EcoBuzz Conference - February 19-20, 2010
NOTE to Middle School teachers:
We ask that your grade 7 and 8 students travel through the conference workshops together, so please meet with them to decide on the three workshops they will all attend together. You are still invited to attend the teacher workshops, if you would like!Conference participants will receive a personalized agenda upon arrival at EcoBuzz.
Action Planning
We require participants to attend the action planning session that takes place over the lunch period (11:45am-1:25pm) as well as during the closing (at 3:50-4:45pm). It will be suitable for schools at all stages of their planning and action.What to bring to EcoBuzz
Students and teachers need to:- Prepare for outdoor activity (dress warmly and in sensible foot wear and waterproof gear if necessary)
- Bring a water bottle
- Bring a pen and notepad
Conference Overview:
2010 marks the seventh year for PEYA’s annual EcoBuzz environmental conference.
400 students and teachers will participate in the conference to be held on Friday February 19, 2010 at Fletcher’s Meadow S.S. in Brampton.
The purpose of the EcoBuzz Conference is to provide a fun venue to explore
environmental issues concerning youth by using alternative forms of media, to inspire
student action projects and to offer support from fellow students to carry out these
projects.
The EcoBuzz Conference offers:
- Workshops led by professionals in the environmental community
- Displays by local environmental groups
- Student action planning with PEYA support
- Student made local food
Some of this year's workshop topics include:
local food, food security, recycling, drumming, composting, art, more...Plus, we have added the EYAP Symposium, an Ontario-wide component as a part of PEYA and EcoSource’s Environmental Youth-Adult Partnerships Project. On Saturday February 20th, this project will bring 50 youth and adults from across Ontario to experience EcoBuzz, and provides time for these important guests to share best practices around youth-adult partnerships to advance positive environmental change in communities across Ontario.
If you require more information, please contact:
Stephanie Crocker
Youth-Adult Partnerships Program Manager and Associate Director,
EcoSource
scrocker @ ecosource.ca or 905-274-6222
