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Tree Amigos.
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Center for. Environmental Study, Grand
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*Conservation (Environment); Cultural Awareness;
DESCRIPTORS
Secondary
Cultural Exchange; *Ecology; Elementary
*Forestry;
Education; *Environmental Education;
Global Approach; Instructional Materials;
*Intercultural Programs; Land Use; Learning
Education;
Activities; Natural Resources; Preschool
Program Implementation; Recycling; Resource
Materials
*Environmental Awareness; Environmental Issues;
IDENTIFIERS
Environmental Protection
ABSTRACT
that
Tree Amigos is a special cross-cultural program
to bring the people of the Americas
uses trees as a common bond
and protect the shared
together in unique partnerships to preserve
that embodies the
global environment. It is a tangible program
make a difference.
philosophy that individuals, acting together, can
activities and resources that
This resource book contains projects,
and in community programs. The first
can be used in the classroom
contains ideas, strategies,'
section, "Tree Amigos Action Projects,"
It also contains forms,
and success stories of Tree Amigos programs.
duplicated. The second
logo sheets, and other materials that can be
activities for all age
section, "Learning Activities," contains
to action projects
levels that can help reinforce concepts related
activities are
involving a classroom, school, or community. The
(2) ecosystems; (3) land
grouped into five categories: (1) trees;
recycle.
(4) people and resources; and (5) reduce, reuse, and
use;
Learning for Teachers,"
Materials in the third section, "Background
that can be related
provide information about a variety of subjects
activities. Some may serve as
to the action projects and learning
school students. The
hand-outs for advanced junior high and high
promoting and
final section, "Resources," contains materials for
include
implementing a Tree Amigos program. The resources
materials.
bibliographies, video lists, reference lists, and other
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Welcome Letter
Book
Introduction - How to Use This Resource
Study & Tree Amigos
The Center for Environmental
Tree Amigos Action Projects
Learning Activities
Trees
Ecosystems
Land Use
People & Resources
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Background Learning for Teachers
Resources
Tree Amigos Logo Sheet
Certificate
Tree Amigos /Tropical Forest Fund
Tree Amigos Bulletin Sheet
Tree Amigos Materials Order Form
Tree Amigos Project Report Form
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Centro de Estudio Ambiental
Center for Environmental Study
AMIGOS
Welcome to Tree Amigos! Bienvenido a Tree Amigos!
Ambiental
On behalf of the Center for Environmental Study and the Centro de Estudio
Boards and staffs, I am pleased to invite you to become a partner in the Tree Amigos
program.
They are people who are
Tree Amigos are young people and young-at-heart people.
learning about being stewards in the environment -- from the second-grader saving "Pennies
for Pythons" to preserve acres of rainforest, to junior high students "Adopting an Iguana"
in a sustainable development partnership; from teachers and students planting trees with
campesinos (farmers) in Latin America to a classrcom purchasing a globe or constructing
a one-room school on the Guaymie Indian Reserve in Costa Rica.
Tree Amigos provides an opportunity for individuals and groups, classrooms and board
of our shared
rooms to become partners in the protection, preservation and restoration
global resources. Tree Amigos is not a curriculum or highly structured program, rather it
is a framework within which students, teachers or entire schools design activities for their
It is hoped that nationally-recognized Tree Amigos partnerships and
own special needs.
complementary resources will help you develop your own Tree Amigos program.
Thanks to start-up grants from the Grand Rapids Foundation, Wege Foundation and the
Steelcase Foundation, this resource book has been designed to grow with Tree Amigos.
Through the Tree Amigos program, our goal is to improve environmental literacy and
provide concrete ways we all can become "...partners for a better world."
Sincerely,
Kay T. Dodge, Ph.D.
President
TREE AMIGOS PROJED
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
FAX [phone]
[phone]
143 Bostwick NE
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TREE AMIGOS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Amigos for their
The Center for Environmental Study would like to thank all of our Tree
help to create and develop our Tree Amigos Resource Book. Of special note, we want
to recognize:
Lori Heeren
Wege Foundation
Ruben Juarez
Grand Rapids Foundation
Emily Smith
Steelcase Foundation
Stephanie Keller
Grand Rapids Community College
Ngan Bui
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Laurie Zimmerman
Peter M. Wege
Bob and Kathy Coleman
D & W Food Centers, Inc.
Sarah Reagan
Coleman & Associates
Terri Thieme
John A. Waters, Waters & Morse, P.C.
Mike Libbee, Ph.D.
Michigan Geographic Alliance
Ivette Acevedo
Pete Van Enk
Schools and Friends
All of our Tree Amigos Teachers,
EDITORIAL CREDITS
Resource Book Team:
Kay T. Dodge, Ph.D.
Monica M. Rogers
Lillian Karas
Rick Sullivan, Ph.D.
Robert Long, Ph.D.
Deborah R. Meadows
Graphic Design & Printing:
Bob Coleman, Coleman & Associates
Lemma VandenBerg, Grand Rapids Community
College Design Services
D & D Printing
B Quick Instant Printing
Resource Book Interns:
Jill Fisher
Carlos Ramires
One of the World's Best Tree Amigos
DEDICATED TO PETER M. WEGE,
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YOU!
WHAT TREE AMIGOS CAN DO FOR
ecological concepts by using
Promote an understanding of complex
easily observable examples.
stud ?xis' personal experiences and concrete,
skills including
to strengthen students' scientific
Provide activities
prediction.
observation, data collection, interpretation and
environment and
Show the intei -:onnections between components of the
affect the rest of that
show how a change in one part of the .system can
system.
we've taken
Emphasize how humans fit into the natural world, how
help save it.
advantage of our world, and how we can make changes to
order to
Help to consider the concepts covered in a global perspective in
enlarge students' world views.
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Broaden students' knowledge of geography and ecology.
perspectives,
Provide students with a cross-cultural experience to gain new
meet new friends and have fun learning!
Welcome to the Tree Amigos Resource Book!
This notebook has been developed to help you involve your students in action-oriented
It is designed not as a
activities related to environmental concepts and issues.
curriculum but as a supplementary resource for you to use in developing learning units,
projects, and programs.
Tree Amigos can provide you with a unified theme to touch on all subject areas, with
projects and activities relating to environmental science, language arts, social studies and
other areas. This resource notebook provides examples of action projects, background
content material, learning activities to reinforce concepts related to action projects,
references and other useful materials.
In addition to those materials designed specifically for the Tree Amigos Project,
materials for this notebook have been collected from sources throughout this country,
Most materials have been used
including both governmental and private agencies.
extensively by educators and hence have been field-tested and proven successful. A
resov.rce listing has been provided for each item. Please include this reference when you
reproduce the materials.
The Tree Amigos Resource Book is designed to involve you in a continuous and
We would like to hear from you about your
dynamic process. So keep in touch!
experiences with this notebook and the action projects which you undertake. Tell us
what worked for you, and what didn't work As you create your own Tree Amigos
activities and projects, share them with us so we can pass them along. As we find new
and useful materials, we'll make sure we send them on to you as part of our network
of Tree Amigos teachers here and in Latin America.
The developers and supporters of the Tree Amigos Resource Book applaud your efforts
to help our children understand the many complicated concepts and problems that will
confront them as we move toward the 21st century. We wish you success!
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TREE AMICOSIEESS
STUDY?
WHAT IS THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
organization devoted to helping
The Center for Environmental Study is a non-profit
of the glo)-11 environment through education,
preserve and enhance the quality
communication and research.
Among its goals, the Center:
and explore
Brings people together to define, translate, and analyze problems
solutions
Promotes, facilitates and participates in environmental education
Serves as a resource center for environmental information
Encourages and translates environmental research
Michigan
Founded in 1969, the Center is one of the environmental leaders in West
nationally. The
and continues to enlarge its range of services locally, regionally and
in San
1990 opening .of its sister organization, Centro de Estudio Ambiental (CEA)
Jose, Costa Rica, expanded the Center's mission internationally.
WHAT IS TREE AMIGOS?
Tree Amigos is a special cross-cultural program. Using trees as our common bond,
Tree Amigos brings the peoples of the Americas together in unique partnerships to
preserve and protect our shared global environment.
Today, we are faced with many complex environmental problems. In an effort to
difference?"
help solve the problems we ask: "What can I do? How can I make a
Everyone can make a difference by planting a tree. From that action we learn the
shared global resources.
steps we can take together to preserve and protect our
Tree Amigos is a very tangible program which embodies the philosophy that
individuals, acting together, can make a difference.
AMIGOS
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GOALS OF TREE AMIGOS:
To use trees as a common theme to teach global environmental concepts,
responsibility, and respect
To develop global partnerships in the preservation and protection of our
shared global environment
To assist in the reforestation of the Americas
To increase cross-cultural communication and understanding
COMPONENTS OF TREE AMIGOS:
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Tree Amigos involves Latin American and United States schools in environmental
needs. This may
programs adapted to meet individual school and/or classroom
include tree planting, materials exchange, classroom interchange, curriculum
integration and translation, teacher training, and other services for educators and
their students.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Tree Amigos works with community organizations to incorporate or integrate tree
planting and environmental education programs. Programs are adapted to each
organization's needs. For example, Girl Scouts may earn a "Tree Badge;" Audubon
Earth Day projects can include Tree Amigos efforts; media promotion/public service
campaigns may include the Tree Amigos theme.
PROFESSIONAL TALENT EXCHANGE
Tree Amigos recruits volunteers with special talents who are willing to share their
expertise to help solve specific problems in key areas. Volunteers include educators,
engineers, media specialists and others.