This service is provided by the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA). This is our November update. I have changed the format of the links, as I have had complaints that computer security systems are stripping away the web links from the word "here" and leaving readers with no way to find the referenced articles. This way they can copy and paste to link, if they need to.
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Albi Sole of the Outdoor Council of Canada has some important events coming up immediately. Please go to http://outdoorcouncil.ca/ for information on their AGM to be held October 30 in Calgary. Also note information on outdoor leadership training events this weekend in Calgary at http://outdoorcouncil.ca/Leadership_Level_1
From the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) a link to a Montana article on Ready 2 Read Goes Wild, a program that encourages learning about the outdoors. Click http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20100930/LIFESTYLE05/9300373 to link.
The Edmonton & Area Land Trust has established a gallery of nature pictures....birds, mammals, reptiles and even people in the outdoors! This might not get kids outdoors, but it provides some material to help in the promotion of outdoor events. Visit the gallery at http://www.ealt.ca/art-gallery/ .
The National Parks Conservation Association in the US has developed apps for Apple devices to help identify the flora and fauna of US parks. These apps are free and include bird calls and details to help identify "just what that noise is....". For more information go to USA Today at http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2010/10/new-free-national-park-field-guide-phone-apps/126529/1
From NRPA, a link to the Colorado based Keystone Science School. This is a school that focuses on teaching children and youth a science curriculum in an outdoor setting. Go to http://www.keystonescienceschool.org/ for more info. on the school and its programs.
The Children & Nature Network has developed an information package to be delivered specifically to pediatricians (as a result of Richard Louv speaking to that group in early October). See the info here http://www.childrenandnature.org/pediatricians
From SRYNT Ontario and link to a site to help youth workers relate to and lead children and young people. The Seach Institute lists ides clearly and simply at this site. http://www.search-institute.org/content/asset-building-ideas-for-youth-workers
Arlene McWilliam - Protz provided information on Alberta Agriculture's new "Earthbox Kids" program and person to talk to for more information. Funding and equipment are provided! Call Shirzad Chunara at phone: 780.422-2550 or email: shirzad.chunara@gov.ab.ca There is scant information available on their website so I have provided a PDF.
From SPRYNT Ontario news of an Ontario government plan to connect with youth. Click here for info http://www.youthconnect.ca/htdocs/english/getinvolved/ypf.asp
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