“Attract Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Other Backyard Wildlife” Event
March 17, 2014“Planting Seeds of Hope” Event
March 17, 2014ATTENTION: ALL EDUCATORS AND PERSONS OF INTEREST
Seeds of Hope Conference: April 17th, 2014
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Mulberry Community Center, 260 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, OH 45769 .
Will you go the distance to make a better tomorrow by leaving no child inside?
Deborah Perryman: The keynote speaker is being brought in from Chicago by the conference committee, in their efforts to support Ohio’s Leave No Child Inside Collaboratives, as well as, further educate parents, teachers and educational administrators/institutions across Ohio. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Michigan University, where she was a double major in Biology and Secondary Education. She then attended Aurora University earning a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (administrative Certification Pro-gram). Deb also holds a Master’s Degree in Biology from Northern Illinois University. Deb has been teaching at Elgin High School since 1994 where she and her colleagues have managed to build an Environmental Program that is considered one of the best in the Nation. The Environmental Science Curriculum centers around a 40 acre campus nature trail and outdoor classroom that provides environmental education programs for their community. Deb’s work has won her many accolades including the “2002 Conservation Educator of the Year” by the Illinois Association of Soil and Water conservation Districts, Illinois Good Neighbor Award from Izaak Walton League and the “2005 Illinois Teacher of the Year” from the Illinois State Board of Education. In addition, she was named a “National River Hero” by River Network for her efforts to restore Poplar Creek, the only B stream in Cook County, Illinois (Chicago region).
Registration is limited, register today!
Ohio’s Leave No Child Inside Collaboratives:
Our Mission: Through education and community engagement, the promote children’s outdoor play, learning and life-long connection with nature
Our Vision: for every child and family in every Ohio community to experience the wonder of the natural world every day.
Daily outdoor play make kids, happier, healthier and smarter!
