Record #:

34559

Author(s):

Walters, Nancy

Abstract:

The Junior Curator position at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences helps students between grades 7 and 12 to learn about what it takes to work with live animals at the museum. This article focuses on high school senior Elizabeth Jones, who started as a seventh grader in the program. The Junior Curator position allows students to interact with animals, lead education and outreach programs, and hone their skills to become a leader in the curator circuit.

Source:

North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2001, p9-11, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh); Environmental education--Activity programs

Record #:

34576

Author(s):

Burgess, Carla B.

Abstract:

In an effort to create more public outreach programs, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has created Outreach North Carolina. With the help of federal grant money, Outreach North Carolina has brought environmental education programs to ten underserved counties that have a large amount of natural resources. Five different programs catering to the public, children, and Spanish-speaking communities are now in effect.

Source:

North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 12 Issue 2, Sum 2004, p11-14

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh); Environmental education--Activity programs; Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (Winston-Salem)

Record #:

25246

Author(s):

Hindsley, Paul

Abstract:

The Student Outreach Series has educated 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 12th graders on environmental issues in a way they can understand and one that will, hopefully, get them more involved in protecting the environment.

Source:

Currents (NoCar TD 171.3 P3 P35x), Vol. 20 Issue 3, Summer 2001, p5, por

Subject(s):

Environmental education; Environmental education--Activity programs

Record #:

26703

Author(s):

Abstract:

Emphasis on educating our youth is important in shaping attitudes towards wildlife resources and wise use of those resources. Two notable education programs in North Carolina are the 4-H wildlife projects and the Fur, Fish and Game Rendezvous.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 31 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1984, p3

Subject(s):

Environmental education--Activity programs

Record #:

29856

Author(s):

Crawford, Belle

Abstract:

Go Yarok!, an initiative of the Asheville Jewish Community Center (JCC), seeks to connect people of all ages and backgrounds to permaculture, Jewish traditions and spirituality. The program offers adults the chance to take part in educational activities, contribute to the JCC garden, visit local farms and volunteer for environmental service projects in the community.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 6, June 2017, p98, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Judaism--Customs and practices; Environmental education--Activity programs