendar of events
- IAGLR Large Lakes Research Calendar
- Center for Great Lakes Environmental Education calendar of events
- Eco-Education Teacher Training
- Illinois Division of Education calendar of events
- Environmental Education Association of Illinois
- Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant calendar of events
- Illinois Greendoor calendar of events
- Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources calendar of events
- Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Education: monthly calendar of events
- Nature Chicago calendar
- Indiana calendar: search for events under "Environmental Management, Indiana Department of" and "Natural resources, Department of"
- Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) calendar
- Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (MI DNR) calendar
- Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education calendar of events
- NextStep calendar of Minnesota environmental education events
- SEEK Calendar: Minnesota's Directory of Environment Education Resources
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) training events calendar
- Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) calendar of events
- Minnesota Science Teacher's Association (MSTA): Upcoming Science Events
- Ohio Environmental Protection Agency: Environmental Education Calendar
- Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection: Upcoming Events
- Pennsylvania Environmental Education Events Calendar
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore events calendar
- New York (EPA Region 2) Upcoming Environmental Education Events/Meetings
- Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources: Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) Calendar of Events
- Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources: Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) Calendar of Outdoor Events and Activities
- Wisconsin Project WILD and Project Learning Tree (PLT) Workshops
- Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE)
- National Sea Grant Calendar of Events
- EELink & EDGateway: National environmental education calendar
- North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) calendar of events
- Project Learning Tree (PLT) national calendar of events