body { background-image: url(http://weainfo.org/images/wea_jem_layout_bg.jpg); background-repeat: repeat-x; } Happy New Year [firstname]! With the aughts behind us, Mary Jessie and I have been busy tackling some exciting developments at the National Office and breaking into the new decade with a truckload of enthusiasm. That said, there are several good things coming to you in our first newsletter of the decade! First, the ...

Hello [firstname]! The holiday season is up on us as we prepare for the upcoming 2010 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership. Co-hosted by the Wilderness Education Association and the Professional Ropes Course Association for the 2nd year in a row, it promises to be another great event! We've included a few reminders about some important dates as well as links to registration for the regular conference and ...

The Shawnee National Forest along with local and national volunteer partner groups team up for empowering experiences and wilderness rehabilitation service projects.

Tendenci Newsletter Volume 21, Issue No. 1 Editor, Briget Eastep  ...

Diverse experience in life can lead to heroes in unexpected places and times. This story recounts how diverse experiences in a life's journey can intersect and make a difference.

An update informing the membership of what's happening with JWEA: Now online and part of ERIC. Please contribute articles to educate and inspire.

The last in a series (see JWEA Dec '08 and May '08), this article explores mental paradigm shifts that will help outdoor educators reduce the impacts of their consumption of outdoor-related equipment.

A student shares her experience learning by doing in Cal-Poly at San Luis Obispo's Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration Department.

WEA's President's Report outlines critical changes within WEA: WEA is now the accreditation body for Outdoor Leadership Preparation Programs; Certification is now provided by the affiliate; the certification process has changed; and the instructor process has changed.

Fall is in full gear here in beautiful Bloomington, IN! The trees are in full color right now with red, yellow and orange firing up the streets and trails. With days in the high 50's it is hard to be spending the day in the office. Thank goodness for the weekends! September marked the beginning of Mallory's second year working in the National Office. We are lucky to have such a dedicated hard working individual doing so much good work for the WEA! We are glad to have her ...

A book review of Smith, T. and Allison, P. (2006). Outdoor experiential leadership: Scenarios describing incidents, dilemmas, and opportunities. Tulsa, OK: Learning Unlimited Publications. 370 pages.

Four WEA Instructors from the early 1980s have a reunion in the Tetons.

Treating water due to the presence of Giardia is an industry standard. This article presents evidence to break down the myths surrounding this practice and then discusses potential curricular impacts.

Conference Call for Proposals Due Nov 15, Oudoor Leadership Research Symposium Abstracts Due Nov 15, Goodshop your travel, see you at AORE in San Diego!

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