What; 2009 Conference of the Mississippi Environmental Education Alliance
Sponsored by Mississippi Urban Forest Council
When: November 6 – 7, 2009
Where: Eagle Ridge Conference Center, Raymond, MS (located off Hwy 18, east of the main campus of Hinds Community College)
Who: For informal and formal educators who are interested in using nature and our environment to teach concepts in art, language arts, science,
social studies, and math. Especially for anyone interested in environmental education and environmental literacy.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Professional Mississippi Artist Robin Whitfield
Robin Whitfield is a painter, teacher, and naturalist. She chooses to work out of doors, exploring swamps, creeks and woods. She typically works on site with watercolors and oils and she will even paint from her kayak. Her paintings portray the seasons, weather, plants, animals and geology of the Mississippi landscape. She says “Painting feeds my curiosity, sharpens my senses, and deepens my awareness of life.” Robin received grants to complete two mural school projects – the “Walls That Teach” at Grenada Middle School and the “Pearl River Ecosystem” for Clinton Junior High School. She leads various workshops such as nature journaling and is currently working at Tie Plant Alternative School as a Core Arts instructor for Communities In Schools of Greenwood Leflore Inc. To see examples of Robin’s artwork, visit her website at http://www.robinwhitfield.com/index.htm
Feature Presentations and Interactive Sessions
“Being a Nature Explorer: curiosity, creativity, and a sense of place” by Robin Whitfield, keynote speaker
“Ribbons of Green” by Donna Yowell, featured sponsor
“Be a Nature Detective with The Private Eye” by Terri Jacobson
“Songs and Stories of Nature” by John Stark
“What Your Biology Teacher Didn’t Tell You About Plants” by John Guyton
“Connecting Students to Natural Resources” by Jeannine May and Olivia Brunson
“The Longleaf and Me-A-Z: celebration of home through the arts” by Kathyrn Lewis
“Adopt a Stream” by Deb Veeder
“Using Art to Understand Landscape Ecology” by Bob Brzuszek
“Wolfsnail: the story behind the book” by Sarah Campbell
“Being a Nature Explorer: hands-on ideas for creative collaborations with nature” by Robin Whitfield, professional artist
CEUs are available! We have three options for you to choose from: 1.1 CEU for attending the entire conference; earn .6 CEU for attending Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00pm; or earn .5 CEU for attending Friday 4:00pm to 9:30 pm.
Please register by October 12, 2009
Special Thanks to our Sponsor:
Mississippi Urban Forest Council
