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Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
EE Community Conversation
EE Check In - Looking toward Fall. Let's chat about reopening our schools. Are there ways we can support our local schools? What plans and implementation strategies are your districts utilizing? Share ideas, ask questions and get advice on how environmental education can continue to move forward this school year even faced with some very tough challenges. Share the meeting information with other educators in your area. All are welcome! You do not have to be an EEAI Member to join these calls.
Zoom Meeting Information -
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 876 9274 2963
Password: 633503
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August 17 - September 11, 2020
VIRTUAL Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Instructor: Bob Carter
Registration Cost: $235 (Certification is an additional $150)
The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) in partnership with the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, is offering an online training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will be a combination of online instruction and virtual meetings with your instructor. Note, this course is designed to cover all the same material and requirements as the in-person Certified Interpretive Guide course and the certification awarded is the same as our face to face offerings. This course will meet:
August 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 & September 2: 9:00 AM – 12 Noon Central Time
September 9 and 11: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central Time
More information and to register visit https://www.interpnet.com/nai/nai/_events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=VCG081720.
Saturday, August 22, 2020
EEAI Walk & Talk
Saturday, August 22 at 10am
Ballard Nature Center, 5253 US-40, Altamont, IL 62411
FREE
Join us for a guided hike at Ballard Nature Center by one of their trained naturalists! After a 30-45 minute hike, guests will be invited to stay for refreshments, and an East Central Regional Director will give a brief overview of the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI). This is a wonderful opportunity to simply enjoy nature, meet new people, network, and learn more about EEAI. Spots are limited, so registration is required. It is free to attend, but donations are appreciated. All proceeds will go towards keeping the Ballard Nature Center and the Environmental Education Association of Illinois sustainable.
Registration limited - sign up today!
Questions? Contact East Central Regional Directors - EastCentralRegionEEAI@gmail.com
Saturday, September 12, 2020
BioBlitz
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Nature Institute - Godfrey, IL
Help collect scientific data on a wide range of topics, learn about Illinois habitats from the experts and fun family friendly activities! We will have scientists out monitoring the property and will be highlighting citizen science with visitors. For complete event details - https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/tni-earth-day/
No Cost/No RSVP
Saturday, September 19th, 2020
Fall Service Project - Illinois River Sweep!
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center - Peoria, IL
Wear your EEAI button – we’ll have extras here for you, if you don’t have one – to denote yourself as part of our team! Afterwards, please join us for a cookout at NW Region Director Susie’s house in Peoria!
Cost/RSVP: NONE, but please RSVP to let Susie know you’ll participate as part of the EEAI River Sweep Team – singram@peoriaparks.org or 309-397-3503.
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Fall Colors Hike
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Country Lane Woods
95th St, east of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd
Cook County, IL 60480
Take a hike to enjoy the beautiful fall colors with other members in the Northeast Region. Families welcome to attend!
No Cost/ RSVP to
northeastregioneeai@gmail.com
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Winter Wonderland Hike
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
To reach the Rocky Glen waterfall parking lot, take Cass Avenue 1.5 miles south of Northgate Road to Bluff Road. Take Bluff Road 0.3 mile east to the lot.
Enjoy a brisk stroll through this hilly terrain while taking in views of Rocky Glen waterfall and Sawmill creek bluff overlook. Families welcome to attend!
No Cost/ RSVP to
northeastregioneeai@gmail.com
EE Community Conversation
EE Check In - Looking toward Fall. Let's chat about reopening our schools. Are there ways we can support our local schools? What plans and implementation strategies are your districts utilizing? Share ideas, ask questions and get advice on how environmental education can continue to move forward this school year even faced with some very tough challenges. Share the meeting information with other educators in your area. All are welcome! You do not have to be an EEAI Member to join these calls.
Zoom Meeting Information -
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87692742963?pwd=SWNlbVVaeXVSTkUzaDl5SG1NZXRNUT09
Meeting ID: 876 9274 2963
Password: 633503
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,87692742963#,,,,0#,,633503# US (Chicago)
+19294362866,,87692742963#,,,,0#,,633503# US (New York)
August 17 - September 11, 2020
VIRTUAL Certified Interpretive Guide Training Course
Instructor: Bob Carter
Registration Cost: $235 (Certification is an additional $150)
The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) in partnership with the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, is offering an online training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites. This course will be a combination of online instruction and virtual meetings with your instructor. Note, this course is designed to cover all the same material and requirements as the in-person Certified Interpretive Guide course and the certification awarded is the same as our face to face offerings. This course will meet:
August 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 & September 2: 9:00 AM – 12 Noon Central Time
September 9 and 11: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central Time
More information and to register visit https://www.interpnet.com/nai/nai/_events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=VCG081720.
Saturday, August 22, 2020
EEAI Walk & Talk
Saturday, August 22 at 10am
Ballard Nature Center, 5253 US-40, Altamont, IL 62411
FREE
Join us for a guided hike at Ballard Nature Center by one of their trained naturalists! After a 30-45 minute hike, guests will be invited to stay for refreshments, and an East Central Regional Director will give a brief overview of the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI). This is a wonderful opportunity to simply enjoy nature, meet new people, network, and learn more about EEAI. Spots are limited, so registration is required. It is free to attend, but donations are appreciated. All proceeds will go towards keeping the Ballard Nature Center and the Environmental Education Association of Illinois sustainable.
Registration limited - sign up today!
Questions? Contact East Central Regional Directors - EastCentralRegionEEAI@gmail.com
Saturday, September 12, 2020
BioBlitz
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Nature Institute - Godfrey, IL
Help collect scientific data on a wide range of topics, learn about Illinois habitats from the experts and fun family friendly activities! We will have scientists out monitoring the property and will be highlighting citizen science with visitors. For complete event details - https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/tni-earth-day/
No Cost/No RSVP
Saturday, September 19th, 2020
Fall Service Project - Illinois River Sweep!
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Forest Park Nature Center - Peoria, IL
Wear your EEAI button – we’ll have extras here for you, if you don’t have one – to denote yourself as part of our team! Afterwards, please join us for a cookout at NW Region Director Susie’s house in Peoria!
Cost/RSVP: NONE, but please RSVP to let Susie know you’ll participate as part of the EEAI River Sweep Team – singram@peoriaparks.org or 309-397-3503.
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Fall Colors Hike
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Country Lane Woods
95th St, east of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd
Cook County, IL 60480
Take a hike to enjoy the beautiful fall colors with other members in the Northeast Region. Families welcome to attend!
No Cost/ RSVP to
northeastregioneeai@gmail.com
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Winter Wonderland Hike
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
To reach the Rocky Glen waterfall parking lot, take Cass Avenue 1.5 miles south of Northgate Road to Bluff Road. Take Bluff Road 0.3 mile east to the lot.
Enjoy a brisk stroll through this hilly terrain while taking in views of Rocky Glen waterfall and Sawmill creek bluff overlook. Families welcome to attend!
No Cost/ RSVP to
northeastregioneeai@gmail.com