EVR 1001 Announcements and Links - Dr. Onsted

This page contains announcements and links for the Spring 2008 class.  It will be updated each week or as needed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1/15/08 -   1.  The class website is now up so students can download both the syllabus as well as important homework details.

                  2.  I will not be in class on Wednesday, April 16th due to the AAG conference in Boston. 

1/16/08 - RED ALERT!!!!  CLASS MEETS ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS!!!!!!!! 

SOME STUDENTS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEY THOUGHT CLASS ONLY MET ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS.  I WILL PUT UP FRIDAY'S LECTURE (1/11/08) ONLINE .  PLEASE NOTE: PUTTING THIS LECTURE ONLINE CONSTITUTES AN EXCEPTION, NOT THE RULE.  DO NOT EXPECT ME TO PUT ALL THE LECTURES ONLINE. 

LINKS (More to come...)

What the World eats:  http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1626519,00.html

Worldwatch Institute: http://www.worldwatch.org

 

2/4/08 ATTENTION: There is a student in the class who is a client of the Disabilities Resource Center.  This student needs someone to share their notes with him/her.  The DRC will help copy your notes for you.  If you would like to perform this service please email me: jonsted@fiu.edu for more information.  Thank you.

2/27/08  Make sure you get a copy of the Florida Invaders Newspaper Supplement I handed out in class.  Expect a question or two regarding this on the next exam.

3/3/08:  Looking for the Study Guide?  Click Here

3/13/08  UNDERSTANDING YOUR CURRENT GRADE

 

Service Opportunities: (For your 30 points extra credit!) (more coming...)

Biscayne Nature Center: http://www.biscaynenaturecenter.org/

Volunteering at the Nature Preserve: For Details Click here.

 

NEW OPPORTUNITIES!! (3/3/08)

 

Fairchild Tropical Garden Volunteer Opportunities: 

http://www.fairchildgarden.org/index.cfm?page=volunteering  

  

  

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Volunteer

http://www.pelicanharbor.org/volunteer.htm  Phone: 305-751-9840 Address: 1279 NE 79th Street Causeway. Miami, FL 33138. Contact: Wendy Fox

 

Miami Beach Botanical Garden Volunteer: You must register online first.
2000 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach , FL , 33139 . 305-673-7256 http://www.mbgarden.org/index.html

 

TREEmendous Miami: Seeks Volunteers to help plant trees throughout the year.

For more info please visit http://www.treemendousmiami.org/ Program Coordinator: Amy at 305-378-1863 or treemendousmiami@mail.com.

 

CAPE FLORIDA RESTORATION PROJECT
The main objective of The Cape Florida Restoration Project is to restore Cape Florida, on the tip of Key Biscayne.  Phone: 305-547-1577 Schedule: Volunteers can work on exotic removal, seven days a week however Saturdays and Sundays are the main volunteer days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

(MD-NAM) METRO-DADE NATURAL AREAS MANAGEMENT
Help protect and preserve Dade's natural resources by volunteering to remove exotic plants, planting native species, and working to beautify Dade's natural areas.  Phone: 305-257-0935. Contact: Debbie Carr, Volunteer Coordinator or Nancy Dufau Please call (305) 257-0933 for more information or visit the web site at http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/preservation.asp or www.miamidade.gov.

 

THE KAMPONG 4013 Douglas Road, Coconut Grove. The Kampong is a botanical garden and the former home of Dr. David Fairchild. Phone: 305-445-8076. Contact: Larry Shockman. Schedule: Volunteers may work Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. Directions: Take US 1 to Douglas Rd. and turn East, pass Grand Ave., and, 100 yards after Main Hwy., is the entrance to the Kampong (bayside).

 

 

THE MONTGOMERY FOUNDATION 11901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL
The Montgomery Foundation is a center for plant research which specializes in endangered plant species, Palms, and Cycads. Phone: 305-667-3800, Contact: Dwayne Willis, Superintendent. Schedule: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

AMERICAN FORESTS 33 S.W. 2nd Ave., Suite 1105. Nancy Masterson, 372-6555.

 

Tropical Audubon Society 5530 Sunset Drive, Miami , FL 33143 (305) 667-7337 http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/volunteer.html

 

FIU Student Environmental Meetings: Every Wednesday (Times and places change - see below).  Two meetings gets you full credit.  Have an officer of the organization print, sign, and date your piece of paper. 

            -  Next Meeting (3/12/08) 1:00 PM ECS 349

            -  Recycling Meeting (3/12/08) 3:00 PM ECS 349

            -  Next Meeting (3/26/08) 1:00 PM ECS 349

            - Next Meeting (4/2/08) 1:00 PM ECS 349

 

Movie Event (Thursday, 3/27 6 to 9 PM)- King Corn.  For details Click Here

 

BEACH CLEAN UP - The Student Government Association on the Biscayne Bay Campus will be having a bay clean up/ fun day on Saturday March 29, 2008. As some of you may know, a previous one was held last semester and we found it necessary to put it together again this semester. We have learned from this past one and have found ways to improve this initiative. 
We would like as many students, staff, and faculty members involved this time. I ask you to please encourage your students and fellow peers to come out to this event. 
In an effort to conserve paper and Go Green, we have chosen to greatly reduce our use of flyers (and the such) to promote Day on the Bay. Please email to confirm your attendance and tell those who you invite to do the same.

Contact Info: email: sjacq001@fiu.edu
Stephanie Jacques
Chief of Staff
Student Government Association
Florida International University
Biscayne Bay Campus and Pines Center
3000 NE 151 St, WUC 141
North Miami, Florida 33181
786.246.4984

 

 

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

Guided Tour with Josh of Josh's Organic Garden Farmer's Market

10:30am Boardwalk of Hollywood Beach (where Hollywood Blvd overpass hits A1A)

RSVP with Staci Shacter at sshac001@fiu.edu by April 4th

 

 

 

 

EARTH WEEK OPPORTUNITIES BELOW

          (Remember to get proof of your participation!)

Volunteers needed for Earth Week April 7th-11th (and for planning beforehand).  This is a rough calendar still in the works.  If you, your dept, your club wants to organize something for that week, please let us know.

Recycling update with the Climate Task Force - Facilities is waiting to hear back from Miami Dade County on their new recycling company contract and will possibly piggy back on that, will be going over campus maps for locations for bin collection, increase in battery and ink jet cartridge recycling as well. 
 
Mondays at 3:30 will continue to be dumpster diving days meeting in the library breezeway. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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