Waterspirit is proud to be an organizational member of the Alliance for NJ Environmental Education (ANJEE).
Our own staff has participated in ANJEE conferences where environmental educators come together to share ideas and even lesson plans to support one another. ANJEE members consider ourselves to be partners, working together to create, through education, an awareness, understanding and a concern for the quality of the environment and a conviction that human well-being is dependent upon a healthy environment.
Last weekend, leaders of ANJEE (all volunteers) gathered at NJ School of Conservation in Stokes State Forest to review the most recent conferences and plan for the future. (See the amazing photos and videos below.) Are you interested in attending an ANJEE conference? Both the Autumn Outdoor conference (held in Sept) and the Winter Conference (Jan) are great ways for teachers, naturalists, environmental educators and students to deepen their connection to nature and develop a greater understanding of the most current environmental education standards. Visit the ANJEE website to learn more. www.anjee.org
For an added treat, after heavy rains on Saturday, we enjoyed a stream filled, sunny Sunday. We watched the runoff coming off the hills and saw newts in the vernal pools. Take one minute to enjoy the video of the running water below. Turn on your speakers and listen to the amazing sound. Water is life.