Happy Holidays from USEE
On behalf of USEE's Board of Directors and Staff, we would like to thank you for being a part of Utah's Environmental Education community this year! As we reflect on 2006 and celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we are amazed by what this community has accomplished with environmental education efforts in our schools and through public education and outreach programs!
We especially want to thank all of the individuals and organizations who have supported USEE this year, participated and found an enriching experience in our programs & services, and served with us to strive for excellence in Environmental Education in Utah! We look forward to what the New Year will bring and are excited to continue to serve this community for another 25 years!
Check out some highlights from our 17th Annual Utah Environmental Education Conference and 10th Annual Benefit Bash & Awards Banquet!
Holiday Hints
Feeling bogged down in preparation for the Holidays! Well, stress no more and “Simplify the Holidays” by visiting the New American Dream’s website for great holiday tips, eco-friendly gift ideas, surprising holiday statistics, and more at http://www.newdream.org/holiday/index.php!
Make LED light strings a smart, new holiday tradition
Advantages of LED holiday lights:
* Safe —produce very little heat; are cool to the touch
* Last longer — up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent light strings
* Durable — bulbs are hard to break
* Choice — are available in a wide variety of colours and for indoor and outdoor use – check with your local retailer for availability and selection
How much can you save with LED holiday lights?
While they cost a little more to buy, they use up to 95% less electricity and could more than pay for themselves in a single season.
Holiday Happenings
Tis’ the Season for Holiday Parties
The Open Classroom at Lowell Elementary is requesting donations of unbreakable dishware and utensils. Their goal is to obtain a classroom set of dishes to replace the disposables currently used during classroom parties. They are looking for plates - big and small - bowls, cups, forks, spoons, and knives, as well as cloth napkins. Please contact Maureen (801) 484-2920 to arrange a pick up, or donations may be brought to USEE (must call for appointment (801) 328-1549). Any and all donations are most appreciated!
Winter Volunteer Docents Needed!!
Volunteer for Swaner Nature Preserve as a docent for their annual Winter Field Trips for 5th graders! Trips are scheduled from January 29- February 16 and are generally 2 hours in the morning or afternoon. Students will track animals, dig snow pits, and learn about animal adaptations to winter. Previous experience is not necessary and SNP staff will host 2 docent trainings covering all aspects of the field trips (January 17th & 23rd from 1-3 pm). Interested? Contact Erin at (435) 649-1767.
Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!
Utah Society for Environmental Education
350 South 400 East, Suite G-4
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
ph. 801-328-1549
www.usee.org