Science Clock Hours - WA State

[Mr. Gunhold]

Hello All,

Some events/workshops below - most have clock hours:

The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, in collaboration with Snohomish County
Parks & Recreation and The Mountaineer's Foundation, will host the
following premier EVENT: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS INSTITUTE:
REDISCOVERY
/ AS IF THE EARTH MATTERS

This workshop offers educators a rare opportunity to fully immerse
themselves in experiential learning skills, to develop keener insights
into cross-cultural understanding and to discover new ways to bring
environmental concepts and lessons into the classroom. Instructor Thom
Henley will draw from his extensive travel experiences and 25 years of
working with youth to provide an indoor/outdoor workshop that is both
insightful and stimulating. He is considered by many to be one of the
best in the world at training adults how to teach youth to appreciate
nature and different cultures.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Environmental Educators, K-12 Teachers, Park
Rangers,
Zoo and Nature Camp Counselors, Boys/Girls Club Counselors, Scout
Leaders, YMCA/YWCA Counselors, Home-school Teachers, 4-H Leaders,
Parents and anyone else who works with youth.
WHEN: 8:330am-4330pm Wednesday-Thursday, August 20-21, 2008
WHERE: Adopt-A-Stream Foundation's NW Stream Center, McCollum Park,
600
128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208; www.streamkeeper.org.
REGISTRATION: $150.00 (includes lunch). Advance registration (by
August
12th) required. Call 425-316-8592; or go to
http://www.streamkeeper.org/Rediscovery07.htm.
CREDITS: WWU (2 credits); WSTA (16 Teacher Clock Hours).

EVENT: SUSTAINING LIVING RIVERS: THE ROLE OF BIOLOGICAL MONITORING

Interested in determining the biological effects of human development
around streams? Here is a chance to learn how from one of the premier
stream ecologists in the country and a terrific speaker -- Dr. James
KKarr University of Washington. He will provide you with a thorough
introduction to the use of underwater insects as a biological
monitoring
tool. At the end of this event, you will understand how to gather
field
samples and evaluate the biological health of your stream -- a very
valuable tool!
WHEN: 8:330am-4330pm Friday, August 15, 2008
TICKETS: $45 Members / $50 Non-Members. Includes Lunch. Advance
registration required. Call 425-316-8592 or email
aaasfsstreamkeeper.org
WHERE: Adopt-A-Stream Foundation's NW Stream Center, McCollum Park,
600
128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208; www.streamkeeper.org.
CREDITS: WSTA (8 Teacher Clock Hours)

EVENT: WETLAND WIGGLERS

Naturalists Tom NNolandand Lori PPowlaswill introduce you to the
connections between healthy watersheds, wetlands, wildlife, fish and
aquatic insects. Aquatic insects are important indicators of wetland
health and water quality, as well as vital parts of the wetland food
chain. Come view some living critters from the resident pond, and
learn
about their cycles and habitats. Fun for the entire family!
WHEN: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 11-3pm
TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. Includes Lunch. Advance
registration required. Call 425-316-8592 or email
aaasfsstreamkeeper.org
WHERE: Adopt-A-Stream Foundation's NW Stream Center, McCollum Park,
600
128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208; www.streamkeeper.org.
CREDITS: WSTA (2 Teacher Clock Hours)

EVENT: BENEFICIAL INSECTS

Come learn from Naturalist Tom NNolandabout the beneficial insects in
your own back yard that perform valuable services like pollination and
pest control. Did you know dragonflies eat large quantities of
mosquitoes, and lady bugs eat aphids and mites? Also learn which
companion plants function in attracting beneficial insects. Ages: 4th
Grade to Adult
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 1-2:330pm
TICKETS: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members. Includes Lunch. Advance
registration required. Call 425-316-8592 or email
aaasfsstreamkeeper.org
WHERE: Adopt-A-Stream Foundation's NW Stream Center, MMcCollum Park,
600
128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208; www.streamkeeper.org.
CREDITS: WSTA (1.5 Teacher Clock Hours)

Ryan Gunhold, M.A., S.T.E.
Adjunct Faculty
Albright School of Education

CityUniversity
of Seattle

Direct: 425.709.5457
Fax: 425.450.4620
Toll Free: 800.426.5596 ext 5457