Links for Outdoors Advocates

Links of interest to outdoor advocates.

Olympic Park Insitute

OPI partners with the Olympic National Park to provide outdoor science education for school groups, conference and retreat facilities, professional development, and Elderhostel programs.

North Cascades Institute

Since 1986, North Cascades Institute (a nonprofit organization) has worked to conserve and restore Northwest environments through education.

Washington State Parks

The mission of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is to "acquire, operate, enhance and protect a diverse system of recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites" in an effort to leave a valued legacy to future generations.

San Juan County Marine Stewardship Program

The Marine Resource Committee is using a planning methodology developed by The Nature Conservancy called the “5-S Framework” to develop a science-based, strategic stewardship plan of action for the Marine Stewardship Area.

Celebrate Urban Birds

Learn about city birds, watch birds for science, get involved in projects to “green” up your community, and increase conservation awareness.

Carbon Impact Calculator

Calculate the carbon impact of our lifestyle. Easy to use tools that help you examine the carbon output - adjusted for where you live - on how you use your car, airplane, home, wedding and other events.

Earthquakes! (Seismic Monitor)

Check out current seismic activity (earthquakes) around the world. There are also links to information about earthquakes, including some education links.

Stargazing Tips

Heading outside tonight? StarDate is the public education and outreach arm of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory. They have tips about what to look for now and in the near future. There are also links for all sorts of information about astronomy - including a teacher's section.

Earth As Art

At "The Earth as Art" you can view our planet through images taken by the Landsat-7 satellite and the Terra Satellite's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER). This gallery of images uses art to convey the thrilling perspective of the Earth that satellites provide to the viewer.

Understanding Geologic Time

This site "introduces students to geologic time, the evidence for events in Earth's history, relative and absolute dating techniques, and the significance of the geologic time scale." Includes interactive quizzes, and lesson plans for teachers. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley.

Electronic Naturalist

How many times will a mosquito bite? What's the advantage to birds flying in a "V" formation? If you find an egg in a nest, should you "rescue" it? E-naturalist provides answers to these questions, and hundreds more. Visitors have the option of choosing a quick read or a full read on the subject. If that raises more questions than it answers, you can email your queries to a naturalist, browse more websites, or indulge in a hands-on activity.

E3 Washington

An initiative to develop a comprehensive statewide environmental education plan for everyone who lives, learns, works, and plays in Washington State to advance academic performance, create healthier communities and support sustainable economic development.

Yosemite National Institutes

A leading provider of educational opportunities in the National Parks since 1971, with campuses in California and Washington including Olympic Park Institute.

Children & Nature Network

People and organizations working to reconnect children with nature, a peer-to-peer network of researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.

Breathing Earth

Displays the carbon dioxide emission levels of every country in the world as well as the birth and death rates - all in real time.

Conservation Concepts

IslandWood friend and colleague, Mark Jordahl, offers a unique opportunity to get a different perspective on outdoor education and a more sustainable lifestyle - as an IslandWood "Naturalist-at-Large" in Africa.

Treehugger.com

One of the 25 most popular blogs on the Web--out of 75 million. Claims to be the definitive clearinghouse for environmental thinking, producing books, radio, podcasts, and video. Most recently it has become a companion site to the new cable network Planet Green. Has some excellent pop quizzes, too.

Riveredge Nature Center

Riveredge was one of the first and remains one of the largest nature centers in south east Wisconsin. Today, Riveredge serves over 8,000 school children from over 90 schools a year, through our hands-on, inquiry based, environmental education. In addition to our school programs, Riveredge offers a variety of special events, weekend programs and summer camps to help serve our local community.

Bainbridge Public Library

Popular resource for all types of information, education, and entertainment on Bainbridge Island