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Visit the shop for great gift ideas Featured Designs click on photos to enlarge International Year of the Reef 2008 kids tee Think Global Eat Local bag Stingrays calendar print Cycle of Life kids' tee click on photos to enlarge Squidoo Directory	Home Conservation Restoration Projects Sustainability Action For Kids Shop Blog Contact Us
For Kids The Wildlife Conservation Society, headquartered at the world famous Bronx Zoo, is one of the largest international conservation organizations in the world. In addition to operating 5 wildlife parks in the New York City metropolitan area, WCS has over 300 research and conservation projects in 52 countries. The goal of these projects is to save wild animals and the wild lands they live in. Our scientists work with governments, corporations and communities to protect wildlife around the globe. Ocean's 10 (click on the picture to play the game) With the help of local and international marine experts, WWF has selected ten local marine species, our so-called "Ocean's 10", to educate the public about this less well-profiled aspect of Hong Kong's heritage. Each of the ten has its own unique story to tell, and between them they represent an array of biodiversity and marine habitats. Collectively, they also highlight several different conservation issues for which public awareness is paramount. We believe that conservation begins with understanding. Through this 'Ocean's 10' website, WWF hopes that the threats to these and many other marine species, along with positive steps that can be taken to protect and enhance their survival, can be drawn to the attention of the people of Hong Kong. SEAC-pronounced "seek," as in "seeking" -is a grassroots coalition of student and youth environmental groups, working together to protect our planet and our future. Through this united effort, thousands of youth have translated their concern into action by sharing resources, building coalitions, and challenging the limited mainstream definition of environmental issues. SEAC's history began in the spring of 1988, when students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill placed a notice in Greenpeace Magazine asking to hear from student environmentalists interested in forming a network. Since then, through campaigns, conferences and a lot of hard work, SEAC has grown to hundreds of junior high school, high school college, and community groups throughout the United States and Canada. The EPA High School Environmental Center is geared for ages 14-18 we link to EPA and other government sites, educational sites, and some non-government sites. There is a wealth of information and resources including Careers, Internships, & Scholarships, Community Service Projects, and Awards & Competitions. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is based on a strategy that aims to provide children and young people with information and tools on how to “treat Mother Earth with care” and how to Act for a better world. The site has information on books, competitions, games, and other activities. The environmental information is presented in easy to understand language. ZOOM was a PBS children's show that went off the air in 2005. However, they have maintained a website on pbskids.org and one section is about helping the environment. It is full of things that children can do to help, along with suggested reading, and links to other "green" sites. All the sites listed on this page can be used by parents and teachers, as well as by kids themselves. There are many activities mentioned that will help get children started helping the environment while gaining social skills and becoming active, productive members of their communities. Home Conservation Restoration Projects Sustainability Action For Kids Shop Blog Contact Us ©2007-2008 Izmet's Dream, LLC All rights reserved. Custom Search	The EPA Student Center is for grades 6-8 or children ages 11-13. This site is also creative and engaging in a way that will appeal to the pre-teen group. There are links to EPA sites, other federal, state and local government sites, and educational sites (e.g., museums, educational institutions). Their are sections on conservation, recycling, human health, ecosystems, and much more. EEK! stands for Environmental Education for Kids! Created and presented by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this site is colorful, bright, and appealing to children. Packed with information and resources, kid will delight in checking this one out.
Environmental Kids Club. Designed for kids ages 4-10, the site is packed with information, activities, and games. The site is creative and engaging and will definitely appeal to young children. There are links on each page but they only link to EPA or other federal, state or local government sites, so it is safe for youngsters to navigate. Children and Nature Network is dedicated to establishing a bond between children and the natural world. Their mission is to "give every child in every community a wide range of opportunities to experience nature directly, reconnecting our children with nature's joys and lessons, its profound physical and mental bounty." Now, more than ever, children need to be rejoined to the natural world.

Izmet's Dream: Become the change you imagine.

Reclaiming Paradise

Visit the shop for

great gift ideas

Featured Designs

click on photos to enlarge

International Year of the Reef 2008 kids tee

Think Global Eat Local bag

Stingrays calendar print

Cycle of Life kids' tee

click on photos to enlarge

Squidoo

Directory

Home Conservation Restoration Projects Sustainability Action For Kids Shop Blog Contact Us

For Kids

The Wildlife Conservation Society, headquartered at the world famous Bronx Zoo, is one of the largest international conservation organizations in the world.

In addition to operating 5 wildlife parks in the New York City metropolitan area, WCS has over 300 research and conservation projects in 52 countries. The goal of these projects is to save wild animals and the wild lands they live in. Our scientists work with governments, corporations and communities to protect wildlife around the globe.

Ocean's 10 (click on the picture to play the game)

With the help of local and international marine experts, WWF has selected ten local marine species, our so-called "Ocean's 10", to educate the public about this less well-profiled aspect of Hong Kong's heritage. Each of the ten has its own unique story to tell, and between them they represent an array of biodiversity and marine habitats. Collectively, they also highlight several different conservation issues for which public awareness is paramount.

We believe that conservation begins with understanding. Through this 'Ocean's 10' website, WWF hopes that the threats to these and many other marine species, along with positive steps that can be taken to protect and enhance their survival, can be drawn to the attention of the people of Hong Kong.

SEAC-pronounced "seek," as in "seeking" -is a grassroots coalition of student and youth environmental groups, working together to protect our planet and our future. Through this united effort, thousands of youth have translated their concern into action by sharing resources, building coalitions, and challenging the limited mainstream definition of environmental issues.

SEAC's history began in the spring of 1988, when students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill placed a notice in Greenpeace Magazine asking to hear from student environmentalists interested in forming a network. Since then, through campaigns, conferences and a lot of hard work, SEAC has grown to hundreds of junior high school, high school college, and community groups throughout the United States and Canada.

The EPA High School Environmental Center is geared for ages 14-18 we link to EPA and other government sites, educational sites, and some non-government sites. There is a wealth of information and resources including Careers, Internships, & Scholarships, Community Service Projects, and Awards & Competitions.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is based on a strategy that aims to provide children and young people with information and tools on how to “treat Mother Earth with care” and how to Act for a better world. The site has information on books, competitions, games, and other activities. The environmental information is presented in easy to understand language.

ZOOM was a PBS children's show that went off the air in 2005. However, they have maintained a website on pbskids.org and one section is about helping the environment. It is full of things that children can do to help, along with suggested reading, and links to other "green" sites.

All the sites listed on this page can be used by parents and teachers, as well as by kids themselves. There are many activities mentioned that will help get children started helping the environment while gaining social skills and becoming active, productive members of their communities.

Home Conservation Restoration Projects Sustainability

Action For Kids Shop Blog Contact Us

Custom Search

The EPA Student Center is for grades 6-8 or children ages 11-13. This site is also creative and engaging in a way that will appeal to the pre-teen group. There are links to EPA sites, other federal, state and local government sites, and educational sites (e.g., museums, educational institutions). Their are sections on conservation, recycling, human health, ecosystems, and much more.

EEK! stands for Environmental Education for Kids! Created and presented by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this site is colorful, bright, and appealing to children. Packed with information and resources, kid will delight in checking this one out.

Environmental Kids Club. Designed for kids ages 4-10, the site is packed with information, activities, and games. The site is creative and engaging and will definitely appeal to young children. There are links on each page but they only link to EPA or other federal, state or local government sites, so it is safe for youngsters to navigate.

Children and Nature Network is dedicated to establishing a bond between children and the natural world. Their mission is to "give every child in every community a wide range of opportunities to experience nature directly, reconnecting our children with nature's joys and lessons, its profound physical and mental bounty." Now, more than ever, children need to be rejoined to the natural world.