Parks Canada Teacher Resource Centre (TRC)

GREETINGS ALL! Parks Canada's National Education Specialist Team (NEST) is pleased to announce that the redesign of the Teacher Resource Centre (TRC) website is now "live" ! This redesign included a name change from Teacher's Corner to Teacher Resource Centre. The changes that have been made reflect comments received from teachers during the "Decima focus group" testing conducted in major urban centres across the country in March 2007, along with feedback we have received from teachers at conferences, etc. Take a moment to check out our new look! Here is the hotlink to the Teacher Resource Centre: http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp Elise Maltin Education Specialist, Northern Canada/Spécialiste en éducation, Nord canadien Parks Canada Agency/Agence Parcs Canada Box 1166, C.P. 1166 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N8 867- 766-8463 (fax/télécopieur) 867- 766-8466

2008 TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup!

This September, we would like to invite you to join Canadians from coast to coast as they clean up rivers, lakes, streams and ocean shorelines during the 2008 TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup!

Created and run by the Vancouver Aquarium, the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is one of the largest direct action events in Canada, engaging tens of thousands of participants annually in every province and territory. This year’s national cleanup week will take place from September 20^th-28^th, 2008.

Register today to organize a shoreline cleanup in your community. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a great way to engage your community in environmental stewardship. Cleanup supplies, instructions and educational materials are provided free of charge.

For more information or to register, please visit our website at: www.vanaqua.org/cleanup

You can also email our office at: shorelinecleanup@vanaqua.org

or call (toll-free): 1-877-427-2422

En septembre, nous aimerions vous inviter à joindre les rangs des canadiens provenant des quatre coins du pays, alors qu'ils nettoieront les rivages des rivières, lacs, ruisseaux et océans dans le cadre du Grand Nettoyage des rivages canadiens de la TD 2008!

Créé et organisé par l'Aquarium de Vancouver, le Grand Nettoyage des rivages canadiens de la TD est un des plus grands événements d’action environnementale au Canada qui, chaque année, provoque l’engagement de dizaines de milliers de canadiens, provenant de toutes les provinces et territoires. Cette année, la semaine de nettoyage se tiendra du

20 au 28 septembre, 2008.

Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui! Organisez un nettoyage d’un rivage de votre communauté. C’est facile, c’est amusant, et c’est un excellent moyen d'engager votre communauté dans la protection et la conservation de l'environnement. L'équipement, les instructions ainsi que le matériel éducatif vous seront fournis gratuitement.

Pour obtenir plus de renseignements ou pour vous inscrire, visitez notre site Web au: www.vanaqua.org/cleanup

Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec nous par courriel au: shorelinecleanup@vanaqua.org ou par téléphone (sans frais): 1-877-427-2422

I Can See My House from Here ... And It's Underwater!

http://www.thedailygreen.com/print-this/environmental-news/latest/google-earth-global-warming-47052002" \l " 5.20.2008 8:46 AM I Can See My House from Here ... And It's Underwater! Google Earth Adds a Global Warming Layer Google Earth has teamed up with the U.K. government to produce a new layer that shows vividly how the Earth will change this century due to global warming.

Over the course of the century, you can watch the earth heat up in an animation that ultimately leaves the Arctic nearly 20 degrees (C) warmer than in 1999. Most areas across the United States appear somewhere between 4 and 10 degrees warmer.

Specific predicted impacts are shown, such as extreme summer heat waves and choking air pollution in Northeastern cities, decreasing water supply in California and increasing wildfire risk across the West.

These projections represent a middle-path scenario. They assume that something is done to curtail emissions of greenhouse gases, but not as much as the scientific community and United Nations has said is necessary.

“Climate change is redrawing the maps of the world. Its impacts will be felt everywhere, as sea levels rise, crops fail, extreme weather increases and more areas are at risk of drought and flooding," said U.K. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn. "This project shows people the reality of climate change using only moderate estimates – both the change of the average temperature where they live, and the impacts it will have on people’s lives all over the world – including here in Britain. Only by enabling people to understand what climate change means for them and for the world can we mobilize the action we need to avoid the worst effects of a changing climate."

Another new layer shows how Antarctica has changed in the last 50 years, as several ice shelves have been lost, but there has been thickening across the interior. Recent research suggests Antarctica is being shielded from warming by the deterioration of the ozone layer, which has effectively counteracted the greenhouse effect.

Add the Climate Change in Our World layer to Google Earth and start exploring the world our children will experience. Find this article at: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/google-earth-global-warming-47052002

Shoot Nations - global, youth photography competition for young people :: Home

Shoot Nations - global, youth photography competition for young people :: Home: "Shoot Nations 2008 1st May – 31st July PLAN PRESENTS SHOOT NATIONS 2008 Welcome to Shoot Nations 2008 presented by Plan UK. The theme for this year’s competition is ‘YOUNG PEOPLE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE’. We want to see the environmental issues affecting young people all around the world. Take 3 photographs or draw 3 pictures that capture the following: 1. How is climate change affecting your life? 2. Act now - be the change! 3. Your world in the future. * Sign-up Upload your entries and be in with a chance to have your photo exhibited at the World Youth Congress in Quebec for International Youth Day, 12th August 2008. The competition is open to anyone aged 11 – 24 from anywhere in the world. Last year the competition received over 1500 entries from 85 countries. Over 2000 people attended exhibitions of Shoot Nations photographs on 4 different continents – help us make this year even bigger and better! Read more. The competition is open from Thursday 1st May – Thursday 31st July 2008."

Environment “After Hours” Wednesday, May 21, 7:00 pm at Yukon College Gym

Environment “After Hours”

Wednesday, May 21, 7:00 pm at Yukon College Gym

Feature Speaker:

Ed Struzik, Author, Science Journalist, Adventurer

This Hour has 55 Million Years:

A Brief History of Climate Change in the Arctic

Plus… meet and chat with Environment Yukon and Environment Canada staff and learn about current projects through a display of research posters.

4. CANADIAN ENVIRONMENT WEEK: TAKE ACTION! (June 1 -7, 2008)

For more than 30 years Canadians have been celebrating Canadian Environment Week. Each year committed individuals and groups participate in Environment Week as a catalyst to kick off a new program or re-vitalize and heighten environmental awareness - and because it's fun! Yukon's spectacular natural environment inspires each of us to celebrate and protect nature. Tell Us How You Will Be Taking Action for Our Environment! If you are planning an event during Canadian Environment Week, we invite you to share your innovation and enthusiasm with the rest of Canada by posting your event details on the official Canadian Environment Week, under the "Community Action Board" at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/cew

grant programs supporting community environmental restoration projects

Evergreen Common Grounds is now accepting applications for two grant programs supporting community environmental restoration projects! The Home Depot-Evergreen Rebuilding Nature Grant 2008 provides grants of $1,000, $3,000 or $8,000 - plus $2,000 in Home Depot gift cards - to cover the costs of tools and building, native plants and trees, and other expenses associated with urban environmental stewardship projects in Canada. Download the grant Guidelines and Application Form at: http://www.evergreen.ca/en/cg/cg-funding.html The application deadline is Friday, June 6th 2008. The Unilever-Evergreen Aquatic Stewardship and Conservation Grant Program 2008 provides grants of between $3,500 and $10,000 to support small-scale, community-driven, education and restoration projects that increase public awareness of sustainable water use and the importance of aquatic features, while providing meaningful opportunities for community action. Download the grant Guidelines and Application Form at: http://www.evergreen.ca/en/cg/cg-funding.html The application deadline is Friday, June 13th 2008. For more information on our grant programs, visit www.evergreen.ca. If you have questions, or need help accessing the forms, please don't hesitate to contact me. Help us spread the word! Please share this announcement with your network of colleagues, partners and contacts. Sincerely, Michèle Thomas Evergreen 355 Adelaide St W, 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5V 1S2 Phone: (416) 596-1495 ext. 251 Toll-Free: 1-888-426-3138 ext. 251 Fax: (416) 596-1443 Website: www.evergreen.ca

One School, One Tree, One Gift to Nature

The Green Wave

One School, One Tree, One Gift to Nature

What?

The Green Wave is a multi-year tree-planting campaign for children and youth around the world leading up to 2010 - the International Year of Biodiversity.

In participating schools, students will plant one tree on or around 22 May - the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD).

Students will count down to 10am local time, when they will water their tree, thereby creating a global "green wave".

Students will upload photos and text summaries to an interactive map on The Green Wave website to share their tree-planting story with others. This map will go live at 20:10 local time, thereby creating a second "green wave".

Who?

Students and teachers in all countries will plant a tree.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the rest of the world will support and observe the action.

Where?

The Green Wave will happen in schools all around the world.

You can track the activities in cyberspace at greenwave.cbd.int

When?

The Green Wave website is live. Start planning your school's special events now!

The main activities for The Green Wave will be on IBD (Thursday 22 May 2008).

Why?

The Green Wave enables children and youth to make a difference - one school, one tree, one step at a time.

It brings together children and youth from around the world to raise awareness about biodiversity, and the need to reduce its loss.

The Green Wave encourages youth engagement in the global biodiversity agenda by promoting local action and working with local and international partners.

The Green Wave will contribute to the Plant for the Planet Billion Tree Campaign.

How?

Spread the word about The Green Wave among students, teachers, schools, NGOs working on curriculum and educational projects, tree nurseries, media, Ministries of Education and other partners.

Post a link with the attached picture files on your website.

Sign up and register your tree at greenwave.cbd.int

Start planning your celebrations for The Green Wave.

greenwave.cbd.int

CBD Launches new tree-planting initiative for students

Subject: CBD Launches new tree-planting initiative for students

Dear Sir/Madame,

I would like to bring to your attention an exciting global tree-planting initiative called "The Green Wave" that targets children and youth. It is an initiative of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

This email provides an overview of The Green Wave, and requests your assistance in spreading the news and in encouraging the participation of many schools.

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Christine Gibb, and I am the focal point for children and youth at the CBD Secretariat. I am also contact person for The Green Wave.

1. Background on The Green Wave The Green Wave is a multi-year tree planting initiative that enables children and youth to make a difference - one school, one tree, one step at a time. It brings together students and teachers from around the world to raise awareness about biodiversity, and the need to reduce its loss. The campaign will contribute to the Billion Tree Campaign.

In participating schools, students plant a locally important tree species in or near their schoolyard. On 22 May, the International Day of Biological Diversity (IBD), students around the world will count down to 10:00 local time, when they will water their tree in their respective schoolyards, thereby creating a figurative “green wave” starting in the far east and traveling west around the world. Throughout the day, students will upload photos and text summaries to http://greenwave.cbd.int to share their tree-planting story with other children and youth from around the world. An interactive map depicting all the Green Wave trees will go live at 20:10 local time, thereby creating a second “green wave”.

2. Requesting your help The CBD wants to get The Green Wave message out to as many schools as possible, and would be most grateful for your help. I will send you our electronic advertisement with the "who, what, where, when, why and how" details of the initiative. Will you please assist with the following:

• distributing this communication to all your contacts and to schools? Or, enabling the greenwave@cbd.int account to send the communication out on your listserv?
• encouraging the participation of schools in The Green Wave?

Thank you very much in advance for your support.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions. I look forward to corresponding with you and supporting the Green Wave schools in your countries.

Best regards, Christine

Ms. Christine Gibb NGO Focal Point, Children and Youth Focal Point Outreach and Major Groups United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)/ Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) 413, Rue St. Jacques, World Trade Centre, Suite 800 Montréal, QC, Canada, H2Y 1N9 Tel.:1- 514-288-2220 Fax.: 1-514-288-6588 www.cbd.int http://greenwave.cbd.int

Hinterland Who's Who new video on pollinators!

Something’s Buzzing at HWW.ca!

We’ve been busy as bees at Hinterland Who’s Who ! Check out our newest online feature “Hinterland Who’s WhoTube” (http://tv.hww.ca), where you can watch eight-minute videos, called webisodes, and learn more about wildlife.

Our first webisode featured on WhoTube [http://tv.hww.ca/video/watch/1] is called, “Pollinators – Busy doing what?” Watch “Pollinators” and check back often for more webisodes, coming soon!

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Ça bourdonne d’activités sur HWW.ca! Nous sommes affairés comme des abeilles sur Faune et flore du pays! Voyez notre plus récent Webnature de Faune et flore du pays (http://tv.ffdp.ca), où vous pouvez observer des vidéos d’une durée de huit minutes, appelés webisodes, pour en apprendre davantage au sujet de la faune.

Le premier webisode que nous présentons sur le Webnature [http://tv.ffdp.ca/video/watch/1] est intitulé « Psstt ! T’as besoin des pollinisateurs! ». Voyez ce webisode et revenez-nous pour d’autres webisodes que nous vous présenterons bientôt!