The Environmental Education Collaborative, the 2016 Symposium:

Published in April 2016 Issue of P&P

The Environmental Education Collaborative and the 2016 Symposium

Sierra Club / San Gorgonio Chapter

Margaret Meyncke

February 27, 2016

On Thursday, February 25, 2016 the Environmental Education Collaborative held the second annual symposium at the Living Desert in Palm Desert.  Sierra Club San Gorgonio Chapter was represented by Margaret Meyncke, from the Santa Margarita Group and George Hague, from the Moreno Valley Group. This event was a huge success and a fabulous opportunity for local educators to connect with a growing movement…environmental education.  Is there a critical need?  Absolutely.  This next generation faces a unique challenge of finding the balance between technology and nature.  Unless we can inspire a love of nature in ourselves and our children, we will not be able to fulfill the Sierra Club mission to explore, enjoy, and protect.

Who?  The EE Collaborative is reaching out to formal and non-formal educators which includes everyone!  Parents, non-profits, government agencies, for-profits, and anyone in-between is invited to participate.  This includes YOU!

Where?  The EE Collaborative is specific to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

What?  The EE Collaborative is the result of three years of effort to establish a network of educators within Riverside and San Bernardino counties.  They are creating a framework where local educators can share information, ideas, and resources.  They are using the collaborative idea to ensure grassroots participation and collective empowerment.  The goal is a long term association with a constantly building momentum.

When?  NOW!  Connect immediately through the website and Facebook.  Having held two annual symposiums to launch this initial effort, they are now strategically poised to facilitate quarterly connection.

How?  Get connected through the website and Facebook.  After joining the Facebook group, introduce yourself and your interests.  Share your event, idea, project, or campaign.  Working task teams are being formed (tentatively referred to as “playgroups” after hearing about the value of play at the symposium).  No heavy lifting.

Why?  Together, we can make a difference.

Website:              www.enviroedcollaborative.com

Facebook:           www.facebook.com/groups/EECollaborative

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