Describes several environmental education projects that operate at the local and national levels. They exist in Zambia despite pressing economic problems and could serve as models for projects elsewhere. (LZ)

Recognizes and describes the efforts of eight inductees into "E Magazine's Kid Heroes Hall of Fame." A side bar discusses the need for an environmental education curriculum that allows elementary children to explore and learn without worries of planetary crisis. (LZ)

Examines the role of park guards in the Galapagos National Park in Ecuador, in interpretation and visitor management. Presents strategies for involving the park guards, who function more as rangers, in interpretative activities with local people and national visitors. (LZ)

This article examines the development of regulatory guidance upon which the technology of risk assessment has matured into a decision-making method of choice. It examines in particular the role of site-specific risk assessment at Superfund sites. (LZ)

This teacher contends that a big part of culture is food and that what we eat and the way in which food is grown, prepared, and celebrated varies greatly from culture to culture. Ideas for teaching strategies that use gardens to explore multiculturalism are provided. (LZ)

Three teachers demonstrate that fund raising at schools can promote global responsibility. This article describes the environmental education value of fund-raising efforts. (LZ)

A collection of articles that examines the connection between the fate of poor people in America and the nation's energy choices. Looks at the continuing energy crisis for families struggling financially, the effectiveness of aid programs, energy jobs creation, and links between transportation, poverty, and discrimination. (LZ)

This paper offers a set of program development goals that address an important, and arguably the largest, segment of interpretation that which attempts to affect a visitor's attitude and/or behavior toward a resource site and the environment as a whole. (LZ)

Mathematical models are utilized to approximate various highly complex environmental phenomena. Model parameters exerting the most influence on model results are identified through a "sensitivity analysis." A comprehensive review is presented of more than a dozen sensitivity analysis methods. (LZ)

Presents advantages of using wetlands educationally and their relevance to local, national, and global environmental issues. Discusses field trips to mangrove forests and freshwater marshes. (Author/MKR)

Describes environmental education in Russia, including the Association for Environmental Education (ASEKO), a facilitator for cooperation between ecologists, teachers, and environmental activists. (MKR)

A form of education that avoids the labels "conservation" and "green" and appeals to self-interest can be more successful in motivating adults into environmental awareness. Popularization and empowerment would be more effective than merely reacting to the latest crisis. (SK)

Discusses the practice of organic farming as used in Japan. Defines the biodynamic agricultural method based on the principle of the dynamics that control life on earth from the cosmos. Argues that organic farming does not benefit from chemicals used on neighboring farms. (MDH)

Discusses methods for drawing birds to outdoor education areas, including the use of wild and native vegetation. Lists specific garden plants suitable for attracting birds in each season. Includes a guide to commercial bird seed and instructions for building homemade birdfeeders and nestboxes. (LZ)

Outlines a framework for developing an environmental program based on learning outcomes. Discusses the advantages to using an outcome-based program and four steps suggested for development of the program. (LZ)