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Summer Enrichment Opportunities For Youth - May 28, 2008
Lee - On June 5th environmental consultants, non-profits and schools, band together at Lee High School as part of the third annual Youth Environmental Summit. (YES) Co-sponsored by the Flying Cloud Institute/The Berkshire Environmental Educators Network (BEEN) and The Center For Ecological Technology, YES is an opportunity for area students and environmental educators to present findings and offer workshops on techniques and discoveries they have made throughout the academic year. A sampling of 2008 workshops and presentations include, Snack Attack? Solar Ovens to the Rescue!, Lego E-Lab Wind Power Investigation and Geospatial Technologies for Map Making.
Initiated in 2005, The Berkshire Environmental Educators Network (BEEN) was established by the Flying Cloud Institute as a means of connecting area non profits and public school educators who are interested in engaging students in meaningful investigations of the local environment. Members are able to share best practices and set up collaborations that promote high quality environmental education across Berkshire County.
Organizations and schools participating in the event include: Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Center for Ecological Technology, Flying Cloud Institute Housatonic River Museum, Housatonic Valley Association, Trustees of Reservations Lee Elementary School, Lee Middle and High School, Mount Everett Regional Middle School, Egremont School, Conte Community School, Conte Middle School, Lanesborough Middle School, Undermountain Elementary School.
For more information please contact BEEN coordinator Ezra Small at ezrasmall@gmail.com or The Flying Cloud Institute at 413.229.3321. You are also welcome to visit www.flyingcloudinst.org/BEEN_StudExpo.php for full program details. |
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