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“Planting Seeds of Hope” Event
When: April 17, 2014 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Mulberry Community Center – 260 Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 Guest Speakers: Deborah Perryman (Keynote Speaker): “Misunderstood Critters†Brigid Trimble: “Moving Youth to Action†Susan Vonder Haar: “Empowering Children to be Stewards of the Earth†Jenny Richards: “Bringing Children to the Forest†Julia Liljegren: “Connecting Kids with Wildlife & Habitat†[…]
Workshop Opportunity for 6 CEUs
ATTENTION: 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 […]
“Attract Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Other Backyard Wildlife” Event
Attract Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Other Backyard Wildlife Description: The presentation will cover the four basic elements needed to become a NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat in any size yard. Please bring photos of your existing garden(s) to share in a discussion with the group or take this opportunity to design a wildlife garden. The program will […]
Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) Annual Conference
EECO Annual Conference Registration is OPEN! The EECO 47th Annual Conference is March 27-30, 2014 at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center; 22300 State Park Rd. 20; Mt. Sterling, OH 43143. The conference this year has stellar keynotes, workshops, forums and sessions! You do not want to miss this conference!! For the complete slate of speakers, sessions, and information please click here. […]
EcoWeekend – May 2-4, 2014
EcoWeekend, a program of Columbus Audubon, will be held May 2-4, 2014 at Camp Oty’Okwa in the Hocking Hills. EcoWeekend brings you the very best in fun, family-friendly, and educational nature programming in central Ohio. Programs this year include presentations about medicinal plants, bird migration, bird banding, and several new nature walks. Check out […]
Environmental Education Council of Ohio Conference
The Environmental Education Council of Ohio Conference is coming to Deer Creek State Park this March. Check out the links below for more information. Conference Brochure Forum AnnouncementÂ
“Planting Seeds of Hope” Event – April 17, 2014
This event will feature guest speakers: Deborah Perryman – “Misunderstood Critters” Brigid Trimble – “Moving Youth to Action” Susan VonderHaar – “Empowering Children to be Stewards of the Earth” Jenny Richards – “Bringing Children to the Forest” Julia Liljegren – “Connecting Kids with Wildlife & Habitat” Click here to learn more about this event […]
Dispatch coverage of Play Date Columbus
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/03/31/leave-no-child-inside.html Thanks to the Columbus Dispatch for thoughtful coverage of our event.
Important: Free, effective way to promote your April events!
All, We are excited to tell you about a concrete (free!) way to receive more publicity, support and attendance for your April 2012 nature-related events and service projects. You may have heard about The Children and Nature Network 2012 Let‚s G.O.! campaign. This initiative is a nationwide effort to increase and track opportunities throughout the […]
Barb Seckler of Columbus Public Health Institute for Active Living
Watch Barb Seckler’s presentation on how active living means physical activity, walking and biking where you need to go, and healthy food.
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