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Saving Puget Sound

2008 participants preparing to sail on the sound
Date: Friday, October 1, 2010
Time: 9:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Port Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Driving directions:
From I-5N and from I-5S


Program NEW! - 9/16/10
Sponsors

2010 Storming the Sound Conference
South Puget Sound

Conference Theme: Sound Sustainability - Greening the Future


Please join us to explore and foster models and best practices for Puget Sound environmental and sustainability education.

Storming the Sound is a one-day conference for environmental and sustainability educators in the South Puget Sound region. This is a great opportunity for teachers, non-formal educators, environmental organizations with education programs, and students with an interest in a career in environmental education to:

  • Learn about other Puget Sound environmental education programs.
  • Bring home practical strategies and tactics you can use.
  • Gain skills and insights with experts and capable peers.
  • Share insights and network with other educators.
  • Engage and grow in sessions where everyone is a participant.
  • Exchange ideas and experiences to help you develop new perspectives and approaches.

Conference Registration

Advance registration is required at the link below. Space is limited, so register early!

Register online now!

A $10 fee will be collected at the door to cover the cost of snacks and breakfast. Any additional funds will go towards teacher stipends to cover the cost of a substitute.

Substitute Teacher Scholarship Application

Deadline for applying is September 15, 2010

We are accepting applications from teachers for substitute scholarships. Recipients will be notified by September 24, 2010. Recipients will be required to bring an invoice for $100 on the day of the event.

To apply for the scholarship, download and fill out the Substitute Teacher application form. Email, or mail completed application by September 15, 2010 to:

Gabrielle Byrne
120 E. Union Ave, Suite 204
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 754-9177
gbyrne@pugetsound.org

Coming soon...

  • Conference Highlights
  • Agenda
  • Breakout Sessions

Storming the Sound sponsors:

Evergreen State College, Masters in Environmental Science         National Wildlife Federation       People For Puget Sound
Harbor Wild Watch         kayakproshop.com         SEA: Service, Education and Adventure

Cascade Interpretive Consulting         Kéet Shuká, Vashon Hydrophone Project

Ecology


Contact Information:

If you want to be a sponsor, please contact:
Gabby Byrne at 360-754-9177 or gbyrne@pugetsound.org, to discuss the possibilities.

For questions, please contact:

Justine Asohmbom at Dept of Ecology, (425) 649-7108, juas461@ecy.wa.gov