The National Marine and Freshwater Education Wananga -
are now taking Registrations for their Conference 2010 to be held at Whakapaumahara Marae, Whananaki, Northland, Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th October, 2010: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS or go to http://www.emr.org.nz/information.php?info_id=99&emrsid=93428ba9ebae48898eafc2de4166699c
The theme of the conference is "Collaboration for conservation of our marine and freshwater environments in schools and communities and it is billed as: "An inspirational professional development and networking opportunity for all those involved or interested in freshwater and marine conservation".
The conference provides professional development, a forum to explore means we can collaborate in marine and freshwater conservation, and a forum for marine and freshwater educators to network about education for sustainability initiatives & projects (School and/or community based).
The conference will enhance delivery of Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) and Whitebait Connection (WBC) concepts around New Zealand.
The keynote address will be from Hone Taumaunu: Learn about a successful collaboration between Ngati Konohi and Department of Conservation to achieve marine conservation;What is the moana suite? and Tony Miguel: Learn about Project Twin Streams, an integrated community development approach.
Special deal for delegates from Northland – 10% rego discount for Northlanders until 30th September, bring your kids for just $70, register for just 1 day for $100
For more information contact: Samara Nicholas - Programme Director Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust - Experiencing Marine Reserves
Postal :539 Rockell Rd,
RD1 Hikurangi,
Whangarei
Home office: 09 433 8205
Mobile: 0210362019
Email: samara@emr.org.nz
Websites: www.emr.org.nz
Skype: experiencing.marine.reserves
Purchase top quality ‘Wettie’ snorkel gear and support EMR at the same time! Snorkel gear and products for sale on http://www.emr.org.nz/shop
This is a great opportunity to learn more about our freshwater and marine environments from some noted marine biologists and educators. Very useful for teachers, project leaders and interested members of the public. Click on the following documents for more information and for registration.
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