Thursday January 21, 2010
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BOEP 2010 Annual Conference
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BOEP’s 10th Annual Conference
Title: Celebrating the Colorado Plateau:
Children and Nature
When: March 5-7, 2010
Where: CEU Campus in Blanding, Utah
Why This Conference?
This event is the annual conference of the Bioregional Outdoor Education Project. BOEP began in 1999, and allows students and teachers to study their roles in the natural and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau. This conference is held the first weekend every March to bring together K8 teachers and other educators from the Colorado Plateau Bioregion to learn how to better incorporate bioregionally focused, place-based, hands on, outdoor education into their classrooms.
During the conference we are presenting a variety of workshops (over 20 to choose from) that give teachers a wide variety of ideas for lessons they can incorporate into their classroom immediately following the conference.
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March 5
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The conference begins Friday afternoon with an optional writing workshop co-sponsored by the BOEP and the Bisti Writing Program: Rhythms and Words of the Colorado Plateau. Friday evening continues with a Share Fair and our featured presentation by author Stephen Trimble. “Forty Years in the Desert: Stephen Trimble’s Stories from the Road”.
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March 6
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On Saturday the conference begins with a continental breakfast followed by morning sessions, lunch, and afternoon concurrent sessions. Then, join us for a catered dinner social before the evening presentation: "Where Do the Children Play?" a documentary film OR a limited space field trip to the Canyon Country Discovery Center Observatory.
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March 7
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Sunday morning will start again with a continental breakfast followed by morning and early afternoon concurrent sessions. The conference will end after lunch and a farewell address on Sunday.
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Conference Session Descriptions
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We are presenting a variety of workshops (over 25 to choose from) that give teachers a wide variety of ideas for lessons they can incorporate into their classroom immediately following the conference.
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Presenter Bios
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We have a great line-up of presenters.
You can read all of the bios by clicking here.
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Lodging, Dining, & College Credit
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Lodging this year will be handled by you, the participant. Special rates have been secured at many Blanding, Utah establishments. Please call them directly for reservations and tell them you are part of the BOEP Conference. You are welcome to use any of the hotels listed.
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Getting to the Conference
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Here is what you need to know to get to the Conference in Blanding, Utah...
Preparing for the Conference
March weather in Blanding varies widely. We suggest coming prepared for any, and all, types of weather. Dress in layers, wear sturdy footwear, and expect that you will be spending a portion of most conference sessions outdoors. Hats, sunglasses, and cameras are also recommended.
In an effort to lower our carbon footprint, we ask that you bring with you to the conference a travel mug for hot drinks and a water bottle to refill each day. We also suggest a bag for carrying all the handouts and goodies you receive from conference sessions.
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Registration
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We hope to see you at what promises to be a fun and education weekend spent with diverse educators from all over the Colorado Plateau bioregion!
Registration Fees
Register for the complete conference, Fri-Sun: $60
Register for either Saturday or Sunday: $40
Late registration fees ($85 and $50, respectively) will apply after 2/15/10
Registration fees include a continental breakfast and lunch each day. The dinner social Saturday evening will be an additional cost ($12), payable when you register.
>> Register Online for Full Weekend, March 5-7, 2010
>> Register Online for Saturday only
>> Register Online for Sunday only
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About the Bioregional Outdoor Education Project
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Our Mission
“To promote understanding and appreciation of the Colorado Plateau through core-based, interdisciplinary, experiential curricula in grades K-8 through a Roving Teacher Education and Mentoring delivery system.”
Staff
Vacant, Program Manager, BOEP
Janet Ross, Executive Director, FCS
Dr. Becky Monhardt, Educational Consultant
Don Mose, Navajo Cultural Consultant
Kristen Trejos, AZ Regional Coordinator
Becky Kerr, NM Regional Coordinator
Carrie Wheelock, CO/UT Regional Coordinator
BOEP Advisory Council Members
Tim Brown, David Sobel, Cindy Smart, John Bradley, Dr. Greg Cajete, Dr. Steven Semken, Chris Chopyak, Clayton Long, Gene Taylor, Dr. MaryAnn McGarry
2009 Project Funders and Partners
Toyota USA Foundation, Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, George & Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, New-Land Foundation, Wells Fargo Utah, New Mexico Public Education Department, Eastern Navajo Agency BIA, Central Consolidated Schools NM, Red Mesa Unified School District, Paradox Valley Charter School, Star School, Maggie Purves, Nathan B. & Florence R. Burt Foundation, Mr Anonymous, Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Third Sun, Science Foundation of Arizona, Nizhoni Elementary School, Nataani Nez Elementary School, Montessori Charter School of Flagstaff, San Juan School District, Utah State Office of Science Education, Robidoux Foundation, Science Foundation of Arizona
Equipment and Gear Donors
Acorn Naturalists, Patagonia, Time Traveler Maps, Jansport, Travel Chair, Little Bear Snowshoes/Tubbs, Waterford Press, Magellan, Katadyn, Adventure Medical Kits, Larabar, GSI Outdoors
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