Service Learning Grant Project in Wasilla

The most recent edition of "The Branch," Project Learning Tree's newsletter, features an article about a service learning project in Wasilla, "Save Our Stream" that was financed with a $3,200 PLT Greenworks grant. http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/36_123_0.html

The Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit for Formal and Informal Educators

Developed in 2001 by seven federal agencies, this kit has been updated and expanded, and is now available on the Web. It will aid educators in teaching how climate change is affecting our nation’s wildlife and public lands, and how everyone can become "climate stewards." Among the contents of the kit are: a 12 minute video, an overview of the science of climate change, case studies on 11 ecoregions, and classroom activities keyed to national science standards. To see the toolkit, visit www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators/toolkit.

Swine Flu Information

This site provieds some good information, including "H1N1 Briefing" - a powerpoint program on swine flu.
http://www.denver.feb.gov/index.php?content=12&page=H1N1%20Emergency%20Preparedness

The Health and Environment Program

This program of the National Environmental Education Foundation is targeted at health care professionals seeking to educate the public about improving environmental health. A special emphasis is placed on children and other populations disproportionately impacted by environmental health disparities. http://www.neefusa.org/health/index.htm