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MEEA Certification Program Update

And the winners are…

Olga Kilmer of Springfield and Marci Handley of Kansas City are the winners of MEEA’s Environmental Education Certification enrollment contest. Olga will receive a $50 gift certificate and Marci a $20 gift certificate from Acorn Naturalists for enrolling in MEEA’s Environmental Education Certification program between the dates of June 1 – July 31st, 2004. Congratulations and welcome aboard to all. A big thanks to Acorn Naturalists! Acorn Naturalists is an excellent educational resource for the trail and classroom. Check out www.acornnaturalists.com or call 800-422-8886 to find out more about the resources available.

Over the summer, certification enrollees explored Missouri’s environment and gained hours toward their certification. Several participants have moved closer to completing their certification. Keep up the great work!

As the daylight hours dwindle and our fall schedules fill up, this is a great time to look at gaining hours toward categories II (structured out-of-doors experiences) and III (resources/facilities). You don’t have to spend an entire day to gain hours toward your certification. There is no minimum requirement for category II and a 2-hour minimum requirement for category III. So take a Saturday morning to explore Missouri’s environmental resources and count it toward your certification. The hours can add up quickly!

For more information about the Certification Program, visit www.meea.org/certification.html. See you at the EE campus in the fall!