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Posted May 26, 2021
Earth Force Educator Professional Development
Registration is now open for Summer 2021 Earth Force Educator workshops! Learn how to help your students carry out environmental and civic action projects. The Earth Force Process is a research-based model that guides young people through identifying environmental issues in their community, finding an effective solution to the issue, and working with people in…
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Posted March 3, 2021
Student Environmental Action Project Contest
Proposals for the Caring for Our Watersheds student environmental action contest are due March 12th. The contest is open to young people in 5th-12th grade anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The first 20 groups to submit proposals will receive $250 for their school or sponsoring organization. All groups who enter the contest will automatically…
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Posted August 28, 2020
Draft Middle James Segment Plan
The draft Middle James Segment Plan is available for review and comment until Nov. 24, 2020. Please submit comments to jennifer.wampler@dcr.virginia.gov
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Posted May 13, 2020
Community Action Virtual Workshop Opportunity for Teachers
Hello Educators! Earth Force is excited to announce our virtual summer professional development workshop offerings! All workshops focus on building civic and project-based learning skills that harness students’ drive to change their local communities. This workshop is open to teachers in any subject area for grades 5-10. **** Montgomery County Public School and Alexandria City…
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Posted February 25, 2020
Judges Needed for Student Environmental Action Contest
Caring for Our Watersheds is looking for volunteers to score written proposals from students across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Each judge will score 4-6 proposals based on a rubric. Proposals need to be judged between March 13th and March 24th. More information is available in the attached document. If you would like to be a…
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Posted November 8, 2019
Caring For Our Watersheds – get funding for your class projects
Caring For Our Watersheds Poster The 2020 Caring For Our Watersheds Contest is officially open. Classrooms across the Chesapeake Bay watershed can submit proposals answering the question”What can you do to improve your watershed?” Top proposals can win prizes up to $1000. All proposals are eligible for separate implementation funds and the first 40 schools…