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EE Link - Environmental Education on the Internet Maintained by the National Consortium for Environmental Education and Training, this page is a valuable resource for students, teachers and professionals and supports K-12 environmental education, such as media specialists, in service providers, nature center staff and curriculum developers. This page offers thousands of links on the environment and education. Science and the Environment - A Learning Tool An electronic news summary magazine that covers the environment around the world. The magazine is divided into chapters: biodiversity and wildlife conservation; clean air; alternative energy and fuels; climate change and atmospheric studies; marine ecology; clean water; health, population and agriculture; waste management and recycling. This page also offers ideas for educators and a mailing list. State Education and Environmental Roundtable The Roundtable works to improve learning by using the environment as an integrating context/concept (EIC) in K-12 education. This page offers information on roundtable seminars that facilitate cooperation and sharing among twelve state departments of education, as well as case study research on effective environmental education and curriculum programs. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) This web site has a vast amount of information on the environment along with a great page for teachers and students of all ages. Environmental Education Web site This is a web site on Environmental Education maintained by Penn State and includes links to examine student and professional environmentalists in action. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) This serves as the DEP homepage, and also includes sections on environmental current events related to the environment, teacher and student resources, as well as feature spotlights and special DEP events. ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education This is a great starting point for finding information through digests, bookstores, organizations, journals, and bulletins. There are also sections that feature announcements, conferences, and related web links. Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center This serves as Shaver’s Creek’s homepage and includes information on their raptor center, educational programs, public programs, and special events. A link to the on-line version of their seasonal newsletter, Shavings, is also included. Be sure to check out their recent Shavings articles on butterflies! Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) This web site is a great place to look for general wildlife information and to keep up with any news releases or special projects that the PGC is involved in. PGC Elk Transfer Program web site. Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry This page is a starting place for information on the forests in Pennsylvania. There is also information on the Forest Ecology and Conservation School that is held during the summers. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) This is a excellent source of information on State Parks and Forests, as well as the rivers and trails of Pennsylvania. There is also a useful page on identification of common trees in Pennsylvania. DCNR page for kids. Penn State Cooperative Wetlands Center This is a web site on the conservation and preservation of wetlands. A link to the "Adopt-a-Wetland" program is also included, as well as a related links page. Wetland: Past, Present, Future This is a complete set of lesson plans for a unit on wetland environments geared towards students in grades 5 - 8. This page also includes a list of other resources and materials, as well as an impressive section of lesson plans developed by a variety of environmental education professionals. Project WILD is one of the most widely used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Project WILD is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. The program emphasizes wildlife because of its intrinsic and ecological values, as well as its importance as a basis for teaching how ecosystems function. The Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide is an interdisciplinary water education program developed for K-12 teachers and for non formal educators such as environmental education specialists and youth organization leaders. WOW!: The Wonders Of Wetlands is an acclaimed, comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum guide for educators of grade levels K-12. The web site offers supplemental information as well as activities. Bat Conservation International (BCI) BCI is a non-profit organization that protects bats and their habitats around the world. This web site includes an impressive link section that can connect you to a wealth of knowledge on bat conservation. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) This is a fun and informative web site with a number of articles and activities that deal with elk. Information about free teaching materials is also available. Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) This is an essential page for every teacher to use as a general reference. It is divided into sections that include: Elementary and Secondary Education; Post Secondary and Adult Education; and Commonwealth Libraries. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) This site includes information on the various nature centers, natural areas, and historic sites that the WPC has built, acquired, and operated. Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education (PAEE) The PAEE is a non-profit organization which promotes and supports environmental education activities and efforts throughout the state. This homepage includes information on their quarterly EE journal, regional news and information, and a list of EE related links. Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education (PCEE) The PCEE page has plenty of information on professional development in Environmental Education, as well as Environmental Education directories, events, and job listings. Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) This PACD homepage has contact information and an impressive link section. If you have an interest in birds, this is the page for you. Also check out the National Audubon Society’s kids, teachers, and education page. Visit the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Audubon Society. Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Visit this site for more information about this non-profit organization that is focused on preserving the Chesapeake Bay. The Alliance also sponsors "Bayscapes," a program to jpromote environmentally sound landscaping. National Wild Turkey Federation If you have any interest in the wild turkey, this is the page to visit. It contains links to anything and everything related to the wild turkey and its habitats. Visit the National Wild Turkey Federation Pennsylvania Chapter’s homepage. North American Bluebird Society This homepage offers a wealth of information on bluebirds and bluebird conservation. National Wildlife Federation- Schoolyard Habitat Program This amount of information on this page is astounding. There are links to information on endangered habitats, water quality, international environmental issues and more. There is also a fun kids section. NWF’s page on backyard wildlife. Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art This homepage is a wonderful place to find information about the nature center’s namesake, Ned Smith, a nationally recognized wildlife artist. You can also find a calendar of events that includes field trips, art exhibits, educational activities, and other special events throughout the year.
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