16 de abril, y el 24 de abril, 2024 I 7 p.m. Hora del Este

¡Saludos a todos! ¡Deseamos invitarlos a un evento muy especial, gratis y abierto a todos y en español! Júntense con nosotros para una conversación sobre la novela El Quetzal Azul – una historia inolvidable escrita para lectores de todas edades – escrita por Dennis Avelar. El autor estará presente con nosotros durante dos noches: el martes 16 de abril, y el miércoles 24 de abril, las dos noches a las 7:00 PM (hora del este). Escojan la fecha que más les convenga y estén listos para aprender más de una historia que jamás olvidarán. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a este evento virtual!

¿De que se trata El Quetzal Azul?

El equilibrio natural del mundo está en peligro. Los seres responsables del bienestar de nuestro planeta fueron obligados a seguir las órdenes egoístas de un poderoso líder, quien está dispuesto a destruirlo todo para restaurar lo que fue robado del ecosistema natural.

¡No se lo pierdan!

Y Recuerdan:  Las Aves Siempre Están Vigilando

En nuestro sitio web se publica una descripción completa del libro, las preguntas de discusión de la reunión, la información de inicio de sesión y todas las fechas y selecciones para todo el año académico 2023-2024.

Para obtener detalles sobre todas las fechas, horarios, selecciones y cómo iniciar sesión de nuestras reuniones, vaya a nuestra página de Próximos eventos.

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Vea libros previamente seleccionados y preguntas de discusión en nuestro Archivo del Club de lectura NOAA Planet Stewards.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 8 p.m. ET

At our May Book Club meeting, we’ll discuss Fen, Bog & Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and Its Role in the Climate Crisis

A lifelong acolyte of the natural world, Annie Proulx brings her witness and research to the subject of wetlands and the vitally important role they play in preserving the environment—by storing the carbon emissions that accelerate climate change. Fens, bogs, swamps, and marine estuaries are crucial to the earth’s survival, and in four illuminating parts, Proulx documents their systemic destruction in pursuit of profit.

In a vivid and revelatory journey through history, Proulx describes the fens of 16th-century England, Canada’s Hudson Bay lowlands, Russia’s Great Vasyugan Mire, and America’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. She introduces the early explorers who launched the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and writes of the diseases spawned in the wetlands—the Ague, malaria, Marsh Fever.

A sobering look at the degradation of wetlands over centuries and the serious ecological consequences, this is “an unforgettable and unflinching tour of past and present, fixed on a subject that could not be more important” (Bill McKibben)

Join us for the NOAA premiere of “Teek and Tom Explore Planet Earth: The Ocean, Weather, and Climate Connection.” The premiere will occur on Thursday,  April 25th, from 1-2:30 p.m. ET.

Seats are limited so register now to join the premiere!

Environmental justice and a just transition are critical to tackling the climate crisis and create a more equitable world for all. Yet, awareness of environmental justice is uneven and the concept applies differently in different circumstances. Join the National Academies and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for a discussion about reconciling different understandings of environmental justice, the importance of community engagement in a just transition, and how centering environmental justice can accelerate implementation of climate-friendly policies.

Closed captioning will be provided. The conversation will include questions from the audience and will be recorded and available to view on the page after the event.  Register now.

Interested in learning more about maritime heritage/archaeology and expert thoughts on what the future of maritime heritage work may look like? Join NOAA Ocean Exploration for a 90-minute Deep Dive with experts to explore the science and sociology of shipwrecks, plane wrecks, paleolandscapes and more. We will also briefly explore associated resources for classroom use! This NOAA Ocean Exploration professional learning event will take place on May 14 and May 16 in various time zones; register today for the date and time that suits you best.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) wants to know how you make STEM more accessible to diverse groups of students in your classroom. To enter the contest, follow ORISE on social media, complete this very short survey, and comment your answer on the post. Three randomly selected teachers will receive an iPad 9 and Apple Pencil. Teachers must teach in the United States, a U.S. Territory, or a DoDEA school to be eligible to win.

The Climate Mental Health Network and the National Environmental Education Foundation are seeking participants to pilot a new set of resources to address climate emotions in schools. These resources aim to prepare teachers to teach about climate change in developmentally appropriate ways and effectively respond to students’ emotional reactions to this issue. Those selected to participate in the pilot will be paid $500 upon completion of the program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Find out if you are eligible for participation in the program pilot and apply today.

Participating in this Teachers on the Estuary workshop will provide educators the opportunity to: experience research & field-based teacher training, enhance understanding of estuary environments using local examples, incorporate  of estuary & watershed topics into classroom teaching, promote student stewardship of estuaries & watersheds, receive content aligned with national education standards and/or North Carolina Essential Standards.

This opportunity is for Carteret County K-12 Teachers.

To register, please contact Lori Davis (lori.c.davis@ncdenr.gov)

June 18, 2024

The topic for this Teachers on the Estuary workshop is TBD. Please check this Upcoming TOTE Workshops website for additional details as they become available.

Educators are encouraged to email Sarah Nuss (mcguire@vims.edu) to register.

June 25-27, 2024     |     Audience: Middle and High School                                                  teachers, informal educators

 Connecting our agricultural county to our Great Lakes!

Learn how our community’s activities on the land impacts Lake Erie. K-12 teachers are invited to learn conservation strategies for agricultural land, your own backyard, and the lake shore; wade in to study the wetland ecology, water quality, and natural resource management survey techniques; and receive education materials targeted for your students.

To register and obtain more information: contact Jennifer Bucheit (jennifer.bucheit@dnr.state.oh.us)

This workshop will explore the three rivers that give the ACE Basin its name: the Ashepoo, the Combahee and the Edisto. Part of the day will be spent in the marsh or on a boat with biologists and science educators learning how to monitor the estuary and analyze the data. The rest of the day will be spent planning how to translate that research to your students through lesson plans and educational resources. This workshop will be focused on investigating coastal environmental issues and ways to promote solutions in your classroom and school.

Register for the ACE Basin NERR workshop                                   [[Photo credit: Erica Connery, ACE Basin NERR]]  

Apply the engineering method and help your students become environmental stewards as you repurpose recyclables into seaworthy vessels! Master buoyancy, engineering, and physics obstacles to race your boat creations to victory.

The Recycle Regatta is a free, fun, hands-on competition for K-12 students to participate in from anywhere! Students build a model sailboat from recycled and repurposed materials and race to victory while discovering engineering, mathematics, sailing, buoyancy, and stewardship. Two awards will be given for each fleet, including the fastest and most creative vessels.

Young ocean advocates ages 15-22 from around the world are invited to apply for a position on the EarthEcho International Youth Leadership Council (YLC)! EarthEcho International is a non-profit organization, founded by Philippe Cousteau, dedicated to building a global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet. The YLC plays a key role leading EarthEcho’s programs while developing and implementing campaigns to mobilize young people worldwide to take ocean conservation action. Through this unique experience, members have an opportunity to grow as an environmental leader, gain an understanding of the operations of an international non-profit organization while shaping EarthEcho’s work and mission, and collaborate with peers to elevate youth voices in the conservation movement on a global stage.

Protecting and restoring coastal and ocean habitats is a good way to help combat climate change. Why? Because of blue carbon! Blue carbon is the term for carbon captured and stored by the world's ocean and coastal ecosystems. Blue carbon ecosystems are nature’s secret tool against climate change. Certain species play critical roles in blue carbon ecosystems. Across the globe, marine protected areas preserve blue carbon habitats and processes, and this toolkit specifically focuses on U.S. West Coast blue carbon habitats and processes.

This Blue Carbon Education and Communication toolkit is designed for educators and communicators to use to teach others about blue carbon ecosystems. The toolkit includes:

• fact sheet
• infographic
• lesson plan
• links to webinars and supplementary resources

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, we are called to respond to the global climate crisis, with a special Earth Day 2024 focus on reducing plastics. On Earth Day and every day, scientists are studying our planet and working toward a just and sustainable future. Visit Columbia University’s Climate School Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.

In Fall 2023, report authors asked Americans what questions they would ask a global warming expert if they had the opportunity. We found that overall, people would ask how scientists know that global warming is human-caused and what can be done to limit it.

In this analysis, we investigate how the questions people would ask an expert vary across different subgroups, including demographic and political groups and Global Warming’s Six Americas. The Six Americas framework categorizes people into six distinct audiences based on their opinions about climate change, ranging from the Alarmed (who are the most worried and supportive of action) to the Dismissive (who do not believe climate change is happening or human caused and are often opposed to action).