NYSMEA MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS March 21

Registration and details for the June 3, 4, 5, Conference at Dowling College featuring
fly overs of the South Shore Estuary, kayak trips, Presentation by Trevor Corson,
author of, "The Secret Life of Lobsters"
Laboratory Exercise, Lectures
and Great Food
are now on the webpage.

Directors meeting 5:30,Wednesday March 23rd at Great Neck. Get Active and Join Us Directions

New Marine and Coastal Habitat Publications Available from the Gulf of Maine Council and CZM The following two publications focused on marine habitat may be of interest to marine educators:
The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment has recently released The Gulf of Maine Primer of Marine Habitat Types, which details, in full color, the types of habitats found in the Gulf of Maine region. The Primer, part of a larger effort of the Council’s to assess impacts of human activities on the Gulf’s marine habitats, was written by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM), and provides resource managers and others with scientific data and descriptive characterizations to assist with evaluating and safeguarding marine habitats. For more information about the Primer, or to download an electronic copy, go to http://www.gulfofmaine.org/habitatprimer/. Also available is the Winter 2004-2005 edition of Coastlines, CZM's annual magazine. This new publication focuses on coastal and marine habitats, from the depths where soft coral grows to the sand dunes that rise above the shore, and explores these habitats as critical components of sound coastal management. To request a copy, or if you would like to be on the Coastlines mailing list, please email your name and address to czmnews@state.ma.us with “Coastlines mailing list” as the subject. An electronic copy of Winter 2004-2005 Coastlines is available at http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastlines/2004-2005/index04-05.htm. For more information about CZM, including a list of available publications, please go to http://www.mass.gov/czm. In addition, CZM produces CZ-Mail, a monthly update providing information on major program initiatives, available tools and publications, upcoming workshops and events, grants, contracting opportunities, job openings, coastal legislation, and other news of interest to those working on coastal issues. If you are interested in receiving CZ-Mail, please email your request to czm@state.ma.us.

IDEAS Institute*ofThe Hofstra University School of Education and Allied Human Services Presents:
Classroom Demonstrations in the Physical Sciences for High School Teachers
Saturday April 9, 2005 8:30 - 5:00 p.m.
"A Workshop for Middle and High School Science Teachers"
Saturday March 19, 2005: 9:30 * 2:00 p.m.
Available for graduate or in-service credit Contact Janice Koch at janice.koch@hofstra.edu
or 516-463-5777 for further information

Clean Ocean Action encourages you to attend the Blue Vision Conference Friday April 8th, Baltimore, for the region that includes states from New York to North Carolina.

Details

National Environmental Education Week is only a month away! Held April
10-16, 2005, National EE Week is rapidly becoming the largest
environmental education event ever.details

SCONYC Science Council of New York City - Largest gathering of Science Teachers in New York Metropolitan Area. Keynote speaker, Past President of NYSMEA, Doreen Bader of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Sat April 16th At Styvesant High School Details

The OCEANS 2005 MTS/IEEE Conference will take place in Washington, D.C. September 19-23, 2005.

"One Ocean" emphasizes the vital need for global cooperation and engagement to protect our internationally connected waters, as well as the critical role that the "One Ocean" plays in global commerce, weather, jobs, food supply, recreation, national defense, and mineral and energy resources. "One Ocean" reinforces the many interrelationships among the scientific and engineering disciplines, and this conference provides an unequalled opportunity to network with colleagues from across the entire spectrum of oceanic and marine interests.
Details and call for papers at www.oceans2005.org

This summer marks the return of courses to the Hatfield Marine Science
Center, with seven different courses being offered during two summer
sessions, starting on June 20. Courses are for upper level undergraduates,
graduate students, teachers, and other professionals. In addition, a new
Marine Conservation Science and Policy course will be offered Sept. 9-18
(April 1 application deadline) For more info, log on to: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/classes/summer/

This is an opportunity for you, your students, friends, and/or colleagues
to join an international, interdisciplinary initiative being lead and
supervised by researchers from the USA, Canada, and Australia.
To join the pilot program, you only have to coordinate one day to sampling
on the coast this spring. I will join you at a low tide to sample for
invasive crabs and teach about this important issue. I will be in New York
in early May to mid May. Results from your sampling will be posted on
MITâ€™s Sea Grant website and used in research that is helping to protect
the biodiversity of our planet. If interested, please consult our website
(http://www.invasivetracers.com/)that
has methodologies, training section of photos, background information and
other material to answer your questions. If you want to sign up or have
questions, do not hesitate to call or email. I hope you will be part of this study.
David G. Delaney PhD Student, Invasion Ecologist
Dept. of Biology McGill University Montreal, Quebec
Canada, H3A 1B1 Office: (514) 398-6175 Fax: (514)398-5069
Email: mailto:David.Delaney@elf.mcgill.ca

Date: Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1, 2005
Location: University of New Hampshire (UNH) Durham, New Hampshire
Workshop Description: http://www.cooa.unh.edu/workshop2005.html
This five-day teacher workshop will focus on the exciting and thought provoking theme of “Seasons in the Sea: Understanding Change in the Gulf of Maine through Buoys, Boats and Satellites.” Just like on land, the ocean goes through seasonal changes that cause plants and animals to adapt, bloom, retreat, die, and flourish. From regional to microscopic scales, oceanic changes can be recognized and studied by all levels of learners.Participants will be selected through an application process. Applications are due April 22, 2005 and are available at http://www.cooa.unh.edu/workshop2005.html. Educators will be notified by May 9, 2005 as to their acceptance. The workshop hosts will cover the living expenses of accepted participants which include room and board.

The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium is looking for an outgoing, highly motivated and responsible person to assist with coordinating, running and teaching its volunteer and public programs. This position, which will begin in May 2005, is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the fields of marine biology and informal environmental education. The Public Programs Assistant will be working full-time Thursday through Monday and will have Tuesday and Wednesday off. A background in environmental science, marine biology, education or a related field is preferred.

Free tree and shrub seedlings for schools - http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/environmentdec/2005a/treeseedlings021 005.html "The program provides 50 tree seedlings or a mix of 20 wildlife shrub seedlings to any school that places an order. Wildlife shrubs provide food and shelter for birds and mammals and make a good buffer between open and forested areas. Seedlings may be planted on school grounds or other community spaces. Last year this program provided 32,000 seedlings to more than 650 schools."

Annual Horseshoe Crab Beach Walk with Alan Ascher at Plum Beach Brooklyn
Wednesday May 25th Details

Join us for the Maritime Heritage Education Conference that will be the first of its kind to bring formal and informal educators together to promote the sharing of maritime heritage related education partnerships, programs and products. The meeting will take place November 18-20, 2005 at Nauticus: the National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. http://www.sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/mhec/welcome.html

Oak Ridge Summer Program for Science Teachers Details

Hi everyone. Jeff Sandler "Mr. Fish" here. I'm trying to help a couple of dynamic young people who have worked with us find a good situation for the coming summer:
Katherine asks: "I'd like to work on a Divemaster certification and/or be employed in a diving capacity for the summer, ideally in a warm place. I am certified as a PADI Master Diver at this point and am looking to continue my training and subsequently work as a Divemaster."
Joy asks: "I am interested in doing Environmental Ed. in a fun environment, I'd get
wet, I'd work hard, I'd like to talk to participants in programs at a large scale on boat tours or about animals...as some theatrical personality in general. I am open to internships, seasonal work, etc. If
you can think of anywhere or anyone it would be greatly appreciated!
Can anyone help me with ideas for these delightful persons? I'd sure be appreciative.
Thanks! Jeff Sandler Mr. and Mrs. Fish, Inc. http://www.mrandmrsfish.com

Wednesday, April 13th, 7:30 pm Close Encounters with Birds of Prey Old Gym, Holdrum Middle School, 393 River Vale Road, River Vale, NJ With piercing eyes, powerful beaks, sharp talons and personalities all their own, raptors (birds of prey) are extraordinary examples of the beauty that resides at the top of the food chain. For one evening a rare assemblage of these majestic birds will be appearing live and up-close in River Vale. Bill Streeter, Director of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center (DVRC), will introduce live raptors including a hawk, falcon, eagle, and two owls to bring to life a compelling presentation on predator/prey relationships, wildlife rehabilitation and environmental issues facing raptors today. The DVRC is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to conservation of birds of prey. Their goal is to provide humane, professional care for injured, ill and orphaned raptors so that they can ultimately be returned to the wild – healthy, and no longer dependent on humans for survival. The raptor program is being jointly sponsored by the River Vale Mayor's Open Space Committee and the River Vale Board of Education, and hosted by the Holdrum Middle School Science Club. Open Space Committee Chair Burton Hall will follow the main presentation with an explanation of how participants can assist local birds and other wildlife through the “Backyard Habitat Program.” For more information on Mr. Streeter and raptors, check the DVRC website at www.dvrconline.org.

Sunday, April 17, 10am-4pm River Cleanup Overpeck Park, Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ Join us for the first river cleanup of the new season at the spot where it all began, Overpeck Park in Leonia. This park is located on the Overpeck Creek, a major tributary of the Hackensack River, and was built on top of a town dump. As a result, we find more than the usual amount of trash at this cleanup, as garbage works its way out of the river banks, so we need all the help we can get! We will be cleaning up from land and canoes, so there is something for everyone. Lunch and refreshments and all equipment will be provided. All ages are welcome - children must be accompanied, and we require two experienced paddlers per canoe. Feel free to show up for a couple of hours or for the full day. Hope to see you on the river!

Friday, April 22, 2pm-6pm Earth Day Open House and Adirondack Pack Boat Raffle Drawing Hackensack Riverkeeper Office, 231 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ Spend Earth Day with Hackensack Riverkeeper! Join us in the afternoon, or after work, for some light refreshments and good conversation as we prepare to pick the winning ticket for the Adirondack Pack Boat raffle! The raffle itself will be closed at 4pm, and the drawing will take place around 6pm. If you have never been to our office, please take advantage of this opportunity to come and meet with our staff and explore the many resources our office holds. The winner is not required to be present for the drawing, and will be notified immediately after the drawing takes place. Good luck to you all!

Saturday, April 23, 9am-11am Eco-Walk Celery Farm Natural Area, Allendale, NJ This 107-acre preserve is owned by the Borough of Allendale and managed by the FYKE Nature Association. Join us for a walk through the varied habitats of this unique suburban wilderness. We expect to observe a good number of water fowl, raptors and resident and migrant songbirds. The trail is level and well-kept, but can be muddy, so please wear appropriate footwear. For reservations and directions, please call Hugh Carola at the office at 201-968-0808 or email hugh@hackensackriverkeeper.org.

Sunday, April 24, 10am-2pm 20th Annual Hooked On Hudson
Ross Dock, Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee, NJ This celebration, hosted by the HRFA (Hudson River Fisherman's Association), consists of a Shad Bake, Fishing Contest, and a host of Environmental Awareness Displays. Demonstrations of recreational use of the Hudson River waterway will play a part throughout the day. Acoustical musicians will be performing and book vendors will be there. The Palisades Interstate Park NJ Section, Hackensack Riverkeeper, NY/NJ Baykeeper, Hudson Riverkeeper, KSeas Fishing Charters, NJ Trout Unlimited, Fish Painting, and a host of other environmental and fishing organizations will be in attendance.