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What makes a home green? |
| Posted by: eabusha on 2005-10-18 13:51:02 (Read: 2457) |
Any home can be altered to become more “green.” Green home checklist:
- Optimizes resources - Use appropriate materials
- Is climate driven - Promotes healthy living
- Saves energy and water - Is durable
- To decrease dependence on fossil fuels.
- Decrease dependence on reticulated water and waste water systems.
- Stop discharge of pollutants through sewage.
- Design a building which will be more sustainable in the long term.
- Design a building over which the users would have more control. |
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Green Business Guide |
| Posted by: eabusha on 2005-10-18 13:43:20 (Read: 1157) |
What makes a business green?
1. Organic products
2. Renewable energy
3. Social investing
4. Working toward a green economy
5. Green buildings |
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Household Products: Some are Toxic |
| Posted by: eabusha on 2005-10-14 13:01:18 (Read: 2511) |
| Some of the products we use everyday at home are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive and can harm the environment if improperly disposed of. |
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iLLINOIS MAMMALS TO SEE ON CAMPUS |
| Posted by: eabusha on 2005-10-05 15:00:01 (Read: 2186) |
Here is a list of the mammals that you might run into on campus. Keep in mind that most mammals are noctural. If you have a sighting go ahead and post it to let others know what mammals they might get to observe. Bird and other sightings are welcomed here too. Links are still under construction.
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Movies and Films on Environment |
| Posted by: jvandev on 2005-10-03 11:20:45 (Read: 1222) |
| Below are films focused on environmental issues with short descriptions. Please add yours! Add Your Environmental Films by clicking on the comment feature, type a short description and press post |
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EcoTips "Add your tip, Click on "Make A Comment" |
| Posted by: jvandev on 2005-10-03 11:10:18 (Read: 1722) |
Even small changes can have a big impact on the environment. Here are easy ways to make a difference. Scroll to Bottom of Section, Click on "Make a Comment" to submit your Ecotips.
Tip 1. Tune Up Your Lawn Mower this summer and you'll cut exhaust emissions by almost 50 percent—that's the pollution equivalent of a 26-mile drive. (You'll also save about two gallons of gas.) Bring your machine to a hardware store or repair shop. Or do it yourself with instructions and a kit ($10 to $35) from mowertuneup.com. |
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SIUEcycle (Reduce and Reuse Items ) |
| Posted by: eabusha on 2005-09-28 12:38:46 (Read: 1297) |
| The goal of SIUEcycle & Reuse is to find homes for unwanted materials and thereby reduce what is thrown into the landfill. |
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Origin of this SIUEnvironment Website |
| Posted by: eabusha on 2005-09-16 11:28:46 (Read: 711) |
| The mission of the SIUEnvironment website is to promote environmental awareness and action in the SIUE Community. |
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Illinois Environmental Educators Association
EEAI
WHAT IS EEAI?
A group of concerned citizens who are interested in educating people of all ages to the importance of understanding and protecting the environment.
The only organization in Illinois that makes environmental literacy its primary goal as it strives to instill a sense of community between native ecosystems and people.
A communication network among conservationists and environmentalists from all walks of life.
WHAT DOES EEAI DO?
Sponsors exciting and informative environmental education conferences in conjunction with EEAI's spring membership meeting. The EEAI Spring Conference is held at scenic locations throughout the state of Illinois. Once every four years, EEAI sponsors the Midwest Environmental Education Conference, which draws participants from throughout the nation. Both the annual EEAI conference and the Midwest conference offer a variety of presentations, exhibits, and special events of particular interest to environmentalists.
Promotes several supplemental environmental education curricula including; Project WILD, Project WILD/Aquatic, Project Learning Tree, CLASS Project, and Project WET. In addition, EEAI promotes education projects that focus on Illinois; Illinois Groundwater, Solid Waste Reduction and the 3R's Project. All of these efforts are made cooperatively with with the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and other private and public organizations.
Publishes the Illinois Environmental Education UPDATE; the only periodical in Illinois devoted to current information and ideas about environmental education.
Reviews and makes recommendations regarding environmental education materials, trains workshop facilitators and locates funding sources to implement high quality environmental education programs.
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Watershed Nature Center
Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, the Watershed Nature Center is the transformation of forty-six acres of waste ground into a nature preserve, owned by the City of Edwardsville and managed by the non-profit Nature Preserve Foundation, whose mission is environmental education, ecological restoration, and passive recreation.
The Center is devoted to the preservation and restoration of wetland, tallgrass prairie, and upland forest habitat indigenous to Madison County. The site features two large lakes and adjacent wetland areas, two tallgrass prairies, and an upland forest. Visitors may walk on the 3,000 foot wheelchair-accessible pathway at lake level or hike wood-chipped trails through the forested areas. An elevated walkway spans the wetland areas. Two observation towers, a wildlife viewing blind, an outdoor amphitheater and outdoor classroom also make visiting the Center more enjoyable.
Watershed Nature Center
P.O. Box 843
1591 Tower Avenue
Edwardsville IL 62025
618-692-7578
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North American Association of Environmental Education
NAAEE Mission
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a network of professionals, students, and volunteers working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world. Since 1971, the Association has promoted environmental education and supported the work of environmental educators. There are many environmental interest groups, and many organizations dedicated to improving education. NAAEE uniquely combines and integrates both of these perspectives, and takes a cooperative, nonconfrontational, scientifically-balanced approach to promoting education about environmental issues.
NAAEE is made up of people who have thought seriously about how people become literate concerning environmental issues. NAAEE members believe education must go beyond consciousness-raising about these issues. It must prepare people to think together about the difficult decisions they have to make concerning environmental stewardship, and to work together to improve, and try to solve, environmental problems.
NAAEE recognizes the need for a coherent body of information about environmental issues. Its members also recognize that information and analysis are only part of an effective education program. To be truly effective, this body of knowledge must be integrated into all aspects of the curriculum and into all types of educating institutions for the widest array of audiences.
In order to translate theory into practice and to provide support for environmental education and educators, NAAEE offers a variety of programs and activities. These include NAAEE's Annual Conference, NAAEE publications, and EE-Link.
Click Here to go to NAAEE
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The Nature Institute
Our mission is to foster an awareness and appreciaiton of the natural world through preservation, education, and restoration.
The Nature Institute Homepage Click Here
Field Trip/ Education Overview
The Nature Institute offers quality environmental education classes for all ages, from pre-school to college students. Our programs offer hands-on student inquiry into the natural world. These experiential learning sessions, amid the abundant diversity of the of The Nature Institute's preserves, will open up a new world of discovery for your students. The historic Talahi Lodge is the site of our environmental learning classroom located on the Olin Nature Preserve. Classrooms, a library, kitchen and restroom facilities, and a fire ring are available. A wrap around porch is available for picnics and lunches.
The Nature Institute Programs:
Are tied to Illinois Learning Standards
Are interdisciplinary
Meet specific educational objectives
Stress active learning
Are customized for age level, class size, ability of students, etc.
Compliment our mission of fostering an awareness and appreciation of the natural world through preservation, restoration and education.
Our educational programs are also open to youth groups, church groups, home school and civic groups. We have and will continue to provide education and service projects for Scouts. Research opportunities are also available. Many volunteer opportunities are available for those students that require a service learning credit for graduation. There are also programs for teachers to enhance their environment curriculum and the opportunity to earn CPDUs for teacher certificate renewal. The Talahi Lodge is also available for group use for meetings and programs. Below you will find a sample of the types of activities and field trips that we offer-the possibilities are endless. Most programs are offered for a minimal fee and some are available for no charge. Each program includes a hike and an age related nature craft that students can take home.
Please call the Lodge at 618-467-2521 to schedule a field trip or program.
Teacher Information Click Here
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Connecting Outdoor Instruction to the Illinois Learning Standards
Connecting Outdoor Instruction to the Illinois Teaching Standards
This set of more than 30 scientific investigations are great for getting kids to do science. Many of these also help kids understand and appreciate nature. Some of the investigations are focused on environmental issues such as air quality.
What's Here: Online projects that allow students to, collaboratively or independently, conduct scientific investigations in their schoolyards and classrooms, and then submit their collected data using an online form. All submitted data is automatically entered into an online spreadsheet that can be instantly viewed and/or edited at any time. It can then be downloaded as an Excel spreadsheet and manipulated to allow students to examine the data in a variety of ways. NOTE: Instructions are provided to explain how data can be manipulated in Excel. Student comments and communication about their experiences are encouraged.
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illinoisee.org (Environmental Education Events)
Illinois EE is a searchable database of professional development and other opportunities for teachers and/or students in environmental education. This database can be searched by location and many other categories.
Illinois EE
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Tree House Wildlife Center near Brighton IL
This completely volunteer-run wildlife rescue operation is rather impressive. They take in birds, turtles, and mammals to rehabilitate them and return to their original location if possible.
Committed volunteers are always needed and as well as monetary donations. Volunteer staff can bring animals out to schools and other gatherings for a small fee, but birds are not flown overhead due to the high cost of insurance. No website yet. Send contributions to:
TreeHouse Wildlife Center, RR1, Box 125E, Brighton, IL 62012. 618-372-8092.
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Created on 2005-10-03 11:32:39 by jvandev
Updated on 2007-02-08 12:37:34 by eabusha
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Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District - CAREE
Posted on: 2005-10-19 20:16:14
By: eabusha
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On: 2005-10-19 20:16:46
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Madison County CAREE (Conservation, Agricultural Resources & Environmental Education)· Beth Dorsey, Director CAREE Coordinator PO Box 427, 900 Hillsboro Ave. Edwardsville, IL 62025 Promotes Environmental Education and Agriculture Education in the Schools.
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National Great Rivers Museum near Alton IL
Posted on: 2006-01-17 12:49:47
By: mkostec
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Edited By: eabusha
On: 2007-02-06 12:36:52
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The National Great Rivers Museum
Melvin Price Locks and Dam
#1 Lock and Dam Way
East Alton, Illinois
877-462-6979
Open daily 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Free admission
The National Great Rivers Museum, opened in October of 2003, is one of eleven planned regional visitor centers operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam.
http://www.greatriverroad.com/Cities/EAlton/riverMuseum.htmClick here to go to the website
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Prairie Rivers Network
Posted on: 2007-02-06 12:43:05
By: eabusha
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Protecting Illinois Streams
href="http://www.prairierivers.org/Click Here For Website
Illiois Stream Team information
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Heartland Prairie of The Nature Institute
Posted on: 2007-02-06 12:45:08
By: eabusha
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* Location and Access: The Heartland Prairie is located in Gordon Moore Park on Illinois Rt. 111 on the western edge of Alton. The Prairie is located west of the soccer fields.
* Owner: Restored and managed by The Nature Institute; owned by City of Alton
* Size: 33 Acres
* Description: Located in the City of Alton's Gordon Moore Park, The Heartland Prairie harbors more than 130 species of native prairie grasses and forbs and a host of prairie dependant birds and insects. A Self-guided nature trail leads a visitor through the heart of the prairie where there are 14 interpretive stations in accordance with the Heartland Prairie Trail Guide. Guided hikes of the prairie can be arranged by contacting the Nature Institute, (618) 466-9930. The Heartland Prairie is one of the largest and most complete prairie recreations in the Midwest.
* Information Source: John Sommerholf, executive director, The Nature Institute, (618) 466-9930 P.O. Box 462, Alton, Illinois, 62002. (tni1@piasanet.com)
this prairie is a great field trip. You get a glimps of what Illinois was originally like.
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