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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tree Inventory
CNI conducted a tree inventory training July 28 and August 13 for interested participants. The tree inventory is going well. We can't wait to get the children out there identifying trees. Spread the word to people who you feel would be interested in participating in the tree inventory our next ones are September 18 and October 23 at 4:00pm. We meet at J. Frank Wilson Park in the log shelter. For more information or to see the blogged trees go to http://wilsonparktreesurvey.blogspot.com/
Earth Force Update
The following are brief definitions of each group to prevent confusion
Earth Force Group consists of the educators who were trained in the Earth Force Curriculum. They act as facilitators of each Earth Force team because Earth Force projects are solely student run. The facilitators supervise the students and guide them through each part of the curriculum.
Earth Force Team consists of the students who are taking part in the Earth Force program. They are using the scientific method to identify issues in their community and proceed to address them. Go to www.earthforce.org if you would like to learn more about the curriculum and see success stories.
The first Earth Force Team in the Martinsville-Henry county area is based out of the Virginia Museum of Natural History and supervised by Evalyn Chapman and myself. We placed an announcement of the formation of an Earth Force team in the newspaper and we received five responses. Coincidentally, all five students come from the same high school in Henry County. We have met with them three times and they are currently observing the area of Bassett to find an issue they are passionate about and that they would like to address. We will keep you posted.
The Earth Force Group has met twice and are currently forming their own partnerships within the group in order to develop their own Earth Force Team. They will be using the VMNH Earth Force team as a model. For updates on this group you can go to http://mhcearthforce.blogspot.com/ and see what they are up to.
Earth Force Group consists of the educators who were trained in the Earth Force Curriculum. They act as facilitators of each Earth Force team because Earth Force projects are solely student run. The facilitators supervise the students and guide them through each part of the curriculum.
Earth Force Team consists of the students who are taking part in the Earth Force program. They are using the scientific method to identify issues in their community and proceed to address them. Go to www.earthforce.org if you would like to learn more about the curriculum and see success stories.
The first Earth Force Team in the Martinsville-Henry county area is based out of the Virginia Museum of Natural History and supervised by Evalyn Chapman and myself. We placed an announcement of the formation of an Earth Force team in the newspaper and we received five responses. Coincidentally, all five students come from the same high school in Henry County. We have met with them three times and they are currently observing the area of Bassett to find an issue they are passionate about and that they would like to address. We will keep you posted.
The Earth Force Group has met twice and are currently forming their own partnerships within the group in order to develop their own Earth Force Team. They will be using the VMNH Earth Force team as a model. For updates on this group you can go to http://mhcearthforce.blogspot.com/ and see what they are up to.
August National Parks Awarness
To help support our National Parks, CNI has recognized the parks in the Martinsville- Henry County area. We interviewed two US Army Corps of Engineers, Danny and Susan Martin and the President of Friends of Philpot Linda Drage at Philpott Lake. Our goal was to spread awareness about Philpott Lake and the wonderful programs that they have.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
CNI Monthly Themes
To raise awareness about nature and the outdoors, we are planning awareness months. We will promote environmental literacy in the community by providing nature and outdoor information, tips, and online video clips. August is National Parks Month!
Screen on the Green!
M-HC CNI will be conducting a "Screen on the Green" once a month during the last Friday from April through September. "Screen on the Green" will feature a nature or environmentally educational box-office movie at an outdoor venue in the community. Come out and enjoy popcorn, drinks, games, and a movie for free!
Upcoming dates for Screen on the Green:
August 28, 2009
September 25, 2009
Upcoming dates for Screen on the Green:
August 28, 2009
September 25, 2009
Earth Force
The Martinsville- Henry County Earth Force is a team of educators who are trained to help our community identify potential environmental issues and address them appropriately. This team will help educate and encourage children in our community to take action in being good stewards of our environment. For more information go to http://mhcearthforce.blogspot.com/
Tree Inventory
As part of the Wilson Park Tree Inventory, CNI will be conducting tree inventory trainings for interested memebers of the community please see the following link for more information http://www.wilsonparktreesurvey.blogspot.com/
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