SJCOE & Region 6 CELS 2022
Community for Environmental Literacy Summit
EVENT INFORMATION
The purpose of the Community for Environmental Literacy Summit (CELS) is to bring together the SJCOE environmental literacy networks (YEL, TEL, CPEL and GEL) and other interested individuals to learn, share and connect with nature in order to improve environmental literacy throughout San Joaquin County and Region 6.
April 2nd, 2022
TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Durham Ferry Outdoor Education Center
29442 S. Airport Way, Manteca, 95337
For more information contact Tamara Basepayne at tbasepayne@sjcoe.net.
Check out some of the sessions from our April 2nd, 2022 Event
Forestry Basics
Audience | High School Students and 9-12 Educators
Description | In this workshop participants will learn and utilize basic forestry tools to collect data and make informed decisions. Information about the Forestry Challenge will also be shared.
Presenter | Diane Dealey Neill
Location | Pine Grove
Additional Information | http://forestrychallenge.org/
Blue River: What can the flow and patterns of a river tell us about a watershed?
Audience | High School Students and K-12 Educators
Description | Join the California Project WET (Water Education Today) program in a physical simulation of annual river flow and explore actual stream flow data of California streams to learn about season trends in their watershed.
Presenter | Brian Brown
Location | Field Trip Pavilion
Additional Information | https://www.projectwet.org/
Why are we always in a drought?
Audience | K-12 Educators and High School Students
Description | Join the California Department of Water Resources in a workshop to learn about why the Central Valley is always in a drought. Additional information about water quality will be discussed. Take home educator resources to bring this back to your classroom.
Presenter | Kathy Schulz
Location | STEM Portable #5
Additional Information | water.ca.gov
Solar Futures
Audience | High School Students and K-12 Educators
Description | Come learn about the GRID Solar Futures Program. Come be inspired about renewable energy, solar jobs and energy conservation.
Presenter | Claire Laurentine
Location | STEM Portable #3
Additional Information | https://gridalternatives.org/what-we-do/workforce-development/solar-futures
Nature Journaling
Audience | Everyone
Description | Come learn about nature journaling and experience nature journaling at Durham Ferry.
Presenters| Andrea Ames and Jose Marquez
Location | Yokuts Oak Tree
Additional Information | https://johnmuirlaws.com/
EcoArt
Audience | Everyone
Description | Come create a piece of art using nature and recycled materials.
Presenter | Megan Smith
Location | Main Pavilion
Hike at Durham Ferry
Audience | Everyone
Description | Come experience the wonder of Durham Ferry on a guided hike around the property. Be sure to listen and observe carefully for evidence of the natural inhabitants of the riparian ecosystem.
Presenter | Kristine Steppings
Location | Hikes begin in the roundabout near the Field Trip Pavilion.
Additional Information | https://outdooreducation.sjcoescience.org/DurhamFerry
Summit Booths
Audience | Everyone
Description | Learn from multiple environmental community partners about environmental literacy.
Presenter | Various
Location | Main Parking Lot
Additional Information | See below for Partner information
COMMUNITY PARTNER BOOTHS
Be sure to stop by our community partner booths throughout the summit to make a new connection, learn or explore new ways to enjoy nature!
*Booths are subject to change.
Greater Valley Conservation Corps
Description | The Greater Valley Conservation Corps helps youth 18 to 26 years old, with academic instruction, employment opportunities, green job training, life skills, and much more!
The GVCC serves businesses, schools, special events, nonprofits, municipalities, public works departments, and cities throughout San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Amador, and Tuolumne Counties.
Presenter | Deb Phillips
Additional Information | http://www.greatervalleycc.org/
SJS Cattlewomen
Description | Cattle, Beef and the Environment. Come learn about the intersection of cattle and the environment.
Presenter| Molly Watkins
Additional Information | http://www.sjscattlewomen.com/
Stanislaus National Forest Service, US Forest Service
Description | Come learn about the Junior Rangers and Educator Resources offered through the US Forest Service.
Presenter| Genie Moore
Additional Information | https://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Description | Come learn about how to stay in the know with-real time air quality data and outreach materials that are available for Valley schools.
Looking for grants? Come here about the many different grants that are available.
Presenter | Cassandra Melching
Additional Information | https://www.valleyair.org/
City of Stockton Municipal Utilities
Description | Come learn about water quality in the Central Valley. Experience demonstrations and activities.
Presenter | Vanessa Piccinini
Additional Information | www.stocktonca.govmud
Delta Sierra Club
Description | The Delta-Sierra Group is a regional unit of the Sierra Club located in San Joaquin County in Northern California that organizes outdoor activities and focuses attention on environmental issues. We all agree to practice the Sierra Club motto that you should "Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet."
Presenters | Mary Elizabeth, Jim Marsh & Beverly Clark
Additional Information | https://www.sierraclub.org/mother-lode/delta-sierra
AgVenture
Description | Come learn about AgVenture and what farmers and producers do preserve and conserve for future generations while feeding the world.
Presenter| Krista McCoon
Additional Information | https://www.sjcagventure.com/
GRID Alternatives - North Valley
Description | GRID Alternatives envisions a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone. Our mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
Presenter | Melanie Biesecker, Alexander Stempe and Claire Laurentine
Additional Information | https://gridalternatives.org/northvalley
Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ)
Description | Come learn about the Masters in Environmental Literacy offered through Teachers College of San Joaquin.
Presenter | Katie Burns
Additional Information | https://teacherscollegesj.edu/Masters/Environmental
Region 6 Environmental Literacy Networks (YEL, TEL, CPEL & GEL)
Description | Come learn about and join one of our environmental literacy networks. Join in the movement to YEL, TEL, CPEL and GEL all about environmental literacy!
Presenters | Derek Methu and Bret States
Additional Information | https://sites.google.com/sjcoe.net/sjcoe-el-networks/home
NorCal Science Festival
Description | Come explore a hands on activity and learn about the NorCal Science Festival hosted by Lodi Unified School District.
Presenter| Jenn Buck and Students
Additional Information | https://www.norcalsciencefestival.org/
California Department of Water Resources
Description | Come learn from the CA Department of Water Resources about drought, climate change and water, educator and community member resources and more!
Presenter | Kathy Schulz
Additional Information | water.ca.gov
Map of Durham Ferry
Maps will be provided on site but use the map to familiarize yourself with where to park when you arrive and where different summit events will be located.
Be sure to wear comfortable, closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle with you. The weather can be unpredictable so we recommend wearing layers and sunscreen and bringing a hat.
If you need help locating anything the day of event staff will be dressed in light green t-shirts.