"Rediscovering
the Joy in Teaching" October 31- November 2Message from the Southern Chair:Dear AEOE Conference Registrants: The conference will go on! However... Due to the southern California fires, and the fact that many of the attendees/presenters have been evacuated from their homes or are on the alert to do so, we expect that some registrants and presenters will not be able to attend. As a result of this, there will be plenty of informative and fun workshops presented by the folks who can attend, but not necessarily those that were originally advertised. The conference will have a more "informal" feel, so come prepared to enjoy a spontaneous weekend with fabulous folks, spend some time networking and socializing, and learn some interesting information in a beautiful location. Our thoughts are with all of you who are being affected by the fires. Wishing you safety, Southern AEOE Board
Note: If you are unable to attend the conference
due to the fires, please e-mail Helen de la Maza at
Cabins/dorms are available if weather turns wet and you evacuated without your tent! |
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Take time this fall to "Rediscover
the Joy in Teaching." At this
conference we will have the chance to connect with other outdoor and
environmental educators and share ways to renew ourselves and rediscover
the joy that is
found in teaching. There will be a variety of workshops, including
Introduction to Magic for Outdoor Education, Solar Energy Activities
for Education, Improv Techniques to enhance your teaching, Chumash
uses of Plants in the Santa Ynez Mountains, and a workshop on the EarthWatch
Institute experience. Fall workshops not only enrich your
teaching, but will provide new ideas
to help you throughout
the school year. If you'd like to present a workshop and get into the conference
for free, contact Laura Vandezande at
or (909)
585-4285 as soon as possible.
The site of the conference is at the beautiful Rancho Alegre Outdoor School in the Santa Ynez mountains near Santa Barbara. The school has a pond, is very close to Lake Cachuma and has oak woodland as well as chaparral ecosystems to explore.
Halloween Fun! (Friday night)
Don't worry, you won't be missing out on the
fun of Halloween on Friday night! We will have treats for all and
the Rancho Alegre staff have
a special night hike planned for the brave! If you'd rather not be
spooked, we have
plenty of fun things planned such as Astronomy with popular astronomy
professor Dean Arvidson, or simply hanging out around a campfire reconnecting
with old friends and meeting new ones.
Saturday Night Improvs & Sing-a-Long
Saturday night will be fun-filled
starting with Improv games led by the one and only Scott Edgecombe,
followed by a concert and sing-a-long with AEOE favorites Rhymin'
Reason,
then a drum-circle/ music jam all under the stars beside a campfire
at beautiful Larson Meadow.
Sleeping Arrangements
This conference is a campout, but a few cabin spaces
may be available. If you are unable to camp but wish to attend the
conference, please
contact Laura immediately at (909) 585-4285.
What to Bring
Want to present a workshop?
If you would like to share your
skills and knowledge and get in to the conference FREE, present a workshop!
This is a great way to share your unique ideas and talents, build up
your resume
and have a great time, too! Please contact Laura Vandezande at
or (909) 585-4285 as soon as possible.
To Register on time (postmark deadline Oct. 22):
Fill out
the registration form and send a check made
out to AEOE for $20 (or $35 if you need to become or renew AEOE membership)
to Helen
de la Maza: 8 Ardmore/ Irvine, CA 92602. Family rate with children
available, please enquire.
Walk-in Registration
If you do not send your registration
form by Oct.22, we may still have room at the conference. Call Helen
de la Maza (714-838-6257) or email at
to
see if there is space available. Food is not guaranteed for walk-ins.
Conference Schedule:
Friday Night
5:00pm -10:00pm: Check-In (for those arriving after on site registration
closes, go ahead and camp and register in the morning.)
8:30pm -9:30pm Scary night hike with Rancho Alegre Staff
9:30-? Astronomy with Dean Arvidson
Saturday
7:00am: Birdwatching , Yoga
9:00am: Welcome and Introductions
9:30am -10:45am: Workshop session 1
11:00am -12:15pm: Workshop Session 2
12:15pm -2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Workshop Session 3
3:30pm -5:00pm: Free Time (or help us prepare dinner)
5:15pm: Dinner
7:00pm -?: Campfire Program: Improv games with Scott Edgecombe and
concert and Jam with Rhymin' Reason
Sunday
7:00am: Birdwatching, Yoga
8:00am: Breakfast Board meeting (all are invited, a great way to get
involved!)
9:15am -10:45am: Workshop Session 4
11:00am - 11:15am: Closing
Directions:
FROM NORTH: Exit 101 to 154 South (towards Lake
Cachuma). After Lake Cachuma entrance continue for approximately 1
mile. Turn right into
the second driveway (the first has a Rancho Alegre sign but it is not
the main entrance).
The second driveway is immediately following the blind corner – slow
down as you round corner (there will be Rancho Alegre and The Outdoor
School signs). Follow paved road to the Frank Family Lodge (Dining
Hall).
FROM SOUTH: Exit 101 at State Street/ 154 exit. Proceed on 154 for approximately 20 miles. On the right look for callbox #154-163. At callbox #154-163 slow down and turn left into property (there will be Rancho Alegre and The Outdoor School signs). Follow paved road to the Frank Family Lodge (Dining Hall).
If you get lost please call (805) 686-5167.
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