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Maintained by the National Consortium for Environmental Education and Training, this site has excellent information and links to other sites that help explore our environment. Educators will find an excellent list of classroom resources, conferences and workshops, and professional development opportunities.
This site is a Web newsletter created by the Thoreau Institute. Articles include such topics as forestry, urban planning, and public land-use.
A virtual community that unites hundreds of environmental organizations and volunteers around the world and is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, up-to-date environmental resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SITES ON THE INTERNET
Sponsored by the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, this site is a goldmine of information. In June 1996 it was selected as the Best Comprehensive Environmental Directory by CESSE (Center for Economic and Social Studies for the Environment), Brussels, Belgium.
The directory is a GOLDMINE of online environmental resources.
Wonderful articles on such issues as deforestation, forest conservation, the survival of indigenous tribes, and other ecological issues.
The University of Missouri and the Association for Tropical Biology have compiled a great list of links that include such resources as academic ecology, government research groups, and museums and institutes that focus on ecology.
The Internet has many other sources of information regarding indigenous peoples. This is an AWESOME list of resources.
RAN is a wonderful site, full of up-to-the-minute information about the remaining tropical and temperate rainforests around the world. Children, teens, and adults will find age-appropriate materials here. Be sure to check out their Tribal Links to find a comprehensive list of other relevant sites.
Another rainforest preservation group that has a well-designed web siteChildren and adults will enjoy the What's Your Eco-Rhythm and Jungle Journey game. Be sure to register (no charge) to get your own Rainforest Spirit Name and identity!
The World Wildlife Fund shows us how well-organized and informative the Internet can be! It's a one-stop, must-see site for anyone interested in the environment. Subject areas include: general ecology, forests, species, water, climate, and wildlife.