EE Connections

An electronic newsletter linking Pennsylvanians

with environmental news and information.

www.pcee.org
November 2007

News and Updates

PCEE News

Have You Searched the PCEE Events Calendar Recently?

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the PCEE Events Calendar! Interested in a professional development opportunity? The Events Calendar can help with that, too! November offerings include "Winged Wildlife: Owls," "Bees and Beekeeping," "Integrating Environmental Education across the Curriculum" and "Biotechnology and Biofuels Workshop."  Check the PCEE Event's Calendar before traveling in Pennsylvania this fall to see what programs will be offered at environmental centers near your destination.

In other news, "PCEE Answers Your Questions" premieres with a question regarding compact fluorescent lightbulbs and information on recycling CFLs in Pennsylvania.  

PCEE News:
Have You Searched the PCEE Events Calendar Recently?
PCEE Answers Your Questions

General News

• Pennsylvania Celebrates America Recycles Day
• Way to Go Pennsylvania!

K-12 News

• Enter the 'Wetlands Walk' Drawing Contest
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation Accepting Applications for Spring Field Experiences
• Edutopia Goes Green
  
  

Higher Education

• Point Park University Opens LEED-certified Dance Complex
• Bucknell University Initiates Environmental Assessment
• The Higher Education Sustainability Act of 2007
• Report for Smart Growth Strategies for Colleges and Universities
• New Video Series on Sustainability in Higher Education
• 'The Habitable Planet' Video Course
• 'No Gas Required' Competition
• Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming Contest

Professional Development

• Reducing the Spread of Invasive Mussels
• Renewable Energy Education Teacher Workshop
• Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition
• Reminder: NAAEE Conference
• Reminder: Wildlife Habitat Council's Annual symposium
• Web Conferences: 'Understanding Sustainable Dining Options' and 'Understanding LEED and Green Design'
• 'Education for a Sustainable Future' Teleseminar
• Air and Waste Management Call for Abstracts
  
  

Grants/Awards

• DEP Environmental Education Grants
• Coldwater Heritage Partnership Grants
• County Leadership in Conservation Award
• Schoolyard Wetland Habitat Funding
  
  

Contributions welcome!  The Center receives news and information from a variety of sources across Pennsylvania and beyond.  We appreciate all of the organizations, agencies and individuals who provide EE services and share their relevant information.  If you would like to contribute to future issues of EE Connections, please submit your article before the 15th of the month.  Articles should be of statewide interest and are subject to space availability.

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