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Dec
18
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news editor
12/18/2012 1:00 AM
Seven educators from across the state were recently honored for their commitment to environmental education by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Forestry.
COLUMBUS, OH – Seven educators from across the state were recently honored for their commitment to environmental education by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Forestry.
The teachers and natural resource professionals are being recognized through the award-winning Project Learning Tree (PLT) education program. PLT provides a multi-disciplinary approach to learning that equips educators with valuable lesson plans and materials that are helpful for teaching students about environmental issues. Trees, forests and natural resource issues serve as the basis for students to experience hands-on discovery.
“Ohio’s teachers and environmental educators hold the keys to our future,” said Robert Boyles, state forester and chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry, which is the state sponsor of PLT. “Project Learning Tree helps our educators unlock and open doors for today’s young people so they can experience and learn about nature and sustainable conservation.”
Recognized for their outstanding efforts in environmental education were:
- Cheri Goggin – Outstanding Educator Award: Berkshire High School, Burton; Aurora resident (state nominee for national PLT Outstanding Educator award);
- Joe Brehm – Redbud Outstanding Facilitator Award: Rural Action, Athens;
- Lola Lewis - Redwood Outstanding Facilitator Award: ODNR Division of Forestry, New Philadelphia; Massillon resident;
- Jenny Ridenauer - PLT Outstanding Facilitator Award: Meigs County Soil and Water Conservation District, Pomeroy resident;
- Leonard Black - Special Recognition: ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources, Columbus;
- Jeanne Russell - John Hug Legacy Award: ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources, Columbus; and
- Jeremy Scherf – Bill Schultz Natural Resource Award: ODNR Division of Forestry, Cambridge; New Concord resident.
PLT lessons are correlated to Ohio Academic Content Standards for science and social studies curriculum. For more information, visit http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/education/correlations/.
ODNR’s Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, forest health and tree care, visit ohiodnr.com/forestry.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.com.
For more information, contact:
Sue Wintering, ODNR Division of Forestry
614-265-6657
Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614-265-6860
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