Reminder EBEEN Network Meeting June 14th
06/10/2010 13:49:15 Laura Powell
The East Bay Environmental Education Network (EBEEN) invites you to participate in our June networking event for Environmental Education providers.

Come network with other East Bay EE Providers and learn strategies and gather contacts to build collaborative professional development for teachers while partnering with other EE organizations. A panel of experts will share best practices in developing collaborative teacher professional development models and provide solutions to potential barriers and challenges.


Date: June 14th, 2010

Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (optional working lunch with EBEEN Steering Committee)

Location: UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive Berkeley, CA 94720

Directions & Parking: UCBG is located in Strawberry Canyon between Cal Memorial Stadium and Grizzly Peak Blvd. Visit the Garden's website for directions and parking rates. Note the UCB Hill Shuttle costs $1 per trip and runs only twice per hour from the east part of campus. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/visit/plan_trip.shtml

Agenda
9:30 am – 10 am Welcome & Introduction to EBEEN, refreshments and snacks provided
Networking Activity

10 am – 11 am Panel Discussion: Building Bridges to Support Collaborative Professional Development

Speakers: Carol Baird, Ph.D Executive Director, & Roger Renn, Education Director from California Institute for Biodiversity (CoastAlive!)
Leah Anderson, Senior Project Coordinator from PEAK
Connie Loosli, Education Specialist from Lindsay Wildlife Museum

11 am – 11:45 am Networking Activity: Developing EE Provider Collaborations and Next Steps

11:45 am – 12pm Closing

12 am – 1:30 pm Join EBEEN Steering Committee members over a working lunch to help build the EBEEN Network and further develop the following action items from our Strategic Plan:

Working Lunch Groups
1. Develop EBEEN Logo
2. Develop EBEEN Tag Line
3. Explore EBEEN Membership Structure

RSVP asap to Jeanine Sidran, jsidran@stopwaste.org,
(510) 563-4282

EBEEN Networking Event June 14th
06/01/2010 20:46:45 Laura Powell
The East Bay Environmental Education Network (EBEEN) invites you to participate in our June networking event for Environmental Education providers.

Come network with other East Bay EE Providers and learn strategies and gather contacts to build collaborative professional development for teachers while partnering with other EE organizations. A panel of experts will share best practices in developing collaborative teacher professional development models and provide solutions to potential barriers and challenges.


Date: June 14th, 2010

Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (optional working lunch with EBEEN Steering Committee)

Location: UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive Berkeley, CA 94720

Directions & Parking: UCBG is located in Strawberry Canyon between Cal Memorial Stadium and Grizzly Peak Blvd. Visit the Garden's website for directions and parking rates. Note the UCB Hill Shuttle costs $1 per trip and runs only twice per hour from the east part of campus. http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/visit/plan_trip.shtml

Agenda
9:30 am – 10 am Welcome & Introduction to EBEEN, refreshments and snacks provided
Networking Activity

10 am – 11 am Panel Discussion: Building Bridges to Support Collaborative Professional Development

Speakers: Carol Baird, Ph.D Executive Director, & Roger Renn, Education Director from California Institute for Biodiversity (CoastAlive!)
Leah Anderson, Senior Project Coordinator from PEAK
Connie Loosli, Education Specialist from Lindsay Wildlife Museum

11 am – 11:45 am Networking Activity: Developing EE Provider Collaborations and Next Steps

11:45 am – 12pm Closing

12 am – 1:30 pm Join EBEEN Steering Committee members over a working lunch to help build the EBEEN Network and further develop the following action items from our Strategic Plan:

Working Lunch Groups
1. Develop EBEEN Logo
2. Develop EBEEN Tag Line
3. Explore EBEEN Membership Structure



RSVP by June 11th to Jeanine Sidran, jsidran@stopwaste.org,
(510) 563-4282

Please excuse any cross postings

Project Polar Bear-a cool summer conservation contest for teens
05/25/2010 11:30:57 Kathy Myers
Polar Bears International is sponsoring a teen conservation project that empowers small groups of teens to make big difference for the Great White bear.

Engage teen volunteers in meaningful conservation through our four categories: Power Down; Increase the Green; Buy Recycled; and Make it Better, Do it Better.
Follow this link to learn more but hurry the registration deadline is May 31, 2010!
http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/nl/aac_annc.html

Questions?
Contact Kathy Myers
Director of Programs
Polar Bears International
kathysd@me.com

Bay-Friendly School Garden Bus Tour  
04/21/2010 14:10:57 Cassandra Bartholomew
StopWaste.Org invites you to participate in the Bay-Friendly School Garden Bus Tour
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come see and experience examples of Bay-Friendly School Gardens that demonstrate sustainable gardening practices while engaging students in interdisciplinary activities. Visit three inspiring school gardens in Alameda County during this guided bus tour and participate in a variety of hands-on activities while networking with other garden educators.

Registration
Registration for the tour and a $20 fee is required. Transportation, lunch and a packet containing curriculum, and Bay-Friendly Gardening resources will be provided.

Register by selecting the “Schools” link at www.StopWaste.Org by April 29th, 2010. Call (510) 891-6500 for more information.

Space is limited and available to educators and volunteers supporting school gardens in Alameda County.

For more information see the attached PDF or visit our website at www.StopWaste.Org and select “Schools.”

Aquarium of the Bay Education Manager Position Opening  
03/10/2010 15:36:42 Carrie Chen
Aquarium of the Bay continues it search for its new Education and Conservation Manager who will provide leadership to a cohesive team of naturalists, educators, and floor supervisors to develop and execute a strong interpretive and in-formal education programs focused on the marine life of the San Francisco Bay.

Please see attached position description and application instructions if interested.

Summer Camp Intern Position with KIDS for the BAY!  
01/20/2010 13:53:06 Sheela Shankar
Hello Again,

Please also help spread the word about our Camp Intern position for
our 2010 Aquatic Science Adventure Summer Camp! Position announcement
is attached and pasted below.

Thanks!

Sheela Shankar
Associate Director
KIDS for the BAY
(510) 985-1602

**********

?CAMP INTERN? JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
for KIDS for the BAY's
Aquatic Science Adventure Summer Camp

Position Title: Camp Intern
Dates of Position: June 7, 2010 ? August 2, 2010 (week of July 5 ?
July 9 off)
Position Hours: Estimated work hours are 41-44 hours per week between 8am
and 5pm; shorter hours during training week June 7 ? 11
(flexible schedule available for training week to
accommodate school schedule)
Compensation: This is an unpaid position


Organizational Background

KIDS for the BAY (KftB) inspires environmental consciousness in
children and cultivates a love of learning. We turn children on to
science through hands-on investigations of the natural world. Our
programs empower elementary school-aged children to take action to
help solve environmental problems in their communities. To learn more
about our mission and our award-winning programs, please visit our
website at www.kidsforthebay.org .


Camp Intern Position Description

Help make KIDS for the BAY?s Aquatic Science Adventure Camp an
exciting and enriching experience for 5-10 year olds! The Camp Intern
(CI) will work side by side with two Camp Leaders each day of camp.
The CI will prepare materials and equipment for each day of camp,
assist the Camp Leaders as they lead various camp activities, and help
manage and ensure the safety of campers. The majority of work will
take place at the outdoor camp sites (around the Berkeley area), but
camp staff will also complete some work at the KftB office in Berkeley.

The Camp Intern will gain invaluable experience in teaching 5-10 year
olds in the outdoors and coordinating and managing a camp program, and
learn best practices in environmental education. The CI will receive
guidance, support, and direction from the Summer Camp Program Manager
throughout the summer, and will receive supervision and direction from
the Camp Leaders on a day-to-day basis during each week of camp. This
position is an excellent career development opportunity for anyone
seeking to gain experience in teaching, education, working with youth,
and outdoor and environmental education.


Aquatic Science Adventure Summer Camp Overview

KftB is in its tenth year of delivering a fun-filled summer of
hands-on science in the outdoors, studying the local environment of
the San Francisco Bay Area through thoughtful investigation and
scientific adventure. Our camp sessions are one week long between the
hours of 9am to 4pm and take place at various creek and bay habitats
around the Berkeley area, including Lake Anza, Jewel Lake, Strawberry
Creek, and the Berkeley Marina. KftB runs concurrent camp sessions
for 5-7 year olds and 8-10 year olds.

Our professional and experienced KIDS for the BAY staff create a safe
learning community for all campers. A maximum of 16 children are
enrolled per session. The camp ratio is one staff per eight children
(one staff per six children during weeks when the Camp Intern is
present). Each week of camp is led and managed by two Camp Leaders
with the assistance of one Camp Intern.


Camp Intern Responsibilities

? Assist camp staff in the overall management of camp equipment and in
preparing activities, materials, and equipment for each day of camp
? Assist Camp Leaders in greeting camp parents/families and checking in/out
campers each day of camp
? Support camp staff in leading hands-on summer camp activities each day of
camp
? Supervise campers during snack, lunch, and free play times
? Assist the camp staff in maintaining a safe, respectful, positive camp
environment, while attending to the individual needs of the campers
? Assist the Summer Camp Manager with parent communication before camp and
preparing printed materials for all camp weeks (e.g. sign-in sheets,
evaluation forms)
? Assist the Summer Camp Manager in inventorying camp equipment and materials
and ordering/gathering new supplies as needed
? Complete an end-of-camp written evaluation form


Required Qualifications and Experience

? Minimum of 16 years of age on or before June 7, 2010
? Completion of at least two years of high school level education
? Experience working with elementary school aged youth in a formal or non
formal setting
? Desire and ability to work in the outdoors with youth
? Ability to walk and hike along trails while carrying light equipment
? Commitment to KIDS for the BAY?s mission and to multicultural environmental
education
? Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
? Ability and desire to be a positive role model to campers
? Ability to take and follow direction from the Summer Camp Manager and Camp
Leaders
? Open to learning and working with a team of camp staff
? Ability to interact and communicate with camp parents/families in a
positive,
upbeat manner
? Upbeat, positive, mature attitude and respectful communication approach
? Valid CPR/First Aid certification (camp training week will include
certification course)


Desired Qualifications and Experience

? Experience teaching environmental, science, and/or outdoor education to
elementary school aged youth
? Knowledge of local creek, bay, and marine habitats and ecology
? Experience working in a youth camp setting
? A reliable car to go to/from various camp sites and transport camp equipment
? Any musical ability or other relevant talents (e.g. storytelling, arts and
crafts) to contribute to the camp a plus


Position Terms

The Camp Intern position is a full-time temporary position, beginning
on June 7, 2010 and ending on August 2, 2010. The position does not
include any monetary compensation or health benefits.

Upon being offered the Camp Intern position, the candidate will be
required to complete a background check through the State of
California Department of Justice. KftB reserves the right to revoke
the internship offer due to the results of the background check. All
information obtained from the background check is for hiring purposes
only and remains confidential.

The Camp Intern (and CI?s parent/guardian if under the age of 18) will
be required to sign a waiver acknowledging informed consent and
releasing KftB of any liability in case of injury or accident relating
to the position with KftB.


Application Procedures

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Apply early, interviews will
be held as applications are received.

** Your application package must include the following:
? a cover letter and your resume
? a list of 3 references with relationship to you and current contact
information
? 2 letters of recommendation
? if you are under the age of 18, include the contact
information of a
parent/guardian, a statement from him/her indicating approval of
applying for this position, and a dated signature

To apply, send your application package to the address below. No
e-mails or faxes please.

KIDS for the BAY
Attn: Sheela Shankar, Associate Director
1771 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703

KIDS for the BAY values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

New email address
01/20/2010 13:48:43 Mark Spencer
I have a new email address: markspencer@berkeley.edu

My spencer@nature.berkeley.edu email address is going
away and will bounce after Jan. 15, 2010.

Thank you.

Summer Camp Leader Position with KIDS for the BAY!  
01/20/2010 13:48:21 Sheela Shankar
Hello All,

Please help spread the word about our Camp Leader position
announcement for our 2010 Aquatic Science Adventure Summer Camp! The
announcement is attached and also pasted below.

Thanks!

Sheela Shankar
Associate Director
KIDS for the BAY
(510) 985-1602


?CAMP LEADER? JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
for KIDS for the BAY's
Aquatic Science Adventure Summer Camp


Position Title: Camp Leader
Dates of Position: June 7, 2010 ? August 3, 2010 (week of July 5 ?
July 9 off)
Position Hours: Estimated work hours are 41-44 hours per week between 8am
and 5pm; shorter hours during training week June 7 ? 11
Compensation: $4,000 stipend upon completion of position terms (payable
in installments)


Organizational Background

KIDS for the BAY (KftB) inspires environmental consciousness in
children and cultivates a love of learning. We turn children on to
science through hands-on investigations of the natural world. Our
programs empower elementary school-aged children to take action to
help solve environmental problems in their communities. To learn more
about our mission and our award-winning programs, please visit our
website at www.kidsforthebay.org .


Camp Leader Position Description

Help make KIDS for the BAY?s Aquatic Science Adventure Camp an
exciting and enriching experience for 5-10 year olds! The Camp Leader
(CL) will work side by side with another Camp Leader (Camp Co-Leader)
and a Camp Intern (CI) each day of camp. The Camp Co-Leader will be a
permanent KftB staff member. The CL will prepare materials and
equipment for each day of camp, co-lead each day of camp, and manage
and ensure the safety of all campers. The majority of work will take
place at the outdoor camp sites (around the Berkeley area), but camp
staff will also complete some work at the KftB office in Berkeley.

The Camp Leader will gain invaluable experience in teaching 5-10 year
olds in the outdoors and coordinating and managing a camp program and
also learn best practices in environmental education. The CL will
receive guidance, support, and direction from the Summer Camp Program
Manager throughout the summer, and will receive support and direction
from the Camp Co-Leader on a day-to-day basis during each week of
camp. This position is an excellent career development opportunity for
anyone seeking to gain experience in teaching, education, working with
youth, and outdoor and environmental education.


Aquatic Science Adventure Summer Camp Overview

KftB is in its tenth year of delivering a fun-filled summer of
hands-on science in the outdoors, studying the local environment of
the San Francisco Bay Area through thoughtful investigation and
scientific adventure. Our camp sessions are one week long, between
the hours of 9am to 4pm, and take place at various creek and bay
habitats around the Berkeley area, including Lake Anza, Jewel Lake,
Strawberry Creek, and the Berkeley Marina. KftB runs concurrent camp
sessions for 5-7 year olds and 8-10 year olds.

Our professional and experienced KIDS for the BAY staff create a safe
learning community for all campers. A maximum of 16 children are
enrolled per session. The camp ratio is one staff per eight children
(one staff per six children during weeks when the Camp Intern is
present). Each week of camp is led and managed by two Camp Leaders;
some weeks will also have a Camp Intern.


Camp Leader Responsibilities

? Prepare for the camp program during the training week and learn the camp
activities during the first session of camp
? Learn camp curricula, prepare teaching outlines, and practice presenting
selected camp activities during training week in preparation for leading
activities during camp
? Lead hands-on nature, art, science, and play activities each week of camp
along with the Camp Co-Leader
? Greet camp parents/families, check in/out campers each day of camp, and
communicate with parents about their child?s camp experience
? Supervise campers during snack, lunch, and free play times
? Participate in the overall management of camp equipment and in preparing
activities, materials, and equipment for each day of camp
? Maintain a safe, respectful, positive camp environment, while attending to
the individual needs of the campers
? Provide guidance, leadership, and support to Camp Intern
? Assist the Summer Camp Manager with parent communication before camp and
preparing printed materials (e.g. sign-in sheets, evaluation forms) and for
all camp weeks
? Assist the Summer Camp Manager in inventorying camp equipment and materials
and ordering/gathering new supplies as needed
? Participate in end-of-camp clean-up and evaluation
? Contribute to the Camp Log to record daily highlights, camper quotes, and
constructive feedback on activities


Required Qualifications and Experience

? Completion of at least two years of an undergraduate degree, preferably in
education, environmental studies, science, or a related field
? At least one year of experience teaching environmental, science, and/or
outdoor education to elementary school aged youth
? Desire and ability to work in the outdoors with youth
? Ability to walk and hike along trails while carrying light equipment
? Commitment to KIDS for the BAY?s mission and to multicultural environmental
education
? Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
? Ability and desire to be a positive role model to campers and Camp Intern
? Ability to take and follow direction from the Summer Camp Manager and the
Camp Co-Leader
? Ability to interact and communicate with camp parents/families in a
positive,
upbeat manner
? Open to learning from and working with a team of camp staff
? Ability to take initiative and take the lead, even in unfamiliar situations
? Upbeat, positive, mature attitude and respectful communication approach
? Valid CPR/First Aid certification (camp training week will include
certification course)


Desired Qualifications and Experience

? Knowledge of local creek, bay, and marine habitats and ecology
? Experience working in a youth camp setting
? A reliable car to go to/from various camp sites and transport camp equipment
? Any musical ability or other relevant talents (e.g. storytelling, arts and
crafts) to contribute to the camp a plus


Position Terms

The Camp Leader position is a full-time temporary position, beginning
on June 7, 2010 and ending on August 3, 2010. The position does not
include any health benefits or paid vacation time. The CL will be
paid a stipend of $4,000 upon completion of the position terms.
Stipend payments can be made in installments.

Upon being offered the Camp Leader position, the candidate will be
required to complete a background check through the State of
California Department of Justice. KftB reserves the right to revoke
the position offer due to the results of the background check. All
information obtained from the background check is for hiring purposes
only and remains confidential.

The Camp Leader will be required to sign a waiver acknowledging
informed consent and releasing KftB of any liability in case of injury
or accident relating to the position with KftB.


Application Procedures

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Apply early, interviews will
be held as applications are received.

** Your application package must include the following:
? a cover letter and your resume
? a list of 3 references with relationship to you and current contact
information
? 2 letters of recommendation

To apply, send your application package to the address below. No
e-mails or faxes please.

KIDS for the BAY
Attn: Sheela Shankar, Associate Director
1771 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703

KIDS for the BAY values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please put your EE provider record on the CREEC Resource Directory by Nov 3 for use in developing an EBEEN brochure
10/21/2009 16:45:20 Laura Powell
Dear EBEEN Members,
Currently the EBEEN Professional Development Committee is working on the following goals and objectives:
•    To collaborate on professional development opportunities for teachers
•    To collectively promote each other’s programs (when relevant) to teachers
•    To work towards organizing a bioregional professional development opportunity for teachers

Regarding the next steps for the task of Teachers Professional Development and Collaboration with EBEEN, the committee wants to:
A. Create handout with EBEEN organizations by October 2009
Discussion:
• We would like to create a short handout with information about participating EBEEN organizations, which will be passed out at professional development workshops and other opportunities. The following information for each organization will be on the handout:
** Name of organization
** Name of contact at organization and email address
** Brief sentence about mission of EE program or organization, and what the program offers
** Website, phone number of program/organization
ALSO ON THE HANDOUT:
** Info about EBEEN
** Info about CREEC Network
To Do:
** Get feedback from Steering Committee - is there any additional info that we'll need on the handout?
** Susan will ask EBEEN members for this info
** Carolyn will help Susan to compile it and put it all into a user-friendly handout (hopefully 1-2 pages)

My proposal is that if everyone fills out their info on the CREEC Resource Directory I can download this info on an excel spreadsheet and send it to the committee. The database currently has 70 East Bay Providers and includes fields that the committee identified for developing the brochure. I don’t know if everyone in EBEEN (particularly new folks) are in the Directory.

If you could go to the directory and enter your provider information by November 3rd this would be helpful to the committee. Go to www.creec.org/region4, “resource directory” button on the left, do a “quick search” to make sure you are not already listed, go through the EE filter, and then add your provider record. After you enter your provider record and it is approved, you will be invited to add your program resources. If you need any assistance I can walk you through this as well. Send me an email bacreec@comcast.net and we can arrange a time we can talk on the phone.

We also have a database of programs that each provider offers that includes the following fields that possibly can be used for other committee work:
Resource Name Provider of Resource Street Address Mail Address City State Zip Contact Provider Email Phone Fax Web Address Approved Counties Served Regions Served Resource Type Grades/Audience Academic Focus EE Focus Days & Hours Group Size Student/Instructor Ratio Cost Reservation Info Availability Restrictions Disabled Access? Comments Public Transit Nearby? Public Transportation Bilingual? Languages Spoken Amenities Dates Available Description Date Created Last Modified

Thanks for supporting EBEEN and the Bay Area CREEC Network,
Laura

Teachers Professional Development workshop with three EE organizations  
10/15/2009 11:01:45 Susan Silber
*Please spread the word about this wonderful professional development
opportunity!* Flyer is attached.

Receive top training from three renowned environmental

education programs to green your classroom and school!



· Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools: Standards-linked, hands-on lessons,
with transportation, walking and bicycling safety, community and
environmental themes

· StopWaste.org: Learn about classroom activities that demonstrate the 4
R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot/compost.

· Green Schools Initiative: Follow our 7 Steps to a Green School to reduce
your school's environmental footprint through hands-on student-led
activities.

Date: November 12, 2009 Time: 4-8pm Location: Washington Elementary, 2300
Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley

TEACHERS WILL RECEIVE:

· Standards-based Teachers Guide for Safe Routes to Schools and
StopWaste.org

· $75 stipend upon completion of workshop and a commitment to teach specific
lessons

· Dinner

For more information please contact Susan Silber, susan@transformca.org;
510-740-3150, ext 332






--
We’ve moved across the street! Please update your records. Our phone and
fax numbers remain the same.

Susan Silber, Education Coordinator, Safe Routes to Schools

TransForm

(Formerly TALC, the Transportation and Land Use Coalition)

436 14th Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612

510.740.3150x332

www.TransFormCA.org