EPA Region 8 is launching an Earth Day poster contest in conjunction with the 2014 EPA Earth Day theme of climate change, and with the EPA Climate Change in Focus Video Contest.

Theme of the Poster Contest:  What are the impacts of climate changes in my area?  The Earth’s climate is getting warmer. Rain patterns are changing, sea level is rising, and snow and ice are melting sooner in the spring. As global temperatures continue to rise, we are likely to see more changes in our climate and our local environment. These changes have the potential to affect people, animals, and ecosystems in many ways.  To enter the poster contest, represent the climate change impacts in your area on a poster using the art medium of your choice (drawing, painting, photograph, fiber, mixed media, etc.).

All posters will be displayed, and the winners will be announced, at an event on Monday, April 28, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the EPA Region 8 Regional Office in Denver, CO.  

Theme of the Poster Contest:  What are the impacts of climate changes in my area?  The Earth’s climate is getting warmer. Rain patterns are changing, sea level is rising, and snow and ice are melting sooner in the spring. As global temperatures continue to rise, we are likely to see more changes in our climate and our local environment. These changes have the potential to affect people, animals, and ecosystems in many ways.  To enter the poster contest, represent the climate change impacts in your area on a poster using the art medium of your choice (drawing, painting, photograph, fiber, mixed media, etc.). 

Contest Guidelines:

               only one entry per student (K-12)

               entries must not be more than 18×24 inches

               include your name, email address, phone number and street address on the back of each entry (school contact information for students only)

               elementary, middle, and high school student are eligible to participate

               posters can be in color or black and white, and use any type of art medium (paint, pencil, photos, fiber, … etc.)

               1st-3rd place winners in each track will receive a certificate, and students will have the opportunity to visit the EPA Regional Office in Denver, CO

               all winners will have their artwork displayed in the EPA Region 8 Conference Center

               all entries are due April 15th, winners will be announced on Earth Day

               an event will be held in the EPA Region 8 conference center to view all the posters and celebrate the winners – Monday, April 28, from 12:00 to 1:00pm

Mail your entries to:

Wendy Dew

Outreach and Education Coordinator

MC OC

1595 Wynkoop Street

Denver, CO 80470

Teacher Reference Materials:

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/contest.html

http://www.epa.gov/students/teachers.html

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/

For More Information Contact:

Wendy Dew

Outreach and Education Coordinator

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Region 8 ( CO, ND, SD, MT, UT, WY )

1595 Wynkoop Street, 8OC

Denver CO 80202-1129

dew.wendy@epa.gov

303-312-6605303-312-6605 office

Or

Laura Farris

Climate Change Coordinator

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Region 8 ( CO, ND, SD, MT, UT, WY )

1595 Wynkoop Street, 8OC

Denver CO 80202-1129

farris.laura@epa.gov

303-312-6741303-312-6741 office

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NEWS RELEASE2013 Natl Get Outdoors Day

SPRING INTO THE OUTDOORS WITH GetOutdoorsColorado.org

Have you ever wanted to go for a hike, a bike ride, or try a new outdoor activity, but you weren’t sure where to go? In celebration of Earth Day, the Colorado Parks & Recreation Association and Get Outdoors Colorado are launched a new website called GetOutdoorsColorado.org to give people thousands of opportunities to explore and experience Colorado.

The new website is an online springboard to all activities and events outdoors in Colorado. GetOutdoorsColorado.org is free for organizations that provide outdoor events and experiences to post and share activities and programs. The website is free for the public to search activities and to create a customized membership for outdoor interests.

GetOutdoorsColorado.org is a Colorado-specific launch pad for people looking for new recreation, educational and stewardship opportunities. Activities and programs can be queried by

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activity type, geographic location, date or organization. Members can post photos and videos of their adventures and even receive email reminders of activities. The website also offers a children’s resource section that features games, trail maps, outdoor myths and outdoor facts.

The interactive website is an outcome of a years’ worth of collaboration between US Forest Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, GP Red, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, Colorado Kids Outdoors, The Denver Botanic Gardens, The Colorado Parks and Recreation Association and many others. GetOutdoorsColorado.org has more than 80 partners posting activities in 25 different categories throughout 20 counties across the state. The website is also fully integrated on social media platforms to allow for greater connectivity statewide.

“The website is a great resource. It helps us showcase our events and programs to the public in a collaborative and accessible way, in addition to connecting us to a diverse partner network,” said Karl Brummert, Executive Director of the Audubon Society of Greater Denver.

Get Outdoors Colorado is made up of various federal, state and local agencies, nonprofits and for-profit companies that are dedicated to connecting children usfs-logoand families to nature and healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles.

“GetOutDoorsColorado.org is a unique resource for people searching for recreation opportunities across Colorado. With a wide range of partners including parks and recreation agencies, nonprofits as well as tourism organizations, there is an activity for everyone. The website has the ability to search for an activity by type and date in any area of Colorado and allows people anywhere in the state to find something close to home or close to where they are vacationing. It truly is a great way to find your next outdoor adventure,” said Cathy Metz, President of the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association and Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Durango.

Log on and create an account during the week of April 22 to personalize your GetOutdoorsColorado.org experience and spring into the outdoors this Earth Day!