From rogerscenterjournal at lists.dec.state.ny.us  Wed Oct  1 13:28:07 2008
From: rogerscenterjournal at lists.dec.state.ny.us (rogerscenterjournal at lists.dec.state.ny.us)
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:28:07 -0400
Subject: [Rogerscenterjournal] New York State Outdoor Education Association
	Conference for Educators in Lake Placid, Oct. 23-26, 2008
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New York State Outdoor Education Association's 41st Annual Conference in
Lake Placid, Oct. 23-26, 2008

The New York State Outdoor Education Association (NYSOEA) 41st Annual
Conference will be held at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, New
York on October 23-26, 2008. 

Pre-Registration deadline is October 9, 2008.

 *Thinking Like A Mountain* will highlight the wildlife and natural history of the Adirondacks, as well
as, many topics of interest to educators across the state.   

Keynote speaker,  David Sobel,  is author of Beyond Ecophobia: Reclaiming the
Heart in Nature Education and has brought his ideas on place-based
education to classrooms throughout the country.  Featured speakers
include Dr. Ken Kamler, a doctor and climber on many Everest expeditions
and Carl Heilman II, an Adirondack nature photographer and
author/photographer of Adirondacks:  Views of an American Wilderness. 

The Conference welcomes classroom teachers, nature center staff, scout
leaders, college faculty, or anyone interested in sharing the wonders of
the natural world with others to attend.  Workshop strands include
natural history, outdoor recreation, diversity, classroom outdoor
education, sustainable living, administration, do it outdoors, and leave
no child inside. 

There will be entertainment by JAMCRACKERS, a local trio, Peggy Lynn, Dan Berggren, 
and Dan Duggan, who offer unique arrangements and striking harmonies. 
In addition the event includes an awards banquet, live and silent auction, exhibitors, field trips, and
much more. 

For more information on the NYSOEA 2008 Conference, complete
conference booklet, and registration information go to www.nysoea.org