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PathwaysOfcial Publication of the New York State Outdoor Education Association Winter 2013


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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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3Pathways Winter 2013

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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4 Pathways Winter 2013

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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