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from the electronic newsletter of the Alaska Natural Resources and Outdoor Education Association. Tour de Turtles (TdT) is a journey through the science, research and geography of sea turtle migration using satellite telemetry. This event follows the marathon migration of ten sea turtles, representing four different species, from their nesting beaches to their foraging grounds. Follow along to find out how long it takes each sea turtle to complete a marathon migration of 2,620 km (1,628 miles). Each turtle will be swimming for a cause to raise awareness about a specific threat to sea turtles. You can get involved by supporting a turtle to help raise awareness about their cause. While we may not know which turtle will swim the distance first, one thing is certain: saving sea turtles is a marathon, not a sprint! For more information: Caribbean Conservation Corp: http://www.cccturtle.org/ ********************************************** Climate Change Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit The Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit for formal and informal educators is designed for classroom teachers and informal educators in parks, refuges, forest lands, nature centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, etc., and is aimed at the middle school grade level. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with six other federal agencies (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USDA/Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management), developed the kit to aid educators in teaching how climate change is affecting our nation’s wildlife and public lands, and how everyone can become “climate stewards.” http://www.globalchange.gov/resources/educators/toolkit ************************************************************************************************************************************ Got Nest Boxes? Anyone with one or more nest boxes can help scientists learn more about bird families and how they might be affected by climate change. Just register the nest box (or boxes) with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's NestWatch program. www.RegisterYourNestbox.org ************************************************************************************************************************************ Get Outside with a Good Book Green Hour by National Wildlife Federation is for parents’ nature, play, and learning. Find a shady spot, spread out a blanket and dive into a pile of books. Bring our "inside" activities outside! You will find “Make & Do” to download your own nature journal pages. Check out some favorite "green reads" under Book Nook. www.greenhour.org ************************************************************************************************************************************ Ecolibary - The EcoLibrary is a source for free photographs useful for illustrating concepts in ecology, conservation biology, and the environment. The website currently contains several hundred annotated photographs that illustrate key concepts and as the site grows, maps, sounds, panoramas, and interactive exercises will be added. Check out the pictures associated with the themes under Lessons. http://ecolibrary.cs.brandeis.edu/index.php ************************************************************************************************************************************ Expedition: Blue Planet - Expedition: Blue Planet highlights a journey across 5 continents to explore critical water issues, focusing both on water itself and our connection to water issues around the world. The website includes blogs, photos, and more. http://www.alexandracousteau.org/