New Directions in Environmental Education & Communication October 17, 2007

New Directions in Environmental Education & Communication

Workshop leader:

Dr. Richard Kool,
Associate Professor,
Environmental Education & Communication Program,
Royal Roads University

Dr. Kool will lead presentations on a set of three themes:

* “Nature Deficit Disorder”: what do we know about how children connect with nature and what we can do to encourage that connection.
* Hope and despair in environmental education and communication: the psychological impact of the language that we use.
* Changing Behaviours: the use of persuasive communication and the power of social norms.

Workshop Hosts

Dave Poulton, Executive Director, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Pat Letizia, Executive Director, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation



Bonus Offer!

All advance registrants will receive an electronic copy of a long out-of-print book by the late Dr. Donella Meadows (author of Limits to Growth, Beyond the Limits), published by the UN Environmental Program, called Harvesting One Hundredfold: Key concepts and case studies in environmental education.

When: October 17, 2007, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Where:
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2425 9 Ave S.E., Calgary

Please consider car pooling or
using public transportation to
reach the Bird Sanctuary.

Fee: $25 (+ GST)

Thanks to the Alberta Real Estate Foundation’s
sponsorship, this price includes:
continental breakfast, lunch,
a sanctuary tour, coffee/tea
& an e-copy of Dr. Meadows’
book.

Please reserve your place
by Oct. 5 to:
www.royalroads.ca/registration

Seating is limited to 40
Special thanks to the Alberta Real Estate Foundation for sponsoring this event.