Describes a student initiated stewardship project that resulted in the transformation of a sewage lagoon near the school into a place to study nature. Contains a list of 20 things that discourage a successful stewardship project. (LZ)

This activity involves elementary students in investigating how earthworms affect soil fertility. An introduction discusses topsoil loss and the connections between soil and earthworm ecology. Materials needed and step-by-step procedure are provided. (LZ)

Describes a Wyoming junior high school teacher's expansion of a library research assignment to an Eagle Writing Project stressing practical skills applications, including critical thinking, listening, note taking, reviewing, respecting different opinions, communicating with government officials, writing as a practical tool, and respecting the…

Discusses a series of compromises that parents sometimes make when it comes to environmental behavior and their children's happiness. Includes tips on how to teach children about the environment through example. (LZ)

The example of an environmental conservation program for young offenders demonstrates the efficacy of group activities in enhancing self-esteem and coping skills and in enabling transition out of the custodial environment. (SK)

Examines the symbiotic relationship between tribal peoples of India, forests, and wildlife. Discusses the utilization and conservation of wild plant diversity and primitive cultivars, the conservation of virgin forest, and knowledge about medicinal herbs. (LZ)

Outlines the philosophy and general principles of "primitive" indigenous production technologies and natural resource management systems in North and South America. Discusses indigenous practices that promote sustainable production in gathering, hunting and fishing, minerals extraction, and agriculture. (SV)

Reviews research and other literature on hunters' values, ethics, motivations, connection to the land, environmental attitudes, and wildlife knowledge and attitudes. Suggests that hunting in its best and most ethical sense shares and supports the goals of outdoor education. Contains 32 references. (SV)

Responses from 246 of 374 Pennsylvania farmers surveyed showed that (1) preferred sources of environmental issues information were consultation, demonstration, tours, and print; (2) water pollution and manure mismanagement were perceived as the most serious issues; and (3) they were uncertain about Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…

Offers consumer education curriculum ideas to increase understanding of households as ecosystems, analyze eco-consciousness and decision making, and examine lifestyle flexibility and the role of values. (SK)

Examines the part that women play in protection of biological diversity through their many roles and responsibilities. Gives examples of the actions of women from around the world, and urges that women be recognized when biodiversity protection strategies are developed. (LZ)

Discusses environmental concerns about land near the border between the United States and Mexico and the environmental side agreement contained in the North American Free Trade Agreement. (MKR)

Growing privatization of land and restrictions within parks have led to a limited "right to wander" (the right to be on land or water for the purposes of sport, leisure, or pleasure with minimal limitations). Right wing political economies of the 1980s have placed further limits on access to wilderness. Presents alternatives that may reestablish…

Describes Canada's efforts in sustainable forestry, which refers to management practices that ensure long-term health of forest ecosystems so that they can continue to provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. Describes model forests, community forests, and demonstration forests and lists contacts for each of the projects. (KS)

This report of an international conference highlights ways that adult education programs can be organized around contexts, such as relationships to self and others; relationships to past, present, and future; relationships to ideas, symbols, and knowledge; and relationships to the planet's ecological system. (SK)