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	Glenda E. Fauske, Coordinator Information and Education NORTH DAKOTA FOREST SERVICE 307 First Street East, Bottineau ND 58318-1100 Phone # (701) 228-5446 - Fax # (701) 228-5448 e-mail: Glenda.Fauske@ndsu.edu
	Information and Education In a nutshell , the Information and Education Program handles the daily requests for forestry information: the publication and distribution of educational materials, news releases and a statewide newsletter (The Prairie Forester): and promotes educational workshops and training that includes Project Learning Tree. The function of the Information and Education Program is to plan, develop, administer and coordinate a comprehensive public information and education program for the agency. Duties include: Assisting the State Forester in advancing the mission of the North Dakota Forest Service by working cooperatively with other coordination areas to advance major projects, respond to emergency situations and implement public relations activities. Administer statewide environmental education programs for educators and natural resource personnel working with students in grades K-12, primarily Project Learning Tree. Supervising the preparation and design of the agency's publications, including serving as a chief editor of the state newsletter - The Prairie Forester. Providing public relations assistance and resources to the other program coordination areas for recognition ceremonies, training, special events, displays, etc.
	Recap of 2008 Geographically F I T (Forestry Institute for Teachers) August 4 - 7, 2008 Traveling Tour Northeast Quadrant of the State Sponsored by: N. D. Forest Service and N. D. Geographic Alliance With additional sponsorship support from: National Geographic Society, Education Foundation, Cavalier County Soil Conservation District, Grand Forks Park District, N. D. Department of Agriculture, N. D. Farm Bureau Foundation, N. D. Soy Bean Council, Ottertail Power Company, and United Telephone Mutual Aid Corporation. Below are pictures from the 2008 Geographically F I T (Forestry Institute for Teachers) that covered four days in the northeast quadrant of the state. The workshop began in the Turtle Mountains with the basics of how geology changed the geography of the state, resulting in the different kinds of native forest resources and their locations. Participants visited the Pembina Gorge, Grand Forks County windbreaks, Red River riparian forest, Grand Forks’ Community Forest, Sully’s Hill and Devils Lake, and the Towner State Nursery. This professional development opportunity enabled the participating educators an opportunity to expand their content knowledge of North Dakota's forest ecosystems and provided them resources for curriculum planning and development. The 2009 Geographically F I T workshop will cover the southeast quadrant of North Dakota in early August. Check back for upcoming details. See you next summer!
	Mystical Horizons, a 21st century Stonehenge, offers a breathtaking view overlooking the farmland west of the Turtle Mountains. The stone and cement structures are designed so that visitors can view the summer and winter solstices and the equinox. Information about other attractions in the Turtle Mountains are a can be found at this link; http://www.turtlemountains.org/ Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge was established to develop and manage a system of wetlands and grasslands that is unique to the Red River valley. The Refuge supports a diversity of wetland and grassland wildlife, while providing for wildlife-dependent recreation, interpretation, and education. The refuge website has more information, follow this link http://www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=62583 Participants of the 2008 Geographically Forestry Institute for Teachers

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