Monday, April 12, 2010

Environmental Education Week! Monday Updates

It’s the second day of Environmental Education Week. We hope everyone was able to get outdoors and enjoy the great weather over the weekend. The forecast from Murphy to Manteo is looking great for the remainder of EE Week, so please plan to take advantage of all the great opportunities across the state.Here are a few reminders and suggestions on how to participate:


  • Visit the Office of Environmental Education Web site for EE Week, Earth Day and Arbor Day events.
  • Friday, April 16th at 6:00 p.m. the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Ceremony will be held at the Sheraton RTP. It will feature renowned environmental education author and professor David Sobel as keynote speaker. Seats are now available for the general public for $35 (includes full dinner). Contact Diane.Rodman@ncdenr.gov by close of business today (April 12th) if you would like to attend.
  • Document what you are doing (and maybe win a prize!) National EE Week is sponsoring their Photo Blog Contest again this year. Prizes include: First, Ultra Flip Video Camcorder and 30 copies of National Geographic Explorer Magazine; Second, Ultra Flip Video Camcorder and a $50 gift certificate to Acorn Naturalists, and Third, an Ultra Flip Video Camcorder.
  • There is still time to get the word out! The N.C. Environmental Education Week Press Release and Governor’s Proclamation.

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