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Find us at NMEA Conference (July 09)
Conference: NMEA09 One World Conserving One Ocean
Dates: June 29-July 3, 2009 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California
The National Marine Educator's Conference is just around the corner! For those of you planning to attend, here is a list of opportunities for you to find additional resources and help strengthen your understanding about estuaries:
- Concurrent Sessions
- New High School Lesson Plans for Earth, Life, Earth Science - This session will be led by Sarah Ferner, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Education Coordinator for the San Francisco Bay NERR
- Discover and Help Shape Estuarine Educational Resources offered by the NERRS - Tina O'Connell, Education Specialist from the NERRS National Office will giving this presentation.
- Peg Steffen, Education Branch Chief (Acting), for NOAA National Ocean Service, will be speaking about the new "Estuaries Game" that was just recently launched.
- Learn how to access three new modules that use NOAA's observing system data to help teach different ocean literacy concepts - Tina O'Connell (NERRS) and a representative from NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program will lead this session.
- Field Based Workshops
- Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve - 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. This workshop will be lead by educators from the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and the Sea Grant Program at University of Southern California. Come join us at the slough for a day of interactive activities on the topics of restoration, marine invasive species, water quality testing, birding and more! Get outside and explore while learning a variety of activities to use with your students. As one of the largest areas of tidal wetlands in the state of California, the Elkhorn Slough provides critical wetland habitat to an enormous diversity of wildlife. More than 7,000 acres of protected land creates a sanctuary for over 340 species of birds. The Reserve includes 1,400 acres dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation with 5 miles of hiking trails and an award-winning Visitor Center.
- Exhibit Booth
- Visit the NOAA booth and find additional resources to teach about a variety of coastal and marine topics.
And, finally, if you are staying for the field trips on Friday, July 3rd, you might be interested to know that the Elkhorn Slough NERR is offers a great opportunity for you to get outdoors and learn more about estuarine ecology. See details below.
Elkhorn Slough Kayak Trip
8:30 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 3rd
Would you like to kayak past playful sea otters, resting Harbor seals and diving pelicans? If so, join us for a paddle in the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve. The Slough is a refuge and feeding ground for many species of migratory birds, fish and marine mammals. Led by professional kayak guides from Monterey Bay Kayaks, you will enjoy an exhilarating trip and learn about the natural history and ecology of the slough, the second largest tidal salt marsh in the state and part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. It’s located a half hour north of Asilomar Conference Grounds. Previous kayaking experience is not necessary. Tour is open to 50 participants. Participants must be over 14 years old.
Tickets: $75 per person. Tour includes all kayak gear and professional guides. Bus transportation from Asilomar and box lunch are included.
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Last Updated on: 05-26-2009
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