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Deadline: January 15, 2012
The Action For Nature Eco-Hero Awards program is open to applicants of any nationality, age 8 to 16, who are dedicated to environmental research, education, and stewardship. Cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded.
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Contest ends January 27, 2012, and the winning group will be announced February 1, 2012.
Take the Go Bananas Challenge! – a competition that challenges schools and scout groups across the country to answer the call, and create campaigns to collect and recycle cell phones to help save gorillas. Collect the most cell phones and win up to $5,000 for your school/scout group. Coltan, a mineral found in cell phones, is mined in gorilla habitat. By recycling old cell phones, you reduce the demand. Join the challenge online and start thinking about a creative campaign.
http://cincinnatizoo.org/savingspecies/

Deadline: January 31, 2012
Organized in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme, the Volvo Adventure is an environmental action competition giving young people (ages 13-16) the chance to gain international recognition for their efforts. They could win an outstanding achievement commendation or an invite to the final in Goteborg, Sweden, in June 2012. All participants benefit from free education materials that share 10 years experience with everyone who registers.

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http://www.volvoadventure.org/home.aspx

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Now is the time to mark your calendars for National Wildlife Federation's 2012 Great American Backyard Campout! Camping out with friends and family is incredible—these testimonials from our campers say it all: “As a family we camp out often, but this time we camped with a purpose!” “We had a wonderful time and will make this an annual tradition.” Great American Backyard Campout is coming to a neighborhood, campground or park near you! Be sure to stay tuned for registration information and website updates.

15th annual count takes place Feb. 17-20, 2012
Click HERE for more information.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

(PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Since 1983, more than 4,000 teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Presidential awardees receive a citation signed by the President of the United

States, a trip for two to Washington DC professional development opportunities, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.

WHO CAN NOMINATE?

Anyone--principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public--may nominate exceptional mathematics and science teacher

NOMINATION DEADLINE: April 2, 2012

WHO CAN APPLY?

Elementary school teachers ( K – 6 grade) are eligible to apply in 2012

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2012

The eligibility requirements are as follows:

Teach mathematics or science at the K-6th grade level (2012 deadline) or 7-12th grade level (2013 deadline) in a public or private school.

·        Hold at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

·        Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and teach K-12 students at least 50% of the time.

·        Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2011-2012 academic school year (2012 deadline) or prior to the 2012-2013 academic school year (2013 deadline).

·        Teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, DC; Puerto Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

·        Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

·        Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.

·        Please direct anyone interested in nominating a teacher to PAEMST.org. 

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Deadline: Varies from state to state
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service and PLT for this year’s NACD Stewardship Program that has a special forestry theme to coincide with 2011 International Year of Forests. NACD has organized a poster contest “Forests for People: More Than You Can Imagine!” The contest is open to public, private, or home school students, and has five grade level categories: K-1, grades 2-3; grades 4-6; grades 7-9; and grades 10-12. To enter the contest, start by finding your local conservation district. Follow the rules and due dates set by the local NACD organizers. The contest begins at the district level, advances to the state level, and finally state winners will be entered into a national contest. Only posters judged at the local and state level are eligible for the national contest. National winners are recognized each year at NACD’s annual meeting. The top two posters in each category of the national contest will receive monetary prizes. First place winners will receive $100 and second place winners will receive $75. For more information please visit NACD’s poster contest headquarters, and contact your local NACD district to get started. In addition, visit NACD’s “Forestry Education Resources” Web page for additional education materials to teach about the importance of forests in our everyday life.
http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster/