Missouri Western State University, the Institute for Industrial and Applied Life Sciences, the Missouri Department of Conservation, SCOPE (Science and Citizens Organized for Purpose and Education) and MEEA (the Missouri Environmental Education Association) will host the E3 (E Cubed) Environmental Education Expo, Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23. There is a $20 charge for the 5K run Saturday morning; all other events are free and open to the public. More information is below, including a list of people to contact for more information.
E3 (E Cubed)
Environmental Education Expo
Friday 4-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Christopher S. “Kit” Bond Science and Technology Incubator
Activities to promote environmental awareness and increase general science understanding (most activities are free)
Saturday 7:30 a.m. (Registration at 7 a.m.) 5K starting at Baker Fitness Center at MWSU – $20 donation to SCOPE and MEEA
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bond Incubator and Missouri Dept. of Conservation, all classes FREE and open to the PUBLIC
Professional Development classes geared to teachers and home school professionals
General interest classes geared to the general public
Booths and Activities to promote environmental stewardship
Friday 4-7 and Saturday 10-4 at Bond Incubator
Raffle and Silent Auction to benefit SCOPE* and MEEA**
Must be present to receive item from Silent Auction
Raffle items may be picked up at KBI Reception Desk during hours by July 1
*SCOPE – Science and Citizens Organized for Purpose and Exploration
**MEEA – Missouri Environmental Education Association
FAMILIES are encouraged to attend
Contact: TJ Peacher or Shelly Cox at MDC – 271-3100
Debbi Wright at Bond Incubator – 749-4012
Deb Ballin at MEEA – 232-5598
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.