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NYSOEA EXECUTIVE BOARD
President Tim Stanley
VP Administration John Garesch
VP Communication Nirmal Merchant
VP Human Resources
GayLynne Samsonoff
VP Program - Jolene Thompson
Secretary - Meaghan Boice-Green
Treasurer - Elizabeth Van Acker
Office - Darleen Lieber
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Eastern - Amanda Ackers &
Natalie Rider
Metro - Jessica Kratz
Sunny Corrao
Northern - Brian DeGroat
Western - Kimberly May &
Caryn Corriere
Central - Benette Whitmore, Ph.D Beth Folta, Ph.D2013 ANNUAL NYSOEA CONFERENCE
MaryLynne Malone
PATHWAYS
Issue Editors
Jessica Kratz
Nichole Gatherer
Layout Editor
Matt Fraher
Content Editors
Sarah Conley
Darleen Leiber
Jill Eisenstein
Richard Parisio (Poetry Editor)
Benette Whitmore, Ph. D.
Online Content/
Marketing Manager
Jonathan Duda
Contributing Past Editors
Frank Knight
Snapper Petta
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
A WALK IN PARADISE GARDENbyTim Stanley
While enjoying the January edition of Nationa
Geographic, I came across an article featuring an
iconic photo called The Walk to Paradise Garden
by photojournalist W. Eugene Smith. The photo features his daughter and son
walking out of the shadows of the undergrowth into the sunlight. Although taken
in 1946, many years ago, the photo is timeless.
In that moment, it struck me on two levels: 1) As educators and professionals, i
seems we sometimes struggle in the shadows of the undergrowth, not quite able t
step out into the light. We can get frustrated by the obstacles and bureaucracy w
face daily-- lack of money, resources, time, or other barriers that bog us down and
prevent us from achieving what we really want to achieve. 2) Playing and learnin
outdoors was once a natural part of childhood. Today, in a world encumbered bytechnology and unfounded fears of the outdoors, going outside, though seemingl
simple and affordable, is not always easy. Yet, as in the photograph, once peopl
(regardless of age) step into the light of the outdoors, they are forever transformed
The natural world is the greatest teacher. We should all step out of the shadow
and go explore!
NYSOEA continues to promote Environmental Literacy in NYS and to educate
others that outdoor education is intra-curricular; it integrates all subject matte
from science and math to literature and philosophy to health and wellness.
In the tradition of getting people outside, Winter Weekend at the Ashokan Center
February 22nd-24thhas deep roots in NYSOEA history. Embracing the cold ansnow, it draws people together in networking camaraderie. Congratulations t
the volunteers and participants who have allowed NYSOEA to continue offerin
this important event lled with hands-on workshops, a trade blanket, good food
and evening music. In the midst of winter, this event kindles the spirit as we wai
for the rst signs of spring, owing sap and blooming owers.
The Fresh Air Funds Maple Celebration celebrates spring, and NYSOEA uses th
event as a platform to raise money to send a camper (perhaps two) to a DEC
summer camp. This year, on March 16, fresh wafes covered in sweet syrup wil
encourage people to indulge in good food for a good cause. If you are unable t
attend, visit the NYSOEA website and donate by eating a virtual wafe.
I hope you will have a chance to reect on the photo The Walk to Paradise Garden
and see where it leads you.
Editors Note: The Walk to Paradise Garden is a copyrighted photo and could not be re
printed in this issue of Pathways. To view the photo, click on the following link:
http://www.masters-of-photography.com/S/smith/smith_children_walking_full.html
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As I write this on a cold, sunny January day, the Brookhaven
conference is a distant memory and a recent experience.
We have collectively witnessed, if not experienced, so much
in the past few months that the conference seemed to have
happened in a different world: a pre-Sandy, pre-Newtown
world. Yet in this changed physical and emotional landscape,
I somehow remember this conference more vividly and feel
closer to everyone than in years past, with good reason.
In the weeks following the Newtown tragedy, the media
covered the story from many angles, and long dormant
dialogues that resonate in every community began to bespoken again. One of the stories that emerged was about
therapy dogs from Chicago providing emotional support to
the children of Sandy Hook and the Newtown community.
These canine condants helped alleviate anxiety and helped
children muster up the courage to communicate about the
tragedy. This reminded me of two NYSOEA members who
brought their service dog trainees to the conference, Eric
Powers and Anne Johnson. Eric, 2012 conference co-chair, had
a calming, constant companion by his side throughout the
conference. It was interesting to see how the retriever would
exhibit the same mannerisms and expressions of his trainer.
As a professional naturalist and founder of Your Connectionto Nature, Inc., Eric saw the value in having a therapy dog
during his nature programs, putting children at easewhile
making nature and outdoor experiences more accessible to
children with certain medical or emotional challenges. Anne
Johnson, a naturalist for Nassau BOCES, had thought about
training a service dog for awhile and was excited when the
opportunity came up. Training a service dog is an 18-month
commitment, one she has readily embraced. She has taken
her dog everywhere except for her job, as it may prove too
distracting for her students. Once fully trained, the dog can
assist with any condition other than blindness (seeing eye
dogs receive different training). For instance, the dog mayassist someone with diabetes, epilepsy, or limited mobility.
To be honest, I do not remember some of the workshops I
attended, but I will probably always remember how I felt on
a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon, eating lunch at a picnic
table near pine trees with Anne Johnson and her four-legged
friend. In this moment, I understood the profound privilege
of being part of a caring community. We as outdoor educators
care about many things within and beyond our profession.
And to be effective, we often need to
be affective: providing memorable
and meaningful experiences
in the natural world starts
the process of moving from
awareness towards action
We may not be menta
health experts, but we can
and do play an important role
in fostering caring connections in
our community. Outdoor education provides a good deal o
character education. From respecting wildlife to working as
a team, outdoor education provides many skills important to
the citizen stewards of tomorrow. Also, as outdoor educators
the unique experiences and interdisciplinary approaches we
provide may be the very thing that connects with and inspires
someone who is otherwise lost, struggling, or disconnected.
In that spirit, I would like to share with you
portions of the Sandy Hook Promise:
This is a promise
To support our own
our families, our neighbors, our teachers, our community
with dedication and love
This is a Promise
We make to our precious children.
Because each child, every human life is filled with promise,
I would like you, in our outdoor education community
and in your home communities, to embrace this moment
of transformation and continue this conversation. Andpromise to continue to share your unique passions: puppetry
photography, poetry, percussion, or anything that brings your
lessons to life.
Thank you for being a caring community.
Editors Note: To read the entire Sandy Hook Promise, visit:http://www.sandyhookpromise.org/mission
(Photos on page 15)
Editors Corner:
A Caring CommunityBy Jessica Kratz
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YOU BETWashingtonians exuberant
expression of agreement, muchlike New Yorkers Okay! greets
us everywhere. Cultural differences are the rst noted in
a new habitat. Nearly any destination takes us around Gig
Harbor with its postcard-worthy views of sailboats, shing
vessels, and Pacic Northwest Craftsman-Style homes. The
harbor frames Mt. Rainier looming on the horizon. Im
transxed each time I see this majestic volcano 50 miles to
the south; all the more special since overcast or fog shrouds
it most days.
DRY SUMMERS, WET WINTERSWestern Washingtons major landscape difference is theskyline everywhere dominated by conifers. To make any
comparison with NY, think of the higher elevations of the
Catskills and Adirondacks where conifers rule.
Look at the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones map and trace the
latitude from Seattle all the way east until your finger rests
on the northern tip of Maine. Then for another surprise, start
in western WA in Zone 8 and trace your nger south through
California, then east across the desert southwest through the
Gulf States into the Carolinas. Note that northern Maine and
the Adirondacks are in Zone 4. The remainder of New York
47. So, while western WA shares northern Maines latitude
its climate is similar to the Carolinas; minus southern
summer heat and humidity. No wonder that palm trees are
cultivated here and in British Columbia!
A third surprise to most easterners is the lack of rainfall
during the June into September growing season. Summer
2012 was western Washingtons driest in recorded history
80 days without rain.
THE NORTHERN FORESTTo better understand coniferous forests, I read The World of
the Northern Forest by E.C. Pielou, author of the fascinating
After the Ice Age. There are two very different northern
climates, one west of WAs Cascades and the other to the
east across the far north to Maine. Here, summer drough
and mild wet winters characterize the climate, while furthe
north and east long winters of extreme cold predominate
Conifers are adapted both to retain moisture during summer
drought here and extreme long winter cold north and east.
ONE FOREST TWO COASTS:Transcontinental Musings of an Interpretive Naturalist
By Frank Knight
Editors Note: Frank and his wife Janet moved from New York to Gig Harbor, WA in March 2012 to be close
to their daughters growing family. Here Frank compares and contrasts East and West Coast natural history.
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FLORA AND FAUNAMy greatest fear plunked down in a new ora was the steep
learning curve I anticipated. Much to my delight, I was
surrounded by old but slightly different plant friends. For
example: here, licorice fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza) is an
epiphyte high up on tree trunks that looks like the rock-
hugging eastern common polypody (P. virginianum). Ferns
are easy IDs with only a handful of species here able to endure
the summer drought. A high percentage of ferns and otherbroadleaved plants are evergreen with the forest and its
understory shrub layer appearing refreshingly summer green
all year.
Like the plants, birds here are more familiar than different.
Some birds I had only seen before back in the Adirondacks:
purple nch, winter wren, olive-sided ycatcher; same
birds, similar forest. Best birding treat was watching a
pair of pileated woodpeckers in a ring-around-the-Doug-fir
courtship dance at the base of a tree just outside our window.
Two chickadees black-capped and chestnut-backed, two
squirrels and a Coopers hawk enjoy our feeder. Young juncosand nches helped nurture the accipiters edglings. As
winter approached, ocks of pine siskins gleaned seeds from
treetop alder catkins, then swooped down to quickly empty
our feeder. The gray squirrel, looking too familiar, is the
eastern gray, I learned; introduced here in 1925. The Douglas
squirrel or chickaree is the high energy little native. We enjoy
seeing black-tailed deer in our yard, but so far have failed
nding landscaping plants that arent their breakfast, lunch
and dinner. Besides a squirrel and the Douglas-r, hundreds
of plants were collected or named by Scotsman David Douglas(1799-1834) who collected plants in Washington and Oregon
in the 1820s and 30s. I recommend
his biography, The Collector.
MY SENSE OF WONDERThe most satisfying thing about moving to Washington for me
was rekindling that childhood sense of wonder that Rachae
Carson so eloquently described nearly 50 years ago in her
essay The Sense of Wonder published posthumously in 1965
Here Im a neophyte where many new bird calls, plants and
landscapes heighten my feelings of awe. In time, I may no
longer gawk at the towering rs and red cedars, and not give
Mt. Rainier a second glance, but I truly hope not. You bet!
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nisbet, Jack, The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural
History of the Northwest. Sasquatch Books, Seattle, 2010.
Pielou, E.C., After the Ice Age, The Return of Life to Glaciated
North America. U. of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1991., The
World of the Northern Forest. Comstock Publishing, Ithaca,
NY, 2nded., 2011
USDA Plant hardiness Zone map
More pictures on page 14
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Looking out my window down the trail to Teatown Lake,
nothing is stirring. The arctic blast blowing in from Canada
has kept most everyone indoors, and the wildlife holed up;
not even a blue jays raucous cry has punctuated the icy
stillness. And yet Cold weather doesnt put a halt to the
ideas, programs, and work that goes on at Teatown LakeReservation.Westchester County .,
Located in the heart of the Lower Hudson Valleys Hudson
Hills and Highlands,bioregion, TeatownHighlands, Teatown
is the largest nonprot nature preserve in Westchester
County. Established in 1963,Teatown has evolved from a
neighborhood nature center to a regional environmental
organization.About 28,000 people come each year to attend
an education programs, visit the Nature Center, hike our
trails, or tourrWildower Island, a two-acre island sanctuary
located within Teatown Lake that is home to over 230 native
and endangered species of wildowers. Teatowns educators
offer adult, family and childrens programs to over 18,000
participants annually, including nearly 910,000 schoo
children and 700 summer campers. Annually, over 10,000
hikers traverse Teatowns 15 miles of scenic trails that spanabundant elds, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and
farm land. Our Nature Center is a source of wildlife knowledge
and home to a variety of amphibians, birds of prey, mammals
and reptiles..
This cold weather hasnt put a damper on the excitement
building over Teatowns Hudson River EagleFestSM, to be held
this year on Saturday, February 9th at Croton Point Park in
Croton on Hudson. In fact, icy temperatures mean more bald
eagles! The daylong festivities celebrate the conservation
AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT:
Teatown Lake ReservationBy Phyllis Bock, Director of Education, Teatown Lake Reservation (Metro Region)
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success story behind
the burgeoning eagle
population and their
annual winter return to
the lower reaches of the
Hudson River. EagleFest
now includes more
than 30 collaborating
organizations united
in promoting an
environmentally healthy
and vibrant Hudson
Hills and Highlands
region. Spreading north
from the Kathryn W.
Davis RiverWalk Center
in Sleepy Hollow to
Boscobel House and
Gardens in Cold Spring,
across the Hudson tothe
Trailside Nature Museum
in Harriman State Park
and headquartered at
Westchester Countys
Croton Point Park, the
event draws birders and families eager to learn more about
our national symbol and people interested in the continuing
efforts to protect bald eagles and other species from habitat
destruction and fragmentation. This years theme, Flying
into the Future: What You Can Do, is a way for the public to
interact with collaborators anddiscover small things they can
do each day which have a big impact on wildlife. Teatowns
Hudson River EagleFestSM
is more than a single event; it is away to spark awareness and action on the part of people living
in the Hudson Valley and the region throughout the year.
As March approaches, sap dripping into sugaring buckets
heralds a new season of programs and activities at Teatown.
Its a quick slide from the frozen days of EagleFest to boiling
maple syrup in the sugar house. The wafting aroma of wood
smoke and sweet syrup brings people from near and far to our
Pancake Brunch and Sugaring Sundays.Spring ushers in tours
of Wildower Island, and our annual Plant Sale. showcases
otherBefore long, summer arrives andwith it, camp days jam-
packed with adventure, discovery, and fun in the outdoors.Were catching frogs, collecting bugs, climbing rocks, and
exploring habitats all day long!
Ongoing programs, such as the Environmental Leaders
Learning Alliance (ELLA), bring together members of
governmental conservation, environmental and open space
commissions to strengthen environmental protection at
a regional level, through environmental training, sharing
lessons learned and fostering collaboration.
All in all, Teatown is more than the sum of its parts. The
combination of regional conservation, environmenta
education and stewardship, go far beyond the borders o
our preserve. Whether in the deep freeze of winter or in the
heat of July, in the solitary ambling of a lone hiker or the
tumultuous charge of happy campers, the heart of Teatown
lies in the message that nature is essential, for our own wellbeing and for that of the earth.
Teatown Bridge in the Summertime
Teatown Lake in the Fal
Attention NYSOEA Affiliates:if you would like to be featured
in an upcoming issue of Pathways, you can submit an article
and accompanying photos to [email protected]
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THE ART OF SAUNTERINGSaunter: v. To walk leisurely n. A leisurely stroll (The American Heritage Dictionary)
Its a great art to saunter. Henry David Thoreau
RAMBLINGS
FROM
REDH
ILL
bySnapperPetta
Although not a scholar of Thoreau, Iappreciate his approach to exploring
outdoors. The above quote, found within
his essay, Walking, describes what I
strive for when tramping around my
surroundings on Red Hill. The discoveries
I have stumbled upon during these forays
are often the result of having no agenda
while out strolling. Typically Ill depart
from our back door, head off across
the eld and into the woods, searching
for whatever lies across my path. This
structure less form of wandering gives methe freedom to follow grouse tracks in the
snow or stay on the lookout for animals as
they approach open water seeps secreted
within the forest.
Back when I had company on these walks, having a planwould have been ridiculous. Annie, my fearless canine
companion, let her nose guide our shared adventures and
I was pleased to be included. Typically she would venture
wherever the best smells led her. Invariably I would be
guided to gurgling streams, through open forests and into
innumerable dank thickets where natures tale of life and
death were revealed. Desiccated carcasses, camouaged
nests, tufts of fur and myriad hidden wildowers were all
made plain while sauntering through our woods. As Thoreau
put it, the walking of which I speak has nothing in it akin to
taking exercisebut is itself the enterprise and adventure o
the day. This was our enterprise and I was delighted to be apart of it each and every time we went out.
So, how can you transform a typical walk into sauntering?
Thoreau shares a clue when he states, you must walk like
a camel, which is said to be the only beast which ruminates
when walking. While you might not appreciate
the metaphor, its an apt one nonetheless. Its
fine to walk deliberately but do so slowly. Le
your mind be open to what you discover and
allow those discoveries to alter your pace and
direction. Ruminate on your findings. Le
them guide future footsteps. Doing so wilallow a common walk to morph into a sensory
awakening of your surroundings.
Sauntering, like many of lifes endeavors, can
be exceedingly simple but the real value of the
practice only comes when youre willing to free
your mind. Give yourself permission to let the
journey guide your next move instead of lifes
pressures. Doing so will allow you to experience
Thoreaus realm of wellbeing;I think that
cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless
I spend four hours a day at least,sauntering
through the woods and over the hills and elds
absolutely free from all worldly engagements.
Until next time, may all your ramblings lead you
to new and exciting places.
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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERSKIMBERLY MAY
Kimberly is eager to join NYSOEA as Western Regional Co-
Chair. She earned a B.S. in Biology from SUNY Geneseo (2001)
and a M.P.S. in Environmental Interpretation from SUNY
College of Environmental Science and Forestry (2008).
Although a Long Island native, Kimberlys career path in theEnvironmental Education eld has guided her from New
York to New Jersey to Michigan, and back again. She has
held positions as educator, coordinator, and director within
various facets of the eld and has worked with National
Audubon Society, NY State Parks, Recreation, and Historic
Preservation, Rutgers University, SUNY ESF, and several
nonprofits. Currently she is employed as an Education
Assistant at Tifft Nature Preserve in Buffalo, NY, sharing the
beauty and wisdom of Western New Yorks natural resources
with surrounding communities.
From casual birding within the bountiful pockets of naturealong Long Islands South Shore, to fervently searching for
elusive porcupine scat along the miles of trail in Allegany
State Park, Kimberly nds enlightenment, tranquility, and
adventure in the great outdoors! She enjoys hiking, camping,
wildlife watching, reading, crafting, drawing, desktop
publishing, and caring for her two snakes and a sh. She
is personally interested in nature journaling, schoolyard
habitats, place-based education, aquatic entomology, wildlife
tracking, invasive species, animal husbandry, sustainability,
inquiry-based learning, citizen science, Project WET/WILD/
Learning Tree, Leopold Education Project, No Child Left Inside,
and effective environmental interpretation. She attended
the 2009 Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor
Education, the 2010 MarshAccess National Accessible
Informal Science Conference and the 2010 North American
Association for Environmental Education Conference.
Kimberly is excited to be a part of NYSOEA and strengthen
Western New Yorks connection to this thriving organization
as well as the growing statewide, national, and global
environmental education movement we all share in.
SUNNY CORRAOSunny is excited to be a part of the NYSOEA board representing
the NYC Metro region. Originally from Nevada, she grew up
loving the heat and vast mountains of the western deserts
She moved East in search of adventure and a change of
scenery - celebrating 10 years working in the NYC area last
fall. As long as she can remember, her personal goals and
daily life have been centered around recycling, wildlife
and energy conservation. Sunny self appointed herself the
Green Guru of the Corrao family household and continues
to educate her siblings and parents about environmenta
issues and advances.
Sunny received a Bachelors of Science from the University
of Nevada, Reno. Her environmental science degree was
completed along with minors in her two other favorite
subjects: chemistry and theater. After moving to the NYC
area she began work in the theater and movie industry as
a costume technician and designer. Sunny quickly realized
how much she missed working outside, immersed in the
sciences. She accepted a summer seasonal job with the
Urban Park Rangers Fellowship Program during the summer
of 2006. At the end of the summer, she was accepted to
the Parks Academy and has been working full time in NYC
Parks ever since. Her months are full working with schoo
age students teaching them about the Urban Environment
and meeting patrons on the weekends interpreting the
wonders of the Parks surrounding us. In 2010 she completed
her graduate degree studies in Environmental ConservationEducation at NYU.
Sunny is looking forward to working with all NYSOEA
members working together to get all people outside and
comfortable in Natures world.
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Steve StanneHarlan Gold Metcalf Award
Steve Stanne, legendary Hudson River educator spanningover 30 years, began his career as an educator aboard the
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater and continues now in his
role overseeing the education component of the NYS DECs
Hudson River Estuary Program. His Hudson River almanac
emails are exciting, and he was so excited upon receiving this
top award that he burst into song.
Elizabeth Van AckerAppreciation Award
Everyone is all smiles in appreciation
of Lizzas many years of tracking and
maximizing NYSOEAs every dollar.
From left to right:
MaryLynne Malone,
(Nominator/outgoing president)
Tim Stanley (incoming president)
Elizabeth Van Acker
Marty Strong (Awards Committee Chair)
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE 2012
CONFERENCE AWARDS CEREMONY
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Eileen GerleLeadership Award
Receiving a NYSOEA award is particularly exciting when it is
close to home. Eileen is park ranger for West Meadow Beach
in the Town of Brookhaven. Her previous work experience
includes Environmental Sciences Educator for Cornell
Cooperative Extension, as well as Director of Education at the
Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, where she continues to
volunteer with the animals. She also serves as secretary on
the board of directors for the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. She
writes a monthly column for the Times Beacon Record, sharing
her expertise referencing the environment surrounding WestMeadow Beach. This busy lady received multiple nominations
for the leadership award.
Robert McGrathEnvironmental Impact Award
As a District Chairperson of Science and
Technology Education and Co-founder of one of
the leading Environmental Organizations in New
York State, The Long Island Pine Barrens Society,
Robert McGrath has a deep passion to ensure an
excellent education for all students, as well as a
rm commitment toward preserving the natural
world for future generations.
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I grew up in a small, rural town that was populated mainly
by Republicans who shunned talk of all environmental
issues. My family, being very nature oriented, taught me that
these issues should be discussed. So when it came time to
choose a major for my college education, I was thrilled todiscover there was a major specically to communicate such
environmental issues that threaten our planet and human
health- Environmental Studies. Needless to say, I was thrilled
there were people like me out there who realized the key to
creating a more environmentally sound society rests in the
communication of the threats faced by our planet.
With this knowledge in hand, I began looking for colleges that
offered such an Environmental Studies major. The list I ended
up with was short and I quickly settled on SUNY College of
Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York.
Being a transfer student, I already had most of my general
education credits completed so I was able to quickly jump
into my environmental studies courses. I currently take
courses ranging from writing to economics, and from ecology
to nature and popular culture. This should demonstrate just
how broad and inclusive such a major can be. By focusing
on the physical sciences as well as the social sciences,
environmental studies takes on a very powerful role in the
ability to understand the science behind the environment
and combine that with effective communication and a tie to
the social aspects of our culture.
The problem I currently see in our society is that much of
the population simply does not know the facts behind theenvironment and the problems it faces. Many people are
currently concerned with our struggling economy, health
care, immigration, and a million other talking points that were
brought up in the recent presidential debates. These people do
not realize how signicant an issue the environment presents
as they have always taken their overconsumption for granted
Whenever I watch the news and see people complaining
about rising gas prices or high unemployment rates, or evensuper storms that seem more and more common, I think to
myself there is a common thread between all of these issues
This common thread is the environment and the problems we
have pushed on it. Because these problems are undoubtedly
caused by our actions, it becomes our responsibility as a
society to right the wrongs we have committed against the
environment.
So far, the main attention that the environment has gotten in
popular culture has involved a serious look at climate change
and this is where I see hope for Environmental Studies majors
like myself. I see an opportunity to apply environmentastudies and bridge the gap between scientists who say
there is an environmental crisis and the general population
who gets sidetracked by their daily life of gas prices
unemployment, and super storms. In an effort to bridge this
gap, Environmental Studies majors are able to choose from
many different careers in order to attack this environmenta
crisis on a variety of different fronts. Students have gone on to
careers based in policy, environmental consulting, education
law, conservation, and many other elds. These careers are
spread out among the public and private sector working in
areas such as non-governmental organizations, education
and government. This array of careers furthers the point ofjust how exible and applicable a degree in environmenta
studies can be and how effective it can be in the battle against
the environmental crisis.
A MAJOR CHANGEby Emily Thiel
Promote NYSOEA at your next event! The NYSOEA
display provides a dynamic snapshot of what we do and who
we are, and will certainly attract foot trafc and promoteinteractions with prospective members and future conference
attendees. The NYSOEA display is an attractive and welcome
addition to events, festivals, and fairs.
If you are interested in having the NYSOEA display board at an
upcoming event, please contact your regional representative.
Central Region- [email protected]
Beth Folta, Ph.D. and Benette Whitmore, Ph.D.
Eastern Region- [email protected]
Amanda Ackers and Natalie Rider
Metro Region- [email protected]
Sunny Corrao and Jessica Kratz
Northern Region- [email protected]
Brian DeGroat
Western Region- [email protected]
Kimberly May
REQUEST AN NYSOEA DISPLAY BOARD!
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REMEMBER THIS PHOTO?
This photo, submitted by Carolann James, may take some of us up, up, and away, deep into our
memory banks. Do you know anything more about this photo: when/where was it taken? Who is
in the photo? Please submit any information you have to [email protected]
Answers will be revealed in due time.
NYSOEA 45th
2013 Annual Conference
October 24th
27th
, 2013
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A CARING COMMUNITYEditors note: these are the therapy dogs mentioned in the earlier article, A Caring Community
If you have personal or classroom pets that play a role in outdoor or environmental education, considering
sending photos and related information to [email protected]
Anne with her canine companion Eric with his canine companion
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