Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) 2016 Annual Conference “Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Stewards: Engaging Students, Schools and Communities” will be held in February. Do you have have great ideas, lesson plans or favorite activities that you want to share? Then consider presenting! Online proposals are due in September 14, 2015, 5:00pm.

Learn about the principles of leave no trace, about how to teach with the principles, and how you can become a Leave no Trace Trainer!

Hear what people are saying about the new Chesapeake Bay Ecosystem Atlas and its companion Atlas Teacher’s Guide developed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Chesapeake Environmental Communications, and download a free copy for yourself!

Climate change is happening. How can we engage our students in learning more about—and measuring—the effects of shifting conditions on our natural resources? Come to this workshop to test some new field investigations for middle and high school students. ​ These are all outdoor activities students can use to investigate their schoolyards and other areas, to understand how climate change is affecting wildlife, plants, and habitats. The lessons offer ways to apply NGSS science practices, integrate STEM and environmental literacy with other disciplines, inspire stewardship actions and participate in citizen science, and get outside!

DataStreme Atmosphere is a major precollege teacher enhancement initiative of the American Meteorological Society with the main goal of training of Weather Education Resource Teachers who will promote the teaching of science, mathematics and technology using weather as a vehicle, across the K-12 curriculum in their home school districts.The initial step in the training of Resource Teachers is their participation in the DataStreme Atmosphere distance-learning course. The 13-week course is offered twice a year to selected participants. It focuses on the study of the atmospheric environment through the use of electronically transmitted weather data and learning materials combined with Study Guide readings and investigations.

Can you identify the most bacteria-infested places in a classroom? Does your school or district have set standards for “clean,” and if so, what are they? Do you know the five essential steps to “green cleaning” in schools? Can you identify at least three national tools or resources to help you choose safe and appropriate cleaning products? Have you conducted a routine maintenance inspection of your school environment within the last 12 months? If you answered “No” to any of these questions, register now for this week’s webinar dedicated to cleaning and maintenance practices in schools

In honor of World Oceans Day, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership and its members want to hear from you during our live Twitter event! What science questions do you have about the ocean?

NASA showcased their research on the Earth for their 45th earth day celebration in Washington, DC. NASA has plenty of data and tools availble for free that can be used as valuble teaching resources.Check out what I learn on my Earth Day adventures with NASA.

Check out what is in store for you if you sign up for a project wet training! A valuable resource for teaching water issues in and out of the classroom.

Check out this review of Jennifer Chambers newest book “Best Hikes with Kids, Washington DC, the Beltway, and Beyond” very informative and useful book for those seeking family friendly parks around the Washington DC metropolitan area!