Southern
Region
Counties:
Alexander, Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton,
Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Massac,
Monroe, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, St. Clair,
Saline, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, WIlliamson
Upcoming
Events:
During June and July, Touch
of Nature Environmental Center offers Eco U, a nature day
camp for children entering grades 2 through 7. If you’ve
got youngsters, go to www.ton.siu.edu and take advantage of
this unique opportunity.
Go to Beautify Southern Illinois’ website for
a nice compilation of the area’s events, http://www.beautifysouthernillinois.org/events/calendar.htm
WOW! Wonders of Wetlands Workshop
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , register by June 25; 9am-3:30pm;
Cache River Wetlands Center, 8885 State Route 37 South, Cypress,
Ill; 5 CPDUs; Appropriate for grades K-12, multi-disciplinary,
hand-on curriculum on the fundamentals of wetland values,
functions, bio-diversity and more; Cost: $20.00. Information
or registration form call 618-657-2064, Wed. - Sunday or e-mail
Molie.Oliver@illinois.gov.
A Flying WILD workshop will: Introduce educators
to Flying WILD materials and concepts; Demonstrate how educators
from all disciplines can incorporate Flying WILD activities
into their curricula to help meet the needs of their educational
goals and objectives; Provide a sampling of teaching strategies
and at least three Flying WILD activities; and Create an atmosphere
in which educators, resource personnel and others can meet
and share information and encourage continued communication
and support for environmental education. Both workshops are
targeted for middle grades, adaptable to other levels, teacher-led,
student-led and volunteer-led learning activities about birds.
Visit www.illinoisaudubon.org for information and registration
Thursday, July 22, 2010, 9am-12:30pm, Cache River Wetlands
Center, Cypress, IL, 3 CPDUs. Cost: $15.00
Become a Trail Steward for The Shawnee National Forest
Call (618) 687-1731 for details.
Regional
Directors:
Kate Hellgren
Touch of Nature Environmental Center
Kateh4@siu.edu
