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Preservation: Sustainability

Cornell University's Historic Preservation Planning Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension-NYC Present 4 short courses on the vital link between historic preservation and a sustainable future.

These one-day classes are intended for design professionals in private practice, government and non- profit agencies, and students in architecture, landscape architecture, planning and historic preservation.

Each course addresses a different aspect of sustainability—green building, environment, equity and economics—through the lens of historic preservation.

Classes are limited in size to facilitate site visits and interaction. Courses can be taken individually.

Instructors will include practicing architects, planners and engineers, and experts from:

Classes will be held June 2-5, 2008 in New York City.
Monday 6/2 Green Building: Tools and Strategies for Sustainable Re-Use
Tuesday 6/3 Equity: Historic Districts and Fluid Communities: Jackson Heights
Wednesday 6/4 Economics: New Life for Vacant and Abandoned Housing: The Bronx
Thursday 6/5 Environment: Rivers Lost, Resources Rediscovered: Bronx and Sawmill Rivers

For more information and to register for the program, please visit: www.preservation-shortcourse.org

The program is co-sponsored by the Nature Network, the New York Landmarks Conservancy, the Regional Plan Association, the Historic Districts Council, Cornell APT and the Neighborhood Preservation Center.



Ecosystem Literacy Initiative

Summer Institute for Middle and High School Teachers

The Carey Institute of Ecosystem Studies presents a week long summer institute designed for middle school and high school teachers. This institute will focus on improving teachers' understanding of the fundamentals of ecosystem ecology with a focus on aquatic ecology, while helping to integrate such material in to classrooms. Teachers should have the support of their principals to implement innovative approaches to teaching and learning about ecology.

Participants will have the oppotunity to interact with Cary Institute ecologists and learn how to infuse ecology into the classroom. Teachers will conduct experiments, become familiar with data analysis, and learn how to integrate scientific inquiry into classrooms. A day long river trip with field activities will also take place. Additionally, Cary Institute educators will visit classrooms twice during the school year to interact with students and co-teach. We will also hold a fall and spring after-school workshop to build on our summer work.

When: Monday, July 7 through Friday July 11
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York.
Credit: Obtain 32.5 hours of professional development credits through your district.

The Institute is free. Lunch, snacks and coffee can be provided for a small fee.

For more information and to register, visit www.ecostudies.org/teachersummer.html or call Kim Notin at (845) 677-7600 x303.



A Forum on Opportunities in Ecology

The Carey Institute of Ecosystem Studies presents a forum for undergraduate and graduate students to learn about the wide range of career paths in ecology from experts in fields such as:

In the morning session (9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.), speakers representing each field will discuss the rewards and motivations involved in their work.

In the afternoon session (1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.), speakers will join small groups for informal discussions about issues of concern to the student participants.

There will be a break from 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m; please bring your own lunch and beverage.

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Carey Institue of Ecosystem Studies Auditorium, Route 44A (2801 Sharon Turnpike), Millbrook, New York

The forum is open to all students at no charge. Interested individuals should register for the afternoon program by calling Pat Zolnik, REU Program Coordinator at (845) 677-7600 x326. No registration is necessary for the morning session. For additional information, please visit, www.ecostudies.org/reu.html



Ecosystem Literacy Initiative

Summer Institute for Elementary School Teachers

The Carey Institute of Ecosystem Studies presents a week long summer institute designed for K-6 teachers. This institute will focus on improving teachers' understanding of ecosystems and their functioning, while helping to integrate such material in to classrooms.

Participants will have the oppotunity to interact with Cary Institute ecologists and learn how to infuse ecology into the classroom; explore forest, fields, and streams on our 2,000 acre property, and visit schoolyards to consider how ecology can be taught just outside the classroom door. Teachers will return to schools with a clear plan of how to instill ecosystem thinking into existing curriculum. Additionally, Cary Institute educators will visit classrooms twice during the school year to interact with students and co-teach. We will also hold a fall and spring after-school workshop to build on our summer work.

When: Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York.
Credit: Obtain 32.5 hours of professional development credits through your district.

The Institute is free. Lunch, snacks and coffee can be provided for a small fee.

For more information and to register, visit www.ecostudies.org/teachersummer.html or call Kim Notin at (845) 677-7600 x303.