What's New
A sampling of seasonal fun for the classroom, items of interest and tools for teachers.
- NEW! Interactive Invasive Plant Activity Booklet – Features five of the worst aquatic weeds found in North America and includes terminology, video clips and games.
- PLANT CAMP 2010 (for teachers only)
- Let's Move Outside! Initiative – A nationwide campaign to connect America's children with the outdoors.
- A Winner! – Hannah, a student at Umatilla Middle School, has won her school's science fair with a project on Invasive Plants in Florida.
- “Green Invaders” Curriculum from the North Carolina Office of Environmental Education:
- Green Invaders Video (on YouTube)
- Green Invaders Study Guide (PDF 4 MB)
- Green Invaders Activity Guide (PDF 0.8 MB)
- Green Invaders "Most Wanted" Posters (PDF 3.6 MB)
- PlantWise – Gardening tips and invasive plant management advice, hosted by the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Eco-Schools USA – National Wildlife Federation Launches New Program!
- Native Plant Resources in Florida:
- Seeds for Schools Grant Program – A Wildflower Gardening Opportunity for Florida Teachers and Students
- Guide for Real Florida Gardeners – A directory of Florida native plant nurseries
- Native Plant and Service Directory – A directory of Florida native plant wholesalers
- North American Conservation Education Strategy (PDF 1.7 MB)
- PLANT CAMP 2009 Photogallery -- An invasive species summer workshop for teachers only
- Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species: Music with a Message (songs and lyrics about Invasive Plant Control and other related topics)
- Urban Jungle ~ The changing natural world at our doorsteps – By Patterson Clark / The Washington Post
