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Idaho Forest Products Commission
350 N. 9th, Suite 304
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: 208-334-4061
Messages: 800-ID-WOODS
Fax: 208-334-3449
E-mail: plt@idahoforests.org
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A News Update
Fall 1999 |
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Fall is a natural time to think about trees. Our thoughts will return to them in the spring. This update contains ideas for you to use Idaho's trees and forests as your bookends for a year of learning. Check it out!
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October 2000
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It's time to thank our forests again! During Forest Products Week we consider all the benefits our forests provide, and our role in being good stewards of these ecosystems and their inhabitants. IFPC has ideas and opportunities, plus new materials to help you and your students observe this week and celebrate Idaho's forests all year.
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 (Check out the new theme!)
The Forest Products Week Essay Contest is a great way for K-12 students to apply their writing skills. Winners receive a savings bond for themselves, plus a cash award for their class. Please contact us for more information: 208-334-4061. (Deadline: Oct. 29.)
ATTN: 5th grade teachers. Note that the Essay theme is similar to the Arbor Day poster contest theme.
This year Project Learning Tree has teamed up with the American Forest and Paper Association to provide education materials during Forest Products Week. Call us today to receive your FREE packet at: 208-334-4061.
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- New Theme!
- New due date!
- More PRIZES!
Wait a minute... Isn't Arbor Day in the Spring? Yes it is, but you and your students get a head start on the poster contest this year!
Who is eligible? Idaho 5th graders.
Theme: Trees are Terrific...Up Close and Personal.
Deadline: Postmark entries by Nov. 15, 2000.
Prizes: First Place: $200 savings bond and entry in the National Arbor Day Poster Contest.
Second Place: $100 savings bond.
Third Place: $50 savings bond.
Teacher of each winner: $100 cash award.
School of each winner: Tree to plant for Arbor Day.
EVERY participating teacher: FREE Northwest Native Conifers poster (retails for $12).
To receive your free contest packet (guidelines and educational activities), contact Milt Williams, Idaho Dept. of Lands, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID. 83720-0050, 208-334-0241. mwilliams@idl.state.id.us.
You may also call IFPC at: 800-ID-WOODS.
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Idaho's Arbor Day is April 28, 2000
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Visit our award-winning site frequently. We will be making many additions throughout the school year.
COMING SOON: Ask a Forester and an Interactive Teacher Area.
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The Idaho Forest Products Commission awarded  fifteen Idaho educators with grants to support forest-related projects this school year.
Congrats to the following:
- Susan Borowicz, Elk City School
- Deborah Jean Cutler, Murtaugh Elem.
- J.R. Doherty, Parma High School
- Lori Frank, Coeur d'Alene High School
- Ann Gehring, Priest River Lamanna H.S.
- Rene Hasbargen, Lincoln Elem., Twin Falls
- Vernie Kushlan, Centerpoint Alternative High School, Caldwell
- Janet Langley, Sprit Lake Elem.
- John Pedersen, South Middle School, Nampa
- Vickie Pfeifer, Southside Elem., Cocalalla
- Cindy Simmons, Challis Elem.
- Jane Thornes, Heyburn Elem., St Maries
- Annette Weeks, Blackfoot High School
- Carl White, Orchards Elem., Lewiston
- Janine Williams, Timberlake High, Rathdrum
Grants applications are accepted year-round. Apply now and you may have a nice surprise next school year! |
Have you taken a Project Learning Tree workshop yet?
Here are the 2000 dates below.
More workshops will be added so check back often. Contact us for the most up-to-date information at: plt@idahoforests.org.
Also let us know if you'd like to host a workshop in your area! (You may receive a FABULOUS prize for being a workshop host)!
March 10-11, 2000, Boise, Kamiah
March 2000, TBA, Sandpoint
April 7-8, 2000, Boise
Check back for more dates!
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National Project Learning Tree is providing grants ($200-$1000) for Green Works! Community Action Projects. October 5, 2000 is the deadline for applications.
GRANT GUIDLINES: Eligible grant recipients must:
- Be PLT trained
- Submit a maximum four page project proposal
- Enter projects that are community/school based and have student/youth participation
- Establish a partnership to implement the project (i.e. school/PTA, school/local business, Girl Scout troop/local business)
- Raise 50% project matching funds (may be in - kind services/time)
- Submit a mid-term and final report for all projects.
Project Proposals: To be eligible for review, the project proposal must include thoughtful descriptions and explanations for all the following items. Maximum 4 pages.
- One-page Summary. Please include the following:
- Applicant name, organization/school, address, phone, fax, email
- Project title
- Project abstract (30 words or less)
- Funding requested
- State and year of applicant's PLT training workshop
- Project Description: Please provide a detailed description of your project including:
- Measurable objectives
- List of project partners (organization names and role they play within the project)
- Project timeline/starting and completion dates
- Total project budget, including matching funds
- Name and mailing address of fiscal agent, if different from applicant.
Proposals must be sent by mail and postmarked by Oct. 5, 2000. (Email and Faxes not accepted.) Send proposals to: GreenWorks! Grants, 1111 19th St., NW #780, Washington DC 20036. Written acknowledgement of proposals will be sent by Nov. 5, 2000 and award notification made by Dec. 6, 2000.
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A 15-hour version of the University of Idaho's popular "Wood -- A Remarkable Fiber" workshop will be offered November 5-6 in Boise and Coeur d'Alene. Includes hands-on activities, a field trip and many take-home goodies. Contact Jan at 208-885-9663 or jpitkin@uidaho.edu
Take some time to visit our " EARTH TRACKS" Newsletter, another informational gold-mine.
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