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Ecologists Work to Link Kids with Nature

August 27th, 2007

From Newswise Science News:

Now ecological scientists—well positioned because of their field of study—are stepping up to do their part in getting children back to nature. The Symposium “No child left indoors: Ecologists linking young people with nature” will be held during the joint meeting of ESA and the Society for Ecological Restoration.

Read the full article

Dr. Lowman speaking at Garrett College on May 19th

April 30th, 2007

Dr. Margaret Lowman, International Canopy Researcher, to speak at

Garrett College
McHenry, MD
Saturday, May 19th, 2007
7:00 pm

Dr. Lowman will be at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park from 3:00 – 4:30 pm for a book signing and community social.

Please come join us for this unique opportunity!

For directions to the book signing at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park, see:
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/deepcreeklake.html

For directions to Garrett College visit:
http://www.garrettcollege.edu/about/directions.html

The Forest Canopy Walkway is a project by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers in partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Park Service and Forest Service.To find out more about the project, visit:
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/dcldcbrochure.pdf

Additional info on Dr. Lowman:

Meg Lowman (aka Canopymeg) is the Director of Environmental Initiatives at New College, the premier honors college for the State of Florida, with professorships in biology and environmental studies. Meg has developed an expertise for the use of different canopy access techniques, including ropes, walkways, hot air balloons, construction cranes, and combinations of these methods. She frequently speaks about her jungle adventures and about rain forest conservation to educational groups, ranging from elementary classes to corporate executives to international conferences. She received the Margaret Douglas Medal for Achievement in Conservation Education from the Garden Club of America (1999), The Eugene Odum Prize for Excellence in Ecology Education from the Ecological Society of America (2002), election to Leadership Florida (1997), serves on Board of Directors for the Explorers Club, and is part of the senior management team of NEON for the National Science Foundation. Carolyn Shoemaker of the US Dept of the Interior named an asteroid after her (2003). She co-chaired the First and Second International Conferences on Forest Canopies (1994, 1998), and was chief scientist for the Jason Project in Education (1995,1999, 2004).

Dr. Lowman has authored several books about her research and experiences including “Forest Canopies”, “Life in the Treetops” and “It’s a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops”.

An Afternoon with “Canopy Meg”

February 26th, 2007

2nd Annual Florida Society of Botanical Artists (FSBA) Meeting

Feburary 18, 2007 1-4pm

Palma Sola Botanical Park 9800 17th St NW Bradenton, FL 33209

Dr. Margaret Lowman and her Botanical Artist Barbara Harrison

2007 FSBA Gaia Award for Excellence Recipient

Event includes: Lunch, Lecture, Book Signing, Goodie Bag with Canopy Meg’s Book, Botanical Art Print, Coupons and One Prize Ticket

Celebrate “No Child Left Indoors” during Earth Week - April 15-22, 2007

February 22nd, 2007

“No Child Left Indoors” Proclamation pdf

This proclamation was crafted for Sarasota (Florida) county and city
commissioners, but any other readers are welcome to use it for their
Earth Week celebrations. Enjoy!

Venice Area Audubon Society’s Nature Fest

February 9th, 2007

Who: Residents and visitors interested in nature

What: Fun canopy demos, posters, Myakka Walkway, and Tardigrades!

Where: Venice Area Audubon Society Center Annex Road behind the Robert L. Anderson Building Venice Court House at 4002 South Tamiami Trail (Rte. 41)

When: Saturday April 14th 2007

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Why: Nature is Fun!

Earth Stewardship 2007

February 9th, 2007

Fostering care for the environment, the natural world, and those with whom we share this planet.

Saturday, Feburary 10th

10 - 11 am

Speaker: Dr. Meg Lowman and Students

New College of Florida Dept. of Environmental Initiatives

Topic: Ecology of Sarasota County - Critical Science Unstudied

Chapel of the Arts First United Methodist Chuch 104 S. Pineapple Ave Sarasota

Palmer Ranch Springfest

January 29th, 2007

Who: Anyone who wants to celebrate a zest for life!

What: TREE Booth and Out on a Limb Exhibit

When: Sunday March 31st 2007

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Palmer Ranch at the intersection of Clark and Sawyer Loop Raods

Why: Food Court, Arts & Crafts Exhibits, Healthy Lifestyle Section, and Drawings for Prizes

Sponsered by: Sarasota YMCA

Sarasota Arts Festival 2007

January 29th, 2007

We had a turn out of 30,000 people come to the TREE Foundation Booth and the Out on a Limb Exhibit on Sunday Jan 14th. 

It was a beautiful day of drawing rain forest creatures, walking the bridge, observing the diorama and just having fun.

The Rain Forest Drawing Contest was a success having many participants of all ages come out and draw.

Sarasota Arts Festival 2007

January 29th, 2007

Who: Anyone who likes art

What: Arts Festival Hands On Activites

Where: Downtown Sarasota

When: January 14, 2007

Time: 10am - 5pm Rain or Shine

Out on a Limb Exhibit - Rain Forest Drawing Contest

January 29th, 2007

Anders S. Age: ? Title: Tree & Flowers

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Ben Age: 5 Title: Rain Forest Scene

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Ansel S. Age: 4 Title: Trees & Grass

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Jia J. Age: 4 Title: Dragonfly

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Will Age: 2 Title: Abstract Tree

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Jemma A. Age: 4 Title: Butterfly & Tree

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Cassidy K. Age: ? Title: Butterflies

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Daniella A. Age: ? Title: Trees & Butterfly

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Enzo A. Age: ? Title: Wolf & Armadillo

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Sydney Age: ? Title: Tree

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Madisyn Age: ? Title: Rainbow and Butterfly

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Kosta Age: 5 Title: Spider Starting a Web

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Eleni Age: ? Title: Jaguar & Tree

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Nicole S. Age: ? Title: Jellyfish

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Jacob M. Age: 9 Title: Bird in Tree

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Rocket Age: 5 Title: Palm Tree

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Olsin M. Age: ? Title: Rainbow Palms

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Liv B. Age: ? Title: Monkies in a Tree

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Jordan G. Age: 14 Title: Snake in Tree

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Sophie Age: 7 Title: Amazon River

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Halle G. Age: ? Title: Snake around Palm Tree

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Isabel P. Age: ? Title: Happy Tree

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Alison Age: ? Title: Rain Forest Menagerie

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Jenna G. Age: ? Title: Birds in Trees

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Summer Age: ? Title: Swinging Monkey

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Maia Z. Age: ? Title: Central Tree

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Brenson Age: ? Title: The Pursuit of the Blue Butterfly

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Jack M. Age: 5 Title: Rain on a Termite Mound

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Sophie M. Age: 7 Title: Jaguar & Ants

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Sydney M. Age: 9 Title: Smelly Flower near a Palm Tree

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Nicholas E. Age: 8 Title: Leopard

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Khaleelah E. Age: 10 Title: Toucan

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Paul Age: 8 Title: Bird Eating Spider

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Saeed E. Age: 6 Title: Anacondas & Birds

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Bmone Age: ? Title: Monkey

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Ian M. Age: ? Title: Trees

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Alana Age: 3 Title: Pink Lichen

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Miles P. Age: ? Title: Butterfly & Ladybeetle on a Rainy Day

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Caitlyn Age: 8 Title: Flight of the Insects

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Malcolm P. Age: ? Title: Fungus

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Eli Age: 6 Title: Beautiful Day

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Caitlin B. Age: 5 Title: Butterfly & Rainbow

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Lexi Age: 6 Title: Mushroom

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Mitchell H. Age: ? Title: Zebra Longwing

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Robby P. Age: ? Title: Quetzal Egg

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Mark P. Age: ? Title: Mutant Rain Forest Elephant

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Elie Age: ? Title: Snakes

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Kelly Age: 10 Title: Snake

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Kaan K. Age: 5 Title: Spiders

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