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Sustainable Schools Webinar Series
Eco-Schools USA's Sustainable Schools Webinar Series gives Teachers, Administrators, students and anyone interested in the Eco-Schools USA program the opportunity to hear presentations from our staff, likeminded partners and teachers in the field. The series will offer best practices for implementing the program, and provide a forum for questions and discussion.
Each webinar features two to three speakers and provides a question and answer session to encourage discussion among the participants and speakers.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
August 15, 2012: Introduction to our New Pathways. The Eco-Schools USA team is introducing four new pathways to the Eco-Schools USA program. Join us to learn about the new pathways and how they can help you in your school greening efforts. 5-6 p.m. EST
If you are unable to participate online a copy of the presentation will be available for download from this page two weeks after the webinar. Webinars are a free resource for Eco-Schools USA participants and partners. Please contact eco-schoolsusa@nwf.org with any questions or to suggest webinar topics.
RECORDINGS OF PAST WEBINARS
Exploring Biodiversity Globally! (April 11, 2012) Explore diversity through an amazing Butterfly Farm in the hills of Costa Rica. This webinar is a great way to explore biodiversity on a global dimension. Note that this webinar is geared towards students. View a recording of this webinar here. (Note, after pressing play, you will need to wait a few minutes for the webinar to begin.)
How to Engage Administrators, the School Board, and the Greater Community in Your Efforts. (January 11, 2012) Advice on how to get support to help you implement the Eco-Schools USA program. View a recording of this webinar here.
Introduction to Eco-Schools USA. (March 23, 2011) Basic program overview, providing information on how the program can help schools on the path towards sustainability. View a recording of this webinar here.
Eco-Schools USA on a Budget. (May 4, 2011) Tools and tips for greening your school on a tight budget. View a recording of this webinar here. (Note that you need to fast forward because the webinar does not begin until 20 minutes into the recording)
Back to School with Eco-Schools USA. (August 10, 2011) Inspirational case studies and information on how to align the program with state standards. View a recording of this webinar here. (Note that you need to fast forward because the webinar does not begin until 15 minutes into the recording)
SCHOOLYARD HABITATS WEBINARS
NWF's Schoolyard Habitats Program also hosts a variety of informational webinars throughout the year. On their webpage you can find a list of upcoming webinars, and view recordings of past webinars.
EE WEEK EDUCATOR WEBINARS
March 14, 2012: Technology Goes Wild: New Tools for Connecting Classrooms with Nature. National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is partnering with National Geographic Education and Project Noah to bring educators the information and tools they need to take technology outside, engaging
students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning in their own schoolyard or local
public land. Learn more here.
March 28, 2012: Field Investigations and STEM. National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is partnering with the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) and the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) to explore how the schoolyard or local public land can provide students with the opportunity to be scientists using the skills and knowledge of inquiry to collect real-world data. Learn more here.