BARRIE RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE

Beth receives award from Dave Dahlen, NPS Superintendent of Stephen T. Mather Training Center, Harpers Ferry, WV

Don’t Trash Nevada Project Manager Beth Barrie has been honored by the Servicewide Learning & Development Division of the National Park Service. Beth was awarded the Partnership Crystal Owl Award for her extensive work in developing the Interpretation and Education Distance Learning Platform.

NPS states that “the success of this platform has spawned a revitalization of field participation and promotion of professional standards within NPS and across the world.” Beth was instrumental in the vision, design, and implementation of the platform.

While Beth’s work on the platform started in 2005 while she was with the Eppley Institute, her significant contributions in interpretation began in 1998 during her doctoral work as a Canon National Parks Science Scholar. Beth’s contributions continue as she works at the UNLV Public Lands Institute. She is evaluating and documenting interpretive outcomes and training methods.

Quagga mussel reproduction dwarfs that of cousin mudsnail

"Quagga mussel reproduction dwarfs that of cousin mudsnail," by Keith Rogers, Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Hike with first lady among many Families in Nature excursions

"Hike with first lady among many Families in Nature excursions", by F. Andrew Taylor, Sunrise View.

First Lady Tells Vegas Kids To Get Outdoors - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas

First Lady Tells Vegas Kids To Get Outdoors - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas

2010 Public Lands Institute Publications

2010 Public Lands Institute Publications

Research poster: GIS and Remote Sensing Core Lab for facilitating interdisciplinary research in climate change
Authors: Haroon Stephen, William J. Smith, Craig Palmer, and Thomas C. Piechota
Publication: 2010 Annual Nevada NSF EPSCoR Climate Change Conference
Date: 2010

Morning concurrent track 1: What does it mean for K-12 students to think about sustainability in the Western U.S.?
Authors: Ellen Ebert, Rebecca Reichenbach, Allison Brody, Amy Page, Marcel Parent, and Signa Gundlach
Publication: Education for a Global Future: 21st Century Challenges in Sustainability & Climate Change Education
Date: 2010

Concurrent panel session 2: Health challenges facing Las Vegas
Authors: Carlos Brandenburg, Shawn Gerstenberger, Zaven Khachaturian, John McDonald, Dennis Pirages, Thom Reilly, Kathy Silver, Bonnie Sorenson, Carolyn Yucha, and Maurizio Trevisan
Publication: Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Date: 2010

PLI and CCSD Teach Adventure and Stewardship

The Public Lands Institute is working with the Clark County School District to provide instruction for its Urban Adventure Curriculum in physical education classes. Students are learning about stewardship and new ways to enjoy being physically active on public lands. Secondary Physical Education Facilitator Hayden Ross has created a video pictorial of Outdoor World activities with middle and high school physical education students.

Talking trash: Seeking ways to take out persistent problem

Talking trash: Seeking ways to take out persistent problem by Stephanie Tavares, Las Vegas Sun.