1977 was a year of continued and expanding efforts in the application of the geosciences to land-use planning, especially as they relate to geologic hazards, and elucidating the role of geology in public policy. The work of environmental geological programs is reviewed. (Author/MA)

Describes the activities of a school district in establishing an Outdoor Education Center. Includes information on budget, resource organizations, and community involvement. (MA)

This study proposed a model set of cognitive-behavioral objectives for field-based teacher education programs for earth science teachers. It describes field experience integration into teacher education programs. The model is also applicable for evaluation of earth science teacher education programs. (RE)

Discussed is a geology education program which includes hikes, lectures, naturalist training sessions, workshops, writing, collecting, upgrading park facilities, and producing exhibits in state parks in the Lake Michigan District of Wisconsin. The importance of public education and sources of public information are stressed. (CW)

Described is the development and current status of the conservation education program of Ohio's Summit Soil and Water Conservation District. Cooperation between the education community and the conservation district has resulted in a wide range of interdisciplinary community education opportunities. (SMB)