Links & Resources
Coloring Pages
- Snakes
- Owl | Owl Advance
- Treefrog Simple | Treefrog Advance
- Bee Simple | Bee Advance
- Rabbit Simple | Rabbit Advance
- Turtle Simple | Turtle Advance
Affiliated Colleges
- Hamline University www.hamline.edu
- Northland College www.northland.edu
- Sigurd Olson Institute (Northland College) www.northland.edu
- Inver Hills Community College www.inverhills.edu
- University of Dubuque www.dbq.edu/
Birds/Wildlife
- Feather atlas and identification tool – www.fws.gov
- Wildlife Science Center www.wildlifesciencecenter.org/
- Wildlife Vet. Clinic-U of MN www.cvm.umn.edu/departments/raptorwildlife.htm
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology www.birds.cornell.edu/
- International Crane Foundation www.savingcranes.org/
- Bluebird Recovery Program www.bbrp.org
- MN Backyard Birds www.MNbackyardbirds.com
- A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching sofasandsectionals.com/bird-watching-guide
- Ornithology resources for all ages – www.wirefence.co.uk/ornithology-resources/
- How to pick binoculars for birdwatching – opticsplanet.com
- American Birding Association – aba.org
- Bird Sounds collection of over 600 bird calls/sounds – www.bird-sounds.net/
Resources for Teachers & EE Professionals
- Audubon Center sponsored charter schools – auduboncharterschools.org
- Minnesota Green Schools Coalition – facebook.com/MnGreenSchools
- Minnesota Field Trip Library – MNFieldTripLibrary.org
- Green Schools Alliance – greenschoolsalliance.org
- Envirolink – envirolink.org
- SEEK (Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge) – seek.state.mn.us
- State Enviro Education Roundtable – seer.org
- Earthwatch Institute curriculum ideas and lesson plans – earthwatch.org
- Enjoying the Great Outdoors with a Disability – cerebralpalsyguidance.com
- Orion magazine & grassroots network online – oriononline.org
- Climate Kids: NASA’s Eyes on the Earth – climate.nasa.gov/kids
- Recycling info, games and lesson plans – another resource page containing a plethora of links, games and lesson plans to teach kids about recycling – oberk.com/recycling-glass-plastic-metal-and-more
- Recycling – aaenvironment.com/environmental-concerns-recycling.htm
- Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Your Plastic Containers, resource list – bottlestore.com
- Freshwater.org’s Kids Page -information and resources on water for students and adults alike – www.freshwater.org
- Recycling and recycled art for kids – www.articlemyriad.com
- Turning Green Degrees Into Sustainable Careers guide – affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/green-degrees/
- Outdoor Pursuits youth outdoor safety guide – outdoorpursuits.com/resources/outdoor-safety-guide
- Lab Mode lab safety for students – www.labmode.co.uk/lab-safety/
- How wind turbines work – www.saveonenergy.com
- How solar panels work – www.saveonenergy.com
- Solar power info and opportunities to support solar energy – solaractionalliance.org
Sites of Friends and Affiliates
- The Minnesota Conservation Corps www.conservationcorps.org/
- Thousand Hills Cattle Company www.thousandhillscattleco.com/
- The Jane Goodall Institute www.janegoodall.org
- Great information about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area www.canoecountry.com
- Global Action, Non-profit information & resources www.idealist.com
- Douglas Wood’s books and music www.douglaswood.com/
Miscellaneous sites you might find of interest
- Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy. Dedicated to climate literacy, climate change education, youth leadership and citizen engagement for innovative climate change solutions – www.climategen.org/
- Endangered Species International – strongly committed to reversing the trend of human-induced species extinction, save endangered species, and preserving their vital ecosystems. www.endangeredspeciesinternational.org
- Grow & Make – store for sustainable living. www.growandmake.com
- 25 Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Your Home – housemethod.com
- Wilderness First Aid Basics – www.acls.net
- Consumer Affairs solar energy guide – www.consumeraffairs.com/solar-energy/#guide
- Lighting Recycling Guide – www.affordablelamps.com/lighting-recycling-guide.html
- Green Home Resource Guide – reviewlab.com/green-home-guide/
- How to Save Energy During the Summer – housemethod.com
- Your Car’s Carbon Footprint – www.usinsuranceagents.com
- Winter Camping Basics – www.rei.com
- 31 Ways to Ditch Plastic in Every Room – housemethod.com
- Use Coffee Grounds in Your Garden – housemethod.co