From conservationist_for_kids at lists.dec.state.ny.us Wed Mar 16 16:41:33 2011 From: conservationist_for_kids at lists.dec.state.ny.us (Conservationist for Kids email list) Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:41:33 -0400 Subject: [Conservationist_for_kids] Greenest New Yorker Contest Message-ID: <4D80E83D.94A8.005A.1@gw.dec.state.ny.us> The spring 2011 issue of Conservationist for Kids will be available soon at http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/40248.html . Funded by I LOVE NY, the spring 2011 issue introduces green living, including green travel opportunities in New York State, following the three Rs, and environmental stewardship. Readers are also introduced to I LOVE NY's Greenest NYer for 2010, and invited to participate in the 2011 contest by nominating someone who has been a role model or mentor for them to become environmental stewards and be green. The information below, from I LOVE NY, describes this year's contest and how everyone can participate. Gina Jack, editor Conservationist for Kids I LOVE NEW YORK announces its 2011 Greenest NYer Contest! I LOVE NEW YORK, New York State?s tourism promotion agency, and EscapeMaker.com are seeking to celebrate those individuals who are doing their part to keep the Empire State green with the second annual contest to find the ?Greenest NYer? of 2011. To apply (or to nominate someone), log onto http://www.escapemaker.com/ilovenygreen and in 250 words or less tell I LOVE NEW YORK and EscapeMaker.com why you (or your nominee) deserve(s) the title of ?Greenest NYer.? To be considered, New York State residents will need to: ? Be a striving ?eco-extraordinaire? and demonstrate a clear passion for spreading the ?green word.? ? Illustrate a commitment to and leadership in protecting the environment. ? Describe how they?ve contributed to sustainable eco-practices and what they do regularly to maintain a ?green spirit.? Contestants are highly encouraged to include videos and photographs in their submissions! Entries for the Greenest NYer contest must be received by midnight on April 5, 2011. Public voting will begin April 7 online and the top three candidates will be named finalists, to be judged by a panel of expert judges. The panel will include: ? Matt Weingarten, Executive Chef, Inside Park at St. Bart?s ? Peter Lindabury, LEED AP Consultant for the Conference Center at Lake Placid ? Kate Sinding, senior attorney and Deputy Director of the New York urban program at the National Resource Defense Council ? Valarie D?Elia, travel correspondent for NY1 News ? Kaity Tsui, Greenest NYer 2010 The Grand Prize winner will be announced just after Earth Day, Saturday, April 30, at Escapemaker.com?s Green Getaways, Local Food & Travel Expo with a special press conference held by I LOVE NEW YORK. As the official I LOVE NEW YORK Greenest NYer, the winner will get to spend one year traveling New York State (in their free time) and experience some of its finest green/eco-tourism offerings, while using the title in his or her networking and work in the promotion of sustainability. In addition, EscapeMaker.com will donate $500 to the green organization of the winner?s choice. (Organization must be a 501(c)3 and is subject to approval). For a full list of contest entry rules and regulations, visit http://www.escapemaker.com/ilovenygreen. About the Greenest NYer Ambassadorship & Green Heart NY As Greenest NYer, the winner will attend the award ceremony on April 30th, travel the state over their year-long tenure visiting New York?s incredible green and natural assets, blog about their adventures as the Greenest NYer, and make occasional public appearances as their schedule allows. Last April, in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, I LOVE NEW YORK, along with EscapeMaker.com, introduced the ?Greenest NYer? contest to honor individuals who are making earnest efforts to preserve the environment in their everyday lives and the lives of others. Over the past year, 2010 Greenest NYer Kaity Tsui of New York City has served as an ambassador of green travel in New York State, visiting several of the state?s iconic green destinations and spreading the word on sustainable living in travel and everyday life. She recently returned from a visit to the Adirondack Park and Lake Placid area, where her stops included Lake Placid?s new environmentally-designed conference center as well as the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. The Greenest NYer?s experiences are documented on the blog ?Diaries of the Greenest NYer.? P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks Terry ----- Forwarded by Teresa Ippolito/R2/USEPA/US on 03/21/2011 02:36 PM ----- From: "MUSK, Pamela" To: "NYS environmental ed." Date: 03/21/2011 02:28 PM Subject: Teacher scholarship to Hog Island Audubon Camp Sent by: bounce-9847571-6831505 at list.cornell.edu Northern Catskills Audubon Society has a $500 scholarship set aside for an educator from Ulster, Greene or Columbia county to go to the Hog Island Educator's Week this summer (July 14-19). This camp is run by National Audubon Society and provides great information for teachers of all ages. For more information about the camp go to http://projectpuffin.org/OrnithCamps.html If you are interested in taking advantage of this scholarship opportunity contact Larry Federman at birderlarry at verizon.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From conservationist_for_kids at lists.dec.state.ny.us Wed Mar 23 14:37:22 2011 From: conservationist_for_kids at lists.dec.state.ny.us (Conservationist for Kids email list) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:37:22 -0400 Subject: [Conservationist_for_kids] Fwd: FREE wall calendars for the home - Perfect for Earth Day Events Message-ID: <4D8A05A20200005A0004E572@gwsmtp.dec.state.ny.us> Free wall calendars from NYSERDA (see below) >>> Terri Tuers 3/23/2011 11:46 AM >>> NYSERDA is pleased to offer schools FREE copies of our 4-color calendar with useful energy tips for the home. If you would like to order one or more boxes to distribute at your school, 4-H Club, PTA meeting, or museum, please send your shipping information and the quantity to: Leslie Polsinello at LNP at nyserda.org. Distribution is first come, first served. Each box has 125 calendars. Thank you! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DISTRIBUTE TO OTHER SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, MUSEUMS, 4-H CLUBS! Terri Tuers Energy Smart Students Program 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203 518-862-1090 Ext. 3303 1-866-NYSERDA Think twice before printing this email. ?We need to teach our kids that it?s not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair.? President Obama, State of the Union address (2011). -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: