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=-'ids arc fascinated b~~ thr weather, the <br />moon and the stars. They are intrigued <br />~_by insects, birds and animals and not-~~ <br />teachers can'plav to those interests and capture <br />students' attention ~-vith the °calendar-in the <br />classroom" program de~~eloped by the Jeffers <br />Foundation and the Freshwater Society. <br />Using the Minnesota Weatherguidc Clcndar <br />teachers from the Prior Lal:e-Savage schools ere- <br />ated and field-tested 1vlinnesota science standards-based <br />activities lhatleech science and environulental steward- <br />ship to elementary students. <br />And now,the Teffers Foundation and the Fresh~~~atcr <br />Soeiefyare offering continuing education a~edit roork- <br />shops for elementary school teachers. Learn hog-v your <br />school district cen receive AT NO COS I the tr pining, cur- <br />rieulumand calendars. Contact fresh~~ ater(<i'ficsh~~~ater. <br />org orceoC~jeffersfoundation.org for more infornlaHon. <br />Freshwater is a scarce and vital resource <br />that is in increasing demand. Contamination, <br />pollution, and over-use are a few of the many <br />challenges that continue to threaten freshwater <br />resources. The Freshwater Society works to foster <br />active stewardship among all citizens, conduct <br />public education and awareness of freshwater <br />issues, and promote sound public policies that <br />protect freshwater. <br />The Freshwater Society is taking our message of <br />conservation and protection of water resources to <br />more people. Check our: <br />® Redesigned web site: www.freshwater.org. <br />® New blog: www.freshwatersocietyblog.org. <br />® Videos on YouTube <br />® New Facebook group <br />Take a look at what we have to offer. Join the <br />Facebook group, reply to our biog. <br />HELP US SAVE PAPER AND POSTAGE-Would you prefer <br />to receive your Facets newsletter electronically, rather than <br />by mail? If so, email us at freshwater@freshwater.org <br />} .~ ~ ~, <br />6 ~ . ~. 4t <br />i ~ ,~ .~ ,. <br />_ ~- `. <br />r <br />it ~ r ~ 4~ - -~4 ; r.. <br />Second-graders at Jeffers Pond Elementary in Prior Lake, with calendar projects. <br />, <br />~ Become a member by filling out the form below or simply go to <br />wwv , °.c rg and click on BECOME A MEMBER. <br />, <br />, I share your concerns and wish to become a member of the Freshwater <br />' Society at the following level of annual support: <br />, <br />' Junior $12 US Supporting $100 US <br />, <br />, Senior $12 US Corporate $250 US <br />~ Educator $25 US Benefactor $500 US <br />~ Individual $40 US Life (single Payment) $1000 US <br />, <br />i Include $5.00 U.S. additional mailing fee for outside the U.S. <br />' Membership contributions are fully tax-deductible. <br />, <br />~ FORM OF PAYMENT <br />' Check payable to FRESHWATER SOCIETY <br />, <br />' Credit Card: ^ VISA ^ MASTERCARD <br />, <br />' # - - - Expiration date: / <br />, <br />' PHONE <br />, <br />NAME <br />, <br />~ ADDRESS <br />, <br />CITY STATE ZIP <br />' SEND TO: EAX TO: <br />I <br />FRESHWATER SOCIETY 952-471-7685 <br />, <br />' 2500 Shadywood Road <br />~ Excelsior, MN 55331 <br />, <br />, <br />FACETS March 2009 '~~~~'~~~~~ <br />, <br />