The River Mile Network
An Education Program of the National Park Service
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NAME 2022 Conference
Coastal Re-Connections:
Outdoor Explorations From the Forest to the Sea
August 6-10, 2022
Netarts Bay, Oregon
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Welcome to NAME 2022 Coastal Re-Connections: Outdoor Explorations from the Forest to the Sea! After spending two years teaching and learning virtually, we feel it is time to reconnect with our colleagues and with the environment we love. Netarts Bay, Oregon is the perfect location for our Outdoor NAME 2022 Conference.
Note: The River Mile Network will be doing a session on crayfish!
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Investigating Ice Age Floods
Inquiry & Discovery of the
National Geologic Trail & Beyond
Hybrid Educator Workshop
Spokane, WA and Online
August 16, 2022
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time
FREE
(including 6.5 STEM Clock Hours)
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In-Person Option at
2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
And Online Option via Zoom
Join educators from around the region as we explore best practices for engaging students in NGSS-aligned investigations into the phenomena that transformed Northwest landscapes and the practices scientists have used to unlock the mysteries of the Ice Age Floods. It supports the new Investigating Ice Age Floods: Inquiry & Discovery of the National Geologic Trail & Beyond curriuculum, created by Rick Reynolds, M.S.Ed., Founder of Engaging Every Student, in collaboration with scientists, educators, tribal experts, and other partners.
Presented by:
National Park Service, Ice Age Floods National Geological Trail, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, The River Mile Network, and Engaging Every Student.
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The Northwest Fur Trade
Cultures, Commerce and Trade
Hybrid Educators' Workshop
Spokane, Washington and Online
August 17, 2022
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time
FREE
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In-Person Option at
2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
And Online Option via Zoom
Join educators from around the region as we explore best practices for engaging students in learning about the Northwest Fur Trade that was so pivotal in the history of the region. It supports the new Northwest Fur Trade: Cultures, Commerce, and Change curriculum, created by Rick Reynolds, M.S.Ed., Founder of Engaging Every Student and Peter Moran, in collaboration with tribal experts, historians, educators, and other partners.
Washington State Clock Hours available for $3 per hour. Pending approval from NE WA ESD 101
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Inquiry, Exploration and Service Learning
in the Sagebrush Ecosystem
Hybrid Educator Workshop
Spokane, WA and Online
August 18, 2022
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time
FREE
(including STEM Clock Hours)
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In-Person Option at
2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
And Online Option via Zoom
Join Rick Reynolds, veteran educator and author of Inquiry, Exploration, and Service Learning in the Sagebrush Ecosystem and Janice Elvidge from the National Park Service and The River Mile Network as we explore a variety of resources from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Audubon, BLM, and other partners. Earn PDUs while exploring hands-on NGSS/STEAM activities in beautiful Spokane, WA. Help us inspire students to think critically about sagebrush ecosystems and ways to protect them and their fascinating species!
Washington State Clock Hours available for $3 per hour. Pending approval from NE WA ESD 101
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Investigating Crayfish
+ Freshwater Ecosystems
Hybrid Educator Workshop
Spokane, WA and Online
August 19, 2022
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Pacific Daylight Time
FREE
(including STEM Clock Hours)
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In-Person Option at
2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
And Online Option via Zoom
Learn to engage grade 2-12 students in fascinating crayfish studies in this hands-on STEAM workshop. Rick Reynolds, veteran educator and author of "Investigating Crayfish + Freshwater Ecosystems," will team up with other partners from The River Mile Network to step you through student activities including scientific investigations in your local watershed. Gain confidence to participate with The River Mile's Crayfish Study to support important research by scientists and wildlife managers.
Free Hands-On Resources, Curriculum + In-Service Credit!
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OSTA 60TH ANNUAL
Conference On Science Education
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Ridgeview High School, Redmond, Oregon
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A Time for Science
Time is at a premium for educators and students today, as both are struggling with professional and academic success in these unprecedented times. As professionals we need to use our time effectively and efficiently each and every day to get the most out of teaching and learning. In order to reach students where they are, educators need to demonstrate respect for their cultures, questions and values, as well as teaching them to think critically for themselves and about their future.
In order to best meet these times, professional educators must rely on their strengths when connecting to standards, past experiences and lessons. In addition, incorporating new ideas, phenomena and tools will assist in integrating academic subjects efficiently and effectively toward improved student outcomes. By integrating learning into the world, we are teaching students to be contributing leaders and members in the society that is their future.
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WSTA & CSTA Conference 2022
Celebrate the MAGIC of in-person networking
Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2022
Washington Science Teachers Association
& Computer Science Teachers Association
KEYNOTE: Justin Shaifer
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Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer is the young generation’s voice of innovation. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology, Science Communicator, and popular TV host and producer. He has produced and starred in shows with prominent platforms such as ABC News, Hulu, PBS Digital Studios, WGBH and Travel Channel. Justin reaches millions through empowering educational content about future technology, cutting-edge science and entrepreneurship. He has created educational content with corporate tech partners such as Samsung, Verizon, NVIDIA and General Motors. |
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Location:
Wenatchee Convention Center
121 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
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2022 Lake Roosevelt Fishery Highlights
Published: Friday, 15 July 2022 17:28
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Year after year, Lake Roosevelt continues to provide extraordinary and diverse angling opportunities that attract enthusiasts from near and far. Thousands of hours of angling time are happily spent catching up to 200,000 fish annually. Rainbow Trout, White Sturgeon, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass are the most targeted species. Read More...
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Celebrating Habitat Month 2022:
Healthy Habitat, Resilient Infrastructure
July 05, 2022
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Learn more about the role of healthy habitat in building coastal resilience.
The theme this year is "Healthy Habitat, Resilient Infrastructure”! Learn more about the role of healthy habitat in building coastal resilience. Read More..
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Saving Species Through GPS Tracking
GPS tracking at use in Yosemite National Park is invaluable for scientists studying wildlife in the park. From bears to birds to bighorn sheep, GPS is a critical tool for researchers and their work to study and protect both ubiquitous and rare species.
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The River Mile Network Opportunities |
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Join the Crayfish Study and Contribute Valuable Data!
The River Mile Network under the supervision of Dr. Eric Larson, University of Illinois, is pleased announce that our new online data collection forms are ready for use!
Data from this project will help inform researchers about the species distribution throughout the Columbia River Watershed and beyond.
The project leaders are especially interested in locating and identifying species below Dry Falls in Eastern Washington AND in the Okanogan River region. They believe there is an undescribed species of crayfish in those places which have not been documented (geolocated and photographed for identification). You and your students may be the first to record new species of crayfish!
Join the study by completing the on-demand virtual crayfish training. For those in Washington, Oregon or Idaho, once you have completed the virtual on demand training you can be added your state permit. The permit allows for year-round data collection.
Without the research permit data may be collected May 1 to October 31 in Washington with a valid state fishing license and in waters open to crayfish fishing.
Anything you can do to help researchers will be of benefit!
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Volunteer Opportunities with The River Mile Network
There are a number of volunteer opportunities to help The River Mile Network. As the network continues to grow it is getting harder for a few people to make everything happen.
- November 2022 Crayfish Conference Chair
- Washington State Coordinator
- Watershed Facilitators
- Development Assistant--Finance
- Development Assistant--Online Library
- Development Assistant--Website
- Newsletter Editor
IIf you are interested in helping The River Mile in any of the above opportunities, please E-mail us!
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Crayfish Study Webpages
The Crayfish Study web pages have been revised. Check it out!
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