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Title: Ultimate Educator Expo 2008 - It's Getting Easier Being Green
Program Description: Calling all educators! Join us at the Zoo for the ultimate opportunity to learn about environmental education resources available in our community. Exhibitors from governmental, non-profit (Greenacres) and educational organizations will provide you with grade level appropriate training opportunities, lesson plans, field trips and tons of free stuff -- especially on being “green”. We offer FREE Zoo admission, free parking, break out sessions, refreshments and door prizes just for you. Don't miss seeing the newest Zoo exhibit featuring giraffes and their “green roof” barn. The event is sponsored by Greater Cincinnati Environmental Educators and the Environmental Education Council of Ohio. To register visit this website: www.cetconnect.org/ultimateeducatorsexpo
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220-1399
Target Audience: Teachers and other educators
Cost: Free
Contact Person: Krystal Cleaver
Contact Phone: 513-345-6559
Contact E-mail: www.cetconnect.org/ultimateeducatorsexpo

Program Title: Greenacres' Herb Garden Annual Open House
Program Description: This year's open house will review the Native American medicinal garden and endangered plants from our region. The program's focus includes medicinal uses of these plants. The Open House will be run by Master Gardener volunteers and is open to the public.
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Greenacres Herb Garden, 8255 Spooky Hollow Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Target Audience: General public
Cost: no charge
Contact Persons: Greenacres garden staff
Contact Phone: (513) 891 4227 Ext. 221
Contact E-mail: garden@green-acres.org

Title: Saturday Stream Snapshot (SSS) Citizen Monitoring Program Volunteer Training
Description: Volunteers needed collect samples, transport samples to the lab, analyze samples, and enter data into a database. Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., we train new volunteers and give tours of the lab. As a 501(c) 3 organization, we can offer volunteers Community Service Hours. Come join the fun!
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 9:30 – 10:00 am Volunteer Orientation; 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Lab Analyst On-The-Job Training
Location: Greenacres River Lab, 211 Railroad Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140
Target Audience: Families and Students Grades 3-12
Cost: Free
Contact Person: Anne Lyon
Contact Phone: (513) 891-4227
Contact E-mail: alyon@green-acres.org
Other Information: Click here to download program flyer (pdf, file size 68 kb)

Title: Great Outdoor Weekend 2008
Description: The 5th annual Great Outdoor Weekend will be held September 27 and 28, 2008. Get Out during this fall weekend and experience a free sampling of the best nature activities in the Cincinnati Region. The Great Outdoor Weekend was designed by a group of environmental education and outdoor recreation organizations to provide a diverse sampling of the best nature activities in Greater Cincinnati. Because of the generous financial and in-kind support of our sponsors and participating organizations, all programs are FREE and open to the public.
Date: Saturday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28, 2008
Time: Programs run between 6 am – 9 pm. Check the program listings on the website.
Location: Locations vary. Check the program listing on the website
Target Audience: General public and families
Cost: Free
Contact Person: Varies by program. See website.
Contact Phone: Varies by program. See website.
Contact E-mail: Varies by program. See website.
Website: www.CincyGreatOutdoorWeekend.org

Title: Great Outdoor Weekend 2008 - Water Festival at Izaak Walton League Lodge
Description: The Cincinnati Chapter of Izaak Walton League will be hosting Buckeye United Flyfishers, Greenacres Foundation Water Quality Project, Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Scenic Rivers Program, ONDR Division of Watercraft, and AEP River Operations for a fun filled day of water-related outdoor activities. Programs include Flyfishing (fly tying and casting), river fishing, canoeing, water safety demos, touring a Watercraft Patrol Boat, water chemistry testing, river critter monitoring, fish printing, Enviroscape demonstration, and an interactive River Works Discovery Exhibit. Come join the fun!
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: Izaak Walton Creek Lodge, 544 Branch Hill – Loveland Road, Loveland, OH 45140.
Target Audience: General Public and Families
Cost: Free
Contact Person: Anne Lyon
Contact Phone: (513) 891-4227
Contact E-mail: alyon@green-acres.org
Website: www.green-acres.org

Title: Great Outdoor Weekend 2008 - Water Festival at Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center and Greenacres River Lab
Description: The Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center and Greenacres River Lab will be hosting Greenacres Foundation Water Quality Project, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Scenic Rivers Program, AEP River Operations for a fun filled day of water-related outdoor activities. Programs include bird watching, water chemistry testing, river critter monitoring, an interactive River Works Discovery Exhibit, and an electrofishing demonstration. Come join the fun!
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: Little Miami Scenic River and Trail Center and Greenacres River Lab, 211 Railroad Ave, Loveland, OH 45140.
Target Audience: General Public and Families
Cost: Free
Contact Person: Anne Lyon
Contact Phone: (513) 891-4227
Contact E-mail: alyon@green-acres.org
Website: www.green-acres.org