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Wildlife EducaShin: A Unique Perspective on Environmental Education February 24, 3 - 4 Join Shinara Sunderlal, conservation educator at the New York Aquarium for the Women in Science winter speaker series, sponsored by the NYSDEC, Hudson River Estuary Program. ... From teaching children in basements with no electricity in her hometown in India, to hosting virtual STEM workshops for Title 1 schools in New York City, Shinara has had a unique path to environmental education. Join Shinara for an afternoon of discussion about the importance of connecting young people with nature and about her own journey to conservation education. Shinara will be zooming from the Aquarium, so you’ll also have a chance to meet some sharks! Shinara began teaching during high school in her hometown of New Delhi, where she worked with youth to raise environmental awareness through the arts. She has a B.A. in Environmental Policy and Biology and a M.A. in Environmental Conservation Education from NYU. When Shinara is not facilitating workshops for schools and families or leading summer camps at the Aquarium, you can find her outdoors with her binoculars, singing Indian classical music, or doing yoga at her favorite studio in Brooklyn. Shinara is also NYSOEA metro region co rep! Register for the webinar now. https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJi//97264422349-l

New York Sea Grant/Cornell University is hiring! New York Sea Grant/Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is looking for an outreach leader. They need an outreach leader for New York Sea Grant extension and research activities related to the Great Lakes Action Agenda on topics such as water quality, habitat, resilience, invasive species, water supply, and community resilience among other issues.... This position will be based out of Buffalo or Newark, New York. Sea Grant and Cornell ask applicants to apply through Workday here: https://bit.ly/39XAVB9, adding, for full consideration, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2021. Specific duties will be: Developing regional and local workshops and conferences to enhance behavior change and sharing best practices regarding water quality, healthy habitats, resilience, tourism, and other priority issues. Implementing new education programs on high priority initiatives that identify and communicate key issues and topics. Developing programs to increase appreciation, stewardship, awareness, and understanding of New York’s Great Lakes and Great Rivers and efforts to restore and protect them. Coordinating the implementation of new as well as traditional outreach programs, education, and tools. Evaluating new outreach educational tools and programs. Developing new web-based and social media resources that address priority issues. Good luck!

Finally a podcast just for environmental educators! # EnviroEd https://greenteacher.com/talking-with-green-teachers/ Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify

Lavada Nahon, Interpreter of African American History for NYS Parks, wrote this blog post about African American history in our parks and Black History Month ha...ppenings this month. Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center opened on Sept. 25, 2020, and our 1st annual Black History Month exhibit is featured in the blog with a free online screening of the documentary film No Time To Waste from Feb. 11 - Feb. 15. The exhibit features Eren Wilson's "Heroes of the Great Outdoors" poster, a slideshow of contemporary African American environmental leaders, posters, books, CDs and program flyers and brochures from Shirley Chisholm State Park in Brooklyn. #jonesbeachenc #ShirleyChisholmStatePark #nysparks #BlackHistoryMonth See more

Priya Parrotta stands at the crossroads of music, writing, and environmental activism. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, we have the chance to learn how she incorporates music in environmental education to address environmental justice in her work through an empathetic lens. This webinar is part of a larger question. Who, what and how we are teaching about our sites? Are we teaching the inclusive, accurate, and honest history of racial, social, and environmental conflict in our r...egion? Are we including the stories of BIPOC in educational programs and materials? It is important to not shy away from difficult topics, but rather present them with empathy for those affected. Attendance is limited. We ask that non-NYSOEA members donate $10 to our Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee to attend. Registration here: https://bit.ly/3pL4r2t. Our Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee regularly assembles the most qualified speakers and panels to further the most relevant conversations for the cultural future of the outdoor education field in New York State. Please email any questions to the EAI Committee at [email protected]. : NYSOEA’s Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee

Confirmed!! Dr. Sherri A. Mason is keynote speaker for our 2021 conference!! Using the framework of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, Dr. Mason will discuss the life cycle of plastic, from extraction to pollution. Connecting with the ground-breaking work of her research group, she will conclude by giving strategies to engage students and citizen scientists in plastic pollution research and solutions across curriculum and disciplines. Dr. Mason is a professor of ch...emistry and leading researcher in freshwater plastic pollution. Her work drew international attention to the threats posed by microplastics and led to the passage of national measures banning microbeads. She received the 23rd Heinz Award in Public Policy, an extraordinary achievement on the global stage. She currently serves as Sustainability Coordinator at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. So much more about NYSOEA’s 2021 Conference is coming soon. Follow us for more!

Congrats to our deeply-adored award winning educators! Award videos by Awards Committee Chair Marylynne Malone are available on our Conference 2020 YouTube channel, ‘NYSOEA 2020.’ The awardees each pushed NYSOEA and outdoor education to new heights in their respective categories. Thank you all and congratulations! You do us proud!!... Links to award videos posted below. Leadership Award: Chris Bowser - https://youtu.be/LcwLQhUFPJ4 Outdoor Educator Award: Jen Hargrave - https://youtu.be/_DvqLocwEmE Appreciation Award: Hank Dewey - https://youtu.be/I2l-TLxyysA Service Award: Karen Robertson - https://youtu.be/b7dVEqJa3w0 Volunteer Award: Katharine ‘Katie’ Schnepp - https://youtu.be/3xSMqAtu4xw

Job alert!!! NYS Parks posted a seasonal outdoor educator job for their NYC Regional office!! The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s New York City Regional Office is hiring a Parks and Recreational Aide 7. This is a long-term seasonal position. Salary is $17.63 per hour plus $3,026 location pay.... Application deadline is Nov. 30. Minimum qualifications: At least one year of professional experience, preferably in the field of environmental education; or one year of college study with a specialization in natural science, natural resources, or environmental education High school diploma; a bachelor’s degree in the fields mentioned above is preferred but not required Valid driver’s license Operational Requirements: Applicants must have and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license Applicants must be willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions Applicants must be available to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays Applicants must be willing to handle and care for live animals Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be willing and able to speak publicly to diverse audiences. Applicants must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently Applicants must enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds Applicants must have experience in or demonstrate willingness to learn the following programs: Facebook, Instagram, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Canva, G Suite, Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams), and Adobe Photoshop and Premiere (or similar video editing software). Applicants must be willing to work assigned duties at NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs. To apply, download the employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form #S1000) can be downloaded from the NYS Parks website at www.parks.ny.gov. Email your resume, cover letter, and employment application to Devin Gorsen at [email protected]. Good luck!!

Looking for workshop recordings from the 2020 Conference this weekend? Conference Chairs Emily Nestlerode and Jennifer Brinker are working on packaging these enormous video files to make them conveniently available. We will post an update here in the next few days with access to the workshops.... Once again, thank you to all of our deeply adored conference goers and our miracle worker Conference Chairs, who pulled off our first and maybe only virtual conference! We love you, stay tuned! : Screenshot of our lovely, lively welcome session on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Not registered for the 2020 annual conference but want to be part of the last hurrah? Do we have a deal for you!! Join an outdoor educator near you for a guided in-person hike and meetup tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 7! Check the full schedule of outdoor meet ups here: https://drive.google.com//1vDNk3B38_PEdo9w3GjrobfnjM/view... Of course, masks will be required. We enjoyed another packed day of online workshops with about 50 participants thanks once again to our astounding 2020 conference chairs, Emily Nesterlode and Jenny Brinker, and their above-and-beyond team of tech and logistics supporters. The virtual conference they they pulled off this year was absolutely unthinkable to us a year ago. And thank you conferencers for joining us! It was so heartwarming to see your faces, hear your voices, and share our tips, tricks, and knowhow to best serve our common mission. Here’s to a bright future led by science , credibility , and ever more equitable institutions! : Erin Wilson

We love you, conferencers! The 2020 NYSOEA Conference goes on until Saturday at 6pm. Join NYSOEA’s dear treasure, George Steele, for an owl prowl starting at 10pm tonight, Nov. 5, on Facebook! Join the prowl here: https://www.facebook.com/events/837126520396313. ... Check out this link for the full schedule of conference events and to grab your $20 t-shirt to support outdoor education professional development, training scholarships, and career networks: http://nysoea.weebly.com/annual-conference.html It was such a smooth breath of fresh air to see you and your pets tonight for welcome and happy hour. See you at the workshops tomorrow! : Dennis Buchner

Welcome to the 2020 NYSOEA Conference! Can’t make it to the conference this year? You can still get some $20 swag to support NYSOEA and all of the outdoor educators we serve with professional development, training scholarships, and inside lines on jobs. Check our swag link here: https://www.customink.com/fun/nysoea-2020-annual-conference Conference cocktail hour starts at 6pm, tonight, trivia at 7:30. ... Workshops are Nov. 6 and Nov. 7. In-person outings are Sunday, scheduled for different regions of New York. Check your registration confirmation emails for the links. Our board members are standing by to help with tech questions! See you on the interwebs! : customink.com

Congratulations to our 2020 award winners!! Join us at our annual conference to formally congratulate Chris Bowser, Jen Hargrove, Karen Robertson, Hank Dewey, and Katie Schnepp! These five are among our brightest guiding flames this long, dark year.... Conference registration link is in our bio! Unfortunately, we’re constantly reminded that the pandemic is far from over. Our conference includes workshops, panel discussions, and networking with more of our brightest outdoor educators who find better ways to play this tough hand we are dealt. : NYSOEA Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee

Our first ever virtual conference is your opportunity to connect and learn from the brightest in New York State’s outdoor education field. Nov. 5 through Nov. 8 will be packed with professional workshops, Battle of the Bugs, inclusivity panel discussions, awards, and keynote speaker Jennifer Kretser, Director of Climate Initiatives at The Wild Center. Check out the full schedule and register here: https://bit.ly/384tGGT ... : ‘Matt’

The 2020 Conference workshop schedule is out! Register here: https://bit.ly/34GekpQ We’re talking over a dozen professional workshops plus our keynote spe...aker, Battle of the Bugs, and the panel discussion and workshop training for the Equity Access and Inclusion Committee. All conference activities will be between Nov. 5 to Nov. 8. Check the full schedule at nysoea.org under ‘Events’ and ‘Annual Conference.’ A plus of entering cyberspace is...there are no attendance caps for this year’s conference workshops. Our conference organizers will be in touch with specific pointers to get you where you need to go. They will also be available during the conference to help with any tech questions that arise! : Jeremy Thomas

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Our 2020 conference is titled ‘The Climate of Outdoor Education’ (registration link here: https://bit.ly/2JbUKK0). We don’t just mean physical climate. Outdoor education programs are sometimes a young person’s first opportunity to truly participate in ‘grownup’ conversations about the history of the land they stand on. At our virtual conference from Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, some discussions and workshops will focus on how our outdoor ed organizations and our... program leaders can be more aware of the strong messages our communities will read in the stories we tell and the stories we leave out. Our outstanding Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee organized a conference panel called ‘Making Our Programs Inclusive: What does inclusion really look like?’ for Nov. 7 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. At the panel, experienced outdoor educators will speak and answer questions on how they are adapting their organizations and programs to advancing public attitudes about historical storytelling. If you are facing financial hardship but would greatly benefit from attending this year's conference, you can apply for the George Fuge Scholarship to cover your registration costs. The scholarship application and much more can be found on our conference page at nysoea.org/conference. : Drew Hays

As fast as you can!! The deadline to register for our first ever virtual annual conference is almost here! Handy registration link: https://bit.ly/35zgAid ... The virtual conference will be held in several sessions from Nov. 5 through Nov. 8. We're talking workshops with the state's experienced outdoor educators...silent auction for outdoor gear...art show...networking with industry insiders from Buffalo to the Adirondacks to The City...the annual NYSOEA meeting...regional NYSOEA meetings...and awards for outstanding members. Most importantly for us, it's an opportunity for our strong community of outdoor educators to hear each other's voices, share each other's stories, and learn from each other's strategies for adapting to pandemic challenges. See you there! : Mathew Schwartz

Professional outdoor education workshops for the COVID age... Networking with with New York’s top outdoor educators... Outdoor gear and art auction...... All virtual for the first time in over 50 years. Our annual outdoor education conference will be Nov. 5 through Nov. 8., 2020. Register here: https://bit.ly/3dfSP1K Need financial assistance for registration? Check out the doc for the George Fuge Scholarship here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfFWcHKpJJ2bLgJ6I/viewform : Sandis Helvigs