WEEB Grant Programs

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $1,718

Contribution: $1,562

Title: Business And Environmental Partnerships

Org: Department Of Natural Resources

Grant: 5-0012-EE

Contact: Carrie Morgan

Addr1: Box 7921

Addr2: Madison WI 53707-

Phone: 608-267-5239

Synopsis: This grant supported the production of eight thousand (8,000)

copies of a special issue of EE News - Environmental Education in Wisconsin

entitled "Business/Environmental Education Partnerships". Newsletter

articles highlighted cooperative efforts underway between business/industry

and educators, tips for forming partnerships, information on a business

education outreach program, activities on pollution prevention, tips for

students on environmental careers in business, and a survey page on current

partnerships. A recycling poster and waste reduction brochure was bound

into the center of this issue. The newsletter was distributed to all

schools in the state and numerous other groups involved with EE.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,900

Contribution: $1,300

Title: Environment 101: Taking It To The Streets

Org: Cable Natural History Museum

Grant: 5-0023-EE

Contact: Allison Slavick

Addr1: Box 416

Addr2: Cable WI 54821-

Phone: 715-798-3890

Synopsis: The Cable Natural History Museum's Environmental Issues and You

class was offered at Drummond High School during January - June, 1995. The

class was co-taught by the Museum's Environmental Education Specialist and

the School's biology and social studies teachers. Fourteen students

enrolled in the class researched regional environmental issues and gave

classroom presentations. They surveyed other high school students to learn

their views of environmental issues. Working with an exhibit specialist

from the Science Museum of Minnesota, the students designed and built an

interactive traveling museum which traveled to regional high schools. Other

activities included guest speakers, field trips, and an overnight retreat f

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $11,321

Contribution: $20,194

Title: Environmental Science Practicum

Org: Wisconsin Lutheran College

Grant: 5-0006-EE

Contact: Joyce Natzke

Addr1: 8800 W. Bluemound Rd

Addr2: Milwaukee WI 53226-

Phone: 414-774-8620

Synopsis: The practicum involved a river environmental assessment and

monitoring experience for middle- and high school teachers. The practicum

provided knowledge and skills for development of field experiences in math,

environmental science, chemistry, and related topics. Participants designed

teaching modules that demonstrated integrated curriculum and authentic

assessments of learning. A goal of the practicum was to develop on-going

monitoring of streams near the school of each teacher.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $14,450

Contribution: $5,050

Title: Family Science Environmental Education

Org: U W River Falls

Grant: 5-0019-EE

Contact: Neal Prochnow

Addr1: 221 North Hall, U.W. River Falls

Addr2: River Falls WI 54022-

Phone: 315-425-3777

Synopsis: The project was designed to infuse family science environmental

education units into the River Falls public and private schools. The units

were centered around monitoring two variables associated with Kinnickinnic

River; precipitation amount, PH, intensity, and the temperature of the

river. The project achieved infusing the precipitation measurements, via

the middle school students, with over 100 students and their parents

participating. Infusion of the temperature unit was not achieved. One of

the unexpected results was a detailed 100 year historical summary of the

conservation activities associated with the Kinnickinnic River.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $8,248

Contribution: $4,570

Title: Focusing On Our Future

Org: Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary

Grant: 5-0021-EE

Contact: Mary Hemshrot

Addr1: Rt. 1, Box 32a

Addr2: Shell Lake WI 54871-

Phone: 715-635-6543

Synopsis: Focusing on Our Future was a collaborative effort between Hunt

Hill Audubon Sanctuary and two area school districts, Rice Lake and Barron.

Two administrators and twenty teachers representing K-12 and many

disciplines took part. The project was designed to increase familiarity

with community resources and increase use of the sanctuary. The project

also sought to increase teacher awareness of the outdoors as a classroom.

Each participant received a resource book of 15 activities which could be

done at Hunt Hill. As a result of inservices and other activities, field

trips to the sanctuary increased as did classroom time discussing

environmental issues.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,984

Contribution: $3,222

Title: Friess Lake Outdoor Classroom

Org: Richfield Joint #11 School District

Grant: 5-4820-EE

Contact: Jean Reif

Addr1: 1750 Hwy J

Addr2: Hubertus WI 53033-

Phone: 414-628-2380

Synopsis: Friess Lake K-8 staff received 27 hours of training in outdoor

education. Sessions were conducted over a 15 month period by the staff of

the Schlitz Audubon society and took place at the school in its seven acre

nature preserve as well as on a nearby river and lake. A prairie

restoration workshop was conducted by staff from the University of Wisconsin

Arboretum. Twenty-seven people from the community and nearby schools also

attended. As part of the one acre prairie restoration project at the

school, prairie plants were raised by volunteers from the Kettle Moraine

Audubon Society. With input from 5 consultants, a plan to develop

additional trails in the school forest is near completion.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $3,000

Contribution: $1,000

Title: Geographic Alliance Workshop

Org: Wisconsin Geographic Alliance

Grant: 5-0024-EE

Contact: Richard Palm

Addr1: Dept. Of Geography, U W Eau Claire

Addr2: Eau Claire WI 54701-

Phone: 715-836-5161

Synopsis: Twenty-nine teacher consultants from the Wisconsin Geographic

Alliance participated in a 3-day workshop on groundwater and Great Lakes

environmental problems. The teachers learned innovative teaching units of

these issues in order to promote environmental education concerns across the

curriculum, especially in geography. Topics covered in the workshops

included the Great Lakes water budget, groundwater issues, exotics in the

lakes, and local land use/watershed issues. Participants took a field trip

to the Black Earth watershed to witness management techniques for improving

water quality.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $5,000

Contribution: $3,660

Title: Lake Superior Connections

Org: Superior School District

Grant: 5-5663-EE

Contact: Phil Ledermann

Addr1: 3025 Tower Avenue

Addr2: Superior WI 54880-

Phone: 715-394-8714

Synopsis: The Lake Superior Connections grant was instrumental in

establishing a working relationship between the Superior Schools and the

Lake Superior Center. In collaboration with staff from institutions, eight

complete lessons were developed showing the interactive effect between

people and their environment. special emphasis of all the lessons was

focused on water systems. Ninth grade students were trained as presenters

and tutors and provided instruction to fifth grade students at four

elementary schools. Teachers at both levels report high student interest

and motivation.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,675

Contribution: $1,950

Title: Madeline Island School Program

Org: Northland College

Grant: 5-0022-EE

Contact: Clayton Russell

Addr1: 1411 Ellis Avenue

Addr2: Ashland WI 54806-

Phone: 715-682-1491

Synopsis: In its second official year (1995) the Madeline Island School

program attracted over 20 schools and more than 1,000 regional students in

two week period. Travel costs for schools was supplemented with WEEB funds

in order to provide planning and budgeting time for future visits. Teacher

and students preparation for their island visit was enhanced through

distribution of the Madeline Island Curriculum Guide. the guide was

developed in the summer of 1994 for use in subsequent years and has receive

good reviews and many suggestions and requests for improvement and

expansion. The Madeline Island School program will be expanded to three

weeks to accomodate growth and increased interest in the program.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,992

Contribution: $3,400

Title: Northwoods Community Outreach Naturalist

Org: Trees For Tomorrow

Grant: 5-0020-EE

Contact: Martha Ehlinger

Addr1: Box 609

Addr2: Eagle River WI 54521-

Phone: 715-479-6456

Synopsis: This was a community outreach naturalist program to provide are

elementary and middle schools with two natural resource education programs.

New class topics included making paper, loons, and elementary tree

identification. Bats, wolves and middle level tree identification were also

given. Ten programs were given during this period, and 2,376 people were

reached (teachers and students). The program quizzes were all graded, and

the average score was 81 percent. Two participating schools (Phelps and

Arbor Vitae/Woodruff) brought students to Trees For Tomorrow in May for a

full day of programming, indicating the desire for further natural resource

education.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $2,092

Contribution: $1,555

Title: Of Time And A River

Org: Fox Wolf River Envir. History Project

Grant: 5-0003-EE

Contact: Bruce Johnson

Addr1: Box 1861

Addr2: Appleton WI 54913-

Phone: 414-499-0220

Synopsis: The Fox/Wolf River Environmental History Project developed a

video tape and discussion guide featuring a collection of stories about the

Fox and Wolf Rivers and the people who loved and protected them. A team of

staff, interns, and volunteers traveled the river basin gathering

environmental history from museums, libraries, local historical centers and

individuals. The stories are targeted for 4th and 5th grade students, but

have been enjoyed by all ages. The videotape is 14 minutes. A 150-page

guide complements the video with stories and activities designed to elicit

discussion on geography, social studies, history, and natural science. A

map of the basin shows significant features of the watershed area.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $19,665

Contribution: $5,280

Title: One Bird/ Two Habitats

Org: Wisconsin Soc. For Ornithology, Inc.

Grant: 5-0004-EE

Contact: Mary Beth Petesch

Addr1: W330 N 8275 West Shore Drive

Addr2: Hartland WI 53209-

Phone: 414-683-4731

Synopsis: This project involved and interdisciplinary curriculum on

conservation of long distance migratory forest birds. This grant dealt

mainly with workshops for 6-8th grade teachers. Educators were invited to

facilitator training workshop to help them develop curriculum. The project

printed 500 copies of the curriculum, distributed 5,000 brochures, and

conducted eight workshops for educators, reaching about 100 Wisconsin

teachers. In addition, 49 education coordinators from outside Wisconsin

were trained in Virginia and Illinois. It was a successful collaboration

between the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, the U.W. Madison, and the

Department of Natural Resources.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $20,000

Contribution: $5,640

Title: Onion River Bank Stabilization

Org: Cedar Grove - Belgium Schools

Grant: 5-1029-EE

Contact: Hubert Nett

Addr1: 50 W. Union Avenue

Addr2: Cedar Grove WI 53013-

Phone: 414-668-8518

Synopsis: The Onion River Stabilization Project was a 2-year endeavor.

During the summer of 1994, the students inventoried and evaluated the

chemical, physical and biotic components of a one-half mile segment of the

Onion River. Assisting the project instructors were personnel from the DNA

and various environmental agencies. The second phase of the project was

completed in 1995. Students assisted the DNR win stabilizing approximately

1/2 mile of the river bank. The stabilization consisted of resloping the

bank, placing of retaining mesh, and sodding and reseeding the banks. Ten

pools were placed at strategic points to monitor future movement of the

riverbed. Cattle now have limited access to the river.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,965

Contribution: $2,470

Title: Operation Howet

Org: Outdoor Skills Center

Grant: 5-0007-EE

Contact: Sterling Strathe

Addr1: Box 84

Addr2: Plymouth WI 53073-

Phone: 414-893-5210

Synopsis: Eighteen educators from around the State of Wisconsin converged

on the Sheboygan Marsh for a week long wetlands field experience.

Participants defined a wetland, compared different wetland types, learned t

locate wetlands, discovered wetland functions, witnessed wetland

biodiversity, examined attitudes and values associated with wetlands,

unearthed historical loss of wetlands, examined wetland laws, and

brainstormed actions to protect wetlands. Participants developed their own

wetlands units as the final project for the class.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $5,000

Contribution: $2,300

Title: Operation Pathfinder

Org: Sea Grant Institute, U W Proposal # 60243

Grant: 5-0011-EE

Contact: Anders Andren, Allen MI

Addr1: 1800 University Ave

Addr2: Madison WI 53706-1490

Phone: 608-262-0644

Synopsis: Four Wisconsin teachers, three of whom teach 8th grade science

and one who teaches fifth grade, utilized WEEB support to participate in

the twelve-day, three graduate credit Operation Pathfinder course conducted

in Milwaukee, June 14-28, 1995 by Sea Grant Advisory Services. Participant

increased their understanding of oceanography and coastal processes as

indicated by a 20.6% (class average) improvement on an objective pre-test/

post-test instrument and performance on a subjective final exam.

Participating teachers learned strategies to infuse these subjects into

existing curricula as evidenced by evaluation of student-developed teaching

units for an appropriate grade level.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $3,868

Contribution: $3,222

Title: Outdoor Classroom For Sun Prairie

Org: Department Of Natural Resources

Grant: 5-0013-EE

Contact: Alan Crossley

Addr1: 3911 Fish Hatchery Road

Addr2: Fitchburg WI 53711-

Phone: 608-275-3242

Synopsis: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) worked with 3 Sun

Prairie school teachers to set up an outdoor classroom at the Patrick Marsh

Wildlife Area. Patrick Marsh is a 160-acre wetland that was restored in

1992 after 30 years of farming. The goal was to develop an outdoor

environmental education program that would expose students to the marsh

three years during their education. The grant provided materials and

experiences to train outdoor leaders in the use of the marsh. The high

school and middle school participated in development of interpretative

stations and development of field experiences at appropriate levels for the

students. The DNR plans continued cooperative efforts with the schools.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,960

Contribution: $5,315

Title: Partners For Prairie Preservation

Org: Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

Grant: 5-0018-EE

Contact: Judy Manthey/ Joe Riede

Addr1: 510 Peach Street

Addr2: Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494-

Phone: 715-422-6054

Synopsis: Forty K-12 teachers from Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, along

with parents and community members. Three prairie education workshops were

held, during which participants experienced prairies on field trips and

collected seeds, identified plants, and discussed storage and planting

techniques. They also studied a school prairie restoration site. The

participants shared multiple resources including the book, The Prairie

Garden (Robert J. and Beatrice S. Smith). Events and activities were

documented with photographs.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $3,806

Contribution: $952

Title: Prairie Restoration Burn Team - Edgewood

Org: Nature Conservancy/ Edgewood

Grant: 5-0009-EE

Contact: Joe Zaiman

Addr1: 333 W. Mifflin

Addr2: Madison WI 53703-

Phone: 608-257-1023

Synopsis: Fire, which is needed for the survival of the tall-grass

community was the unifying theme by which students became responsible

citizens of their ecological and social communities. Students were trained

in the ecology of tall grass prairie and became experts in the use of fire

as a restoration tool of this community. Fifteen people from the Edgewood

community attended a Nature Conservancy Burn School, then proceeded to burn

at Lulu Lake, two private sites, and two Middleton park sites. Several

sites were also burned along the Glacial Drumlin Trail, belonging to the

DNR. In all, about 45 acres were burned. Students used this experience to

develop their own land ethic.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $2,804

Contribution: $777

Title: Prairie Restoration In Nature Center

Org: New Richmond Public Schools

Grant: 5-3962-EE

Contact: Jeffrey Albarado

Addr1: 152 East Fourth Street

Addr2: New Richmond WI 54017-

Phone: 715-425-9656

Synopsis: The restoration of a prairie plot to the New Richmond Schools

Environmental Learning Center (ELC) was a great success. High school

students in agriculture, biology, math, and environmental science classes

completed the site preparation. Because of the great level of interest

indicated by the elementary students, hand planting was chosen as the

seeding method. The "cost" of the expected lower germination rate due to

hand seeding was outweighed by the increased ownership felt by the students

who did the seeding. Three different groups totaling more than 400

elementary students were assisted by 25 high school students, 11 teachers,

and 6 community members.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $3,445

Contribution: $1,590

Title: Preschoolers Workshop In Envir Education

Org: U W - Agriculture & Life Sciences, Prop # 60210

Grant: 5-0010-EE

Contact: Elaine Andrews/ Kelly W

Addr1: 216 Agriculture Hall, 1450 Linden Dr.

Addr2: Madison WI 53706-

Phone: 608-262-0142

Synopsis: The project involved workshops to develop theme-related EE unit

for preschoolers. Two workshops were held in September and October,

involving 43 early childhood educators. The units involved topics such as

woodland animals, insects, weather, Wisconsin birds, and stars & planets.

Following the workshops, information was sent to local early childhood

agencies resulting in requests for similar EE workshops from Headstart and

others. Materials from the workshops will be assembled into an early

childhood EE trunk for loan to educators.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $7,680

Contribution: $2,024

Title: Solberg Lake Summer Naturalist Series

Org: Price County Land Conservation Department

Grant: 5-0015-EE

Contact: Diane Brezinski

Addr1: County Normal Bldg

Addr2: Phillips WI 54555-

Phone: 715-339-2550

Synopsis: This environmental education series was intended to serve as a

pilot project for future years and promote an interest in local citizen

action to protect natural resources. at the end of the 2nd successful

season, nearly 1,500 individuals attended programs drawing an audience from

22 Wisconsin counties and seven states. The success of the program was

demonstrated by the initiation of a 2nd and 3rd season sponsored by Price

County in cooperation with UWEX, DNR, USFS, and local community members.

Surveys completed by participants indicated that over 50% had gained

knowledge in an environmental topic as a result of the program. A nature

trail interpretation is planned for the summer of 1996.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $1,425

Contribution: $2,210

Title: Special Support Funding For EE News

Org: Department Of Natural Resources- D N R

Grant: 4-0026-EE

Contact: Carrie Morgan

Addr1: Box 7921

Addr2: Madison WI 53707-

Phone: 608-267-5239

Synopsis: Special funding helped produce four issues and provide school

copies of the EE News to 3040 schools in Wisconsin for the 94/95 school

year.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $3,040

Contribution: $3,460

Title: Teacher Educators Networking For EE

Org: Center For Environmental Education

Grant: 5-0016-EE

Contact: Dan Sivek

Addr1: W.C.E.E., U.W. Stevens Point

Addr2: Stevens Point WI 54481-

Phone: 715-346-2028

Synopsis: All universities and colleges in Wisconsin having teacher

education programs were surveyed for interest in attending an environmental

education networking workshop. Areas of interest were also assessed. Base

on responses, a workshop was organized and held at UW-Stevens Point.

twenty-two methods instructors from 19 institutions attended. Presenters

included UWEX staff, UWSP faculty, DNR staff, and DPI staff. A follow-up

survey showed that most sessions were rated as valuable or extremely

valuable.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,750

Contribution: $6,450

Title: Technology Integration Into Envir Educ

Org: Appleton Area School District

Grant: 5-0147-EE

Contact: Chuck Philp

Addr1: Box 2019

Addr2: Appleton WI 54913-

Phone: 414-832-6158

Synopsis: In progress - contact director for project status

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,800

Contribution: $4,960

Title: Urban Forest Resource For Environment

Org: Friends Of Riverside Nature Center, Inc.

Grant: 5-0008-EE

Contact: Else Ankel

Addr1: 3368 N. Bartlett Avenue

Addr2: Milwaukee WI 53211-

Phone: 414-964-4481

Synopsis: This project used the urban forest, specifically trees lining t

streets near city schools, as an outdoor resource for environmental

education. Teachers from nine pilot schools near the Riverside Urban

Environmental Center determined the best routes for their walking tour to

the Center. With the help of staff from the City Forestry Department and

the Department of Natural Resources, trees along the routes were identified

Individual brochures for each school were created. The brochures contain a

map of the route and identification of each tree along the route. A

teacher's guide was also prepared and teachers were trained in use of the

guide. A walk-a-thon and tree planting ceremony were held.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,988

Contribution: $2,090

Title: Using Lapham State Park For EE

Org: Friends Of Lapham Peak

Grant: 5-0001-EE

Contact: Marlyn Winter

Addr1: 323 Lawn St., #7

Addr2: Hartland WI 53029-

Phone: 414-367-6819

Synopsis: Participants listened to lectures and watched demonstrations on

wetlands, plants, forests, soil and geology. They created lessons which

they presented and which were evaluated by peers, coordinators, and the

project director. They then used these lesson plans with their own classes

or classes at Lapham Peak. Evaluations by participants indicated strong

approval of the workshop for others.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,153

Contribution: $1,641

Title: Web Of Life Interactive Trail Stations

Org: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

Grant: 5-0002-EE

Contact: Ty Baumann

Addr1: 1660 East Shore Dr.

Addr2: Green Bay WI 54302-

Phone: 414-391-3671

Synopsis: This involved the installation of 11 interactive trail stations

and 2 trailhead maps along the heavily used "Web of Life Nature Trail".

Four of the stations change seasonally. Visitors learn about different

habitats found at the sanctuary and the adaptations that plants and

animals have to live within these habitats. Interactive concepts, specific

teaching points, final text, and illustrations were patterned after their

highly successful indoor nature center exhibit interactives. The project

used extensive testing of trail stations to determine their effectiveness.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,330

Contribution: $3,296

Title: Wetlands Study / Northeastern Wisconsin/ Seymour

Org: CESA 7 School District/ Fallen Timbers

Grant: 5-9907-EE

Contact: Libby Dorn

Addr1: 10 Circle Dr.

Addr2: Seymour WI 54165-

Phone: 414-984-3700

Synopsis: This study was coordinated with Providence Academy School, a K-

grade school with an enrollment of approximately 30 students. Aided by 6

faculty members, the Wetlands Study sought to teach the importance of

protecting and preserving wetlands environments. Hands-on activities were

provided through field exercises. Offsite excursions included a visit to

Lake Lundgren, seasonal studies at the testing sites, a journey to Neville

Public Museum to view the "Water" exhibit, and an overnight stay at Fallen

Timbers Environmental Center. The grant included a summer in-service at

which the working plan was formulated. In-school sessions included a

strategic planning session with the students and faculty, and assessment.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $3,377

Contribution: $1,144

Title: Wisconsin Association For Environmental Education Annual Conference

Org: Wisconsin Association For Environ Educ

Grant: 4-0025-EE

Contact: Suzanne Wade

Addr1: 7290 County Mm

Addr2: Amherst Jct. WI 54407-

Phone: 608-265-3257

Synopsis: The WAEE held its annual conference on October 26-29, 1994. About

400 people participated. All activities focused on the theme "The Earth's

Strength is in Diversity". Theme tracks were a)developing cultural

connections, b)exploring natural systems, c)investigating environmental

issues, and d) discovering new locations and activities for environmental

education. Highlights included presentations by Barbara Lewis (Kids' Guide

to Social Action), Jim Nations (Conservation International), Judy Braus

(World Wildlife Fund), Reggie Finlayson (storyteller) and Denny Olson

(interpreter). Because of the higher costs of meeting in the metropolitan

area, there was a need to keep expenses as low as possible.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $1,500

Contribution: $6,570

Title: Wood Powered Truck

Org: Green Bay Public Schools - East High

Grant: 5-2289-EE

Contact: James Kraft

Addr1: 1415 E. Walnut

Addr2: Green Bay WI 54301-

Phone: 414-448-2090

Synopsis: The Wood Powered Truck project was developed to demonstrate the

chemistry of biomass gasification, which is explained along with a strong

message in favor of more renewable energy research and usage. Out of this

also developed a solar powered recumbent bicycled which goes along in the

truck to all presentations. The East High School Wood Powered Truck teams

gave presentations and literature to approximately 20,000 students and

adults over the course of the project. The teams also visited 20 secondary

schools, 8 energy fairs in 4 states, and 10 different corporate and

educational settings. East High School is planning to develop and electric

truck conversion in the 1996-97 school year.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $12,060

Contribution: $3,333

Title: Woodland Habitat Curriculum

Org: Elk Mound School District - Elementary

Grant: 5-1645-EE

Contact: Barb Pladziewicz

Addr1: Mound View Elementary, 455 Univ. St.

Addr2: Elk Mound WI 54739-

Phone: 715-879-5744

Synopsis: The goal of the grant was to develop effective instructional us

for the district's woodland habitat. The objectives were to increase

teacher knowledge of flora and fauna of the woodland habitat and develop

methods for integrating the nature area into the curriculum. Funds provide

for a curriculum consultant, woodland consultant, project director,

substitute teachers, travel, meals, and printing. Teachers from grades 1-6

were involved in the development of curriculum. Several sessions were held

The first involved use of an outdoor classroom, the second dealt with topic

such as birds, plants & wildflowers, and butterfly gardening. Fifty-four

teachers received an inservice on Project Learning Tree or Project Wild.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,954

Contribution: $4,250

Title: Woodland Owner Workshops

Org: Wisconsin Forest Productivity Council

Grant: 5-0017-EE

Contact: Alvin Barden

Addr1: Box 1375

Addr2: Rhinelander WI 54501-

Phone: 715-369-3475

Synopsis: The project was designed to increase forest management on lands

in agricultural counties in southeastern Wisconsin. Over 6,200 landowners

in Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Dane and Jefferson counties were invited

to workshops concerning resources for land management. A survey of forest

management taken before the workshops was compared to a post-workshop survey

and showed an increase from 6 plans before to 26 plans after. Each

participant received a "Woodlands Assistance Catalog", which provided

information on programs and services for that county. The survey showed

that landowners who are given enough information of opportunities to manage

their forestlands will increase their land management practices.

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $4,950

Contribution: $8,636

Title: Wyalusing State Park Educ Resources Guide

Org: Wyalusing State Park

Grant: 5-0014-EE

Contact: Michael Ripp

Addr1: 13342 County Hwy C

Addr2: Bagley WI 53801-

Phone: 608-996-2261

Synopsis: This project produced a high quality 95-page "Educational

Resources Guide." The guide will be used by schools and other organized

groups occupying Wyalusing's 108 person, Lodge/Dormitory facility. The

guide will assist these groups in making meaningful educational use of the

park's many and diverse resources. the guide presents park history,

educational resources, rules, regulations, maps, on-site activities, pre an

post test visit activities, and suggestions for enjoyment of other local

educational attractions. Eighteen teachers from fifteen schools were

presented with the first draft of the guide at a workshop September 1995.

It is estimated over 7,000 park visitors will be exposed to the information

Year: 1994

WEEB Grant: $8,640

Contribution: $3,710

Title: 1995 WAEE Conference

Org: Wisconsin Assn For Environmental Educ

Grant: 6-0013-EE

Contact: Elizabeth Janvrin

Addr1: 2539 Barlow St.

Addr2: La Crosse WI 54601-

Phone: 608-787-0228

Synopsis: The 1995 conference of the Wisconsin Association for

Environmental Education was held October 25-28 at the Onalaska High School.

The theme "Exploring Connections," addressed the four tracks of exploring

environmental education through 1)the Mississippi River, 2) schools,

businesses, and community, 3) infused curriculum, 4) the historical

perspective. The evaluations were unanimously positive. Highlights of the

conference included quality concurrents that met the needs of a diverse

audience, hands-on experiences and keynotes by Gaylord Nelson, Kenny Salwey

and Ron Hobart. The evaluation results and 1995 committee recommendations

have been made available to the 1996 conference planning committee.