SUMMER 1995 The OUTDOOR CONNECTION THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NEW YORK STATE OUTDOOR EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC. This Winter the tr _ Board has been busy BY analyzing the status of “v4.4, the Association and planning for the ‘upcoming year. At this time I would like to provide a brief update as ie preliminary findings. - " In December we began to take eve 2 a look at the operating costs of the yards Form Association as related tothe syn and membership fees collected annually. ‘side the Resions 8S0ciation publications, mailings, eo gee insurance, office operations, regional Hee events and annual conferences fiom represent some of the operating costs ____bome by the Association o provide xe 2 service to our members. : NYSOEA's expenses are relatively low as compared to similar “not for profit organizations, but the e? . slight decline in membership over the +) past three years has made slight | increases in operating expenses _, difficult to absorb, To remedy this _ situation the board faced a variety of 1) options ranging from dues increases __ and/or reduction in member services to increasing membership to spread fixed From The President ‘expenses over a broader revenue base. On your behalf we chose to focus our efforts on increasing membership. ‘Over the years NYSOEA members have been asked to personally commit to bring in one new member - * we are asking you to fulfill this commitment now. New members increase our networking ability, bring new ideas and expertise, help us spread the principles, philosophies and practices of outdoor education and strengthen the association both programmatically and financially Please reach out to those you know are interested in outdoor and environmental education and encourage them to join NYSOEA. In addition to the "membership campaign" the Board is evaluating Association publications and regional events. The publication analysis is still underway, but regional plans are taking shape. ‘As you know, NYSOEA. members belong to one of five regionsZz ‘The OUTDOOR CONNECTION (Central, Eastern, Metro, Northern and Western). The regional network is designed to enable NYSOEA. members to get together at workshops, meetings, and other events that are "closer to home", and to plan programs or other opportunities that are of particular interest to outdoor educators in their area. This winter four of our five regions held a meeting, workshop or winter weekend, Itis our hope that next year there will be at least one regional activity per region, per season. ‘The regional directors are currently working on establishing dates, locations and programs through next fall. If you are able to host a regional event or if you have a good programmatic idea please contact your regional director and offer your assistance. In April the Board adopted a plan to strengthen regional operations. To accomplish this your regional directors will need your support in a variety of ways. Specifically your regional director is seeking five ‘volunteers to help with membership, communications, program, finance and administration. Basically, within the region these individuals will provide support for the director and region as follows: ‘Membership - assist with implementation of member service recommendations, member recruitment, lapsed member follow-up. ‘Communications - assist with local public ) Summer 1995 relations for regional events and annual conference. Solicit material for "Pathways" and "Outdoor Connection" which focus on region or theme. Recommend means of effective communication within the region, Program - assist with regional events in terms of planning, design and implementation. Assist Conference Committee re: information, workshops, themes etc. that are of particular interest to members in region. Finance - assist with regional fund raising activities i.c., collect registration fees at meetings, arrange raffles, target local donors to support regional activities as well as association. Make recommendations to the financial committee as able. Administration - assist director with coordination of all regional activities, arrange for NYSOEA representation at events such as Conservation Education Field Day and teacher conferences. We hope to have regional activities and volunteers identified by mid to late summer. If you are interested in assisting your regional director by volunteering to help in any of the ways mentioned above, please contact your director or the NYSOEA office (518) 842-0501. Thank you in advance for your commitment, The New York State Outdoor Education Association thas long been a leader in the fields of outdoor and environmental education. Please help us continue this tradition. T look forward to seeing all of you at our annual ‘conference in October. IfI can be of service to you, or if you would like to discuss your ideas for NYSOEA please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards and positive thoughts for a safe, healthy, and fun- filled summer of outdoor exploration. Lucinda Hurley PresidentSummer 1995 ‘The OUTDOOR CONNECTION 3 Po fo Living Fossil Pines ‘An AP wite service story from Sydney, Australia, tells of the discovery of a sinall grove of pine trees thought to have become extinct 150 million year ago. ‘The pines, called Wollemi Pine for ‘the Wollemi National Park where it was found, number only about 39 trees. The largest is about 130 feet tall, about 10 foot in circumference and is probably at least 150 years old. Seeds from the pines have been incubated in a special nutrient solution and have sprouted. Botanists have determined that the trees are a new species. They are now trying to determine if these ‘trees represent a new genus. The trees were found in a remote part of the Blue Mountains in the Wollemi National Park, about 125 miles west of Sydney. Bringing Back The Bluebird ‘The New York State Bluebird Society has undertaken a challenging project to erect a trail of bluebird nest boxes along US Route 20 across the entire state. The trail, when complete, will stretch ‘over 400 miles. The first 100 miles, starting at the eastern border of the state through to Otsego County was completed this spring, It is expected to take three to four years to complete the project. To help the Society with this project individuals and groups can donate $10 to Adopt-A-Box. The adopted box will carry the name of the donor and will be placed along the trail in the county of their choice. ‘To make a donation send a check made payable to NYSBS for $10 to Dave Smith, NYSBS Treasurer, 15 Brindle Lane, Dryden, NY 13053. Be sure to state the county along Route 20 that you wish to have the box ‘erected in. For more information about the New York State Bluebird Society you can call the Society President, Ray Briggs at 518-234-3969 or their membership chair, Jeanne Ayers at 518-295-8618. We Never Learn ‘According to an a AP wire story South ‘American Golden Snails brought to Vietnam six years ago over the objection of ecologists have escaped. ‘The scientists’ dire predictions are now coming true. Heavy floods in northern Vietnam last year have contributed to the spread of the snail. Earlier this rear they had already consumed over 77,000 acres of Tice. A single female can lay 40 million eggs in a year! Eight snails can eat 11 square feet of rice paddy ina day. Planting Idea ‘This past Arbor Day I was confronted again with trying to make tree planting with hundreds of students a meaningful activity. Its something that I'm sure many of you have faced, I'd like to pass on my solution for you to try next Arbor Day or whenever you might have a tree planting ceremony. | purchased a large quantity of small peat pots and some potting soil. Each class that wanted to participate was given a pot for each student and enough soil for each pot. Students were instructed to write an environmental promise that they wished to ‘make on a small piece of scrap paper (we reused the back side of paper destined to be discarded). This paper was crumpled up and planted with soil in the peat pot Students then deposited their promise in with the trees before the holes were filled in. Back in the class we talked about how the paper along with the peat pot would decompose into soil and become a part of the tree. - editor on their hands, plastic glovers are recommended, Thanks to member Bruce Matthews for this update. ‘Owl Pellets And Hantavirus Here's an update on a question raised in the last issue of The Outdoor Connection. Paul Curtis, Extension Wildlife Control Specialist with Cornell University's Department of Natural Resources says, "Ifthe pellets are Fresh, I suspect the chances would be prety remote, Hantavirus i usually spread by dust that has been in coniact rodent feces for quite some time, Owl pellets consist primarily of undigestable bones, feathers and fur. vedent feves and digestive tracts would have passed through the ow/ and exited at the other endl” "The Center for Disease Control states that they are unaware of any Hantavirus transmission through ow! pellets, and believe thatthe chances of this occurring are slim. ‘To be certain, they suggest spraying the pellets| ‘with a mild bleach or other disinfectant solution before dissecting, If the pellet handlers have any cuts or wounds‘The OUTDOOR CONNECTION Summer 1995 4 ay 2 ; = ae ee NEEDS ¥ ee Mid-Year's Resolution In the Winter '94-'95 issue of Outdoor Connection we asked you to make a New Year's resolution to recruit one new member. It's been close to six months since then. Now is the time to ask ourselves how we did, Earlier this year there was quite a bit of activity in new memberships and renewals. Recently it has quieted down. Westill need to get more members. Without that support it becomes more and more difficult to continue with the operation of the Association. Please take some time this summer to contact friends or colleagues to encourage them to join the Association. Share the Conference Registration Book with them, It describes a lot of exciting ‘workshops and activities and may help them decide to join us. We need your help to get new members!!! If you have any questions, or need help or materials please give George a call at the Association number at 518-842-0501. You can also FAX to this number or contact him via e-mail at nysoea@aol.com. Endowment Fund You have probably noticed on the membership renewal invoices the addition of a line for contribution to the Association's Endowment Fund, The Fund is a dedicated fund in which money raised through donations and special events like the Auction/Raffle at the Conference is placed and kept separate from the operating funds of the Association. Only interest earned with this money can be used to support Association functions. The principle is never touched. ‘Many organizations have similar funds. They are established to ensure the future of the group. We are no exception, Where we do differ is that NYSOEA has never pursued an extensive campaign to bolster the Endowment, Many groups have campaigns to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for their endowments. Perhaps the time has come that we should be thinking of doing the same. Please consider contributing to the future of the Association. You can contribute now to the Endowment by using the form on page 11. You'll be making an investment in the Association that will pay dividends in supporting outdoor education into the 21* century. members. Proposed By-Laws Amendments To Be Voted On Inserted into this newsletter are the revised By-Laws Amendments that are the result of the work of the Constitution Review Committee, The Committee has incorporated the points raised by members during, the discussion of the By-Laws changes at the Annual Membership Meeting last October. The Amendments presented here have been approved by the Executive Board. In accordance with the Association's By-Laws a mail ballot containing the full text of the proposed amendments will be mailed to the entire membership within fifty days. The results will be counted and made official within forty-five days of the mailing of the ballot. Please read over the amendments. If you have any questions you should call any of the Board ‘You should expect to be receiving the ballot including the text of the proposed amendments sometime in the middle of July. Please vote on the amendments as soon as you receive the ballots. ‘Your participation in this process helps to shape the future of the AssociationSummer 1995 1995 Conference Update The 1995 Conference Committee has been working hard to get the conference registration book and forms out. You should already have received one by the time you are reading this newsletter. If you haven't or if you would like another copy to share with a friend or colleague please call the office at 518-842- 0501 There is always more to do in putting a conference together we need your help in the following areas: Resource Fair - there is still ime to get in on the sharing, The Resource Fair is a great chance to share ‘outdoor education tips and tricks in a less formal setting than a workshop. If you have an activity to share please call Anna Kinney at 607-729-4231 Exhibitors - the conference committee is making every effort to expand the pool of exhibitors at the ‘conference. If you know of a vendor, supplier, contractor or consultant that other outdoor educators should know about please pass on their name and address or phone number to the office. The business you deal with are all potential exhibitors. Pre-Conference Workshops - a special selection of pre-conference workshops has been put together to provide more extensive training and development ‘opportunities for conference attendees, Be sure to Jook these over in the conference book. ‘Auction/Raffle - this "Fun" draising event is a tradition at the conference. Start planning now for what you'll donate, Perhaps on your summer vacation you'll find something unique to bring to the conference, 1996 Conference ‘The 1996 Conference Committee is pleased to announce that the Board has approved its choice of the Eddy Farm Resort Hotel for the 1996 Annual Conference to be held October 24 - 27, 1996. Eddy Farm is located in Sparrow Bush, New York about three miles west of Port Jervis along the Delaware River in an area noted for its natural beauty and for a wide variety of local and historic points of interest. ‘The OUTDOOR CONNECTION 5 ‘Access by car, train, bus and canoe are easy with a travel time from New York, Albany and Binghamton of about two hours. Eddy Farm is ideally situated right on the river and is well suited for a wide variety of workshops and special events. The staff and owners are excited to be our hosts and look forward to helping the Association put together an exciting and memorable conference WANTED NYSOEA Members with SENSE We need volunteers with financial sense and savvy to serve on the Financial Committee. ‘THIS IS NOT a FUND-RAISING committee but rather a group of individuals that can advise the board and treasurer on how Association funds might best be invested. Please contact Lucinda Hurley, (516)997- 8700, ext. 2265, or the NYSOEA Office, (518)842- (0501, if you have the expertise we need or know of someone who does. PROPOSALS FOR NYSOEA OFFICE SERVICES AGREEMENT SOUGHT NYSOEA's Office service contract expires at the end of this year. In keeping with Board policy ‘we must advertise for bids from individuals! organizations to operate the office. Office service provider is expected to: process memberships, review and forward mail, respond to requests for information, manage membership data base, assist with lay out and printing and mailing of ‘Association publications, assist with annual conference, take minutes of board meetings. Ifyou are interested in providing this service please contact Lucinda Hurley at (516) 997- 8700, ext. 2265 or Jack Swan through the NYSOEA Office at (518) 842-05016 The OUTDOOR CONNECTION | Member News Summer 1995 se oa meen fa ‘Thanks to these members that have renewed their membership since the first of the year. Adirondack Museum Keith Lyons ary Barnes ‘Alan Charlene Mapes Belk: Library - Soils Deptartment Datlyne Maran. Alan Berkovitz ‘Ann Maynard ]BOCHS/Oreans-Niggara Counties Susan MeGuire David Bochyaski Kenneth Meyer | Braddock Bay Raptor Research ‘Thomas Mowatt Brooklyn Botan Garden Librery “Mohawk Pathways ie Scout Counil Laure Carey Randy Mudge Hunter Cincinnati Nature Center “Yuksko Nakamura [Anne Marie Clavecchia William & Suean Neple Don Cook NYS Library Theodors Cox Ohio State University Library cindy Cone Ray Pery Rhos Daguere Joe Pierson clit DeMayo Queens Wildlife Center Henry Dewey lank Roenke sack Drury Sandra & Eugene Rooss Bavestrs For Gateway Joan Sehmiat Ingrid Eley Diane Schwartz FW Crumb Memoril Library Karen Seyfer Brian Faith Sagamore Iai David Fermoile Sharpe Enviromental Center Finger Lakes Community College - Patck Sivest Conservation Club Daniel Stezter Finges Lakes Community College ~ Dianne Tiede |Conservation Department John Tobiassen Richard Fischer Philip Tooer Corotyn Fyn Bil Toolan Greenbelt Conservancy aren Ublendort aon ‘UBC Library Central Serials Suzanne Hare ‘Debbie Anne Vigneri Thomas Henigan Holly Weye Hillside Outdoor Eduestion Center pee [Hom Point Eavirenmental Lab, ‘Michelle & Jay Williams Indiana Univesity Sabrina Woodams Kathleen Kennedy Eameed Helen Kite @Susan Shove ere | Arthur Kupferberg, If your name is misspelled please accept our apologies and let us know so that we can update our records. Welcome to these new members that have joined us since the first of the year! ave Anderson Rick Aragone Monique Baron iste Baumbech Frank Benenat Allison Bloom key County Day Sec Eileen Colgan Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County Sara Jane Corwin Alleyne Daniel Virginia Dankel Bebette Devera Carol DiProlo Barbara Carrel Glen Gelinas Dorothy Harrison Prudence Hurley ‘Am Johnson Deborsh Keane Kelly Lange Serah Lansdale Kristen Lary ‘Laura Lustbader Jessica Mathews ‘Elisa Miller Susan Mooberry [NY Sportfishing & Aquatic Resouree Ed, Program Jeanne Pardi Kaiatin Rauch & Richard Reif Dianne Rizzi Tina Royal Richard & Jaoqueline Shennon Amy Siedsma, Jenay Skates ‘linda Titus Richard Vertigan Donald Watson [Lost member - Do you know the address for William Devlin, a past-presi send it on to the Association offi and life member? If you do please|Summer 1995 0 Se mn Ass ciation Harlan "Gold" Metcalf ‘The highest honor presented to « member of the Association. Cendidates must have made valuable professional ‘contributions in New York State, demonstrated outstanding Jeaderehip, contributed to, and made sigaificant achievements in the ficld of outdoor education. recipients must have ten years of professional experience and be « current NYSOBA member. Leadership Award Prosented to candidates who are responsible for the growth of professionals the field, who created innovative programs, and Jor provided the management suppor that expanded outdoor education at the local, state, or national level. Recipient does ‘not have to be a member of the Association Service Award Presented for outstanding support of Association goals by contribution of personal time and energy. Recipient must be ‘2 member for at least three years. Art/Literary Award Given for outstanding artistic of literary ability demonstrated by publication scholarly pursuits or other creative at mahevements related to outdoor education. Nomination docs not require Association membership. Environmental Impact Award “Awarded to an individual or organization involved in esearch, ‘conservation and political action that influenced, protected and successfully dealt with problems associated with the environment. NYSOEA membership is not required. ‘Outdoor Educator Award ‘This honor recognizes the outstanding classroom teacher, environmental educator or interpreter in the Association who jhas used the outdoors to enrich curriculum end/or interpret the natural work in a way that has expanded the environmental ‘appreciation of children or adults, Candidates must be active fn the field for atleast five years and a NYSOBA member for two years, Julian Smith Student Award ‘Presented to deserving undergraduate or graduate students who hhave shown a commitment to outdoor education through study, leadership, Volunteer work and seasonal employment. The student must be enrolled full-rime (12 hours) and maintaining 4 rade point average of 2.5 or better in a program of study {elated to outdoor education, Applicant must submit a Statement of interest and highlight experiences and/or Contributions tothe field, Two letters of recommendation must bbe secured from professors or one each from a NYSOEA rember and e professor familiar with the student's background. NYSOEA Awards Nomination Form ‘The following individual or group is nominated for a New York State Outdoor Education Association Award. ‘These honors are presented on a yearly basis at the Association’ Annual Conference. Person Nominated: ‘Name Title Organization Work Telephone. Home Telephone ‘Work Telephone. ‘Home Telephone ‘Nominated for: Please check one [1 Harlan "Gold" Metcalf Award [1 Service Award [Outdoor Educator Award) Leadership Award Di ArtLiterary Award (Ciulian Smith Award DI Environmental Impact Award (See qualifications and guidelines above.) ‘Nomination Process and Instractions: ‘Read the qualifications for the award. Remove or photocopy this form and attach a typewritten summary that details the nominee's achievements inzegard tothe award. Make sure that itis informative. Tt should contain necessary facts, dates and ‘accomplishments. Supporting materials such as a current fesume andlor copies of work (publications) may also be ‘submitted if relevant. furthermore, a black and white Teproducible photograph is desirable. Deadline for nominating js July 1 of each year, All nominations will be kept on file. ‘Send nominations to: NYSOEA Awards Committee, Strong & Stasch Wildlife Refuge, RD 2 Box 256C; Pine City, NY 14871.ER ‘The OUTDOOR CONNECTION Summer 1995 Happenings July 16-22 and July 23-29, 1995 two one week sessions of the New York State Conservation Council's Teacher Workshop held at SUNY Cortland Antlers Facility on Raquette Lake, $225 tuition fee covers room, board, materials and instruction. College credit available at additional expense. For information contact Linda Coffin at NYSCC, 8 East Main Street, Ilion, NY 13357 or call 315-894-3302. September 12-16, 1995 7 National Urban Forest ‘Conference: Inside Urban Ecosystem. For information contact American Forests, PO Box 2000, Washington, DC 20013 or call 202-667-3300. ‘September 15-20, 1995 24th Annual conference of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, ME. Contact NAAEE, PO Box 400, Troy, OH 45373. October 6-9, 1995 Annual Conference of the New ‘York Outdoor Education Association co-sponsored with the American Nature Study Society, Waterloo, New York. Contact NYSOEA, 418 Merry Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010; phone/FAX 518-842-0501; ‘e-mail nysoea@aol.com October 17-18, 1995 the 7 Annual Recycling Conference sponsored by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will be held in Syracuse. Contact Debbie Jackson, NYSDEC, Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233; phone $18-457-7337. Ifyou know of upcoming events of interest to outdoor and environmental educators please let us know. The further in advance the better. Deadline for the next issue of The Outdoor Connection is December Ist. Notice of events scheduled for later than February 1 should be sent prior to this deadline. CS . Regional News Bill Newman the Northern Region director reports that a regional event was held at the Pok-O- ‘MacCready Outdoor Education Center in Willsboro on March 24 to 26. Superb weather conditions for spring hiking, informative and useful workshops and great entertainment made it a memorable weekend, The Center did an outstanding job hosting the weekend. Plans are already in the works to hold the event there again next year. The only thing we hope for is more people to join in on the fun. The Northern Region covers a large area and it is difficult to make plans that suit everyone's needs. We need more members across the region and more events. Please feel free to contact Bill with your ideas and opinions. His telephone number is 315-826-7843 or you can write him at Box 3, Poland, NY 13431 Elaine Drazin, the Metro Region director reports that the May 6 regional meeting co-sponsored with the ‘Nassau County BOCES Outdoor & Environmental Education Program went well. Close to 60 people ‘tumed out for the all-day conference held at the BOCES Bookville Environmental Center. Program strands included: Adventure Education, An Exploration of Technology's Past, Skills for Living with Nature and Outdoor Education for Teachers. Regristration was open to members and non-members alike. Many new memberships were recruited and $230 was collected in conference fees for NYSOEA. The weather cooperated and everyone had a great day. ‘She was even persuaded to try the High Ropes Course and the Climbing Wall, which tuned out o be, despite her extreme fear, a most exhilarating experience. A summer meeting is currently being planned for the Region. One idea is an all-day family outing on a boat, with an emphasis on marine biology. If you'd like to get involved in the Metro Region give Elaine a call at 718-817-8719 (work) or 718-464-3060 (home).‘Summer 1995 INDIVIDUAL Full privileges for one person. $40.00 FAMILY $45.00 ‘One vote and one set of publications for two adults and their children under the age of 18. STUDENT $25.00 Reduced fee for a person matriculating on a FULL TIME basis. RETIRED $25.00 Retired from full time employment. AFFILIATE $45.00 Organizational membership, includes one vote, one set of publications and two delegates to Association functions, MAY NOT HOLD OFFICE. LIBRARY $20.00 School, public or organization - PUBLICATIONS ONLY. Use form below for dues payment, change o! Membership Categories {Use this information to complete the membership application below. ‘The OUTDOOR CONNECTION 9 CONTRIBUTING —$46,00-$99.00 For gifts from an individual or group of an amount greater than Family or ‘Affiliate membership but less ‘than Patron membership. PATRON — $100,00-$499.00 For gifts from an individual or group of an amount greater than Contributing member but less than Life or Corporate member. Two delegates to Association functions, one set of publications. LIFE $500.00 Full privileges for one person for life. Annual conference registration waived for life. CORPORATE $500.00 Organizations contributing this amount or more are granted a one year membership with all privileges and benefits. iress or to make a donation. oS Detach Here. ‘Name. ‘Type of Membership. Address. [New Member ClRenewal EiChange of Address City State___ Zip, County/Canada/Foreign. ‘Work Phone Number, Please check and/or complet appropriate information DOTEACHER OK-3 0 4-6 07-9 D10-12 O SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR © COLLEGEJUNIVERSITY O NATURE CENTER Other Occupation: Please specify FAMILY Membership please list eligible members ‘STUDENT Membership please complete School ‘Academic Class, ieee npn aE ‘Membership dues (refer to categories above) My donation othe Endowment Fund ‘My donation to the Operating Fund ‘Total enclosed Expected date of graduation, Please make checks payable to NYSOEA. Mail to: NYSOEA, Inc. 418 Merry Road ‘Amsterdam, NY 1201010 The OUTDOOR CONNECTION Summer 1995 oS i pus The Sand Castle Contest program created by member, Karen Seyfert, of the New York State Parks, Niagara Region, won statewide recognition from the New York State Parks at the Annual Recreation & Interpretation Training on Long Island on this past November. Sand Castle Contest Participants may win prize ribbons in 3 categories Family, Children, and Adult/Teon, All entrants receive a photograph of themselves with their castle and a certificate, "In celebration of shared effort toward a common goal and in recognition that many of the good things of life do not last." "The program de-emphasizes competitiveness while emphasizing play. Karen's collection of sands from around the world are used a s a teaching display. The sands themselves make the point that all sand is not alike, and people viewing the display soon get the idea that sands made of different types of rocks or shells look different. Anyone wanting to add sand from an in the: a Tila epee Ree ae ae exotic location to the collection, is asked to contact, Karen. This is the second year in a row that one of Karen's programs has won. In 1993 the program on Coyotes which she and Association member, Susan Diachun, developed, won an award for Best Interpretive Program for the Niagara Region of the ‘New York State Parks. Do you know about an NYSOEA member that's been in the news or recognized by their community or their peers. Let us know about her or him. Don't be shy. If you been honored, let us know about you! It's not bragging. It's letting all of us know that we're all in this together. When ‘ou shine we all shine More Things To Do, More Resources To Get (be sure to also look at pages 8 and 11) August 5, 1995 Hudson Valley Archaeology contact ‘Hudsonia Ltd., Bard College Field Station, Annandale, NY 12504 or call 914-758-1881, August 26, 1995 The Ecology of Bogs contact Hudsonia Ltd, at address or phone listed above. September 16, 1995 Mycology of the Hid-Hudson Valley contact Hudsonia Ltd. at address or phone above. October 13-15, 1995 4-H Sportfishing and Aquatic Resources Education Program volunteer training at Raquette Lake. Contact Carol Rundle, SAREP, Department of Natural Resources, 108 Fernow Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 or call 607- 255-2814, October 27-29, 1995 4-H SAREP Instructor's Retreat, Cornell Biological Field Station at Shackelton Point, Oneida Lake. For information contact Carol Rundle at address and phone number listed above. ‘Wilderness & Emergency Medicine Seminars conducted by Stonchearth Open Learning Opportunities, Inc. (SOLO). For information contact SOLO, PO Box 3150, Conway, NH 03818 or call 603-447-2310. Outdoor Health Care: A Practical Guide For Treatment of Camping & Outdoor Related Injuries by Barbara Ross RN, MSN, Ed.D. for $9.95 plus $3.00 for shipping and handling from ISP Publishing, 9879 Zig Zag Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242-6310 or call 513-791-4096. ‘New York State Senate gocs On-Line. The NY Senate database can be accessed by a "gopher" address of gopher. senate state.ny.us. Environmental Resource Directory for New York's Lower Hudson Valley containing 240 listings for $12 from Greenworking, 19 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570 or call 914-741-2088.‘Summer 1995 u i a ‘Animal Rights: Opposing Viewpoints includes essays on both sides of a wide range of animal protection issues. Available from Greenhaven Press, PO Box 289009, San Diego, CA 92128 for $7.95. Bird House Kit and activity booklet - a one-piece corrugated plastic bird house that folds together without tools with an accompanying booklet that ofers suggested activities and information about attracting birds to your home and school. Costs $7. order from Imagination Products for Creativity, Ine., 23 Mammoth Road, Windham, NH 03087 of call 603-889-4472. Imernet Activities Using Scientific ‘Data, a booklet from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ‘Administration that includes an appendix of where and how to find the Internet tools. Order for $9 from superintendent of Documents, PO Box 37194, Pittsburgh, PA 15250. Ask for s/n ‘Tue OUTDOOR CONNECTION Ta Ree Fs ures 003-017-00545-3. Know Your Environment bulletins, published monthly by the Environmental Associates of the ‘Academy of Natural Science Contains information on issues of environmental concern, contact Barry Lewis, The Academy of ‘Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103; phone 215-299-1 108; FAX 215-299-1079; e-mail Lewis@say acnatsci.org. Listing of free materials for schools and libraries on various subjects including archeology in the classroom, plastics and the environment, world hunger, collecting rocks an shells, and ‘energy research. Subscriptions cost $17 prepaid or $20 if billed. Order from Free Materials for Schools and Libraries, PO Box 34069, Dept. 349, Seattle, WA 98124; or call 604-876-3377. Where Have All The Flowers Gone, an illustrated song book by ae a ee Pete Seeger is available from Sing Out Publications, PO Box 5253, Bethlehem, PA 18015-5253, for $17.95. Wild in New York, the Division of Fish and Wildlife newsletter is published by the New York State ‘Department of Environmental Conservation, Subscription is free. To receive the newsletter write to NYSDEC, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233-4755. ‘Youth for Environmental Sanity - speaking tours and summer camps for young people. Contact Youth for Environmental Sanity, 706 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Zebra Mussels - if you have questions about this invading mollusk you can get information from Charles O'Neill or Jeanine ‘Munn at the Zebra Mussel Clearing House, 250 Hartwell Hall, SUNY, Brockport, NY 14420, phone 800-285-2285. ps ‘The two volume 1995 Guide to Federal funding for Education, the twice monthly Federal Grant Deadline Calendar and the periodic New Program Updates is available for $347.95 plus $14.95 for shipping and handling from Education funding Research Council, 4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 875, Arlington, VA 22203; or call 800-876-0226; ot FAX 703-528-6060. ‘The Johnson Foundation and the Keland Endowment Fund (a separately endowed fund within ‘the Foundation) will support programs that enhance the productivity of the learning process, To inquire about Foundation support applicants should submit a one to two page letter describing the program for which they are seeking co- sponsorship. For more information call Program Secretary, Gail Kirby at 414-681- 3343 or write to Johnson foundation, PO Box 547, Racine, WE 53401, ‘The Phillips Petroleum Foundation offers support for youth programs that develop character and leadership skills, particularly with at-risk youth, through cooperative multidisciplinary efforts between local and regional arts and humanities groups, community organizations and schools. Eligible organizations must be tax ‘exempt under IRS Code 501 (c)(3). For information write to Phillips Petroleum Co., Phillips Petroleum foundation, Inc., 16" Floor, Phillips Building, Bartlesvill, OK 74004.Be Sure to Register Early for the 1995 Conference If you have not yet received your registration materials please call the office at 518-842-0501. BULKRATE US, POSTAGE DUANESBURG.NY PERMIT NO. 18 418 Merry Road Amsterdam, NY 12010 (618)842-0501 Leading Outdoor Learning in the 21° Century