Environmental Concern is teaming up with three fantastic local organizations, Adkins Arboretum, the YMCA of the Chesapeake and Chesapeake College to offer six weeks of wetland summer camp. Don’t miss out on your chance to explore wetlands as fantastic laboratories of fun and science while getting muddy, up close and personal with wetland animals. Sign up today!
Registration Deadlines are Fast Approaching!!!
The YMCA of the Chesapeake and Environmental Concern present:
Eco-Creepy Crawlers
June 27- July 1, 2011
Toads, Salamanders, Crabs, Turtles, and Dragonflies OH MY! Come creep through wetlands with microscopes, goggles and nets exploring the amazing animals they support through fun interactive games, gooey wetland hikes, reptile identification, dip netting and more. Touch a fish; kiss a crab, morph as a dragonfly as you learn all about the life under the water and in the muck of fresh and salt water wetlands. Each morning includes a trip to the Waterfront Wetland Learning Center at Environmental Concern in St. Michaels, with a chance to checkout four different types of wetlands. Each afternoon includes swimming at the YMCA. Sign up today for an unforgettable wetland adventure! Ages 8-13
$175 member/ $225 program participant
Eco Survivor Adventurist
August 1 – 5, 2011
Join the YMCA of the Chesapeake and Environmental Concern in Survivor Adventurist. Get down and dirty in a competition for survival. Trek through wetlands, catch frogs, explore funky wetland adaptations, test weird wetland recipes in a wacky food contest, and build a cattail boat, and more while competing with your friends to be the last Wetland Survivor standing. Each morning includes a trip to the Waterfront Wetland Learning Center at Environmental Concern in St. Michaels, with a chance to checkout four different types of wetlands. Each afternoon includes swimming at the YMCA. Sign up today for an unforgettable wetland adventure! Ages 12-15
$175 member/ $225 program participant
To register for YMCA camps please visit http://www.talbotymca.org/register/ or call 410-822-0566.
Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Summer Job Oppertunity
Pickering Creek Audubon Center seeks a Seasonal Educator to help
develop and teach environmental education school programs.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: September 2011-June 2012
STIPEND: $11.96 per hour, housing onsite with monthly rent
Essential Functions:
-Prepare and teach environmental education school programs on site and
in local schools, 1st through 12th grade
-Develop, prepare and teach public programs for families, adults and
youth
-Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward
-Animal care of program animals (reptiles, amphibians and insects)
-Work closely with other staff to plan and implement programs
-Opportunity to develop and complete an independent project
-Help with maintenance of buildings and grounds
-Occasional weekend program responsibilities
Qualifications:
-At least one year of experience working with children and adults in
an educational setting
-College education with a background in biology, education,
environmental education, environmental science or related field
-Enjoy working with others and children of all ages in an outdoor
setting
-Be flexible and self-motivated
-Ability to work with minimal supervision
-Professional and friendly manner
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume:
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1090/job
develop and teach environmental education school programs.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: September 2011-June 2012
STIPEND: $11.96 per hour, housing onsite with monthly rent
Essential Functions:
-Prepare and teach environmental education school programs on site and
in local schools, 1st through 12th grade
-Develop, prepare and teach public programs for families, adults and
youth
-Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward
-Animal care of program animals (reptiles, amphibians and insects)
-Work closely with other staff to plan and implement programs
-Opportunity to develop and complete an independent project
-Help with maintenance of buildings and grounds
-Occasional weekend program responsibilities
Qualifications:
-At least one year of experience working with children and adults in
an educational setting
-College education with a background in biology, education,
environmental education, environmental science or related field
-Enjoy working with others and children of all ages in an outdoor
setting
-Be flexible and self-motivated
-Ability to work with minimal supervision
-Professional and friendly manner
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume:
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1090/job
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Roseate tern research field assistant needed asap!
Needed between June 10 and July 2: a field assistant to help with a
long term research study of Roseate Terns nesting on Great Gull
Island, NY. Roseate Terns are an endangered species. The work is very
interesting, but also very demanding physically, involving long daily
checks of the nesting colony, often in sunny, hot weather. A boat
leaves for the island each Friday at 3pm from Niantic, CT; the minimum
stay is for one week. Room and board are provided, plus transportation
expenses and a $200 a week stipend. Please contact Grace Cormons,
(757) 665-4698 or gcormons@es.vccs.edu
long term research study of Roseate Terns nesting on Great Gull
Island, NY. Roseate Terns are an endangered species. The work is very
interesting, but also very demanding physically, involving long daily
checks of the nesting colony, often in sunny, hot weather. A boat
leaves for the island each Friday at 3pm from Niantic, CT; the minimum
stay is for one week. Room and board are provided, plus transportation
expenses and a $200 a week stipend. Please contact Grace Cormons,
(757) 665-4698 or gcormons@es.vccs.edu
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
summer opportunities offered through the Wicomico County 4-H program
** Jam & Bread
Christ United Methodist Church on Phillip Morris Drive
June 14th - 9 am –3 pm - Cost: $15
Learn how to make jam & bake homemade bread like grandma used to make! Be ready to take home jam and bread! Cost includes a canning guide. Pack a lunch!
** The Wild ,Wild West
Holly Ridge Equestrian Center
June 15th/16th - 6pm - 8:30am
Cost: $20
Experience the west in this wild, wild west adventure with horses! Wake up with them in the morning, ride a little and have an old fashioned bonfire! Bring your lunch, sleeping bag and a snack to share.
** Back to Nature at Pemberton Historical Park
June 22nd - 9am-3 pm - Cost:$15
Get outdoors and enjoy Pemberton Park! We’ll be making minnow traps, conducting water quality studies and looking for bugs and critters. Pack a lunch and bring a super soaker!
** Creative Arts at the Salisbury Elks
June 28th, 29th, and 30th
9am - 3 pm - Cost $45
Explore your creative side and make keepsakes at the Salisbury Elk Lodge. We will learn how to make stained glass, balloon vehicles, memory keepsakes and more. Plan to swim in the Elks pool in the afternoons.
** Fun at Adkins Mill Pond
July 6th
9a.m.-3pm - Cost: $15
Spend a fun summer day, fishing in the Adkins Mill Pond, creating natural crafts and playing water games. Go back in time and enjoy a nice summer day! Bring your super soaker and a lunch!
** Overnight at Dick Hazel’s Farm
July 13 & 14th
9am - 9am - Cost: $20
Enjoy an old fashioned overnight at the Hazel Discovery Center. We will be participating in nature studies, learning about the environment, fishing in the pond, having a campfire and more. We will make wire candles and soap keepsakes to take home. Bring a snack to share and a super soaker.
**Fishing at the City Park
July 20th - 9 am - 3 pm
Cost: $15
Fish in the morning and swim at the Elks in the afternoon. We’ll make a creation from natural products. Bring your lunch.
** Moving Making and Graphic Arts
Registration Flyer
Each Session is 9:00-3:30, $45
June 28-30
Graphic Voice
Registration Deadline June 21.
Get your point across through a graphic art creation using Adobe Photoshop. Combine photography, hand drawn images, text and more to create great works of art.
** Stop Animation Creation
July 6-8
Registration Deadline June 29.
Create your own stop animation movie using clay, paper, pen/ink, LEGO’s, or anything your imagination can think up.
**Motion Picture Madness
July 12-14
Registration Deadline July 5.
Create your very own masterpiece. Come express your ideas through movie making using video and still photos.
Amy Rhodes
4-H Educator
410-749-6141 x108
Wicomico County Office
University of Maryland Extension
PO Box 1836, Salisbury, MD 21802-1836
Wicomico 4-H website - http://wicomico.umd.edu/4-H
Christ United Methodist Church on Phillip Morris Drive
June 14th - 9 am –3 pm - Cost: $15
Learn how to make jam & bake homemade bread like grandma used to make! Be ready to take home jam and bread! Cost includes a canning guide. Pack a lunch!
** The Wild ,Wild West
Holly Ridge Equestrian Center
June 15th/16th - 6pm - 8:30am
Cost: $20
Experience the west in this wild, wild west adventure with horses! Wake up with them in the morning, ride a little and have an old fashioned bonfire! Bring your lunch, sleeping bag and a snack to share.
** Back to Nature at Pemberton Historical Park
June 22nd - 9am-3 pm - Cost:$15
Get outdoors and enjoy Pemberton Park! We’ll be making minnow traps, conducting water quality studies and looking for bugs and critters. Pack a lunch and bring a super soaker!
** Creative Arts at the Salisbury Elks
June 28th, 29th, and 30th
9am - 3 pm - Cost $45
Explore your creative side and make keepsakes at the Salisbury Elk Lodge. We will learn how to make stained glass, balloon vehicles, memory keepsakes and more. Plan to swim in the Elks pool in the afternoons.
** Fun at Adkins Mill Pond
July 6th
9a.m.-3pm - Cost: $15
Spend a fun summer day, fishing in the Adkins Mill Pond, creating natural crafts and playing water games. Go back in time and enjoy a nice summer day! Bring your super soaker and a lunch!
** Overnight at Dick Hazel’s Farm
July 13 & 14th
9am - 9am - Cost: $20
Enjoy an old fashioned overnight at the Hazel Discovery Center. We will be participating in nature studies, learning about the environment, fishing in the pond, having a campfire and more. We will make wire candles and soap keepsakes to take home. Bring a snack to share and a super soaker.
**Fishing at the City Park
July 20th - 9 am - 3 pm
Cost: $15
Fish in the morning and swim at the Elks in the afternoon. We’ll make a creation from natural products. Bring your lunch.
** Moving Making and Graphic Arts
Registration Flyer
Each Session is 9:00-3:30, $45
June 28-30
Graphic Voice
Registration Deadline June 21.
Get your point across through a graphic art creation using Adobe Photoshop. Combine photography, hand drawn images, text and more to create great works of art.
** Stop Animation Creation
July 6-8
Registration Deadline June 29.
Create your own stop animation movie using clay, paper, pen/ink, LEGO’s, or anything your imagination can think up.
**Motion Picture Madness
July 12-14
Registration Deadline July 5.
Create your very own masterpiece. Come express your ideas through movie making using video and still photos.
Amy Rhodes
4-H Educator
410-749-6141 x108
Wicomico County Office
University of Maryland Extension
PO Box 1836, Salisbury, MD 21802-1836
Wicomico 4-H website - http://wicomico.umd.edu/4-H
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Family Birding Festival
What: If you’re looking for free family fun Saturday afternoon, join us for the Family Birding Festival at AssateagueState Park. Make a bird feeder, spy through a spotting scope to see birds on the ocean, and learn birding basics from local experts – Saturday, May 21st from 1-3pm at AssateagueState Park’s day-use boardwalk. Enjoy a close up encounter with Scales & Tales birds of prey.
When: Saturday May 21st 2011 1 to 3pm
Where: AssateagueState Park Day-Use
Who can come: Everyone
Contact info: Meghan Sochowski 410-641-2120, ext 12
When: Saturday May 21st 2011 1 to 3pm
Where: AssateagueState Park Day-Use
Who can come: Everyone
Contact info: Meghan Sochowski 410-641-2120, ext 12
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Investigating and Evaluation Environmental Issues and Actions Workshop
This workshop will familiarize participants with issues of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and will provide them with skills that can be used by all learners, including gifted and talented students, to help them understand and tackle issues related to the environment in their local communities. These issues include environmental issues, health issues, and other science-related issues.
Participants will be introduced to the goals and outcomes of Gifted and Talented Education, and differentiation for gifted students. Gifted and Talented pedagogy will be integrated throughout the workshop as we investigate environmental issues within the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the effects of climate variability on biodiversity.
After participants master this nationally acclaimed curriculum, they will be required to implement it in their own teaching situation. Designed for all who work with middle or high school learners (Grades 6-12), the workshop will inspire teachers of science, social studies, and media specialists, as well as nonformal environmental educators. His workshop will be conducted over a 4-day residential period with 2-days of student observation at the Honeywell Maryland Summer Center for Ecosystem Education at Horn Point.
Each participant will receive a copy of the Teachers Edition of Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions: Skill Development Program by Hungerford, Litherland, Peyton, Ramsey, and Volk, 2003.
Participants will receive three (3) CPD credits and a $960 stipend. To receive both credit and the stipend, teachers must complete the training, student observation, and integration of IEEIA in the classroom:
• $500 to be awarded upon completion of the 4-day training and 2-day observation.
• $460 and (3) CPD credits to be awarded after classroom implementation of the IEEIA model during the 2011-2012 school year.
If you have additional questions, please call LeeAnn at Tel: (410)226-5193 Ext.169 or email: LHutchison@msde.state.md.us
Participants will be introduced to the goals and outcomes of Gifted and Talented Education, and differentiation for gifted students. Gifted and Talented pedagogy will be integrated throughout the workshop as we investigate environmental issues within the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the effects of climate variability on biodiversity.
After participants master this nationally acclaimed curriculum, they will be required to implement it in their own teaching situation. Designed for all who work with middle or high school learners (Grades 6-12), the workshop will inspire teachers of science, social studies, and media specialists, as well as nonformal environmental educators. His workshop will be conducted over a 4-day residential period with 2-days of student observation at the Honeywell Maryland Summer Center for Ecosystem Education at Horn Point.
Each participant will receive a copy of the Teachers Edition of Investigating and Evaluating Environmental Issues and Actions: Skill Development Program by Hungerford, Litherland, Peyton, Ramsey, and Volk, 2003.
Participants will receive three (3) CPD credits and a $960 stipend. To receive both credit and the stipend, teachers must complete the training, student observation, and integration of IEEIA in the classroom:
• $500 to be awarded upon completion of the 4-day training and 2-day observation.
• $460 and (3) CPD credits to be awarded after classroom implementation of the IEEIA model during the 2011-2012 school year.
If you have additional questions, please call LeeAnn at Tel: (410)226-5193 Ext.169 or email: LHutchison@msde.state.md.us
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