ASILOMAR, CA, January 2018–The USEE Leadership Team participated in a week-long workshop of NAAEE State Affiliates. This was a gathering of 10 affiliate state teams, who have been working for a year to help support and strengthen the efforts in each of their states, as well as 22 other state representatives. The efforts of the 10 teams is intended to cross over to those 22 other affiliates, as well as the other states who weren't represented at this meeting. NAAEE allowed the time and space to collaborate, brainstorm and truly support each and every state who is a part of the affiliate network. Looking forward to a very productive 2018!
Please RSVP using this Cache Valley Mini-Summit Registration Form. Snacks will be provided, so please include any dietary restrictions you may have.
Location: USU, 5200 Old Main Hill, BNR112b (Biology-Natural Resources, turquoise and grey building)
- Challenges & successes–What are the big picture problems/issues/challenges in environmental education in Cache Valley/Utah we exist to solve? What worked?
- Needs–What can USEE do to better serve you and/or your organization/school/agency?
- EE Defined–Shared goals, strengths, support for one another, networking
Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE)
Our mission is promoting excellence in environmental education by providing support, resources, and networking opportunities to Utah’s community of educators.
Our vision is an environmentally literate society committed to a sustainable future.
Cache Valley Mini-Summit Participant Information to Date:
Name: Sarah Bodor
Organization: NAAEE
Position: Director of Affiliate Relations
Email: sarah@naaee.org
Phone: 410-991-3340
Name: Mark Brunson
Organization: USU Dept. of Environment & Society
Position: Professor
Current Projects: I direct USU's graduate certificate program in Natural Resources and Environmental Education.
Email: Mark.Brunson@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-2458
Name: Logan Christian
Organization: Yellowstone to Uintas Connection
Position: Outreach and Development Director
Email: logan@yellowstoneuintas.org
Phone: 435-363-6159
Current Projects: Three Environmental Education Events this summer at the Limber Pine Nature Trail funded by National Environmental Education Foundation. Each event will have 25 students around 8th grade age range. We are creating a take-home field guide for students, there will be three education stations at the trailhead, and students will take a guided hike of the 1.3 mile nature trail. The event will focus on a few concepts and lessons including local flora/fauna, Logan Canyon history, ecosystem services, watershed science, Leave No Trace and conservation.
Comments or Questions: We are looking forward to discussing strategic partnerships for environmental education in Cache Valley, particularly pursuing joint, grant-funded projects such as via EPA grants and other resources.
Name: Hillary Christiansen*
Organization: DDE Center for Early Care and Education, USU
Position: Lead Teacher
Email: hillary.christensen@usu.edu
Phone: 801-336-8434
Current Projects: Implementing Clean Air School Kit and Utah Green Schools Recognition
Name: Sadie Enright
Organization: Stokes Nature Center
Position: Preschool Director
Email: sadie@logannature.org
Phone: 435-757-0727
Current Projects: I am the director and a lead teacher at Stokes Nature Preschool in Logan, UT. We have been in session since 2013 and have grown in size and quality over the past five years. We are currently working on sustaining and deepening our commitment to early childhood connections with nature, for as many children as we can reach!
Name: Jack Greene
Organization: Bridgerland Audubon Society
Position: Education Chair, V.P.
Email: jackisgreene@yahoo.com
Phone: 435-563-6816
Current Projects: Birds, Beaver, Water in a Changing Climate. A.P. environmental science workshop consultant for the College Board- train high school teachers nationally.
Name: Ron Hellstern
Organization: Cache Valley Wildlife Association (affiliated with National Wildlife Federation)
Position: Chair
Email: redrockron@gmail.com
Phone: 435-512-6938
Current Projects: Organized Nibley, Utah to become first city in the State certified as Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Planted 1,000 trees. We established Firefly Park. We raise/tag/release hundreds of Monarch butterflies each year. We just put up 100 birdhouses around the city. We participate in Utah Water Watch and Journey North programs. Etc, etc, etc.
Comments or Questions: Looking forward to this. I am a former President of USEE as well as the Education Chair for NAAEE.
Name: Robert Henke*
Organization: Ridgeline HS
Position: Principal
Email:robert.henke@ccsdut.org
Phone: 435-792-7780
Name: Alexi Lamm*
Organization: USU
Position: Sustainability Coordinator
Email: alexi.lamm@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-9299
Name: Mark Larese-Casanova
Organization: Utah State University Extension
Position: Utah Master Naturalist Director
Email: marklc@usu.edu
Phone: 435-760-6146
Current Projects: Utah Master Naturalist, to increase environmental literacy and stewardship.
Name: Jackie Lowry
Organization: Utah Society for Environmental Education
Position: Programs Manager
Email: programs@usee.org
Phone: 970-389-0743
Current Projects: 2018 Utah Environmental Education Conference, Regional Utah EE Mini-Summits, Utah Green Schools, Utah EE Certification, Professional Development Workshops, Clean Air School Kit, Beehive 5 Under 25 Youth Recognition Program
Name: Emily Malik
Organization: City of Logan
Position: Conservation Coordinator
Email: emily.malik@loganutah.org
Phone: 435-716-9792
Current Projects: For the most part, adult education about energy conservation & recycling
Name: Meg McCarthy
Organization: Utah State University, CCE, Aggie Blue Bikes
Position: Program Coordinator
Email: margaret.mccarthy@usu.edu
Phone: 208-404-8222
Current Projects: Bike Education, Bike to Work Week, Ladies Ride and Wrench
Name: Eric Newell*
Organization: Edith Bowen Laboratory School/USU
Position: Director of Experiential Learning and Technology, Adjunct Professor
Email: eric.newell@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-3085
Current Projects: www.EdithBowen.USU.edu (Current), Founder www.MountLoganDiscovery.org (Past)
Name: Matt Perry*
Organization: Logan City Renewable Energy & Conservation Advisory Board
Position: Chair
Email: mperry@campbellsci.com
Phone: 435-881-0475
Current Projects: We are auditing our carbon footprint with a goal to reduce our impact, looking at ways to reduce the amount of waste we are sending to the landfill, and investigating on-site renewable energy options.
Name: Andrew Revelle
Organization: GreenWood Charter School
Position: Environmental Education Coordinator
Email: arevelle@greenwoodcharter.org
Phone: 410-948-4838
Current Projects: K-8 EE Project-based Learning: Each class in our school this year is completing a project-based product focused on a natural resource standard. Each project includes an authentic product, fieldwork experiences, and some include interaction with experts.
Name: Paul Rogers
Organization: Western Aspen Alliance, USU
Position: Director, Adj. Assoc. Prof.
Email: p.rogers@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-0194
Current Projects: Professional ecology workshops (western states); agency/school outreach; Pando (aspen) clone interpretive signs, research, education, fundraising; global Aspen Conservation Consortium; recent Fulbright Scholar to Czech Republic
Name: Edwin Stafford
Organization: Utah State University
Position: Professor of Marketing
Email: ed.stafford@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-3890
Current Projects: Utah High School Clean Air Poster Contest
*Unable to attend, but please share my information with the group.
