From the Ramsar Forum

At Last: "Wetlands" in Other Languages

(posted to the Ramsar Forum, 4 May 2004)

Many thanks to everyone for your interesting and informative responses to "wetlands" in other languages! So far, the compiled list contains about 50 different languages from all over the globe, and we have just added it to Environmental Concern's website at http://wetland.org/educ_world.htm - so please, take a look! (Also, if you find any inaccuracies or have words & languages that you would like to add, please contact me at pow@wetland.org, and we will continue to update the list.)

For those of you that may not have heard of Environmental Concern before this project, I have included below more information about us and what we do. Though we are located in a small town on the east coast of the United States, we seek opportunities to provide wetland education throughout the world. You can learn more about us at www.wetland.org, but please feel free to contact me if you are interested in partnering with Environmental Concern to enhance wetland education at your location. Best wishes with all of your wetland endeavors-

Sincerely,

Suzie Hershberger
Wetland Educator
Environmental Concern
www.wetland.org

Founded in 1972, Environmental Concern Inc. has been dedicated to promoting public understanding and stewardship of wetlands through education and outreach, native species horticulture, and restoration and creation initiatives for over thirty years.

Environmental Concern Inc. is looking for partners to help offer exciting wetland education opportunities to educators worldwide. One, Two and Three-day trainings are available in both our nationally respected curriculum guides, WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands and POW! The Planning of Wetlands. Local partners help secure a date and a location as well as recruit participants. In return, we offer a free space in the course as well as acknowledgement on our webpage.

BRINGING WETLANDS INTO THE CLASSROOM

WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands (Co-published with Project WET)- Over 300 pages of hands-on multidisciplinary activities in lesson plan format, extensive background information on wetlands, ideas for student action projects, and a wetlands resource guide helps educators integrate wetlands throughout the curriculum.

BUILDING WETLANDS AS CLASSROOMS

POW! The Planning of Wetlands – Using POW!’s 25 hands-on activities, students take control and transform their schoolyard into a living and breathing wetland. (Course alumni receive on-going technical support and guidance from Environmental Concern)

WETLAND YOUTH LEADERS

Helping the youth of today take control of their tomorrow.

For more information or to set up a workshop in your area, simply contact the Education Department at this address or by phone at (410) 745-9620.

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