Student Action Network

Student Movie Contest

Wish upon a rock this summer and you could win prizes for your (or your child’s) school!

The National Wildlife Federation has teamed up with Warner Bros. and FTL Solar to introduce the “Eco-Schools USA: Rock Your Green Wish with the Movie Shorts” Sweepstakes.

Students in grades 1 through 12 can post their “green wishes” for their school online through September 17th. The winning school will receive a portable solar tent to be used as an outdoor classroom from FTL Solar.

Take the next step for your school and join the Eco-Schools USA program. National Wildlife Federation was recently granted official Eco-School host status for K-12 facilities in the United States through the acclaimed global program operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Eco-Schools USA provides a framework to help educators and students integrate sustainable principles in their classrooms, schools and communities.

Make your "green wish" today!

Funky Nests in Funky Places

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology encourages people of all ages to celebrate spring by submitting photos, artwork or stories about Funky Nests in Funky Places. The first 50 entries will receive a copy of the "Doves and pigeons of North America" poster, and selected entries will be posted on the Celebrate Urban Birds Web site. Learn more  Entry deadline is July 31st.

 

Full Swing of Summer

Summer Fun 101

 

- Learn Constellations
- Plant a Garden
- Front Yard Bingo

 

And more!  Check out http://www.goaskmom.com/summer/naturally.html for lists of fun summer activities!

The Bay Game is Back!

From the MD DNR -  "In celebration of Maryland’s wealth of natural resources and exciting recreational opportunities, Governor Martin O’Malley today proclaimed the month of June “Great Outdoors Month” in Maryland. This year’s first order of business was the release of the 2009 Bay Game, Celebrating Children & Our Natural World."

http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrnews/pressrelease2009/060109a.html

 

Submit a Poster - Win an iPod

This competition is sponsored by Clean Air Partners, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and the Baltimore Metropolitan Council.  The purpose of the competition is to explore, through art, the sources and solutions to air pollution and climate change in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region.

 

All students in grades 4 through 8 residing in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region can participate by submitting a poster.  Entries will be judged in two grade-level categories:

·              Category 1: Grades 4-6

·              Category 2: Grades 7-8

 

RULES

·              Posters are to measure between 18 to 24 inches by 24 to 30 inches.

·              Any weight of paper is permitted. Standard poster-board is recommended.

·              Posters must be the original design and creation of the students.

·              Complete the attached Submission Form and attach it to the back of each poster submitted. 

 

Posters must be postmarked by April 17, 2009

Send poster and completed Submission Form to:

MWCOG-Clean Air Partners

777 North Capitol St, NE Suite 300

Washington

DC

,

20002

For additional information please contact

Rebecca Davis

Clean Air Partners Education Program Manager

rdavis@cleanairpartners.net

703-340-6875

 

We Can Change the World Challenge

Continue your Leadership Pathway at http://wecanchange.com/about-challenge/challenge-description/

The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge consists of six easy steps:

• Step 1: Choose It! Student teams of 2-3 conduct research to learn about the issues that affect their community and select one issue that they truly want to impact.
• Step 2: Research It! Students access a variety of resources to learn all they can about their issue and develop a problem statement that explains why and how it is a problem in their community.
• Step 3: Plan It! Students propose a feasible, measurable solution to positively impact their issue and an action plan to help them carry it out.
• Step 4: Do It! Students work together to implement their action plan.
• Step 5: Analyze It! Students explain what they’ve found out so far.
• Step 6: Share It! Students make recommendations for how their plan can be replicated or expanded in similar communities across the nation.

Entries are due March 15th!!!

Continue your leadership pathway with Oceans for Life

Spend 10 days immersed in a national marine sanctuary!  Learn about environmental film-making!

The Ocean for Life field studies consist of collaborative ocean research expeditions, exploration, scholastic achievement, and an all-encompassing sense of wonder, while also allowing students from different countries to connect through common experiences and forge cross-cultural bonds.

The National Marine Sanctuaries program within NOAA is offering this summer opportunity for high school students.  You can access the application at http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/ofl/welcome.html 

Applications are due Feb 27th so act quickly!

Trees available for service projects

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Tree-Mendous program is selling trees for community restoration projects.  The application is available here http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/forests/tmorderform.pdf 

Is it worth it to wash? Recycling FAQ

Am I wasting water by washing out my recyclables?  Plastic peanut butter jars and tin cans do not need to be washed before you put them in the recycling bin since they will get washed at the recycling facitility.  Read this article for the full story  http://www.slate.com/id/2210344/?from=rss 

Young Eco-Hero Award $500 prize

We encourage you to apply for the International Young Eco-Hero Award.  Let's recognize the individual accomplishments of young people (ages 8-16) whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment.

HOW?
Action For Nature will award cash prizes of up to $500 to young Eco-Heroes from around the world for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research or protection of the natural world. Their individual initiatives will inspire others to preserve and protect our fragile environment.

To learn more, check out the award guidelines http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero/ecoheroguidelines.html

Due date is Feb 28, 2009

http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero/ecoheroawards.html