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SPONSORSHIP
Dear Environmental Education Supporter,
We invite you to show your support for environmental education in our state by sponsoring Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) events this year. KACEE unites public agencies, teachers, community organizations, businesses, and individuals behind a common cause - teaching kids how to think, not what to think, about environmental issues through non-biased and science-based EE.
KACEE is a 501(c)3 organization with a vison to grow a healthy, vibrant and resilient Kansas through the power of environmental education. A portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible. Your sponsorship will be recognized in our promotions, reaching 1300+ people across Kansas.
By sponsoring our fundraising events, you will help offset costs, reduce registration fees, and provide scholarships for educators. Support for environmental education is vital for a healthy environment, vibrant economy, and successful communities.
If environmental education is something that you or your organization deeply values, sponsoring one or more of our events provides the opportunity to live your values and lead your community by example.
Thank you for your consideration!
The KACEE Board and Staff
About Dave Colburn
A longtime resident of Manhattan, Kansas, Dave Colburn stands out as a community member and service leader. His commitment to formal education resulted in serving on the USD 383 Board of Education for 16 years, including two terms as President, and providing leadership during some challenging transitions for the district. Colburn’s longtime leadership position at the Pathfinder in Manhattan has allowed him to encourage and support community members in outdoor exploration and recreation and his passion for the outdoors is reflected in his volunteer service in the community. His appreciation for informal education is reflected in his consistent involvement in support of community youth activities and his influence in over 40 years of mentoring student employees at The Pathfinder.
Award Criteria
Nominees must be engaged in a project that supports the Kansas Green Schools Program, and which integrates environmental education and/or contributes to the environmental sustainability of the school, district, or community. Examples include projects that address:
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Water quality
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Water conservation
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Energy conservation
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Air quality
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Outdoor wildlife habitats
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Community or school gardens
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Outdoor classrooms
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Solid waste management
Additional Criteria
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Kansas Green School projects should take an integrated, holistic approach and have a plan for sustaining, improving or expanding the project over time.
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May be led by teacher(s), student(s), parent(s), school staff or a team approach and may take place at the classroom, school, multiple schools, district or community level.
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Projects demonstrate broader involvement with others such as administrators, community members, teachers and students.
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Projects demonstrate creativity and innovation with a strong environmental education component.
The Dave Colburn GreenApple Award is funded by theBill & Erma Riley Family
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