WaterIfic
The focus of WaterIfic is to create a forum for
environmental awareness, education, and celebration.
In addition, the event is designed to provide science
education in a fun, hands-on setting while aligning
with the core content required by Kentucky Department
of Education for sixth-grade science. Through
the use of models, demonstrations, and interactive
stations, sixth grade students learn about the
Earth's water and how the use of science protects
local waterways.
The event is organized by bringing together Northern
Kentucky organizations that are responsible for
protecting local waters and educating the public
about water quality in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton
counties. By pooling talent from various water
quality agencies, students from each school benefit
greatly by seeing first-hand how all the agencies
work together and independently to maintain the water
quality in Northern Kentucky.
Curriculum
Resource & Equipment Library EE
Resource Trunks for Loan
Curriculum Resources
NKU Science Education and Reading the
River Websites http://www.nku.edu/~scienceed http://readingtheriver.nku.edu
Curriculum materials, lesson plans,
curriculum resources, and web links
relevant to the work of the Center for
Environmental Education. These
websites will be used as a resource in
pre-service and in-service teacher
education courses and
workshops.
Don't miss out! County Conservation Grants
for Teachers. Schools in Kenton, Boone, and Campbell counties
can apply for grant money to help teach students
about conservation and the environment.
The money available can be used to enhance
outdoor learning areas; for plants and seeds;
for construction of trails; for
conservation-related materials; for water
monitoring and for soils testing equipment.
Contacts for information or grant forms:
Campbell County contact Linda Grizzell at the
Campbell County Conservation District Office, 22 E.
Main Street, Alexandria, KY 41001. Call:
(859) 635-9587. Send an email to or through
the district's website:
home.fuse.net/campbelled.
Kenton County and Boone County, write Sally
Aaron at 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY
41005. Call (859) 586-7903. Send an
email to
saaron@ky.usda.gov or through the district's
websites:
http://www.boonecountyky.org/bccd/default.htm
or visit
http://www.kentoncounty.org and go to "County
Services."
• Northern Kentucky Urban Forestry Council Trees in Our Communities Grant Program (PDF 78KB) The grant funds can be used by cities, schools, or other non-profits for urban forestry efforts such as developing an outdoor classroom, purchasing forestry educational information, for the implementation of forestry field days, and other projects. Assistance with projects is available from staff at the County Extension Offices in Campbell, Boone, and Kenton Counties.
Campbell County
Fall Day Camps (activity pictures below), sponsored by Campbell County
Extension Services and supported by:
- NKU Center for Environmental Education
- Northern KY Sanitation District No. 1
- KY NEED Project (National Energy Education
Development)
- Build a Tree Lesson
Plan (htm)
- Build a Tree Lesson Plan (PDF)
- Build a Tree Lesson Plan (Doc)
Bluegrass Energy & Green Living Expo
http://www.bluegrassenergyexpo.org Hours: Saturday, October 6, 2007 ~ 10:00
a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 7, 2007 ~ 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Heritage Hall at Lexington
Center
Building A Future: Sustainable Urbanism and
Green Design
Flyer (PDF)
A lecture series presenting three nationally
recognized leaders in sustainable, high
performance design. Dates: (All lectures are from
5:00 - 6:30 PM at the Carnegie Arts Center in
Covington, KY) February 14, 2007 (Doug
Carr Flyer) April 09, 2007
May 02, 2007
Many teachers need items to extend the learning of their students into the outdoor environment, but lack the funds to purchase them. Trunks of often needed items have been created and are available for loan. To schedule a time to borrow the trunks,
please contact us at
enved@nku.edu
