2008 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Education Opportunties
Event Date Location Contact Description
Climate Change Movie Night

Sunday, February 17

6-8pm

The Chapel at Vineyard Boise

Emily Hopping

377-1477 

email

Watch and discuss the documentary "The Great Warming".

Green Living Seminar

Sunday, March 30
6-8pm
The Chapel at Vineyard Boise

Emily Hopping

377-1477 

email

Breakout sessions may include:
  • Energy savings at home / in your small businesses 
  • Cleaning without poisoning yourself or the environment
  • Driving alternatives – gas efficiency/biodiesel/electric
Spring is Green Seminar

Sunday, April 13

6-8pm

The Chapel at Vineyard Boise

Emily Hopping

377-1477 

email

Breakout sessions may include:
  • Organic Lawn Care/Water conservation 
  • Off-roading responsibly
  • Easy nature walks for your family

Summer Fun Seminar

Sunday, May 4
6-8pm
The Chapel at Vineyard Boise

Emily Hopping

377-1477 

email

Breakout sessions may include:
  • Backpacking basics and gear suggestions 
  • Leave no trace camping
  • Wilderness survial / first aid
Other Community Education Events
Event Date Location Contact Description
Foothills Learning Center

www.cityofboise.org
/parks/foothills

Year-round - Summer Programs are May-Sept.

3188 Sunset Peak Rd. Boise

514-3755

This learning center provides a variety of classes, hands-on learning activitites, and camps for all ages.  Topics range from wild plants and animals to hiking and gardening plus many more topics in between.

Focus the Nation

January 30-31 Boise State University
"Focus the Nation" page at BSU This nationwide effort focused schools all over the country on learning about Climate Change for a day.  Pastor Tri was one of the keynote speakers at BSU during the event. Visit the website for an overview of the event.