INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1615, 2, '2010-08-12 08:46:27', '2010-08-12 13:46:27', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:46:27', '2010-08-12 13:46:27', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-24/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1614, 2, '2010-08-12 08:46:17', '2010-08-12 13:46:17', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4></br>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:46:17', '2010-08-12 13:46:17', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-23/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1616, 2, '2010-08-12 08:46:56', '2010-08-12 13:46:56', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1617, 2, '2010-08-12 08:47:11', '2010-08-12 13:47:11', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1620, 2, '2010-08-12 08:48:38', '2010-08-12 13:48:38', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1618, 2, '2010-08-12 08:47:58', '2010-08-12 13:47:58', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<br><strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1619, 2, '2010-08-12 08:48:16', '2010-08-12 13:48:16', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n</br><strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1621, 2, '2010-08-12 08:48:48', '2010-08-12 13:48:48', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1622, 2, '2010-08-12 08:49:34', '2010-08-12 13:49:34', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1624, 2, '2010-08-12 08:51:50', '2010-08-12 13:51:50', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\n\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\n\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\n\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\n\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\n\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\n\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\n\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1625, 2, '2010-08-12 08:52:43', '2010-08-12 13:52:43', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="300" height="288" />Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1626, 2, '2010-08-12 08:53:18', '2010-08-12 13:53:18', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="210" height="202" />Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1627, 2, '2010-08-12 08:53:59', '2010-08-12 13:53:59', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="210" height="202" /></strong>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1628, 2, '2010-08-12 08:54:34', '2010-08-12 13:54:34', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1623 aligncenter" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="210" height="202" /></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:54:34', '2010-08-12 13:54:34', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-36/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1629, 2, '2010-08-12 08:55:02', '2010-08-12 13:55:02', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-1623 aligncenter" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="210" height="202" /></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:55:02', '2010-08-12 13:55:02', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-37/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1630, 2, '2010-08-12 08:57:18', '2010-08-12 13:57:18', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\n\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\n\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\n\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\n<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="300" height="288" /></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\n\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\n\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\n\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\nTo Donate, click here!\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-12 08:57:18', '2010-08-12 13:57:18', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-38/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1631, 2, '2010-08-12 08:57:39', '2010-08-12 13:57:39', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1633, 2, '2010-08-18 07:57:30', '2010-08-18 12:57:30', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\n\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\n\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\n\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\n\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\n\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\n\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1635, 2, '2010-08-18 08:03:30', '2010-08-18 13:03:30', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\n\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\n\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\n\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\n\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\n\n<em>\n</em>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\n\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\n\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\n\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1636, 2, '2010-08-18 08:08:26', '2010-08-18 13:08:26', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1634" title="marissa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa-281x300.jpg" alt="marissa" width="169" height="180" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1638, 2, '2010-08-18 08:09:01', '2010-08-18 13:09:01', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1634" title="marissa" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa-281x300.jpg" alt="marissa" width="169" height="180" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<em>Marissa Krouse</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:09:01', '2010-08-18 13:09:01', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-43/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1639, 2, '2010-08-18 08:12:26', '2010-08-18 13:12:26', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:    <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1637 alignnone" title="nc_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group.jpg" alt="nc_group" width="479" height="360" />\r\n\r\n<em>Members of the North Carolina AAZK Chapter participating in Acres for the Atmosphere. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo Donate, click here!\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:12:26', '2010-08-18 13:12:26', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-44/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1640, 2, '2010-08-18 08:13:05', '2010-08-18 13:13:05', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1637 alignnone" title="nc_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group.jpg" alt="nc_group" width="479" height="360" />\r\n\r\n<em>Members of the North Carolina AAZK Chapter participating in Acres for the Atmosphere. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1641, 2, '2010-08-18 08:13:26', '2010-08-18 13:13:26', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1637 alignnone" title="nc_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group.jpg" alt="nc_group" width="479" height="360" />\r\n\r\n<em>Members of the North Carolina AAZK Chapter participating in Acres for the Atmosphere. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1642, 2, '2010-08-18 08:14:49', '2010-08-18 13:14:49', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1637 alignnone" title="nc_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group.jpg" alt="nc_group" width="479" height="360" />\r\n\r\n<em>Members of the North Carolina AAZK Chapter participating in Acres for the Atmosphere. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1643, 2, '2010-08-18 08:15:17', '2010-08-18 13:15:17', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4></br>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. 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Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1637 alignnone" title="nc_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group.jpg" alt="nc_group" width="479" height="360" />\r\n\r\n<em>Members of the North Carolina AAZK Chapter participating in Acres for the Atmosphere. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1644, 2, '2010-08-18 08:15:23', '2010-08-18 13:15:23', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4></br>\r\n\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1637 alignnone" title="nc_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group.jpg" alt="nc_group" width="479" height="360" />\r\n\r\n<em>Members of the North Carolina AAZK Chapter participating in Acres for the Atmosphere. </em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1646, 2, '2010-08-18 08:16:19', '2010-08-18 13:16:19', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. 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Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. 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Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1637 alignnone" title="nc_group" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group.jpg" alt="nc_group" width="479" height="360" />\r\n<h6><em>Members of the North Carolina AAZK Chapter participating in Acres for the Atmosphere. </em></h6>\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1648, 2, '2010-08-18 08:27:33', '2010-08-18 13:27:33', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-1645 alignnone" title="nc_group1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group1.jpg" alt="nc_group1" width="476" height="413" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:27:33', '2010-08-18 13:27:33', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-51/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1650, 2, '2010-08-18 08:32:34', '2010-08-18 13:32:34', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1652, 2, '2010-08-18 08:33:46', '2010-08-18 13:33:46', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:33:46', '2010-08-18 13:33:46', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-53/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1653, 2, '2010-08-18 08:34:38', '2010-08-18 13:34:38', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1651 alignnone" title="nc_group3" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group3-300x252.jpg" alt="nc_group3" width="300" height="252" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:34:38', '2010-08-18 13:34:38', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-54/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1655, 2, '2010-08-18 08:35:38', '2010-08-18 13:35:38', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. 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Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1657, 2, '2010-08-18 08:36:38', '2010-08-18 13:36:38', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. 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Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\nThis year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1659, 2, '2010-08-18 08:44:48', '2010-08-18 13:44:48', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. 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Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:44:48', '2010-08-18 13:44:48', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-57/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1660, 2, '2010-08-18 08:46:02', '2010-08-18 13:46:02', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1658" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:46:02', '2010-08-18 13:46:02', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-58/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1662, 2, '2010-08-18 08:46:36', '2010-08-18 13:46:36', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition. But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:46:36', '2010-08-18 13:46:36', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-59/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1664, 2, '2010-08-18 08:53:07', '2010-08-18 13:53:07', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:53:07', '2010-08-18 13:53:07', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-61/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1663, 2, '2010-08-18 08:51:30', '2010-08-18 13:51:30', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1632 alignnone" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp-300x199.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="300" height="199" /> <em>Photo courtesy of Polar Bears International</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:51:30', '2010-08-18 13:51:30', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-60/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1665, 2, '2010-08-18 08:54:04', '2010-08-18 13:54:04', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:54:04', '2010-08-18 13:54:04', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-62/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1666, 2, '2010-08-18 08:54:32', '2010-08-18 13:54:32', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4><!--more-->\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:54:32', '2010-08-18 13:54:32', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-63/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1667, 2, '2010-08-18 08:54:47', '2010-08-18 13:54:47', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:54:47', '2010-08-18 13:54:47', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-64/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1668, 2, '2010-08-18 08:54:57', '2010-08-18 13:54:57', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:54:57', '2010-08-18 13:54:57', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-65/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1669, 2, '2010-08-18 08:56:09', '2010-08-18 13:56:09', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:56:09', '2010-08-18 13:56:09', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-66/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1670, 2, '2010-08-18 08:57:45', '2010-08-18 13:57:45', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:57:45', '2010-08-18 13:57:45', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-67/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1671, 2, '2010-08-18 08:57:51', '2010-08-18 13:57:51', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\r\n\r\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\r\n\r\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1632" title="pbi_camp" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_camp.jpg" alt="pbi_camp" width="464" height="309" />Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.  For more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<em>\r\n</em>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\r\n\r\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />\r\n\r\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1654" title="trees_u_me" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/trees_u_me.jpg" alt="trees_u_me" width="286" height="284" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Trees for You and Me:</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the second year, Trees for You and Me will be challenging AAZK chapters to raise money to plant trees. The initiative is an ongoing effort to help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reduce individuals\' carbon footprints, and help polar bears by reversing the effects of global warming.\r\nThe highest-earning AAZK chapter will once again have a tree planted in its zoo or community for winning the competition.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1661" title="brookfield" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/brookfield.jpg" alt="brookfield" width="357" height="535" /> But the heart and soul of the competition is really about the chapters\' dedication to conservation and stewardship. Not only will the funds help polar bears; Polar Bear Forests benefit wildlife habitat in the area and bring beauty to the landscape.\r\nYou can help! This year’s competition runs September 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011, and any DONATION you make will go directly to purchasing seedlings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).  Polar Bears International (PBI) and WDNR are working together on the Polar Bear Forest campaign.\r\n<img class="size-medium wp-image-1658 alignleft" title="christy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/christy-270x300.jpg" alt="christy" width="216" height="240" />This year your $1 donation will actually plant more trees than last year! $1 = 3 seedlings, $5 = 15 seedlings. Planting a single tree can help, but planting a lot of trees can make a big difference. Imagine. You could support the planting of 150 trees for only $50! And on the donation form, you\'ll have the opportunity to identify which AAZK chapter you wish to support. No doubt, it will be the one affiliated with your favorite zoo!  For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">christy.mazrimas-ott@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\nTo donate or for more information, click here:<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation"> http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/trees-you-and-me-model-nation</a>.', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-08-18 08:57:51', '2010-08-18 13:57:51', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-revision-68/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1672, 2, '2013-05-30 12:21:49', '2013-05-30 17:21:49', '<h4><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1602" title="pbi_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_logo-300x247.jpg" alt="pbi_logo" width="144" height="118" />The American Association of Zoo Keepers and Polar Bears International are working together as Conservation Partners towards the conservation of polar bears, the Arctic ecosystem, and spreading our conservation <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1606" title="polar_bears" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/polar_bears-300x194.jpg" alt="polar_bears" width="300" height="194" />messages on the effects of climate change.  Our Associations have developed three key programs towards these goals, Leadership Camp, Acres for the Atmosphere, and Trees for You and Me.  AAZK, PBI, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have also teamed together to create the Polar Bear Forest.  Why are forests so important to polar bears?</h4>\n<!--more-->\n<strong>Reforestation:</strong>\n\nThough it might not seem obvious at first, planting trees helps conserve polar bear habitat in the arctic. Trees act as "carbon sinks" and absorb carbon out of the air and convert it into plant material. Trees sequester this carbon in roots, trunks, stems and leaves while they grow, and in wood products after they are harvested. That means planting trees, whether in a rural or an urban setting, helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere. Less carbon in the atmosphere means better conditions to retain Arctic ice longer and to improve polar bear habitat and survival.   Reforestation positively affects climate change and provides wildlife habitat, helping all of the species that AAZK members are so passionate to conserve.  Referenced from <a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/">http://dnr.wi.gov/forestry/PolarBear/</a>.\n\n<strong>Zoo Keeper Leadership camp:</strong>\n\nThis week-long camp brings together a motivated group of keepers who reach a wide audience with AAZK’s  conservation messages.  Keepers carry a unique cachet with zoo guests. Zoo industry research indicates that zoo visitors consider the conservation messages conveyed by<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1768" title="pbi_leadership_camp11" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pbi_leadership_camp11.jpg" alt="pbi_leadership_camp11" width="247" height="378" /> Keepers to be the preferred and most credible sources of conservation education.  Through education programs that are current, scientifically-based, fun, informative, retainable, and action-shaping, keepers inspire their public to pitch in to reduce carbon emissions.  This camp is open to keepers affiliated with PBI’s Arctic Ambassador Centers around the world, and professional members of AAZK.  It is designed to inform, inspire, and empower keepers with information and tools to motivate their constituents.  This camp is focused on communication and presentation skills, creative planning, and program execution especially with regard to climate change and its effects on polar bears.  The camp enhances professional skills and promotes networking with peers while providing access to renowned field scientists, educators, and community members.\n\n<a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=kkcxmrdab&amp;v=001Msfh5C4b-aeFh2IiqMjGHJoJfQHI1Y5J8aCz9C_Xl04vgMHlaztDS6BWRlS4may8eQhoEtyd_8A-CaAHNNaVZkl7ZZbK6D4PHoNxykJ7iF1fyZ6alSCdPJlhRdqw92CdcUsM4Ar-As_e0iNUN2z43Q%3D%3D">PBI October 2010 newsletter.</a>\n\nFor more information, contact <a href="mailto:shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">shane.good@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\n<a href="http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp">http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/programs/pbi-leadership-camps/zoo-keeper-leadership-camp</a>.\n\n<em>\n</em>\n\n<em>\n</em>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1623" title="ASquaredFinal" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/acres_atmos-300x288.jpg" alt="ASquaredFinal" width="180" height="173" /></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: left;">\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Acres for the Atmosphere:</strong><strong></strong></p>\n\nGraduates of the 2009 Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp in Churchill, Manitoba created the initiative Acres for the Atmosphere (AFTA), both for <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649" title="marissa1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/marissa1-251x300.jpg" alt="marissa1" width="176" height="210" />conservation education and to take immediate action. With the continued support of PBI and AAZK, we intend to reduce the prevalence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth’s atmosphere. Our initiative is designed around three objectives that will enable us to accomplish this goal. We will increase carbon sequestration by greening areas with vegetative plantings or trees, decrease CO2 emissions within our local communities, and raise awareness in our communities in order to curb our carbon addiction. Our program launches year to year in correspondence with each year’s Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp.  Keepers can get involved on both the individual and AAZK Chapter level.  Join us and lead your communities to a more sustainable future!  Please contact:  <a href="mailto:marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">marissa.krouse@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information.\n\n<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1647" title="nc_group2" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/nc_group2.jpg" alt="nc_group2" width="467" height="393" /><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1656" title="bagbear" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/bagbear.jpg" alt="bagbear" width="479" height="396" />', 'AAZK and Polar Bears International', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1589-autosave-v1', '', '', '2013-05-30 12:21:49', '2013-05-30 17:21:49', '', 1589, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1589-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1723, 2, '2010-09-01 14:04:17', '2010-09-01 19:04:17', '<em>By Stephanie Smith, Animal Keeper\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Background </strong>\r\nAfrican spoonbills (<em>Platalea alba</em>) and Roseate Spoonbills (<em>Ajaia ajaja</em>) are medium-sized wading birds equipped with a uniquely shaped bill that lends to their name.  [Fig.1 and Fig.2]  The African spoonbill is found over most of southern Africa.  The Roseate spoonbill is the only New World spoonbill species and can be found along the Gulf coast of the United States, down into Central and South America.  Both species feed on small fish and crustaceans by sweeping their slightly open bill back and forth in the shallow water as they walk along.\r\n\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom houses a mixed colony of both African and Roseate spoonbills in an outdoor, uncovered exhibit.  The setting consists of a shallow-water area with beaches and islands that facilitate the natural wading lifestyle of the spoonbill.   Our original population of 3.3 African spoonbills and 3.3 Roseates was made up of parent-reared, captive-bred and wild-caught, non-releasable birds.  Our housing arrangement presented us with some significant husbandry challenges that were addressed by implementing a training program.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1720" title="af_spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/af_spoonbill1-300x287.jpg" alt="af_spoonbill1" width="300" height="287" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1721" title="spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/spoonbill1-241x300.jpg" alt="spoonbill1" width="241" height="300" />\r\n\r\n<strong>The Challenge</strong>\r\nA common challenge with managing open exhibits is the influx of “freeloaders” or native species into the habitat.   Over the last few years, we observed a gradual increase in the number of native White ibis (Eudocimus albus) calling our spoonbill exhibit “home”.  The population increase resulted in interspecific competition for food and space.   The ibis’\r\naggression towards spoonbills during feeds forced us to alter our feeding strategy several times.  Originally, our collection birds were fed in bowls located throughout the exhibit.  As the native ibis population grew, this method of feeding became ineffective.  Collection birds were outnumbered and outcompeted by the visiting ibis.  In response, we attempted hand tossing food, directly to the spoonbills.  This resulted in only limited and short term success.   The feral birds quickly overcame their apprehension of keepers and showed their talent for intercepting any tossed food item.   The aggressive and persistent behavior of the ibis and the impracticality of a species-specific feeder (given the competing species) required us to take a different approach.  A new feeding strategy was needed.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Plan </strong>\r\nOur new strategy was to develop a training program that would facilitate successful feeding of our spoonbills, despite the presence of native birds.  The first step was acclimation of our birds to hand feeding.  While the African spoonbills were somewhat accustomed to taking fish by hand, when nesting, the new Roseates were reluctant to be in such close proximity to the keeper.  Based on informal observations on consumption during feeds, we were able to set goals for food intake.  This information allowed us to gradually move through the necessary approximations to achieve our goal.  Incrementally, the birds were asked to come to closer and closer to the keepers before the food was presented and fed out.  Spoonbills were initially tossed food if they came within five feet of the keeper.  The accepted distance was gradually reduced as the spoonbill became more comfortable, until finally, they were required to take food from an outstretched hand.  Occasionally, baiting was used to entice an animal to make another step.  After approximately five months, our spoonbill colony was consistently accepting being fed by hand.  This acclimation process was just the first step.  We also had to change how we managed this feeding/training program.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Players</strong>\r\nDue to the size of the spoonbill group, it became clear that more than one keeper would be needed at each feed, to successfully maintain the hand feeding behavior.   Adding keepers to the process would also offset any intra-specific aggression during feed sessions.   Getting more help would entail introducing and training the entire 16-person keeper team fairly quickly.  To facilitate keeper engagement in the new program and maintain clear communication on training progress, we tasked the team to come up with, what was for us, a different, primary identification system.  While our birds were banded, we needed all the keepers to use their observational skills to note markers beyond the bands. Recognizing individual bird’s “habits” and behavior within the social dynamics of the group would be a critical step in progressing with our training plan.     Involving the keeper staff in a “naming” process created the starting point for team investment in the project.  Through group discussion, voting, etc. the whole team arrived at some themes for “naming” the individuals in our colony.  Our 3.3 Roseate spoonbills were named for characters in the movie The Fifth Element: Corbin, Dallas, Cornelius, Ruby, Lilu, and Laguna.  The African spoonbills were named for ‘things that are white’, potato products, and a couple of unique submissions: Cotton, Snow, Pearl, Tater, Pringles, Sunny, and Platypus (keepers’ favorite spoonbill misidentification by guests at the park).\r\n\r\n<strong>The Game</strong>\r\nObviously, identification of individual birds within a colony is critical for monitoring training progress.  In order to motivate our team towards this end and to maintain their involvement in the project, we implemented………..\r\n<strong>\r\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'FEEDING THE SPOONBILLS:  From Nightmare to Dream', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1717-revision-2', '', '', '2010-09-01 14:04:17', '2010-09-01 19:04:17', '', 1717, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1717-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1724, 2, '2010-09-01 14:05:54', '2010-09-01 19:05:54', '<em>By Stephanie Smith, Animal Keeper\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL</em>\n\n<strong>Background </strong>\nAfrican spoonbills (<em>Platalea alba</em>) and Roseate Spoonbills (<em>Ajaia ajaja</em>) are medium-sized wading birds equipped with a uniquely shaped bill that lends to their name.  [Fig.1 and Fig.2]  The African spoonbill is found over most of southern Africa.  The Roseate spoonbill is the only New World spoonbill species and can be found along the Gulf coast of the United States, down into Central and South America.  Both species feed on small fish and crustaceans by sweeping their slightly open bill back and forth in the shallow water as they walk along.\n\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom houses a mixed colony of both African and Roseate spoonbills in an outdoor, uncovered exhibit.  The setting consists of a shallow-water area with beaches and islands that facilitate the natural wading lifestyle of the spoonbill.   Our original population of 3.3 African spoonbills and 3.3 Roseates was made up of parent-reared, captive-bred and wild-caught, non-releasable birds.  Our housing arrangement presented us with some significant husbandry challenges that were addressed by implementing a training program.\n\n<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1720" title="af_spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/af_spoonbill1-300x287.jpg" alt="af_spoonbill1" width="300" height="287" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1721" title="spoonbill1" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/spoonbill1-241x300.jpg" alt="spoonbill1" width="241" height="300" />\n\n<strong>The Challenge</strong>\nA common challenge with managing open exhibits is the influx of “freeloaders” or native species into the habitat.   Over the last few years, we observed a gradual increase in the number of native White ibis (Eudocimus albus) calling our spoonbill exhibit “home”.  The population increase resulted in interspecific competition for food and space.   The ibis’\naggression towards spoonbills during feeds forced us to alter our feeding strategy several times.  Originally, our collection birds were fed in bowls located throughout the exhibit.  As the native ibis population grew, this method of feeding became ineffective.  Collection birds were outnumbered and outcompeted by the visiting ibis.  In response, we attempted hand tossing food, directly to the spoonbills.  This resulted in only limited and short term success.   The feral birds quickly overcame their apprehension of keepers and showed their talent for intercepting any tossed food item.   The aggressive and persistent behavior of the ibis and the impracticality of a species-specific feeder (given the competing species) required us to take a different approach.  A new feeding strategy was needed.\n\n<strong>The Plan </strong>\nOur new strategy was to develop a training program that would facilitate successful feeding of our spoonbills, despite the presence of native birds.  The first step was acclimation of our birds to hand feeding.  While the African spoonbills were somewhat accustomed to taking fish by hand, when nesting, the new Roseates were reluctant to be in such close proximity to the keeper.  Based on informal observations on consumption during feeds, we were able to set goals for food intake.  This information allowed us to gradually move through the necessary approximations to achieve our goal.  Incrementally, the birds were asked to come to closer and closer to the keepers before the food was presented and fed out.  Spoonbills were initially tossed food if they came within five feet of the keeper.  The accepted distance was gradually reduced as the spoonbill became more comfortable, until finally, they were required to take food from an outstretched hand.  Occasionally, baiting was used to entice an animal to make another step.  After approximately five months, our spoonbill colony was consistently accepting being fed by hand.  This acclimation process was just the first step.  We also had to change how we managed this feeding/training program.\n\n<strong>The Players</strong>\nDue to the size of the spoonbill group, it became clear that more than one keeper would be needed at each feed, to successfully maintain the hand feeding behavior.   Adding keepers to the process would also offset any intra-specific aggression during feed sessions.   Getting more help would entail introducing and training the entire 16-person keeper team fairly quickly.  To facilitate keeper engagement in the new program and maintain clear communication on training progress, we tasked the team to come up with, what was for us, a different, primary identification system.  While our birds were banded, we needed all the keepers to use their observational skills to note markers beyond the bands. Recognizing individual bird’s “habits” and behavior within the social dynamics of the group would be a critical step in progressing with our training plan.     Involving the keeper staff in a “naming” process created the starting point for team investment in the project.  Through group discussion, voting, etc. the whole team arrived at some themes for “naming” the individuals in our colony.  Our 3.3 Roseate spoonbills were named for characters in the movie The Fifth Element: Corbin, Dallas, Cornelius, Ruby, Lilu, and Laguna.  The African spoonbills were named for ‘things that are white’, potato products, and a couple of unique submissions: Cotton, Snow, Pearl, Tater, Pringles, Sunny, and Platypus (keepers’ favorite spoonbill misidentification by guests at the park).\n\n<strong>The Game</strong>\nObviously, identification of individual birds within a colony is critical for monitoring training progress.  In order to motivate our team towards this end and to maintain their involvement in the project, we implemented………..\n<strong>\nWant to read the rest of this important and informative article? For this and many more fascinating articles every month, see Animal Keepers’ Forum.  AKF is available only by being a member of AAZK. <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/join/">JOIN NOW! </a></strong>', 'FEEDING THE SPOONBILLS:  From Nightmare to Dream', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '1717-autosave', '', '', '2010-09-01 14:05:54', '2010-09-01 19:05:54', '', 1717, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/1717-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2084, 2, '2010-09-09 07:45:30', '2010-09-09 12:45:30', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1249" title="janmccoy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/janmccoy-150x150.jpg" alt="janmccoy" width="150" height="150" /> Janet McCoy\r\n\r\n<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2011</em></strong>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, <em>The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</em>, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit in Conservation (CMC)</em>, and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these nine awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2011 AAZK National Conference in San Diego, CA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2011</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\nOr, send Janet an email at <a href="mailto:janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2011</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lifetime-achievement-la-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lee-houts-excellence-in-enrichment-lhee-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-for-zoo-keeper-education-cmze/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-excellence-in-exhibit-design-renovation-ceer/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/mazuri-animal-nutrition-award-mana/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/jean-m-hromadka-aazk-excellence-in-animal-care-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-lutz-ruhe-meritorious-achievement-aazk-professional-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-in-conservation-cmc/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit in Conservation Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-aazk-chapter-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2009awards.pdf">2009 Award Recipients</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2010_awards.pdf">2010 Award Recipients</a>\r\n</strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-09-09 07:45:30', '2010-09-09 12:45:30', '', 224, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/224-revision-43/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1730, 2, '2010-07-21 07:22:58', '2010-07-21 12:22:58', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1249" title="janmccoy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/janmccoy-150x150.jpg" alt="janmccoy" width="150" height="150" /> Janet McCoy\r\n\r\n<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2011</em></strong>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the <em>Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</em>, <em>The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</em>, <em>The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</em>, <em>Lifetime Achievement Award (LA)</em>, the <em>Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</em>, <em>The Certificate of Merit in Conservation (CMC)</em>, and the <em>Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</em>.\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these nine awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2011 AAZK National Conference in San Diego, CA. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2011</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\nOr, send Janet an email at <a href="mailto:janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2011</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lifetime-achievement-la-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lee-houts-excellence-in-enrichment-lhee-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-for-zoo-keeper-education-cmze/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-excellence-in-exhibit-design-renovation-ceer/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/mazuri-animal-nutrition-award-mana/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/jean-m-hromadka-aazk-excellence-in-animal-care-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-lutz-ruhe-meritorious-achievement-aazk-professional-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-in-conservation-cmc/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit in Conservation Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-aazk-chapter-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2009awards.pdf">2009 Award Recipients</a>\r\n</strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-07-21 07:22:58', '2010-07-21 12:22:58', '', 224, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/224-revision-42/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2085, 2, '2011-08-03 13:18:37', '2011-08-03 18:18:37', '<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1249" title="janmccoy" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/janmccoy-150x150.jpg" alt="janmccoy" width="150" height="150" /> Janet McCoy\r\n\r\n<strong><em>AAZK Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2012</em></strong>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\n<em>The AAZK Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award, The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award, The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award, Lifetime Achievement Award (LA), the Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment(LHEE) Award, The Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE), The Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER), the Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA), and The Certificate of Merit in Conservation Award(CMC). </em>\r\n\r\nNomination criteria for these nine awards are listed below. These awards will be presented at the 2012 AAZK National Conference in Syracuse, NY. The deadline for all award nominations is <strong>1 May 2012</strong>. Information concerning the qualifications, nomination procedure, selection procedure and an explanation of the awards may be obtained by contacting:\r\n\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\nOr, send Janet an email at <a href="mailto:janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">janet.mccoy@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n\r\nThe character of the AAZK awards includes either a plaque or certificate, letter of notification to the institution\'s  director and national recognition by professional journals. Such journals include: the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) Newsletters, and the Animal Keepers\' Forum (AAZK). Some categories may include monetary awards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Award Nominations should be submitted to:</strong>\r\nJanet McCoy, Chair, AAZK Awards Committee\r\n846 NW 170th Dr.\r\nBeaverton, OR 97006\r\n\r\n<strong>Deadline for Nominations is 1 May 2011</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lifetime-achievement-la-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lifetime Achievement (LA) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/lee-houts-excellence-in-enrichment-lhee-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Lee Houts Excellence in Enrichment (LHEE) Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-for-zoo-keeper-education-cmze/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education (CMZE)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-excellence-in-exhibit-design-renovation-ceer/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation (CEER)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/mazuri-animal-nutrition-award-mana/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Mazuri Animal Nutrition Award (MANA)</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/jean-m-hromadka-aazk-excellence-in-animal-care-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Jean M. Hromadka AAZK Excellence in Animal Care Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-lutz-ruhe-meritorious-achievement-aazk-professional-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The Lutz Ruhe Meritorious Achievement - AAZK Professional of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/certificate-of-merit-in-conservation-cmc/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">Certificate of Merit in Conservation Award</a></li>\r\n	<li><a class="thickbox" href="/committee/awards-committee/the-aazk-chapter-of-the-year-award/?KeepThis=true&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;height=400&amp;width=700">The AAZK Chapter of the Year Award</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2008_awards_recipients.pdf">2008 Award Recipients</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2009awards.pdf">2009 Award Recipients</a></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/2010_awards.pdf">2010 Award Recipients</a>\r\n</strong>', 'Awards Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2011-08-03 13:18:37', '2011-08-03 18:18:37', '', 224, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/224-revision-44/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1731, 2, '2009-05-26 21:18:17', '2009-05-27 02:18:17', '<h3>Canisius College</h3>\r\n<p>B.S. in Biology with a Minor in Zoo Biology<br />\r\n2001 Main Street<br />\r\nBuffalo, NY 14208-1098<br />\r\n(716)-883-7000<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:noonan@canisius.edu">noonan@canisius.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Students receive rigorous background preparation in coursework through an abundance of hands-on experiences at various zoos and marine parks in Western New York and Ontario, Canada.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.canisius.edu/">http://www.canisius.edu/</a></li>\r\n	<li><a href="http://www.canisius.edu/biopsych/zoobio/">http://www.canisius.edu/biopsych/zoobio/</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Delaware Valley College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Students in the Animal Biotechnology and Conservation program may major in Zoo Science, Small Animal Science or Conservation &amp; Wildlife Management. The choice of major is made upon completion of the first year of study.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.delval.edu/cms/">http://www.delval.edu/cms/</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://delval.edu/cms/index.php/delval/overview_sn/animal_bio">http://delval.edu/cms/index.php/delval/overview_sn/animal_bio</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>Emporia State University</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. and MS/MA in Biology with Environmental Biology, Zoology, and Botany emphases available.<br />\r\n1200 Commercial Street<br />\r\nEmporia, KS 66801<br />\r\n(620) 341-5611</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Programs emphasize natural history, lab and fieldwork, and modern developments in organismic biology.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Visit <a href="http://www.emporia.edu/biosci/eeb.htm">http://www.emporia.edu/biosci/eeb.htm</a> for departmental information.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Visit <a href="http://www.emporia.edu/ksn/">http://www.emporia.edu/ksn/</a> for the Kansas School Naturalist.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Friends University</h3>\r\n<p>B.S. and M.S.<br />\r\n2100 W. University St.<br />\r\nWichita KS 67213<br />\r\n(316)-295-5000<br />\r\n(800)-794-6945</p>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. and M.S. programs with emphasis in Zoo Science, Zoo Management, and Zoo Education; requires 360 hours of practical experience at Sedgwick County Zoo. Also, Friends University offers a cooperative program through Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo (see Two Year Programs).</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.friends.edu/Academics/degree_detail.asp?id=49">http://www.friends.edu/Academics/degree_detail.asp?id=49</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Sedgwick County Zoo</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>5555 Zoo Boulevard<br />\r\nWichita, Kansas<br />\r\nUSA 67212-1698<br />\r\n(316) 660-WILD (9453)</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.scz.org/">http://www.scz.org/</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Michigan State University</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. in Zoology with disciplinary concentration in Zoo and Aquarium Science<br />\r\nDr. Richard Snider, Program Coordinator<br />\r\nDepartment of Zoology<br />\r\n219 Natural Science Building<br />\r\nMichigan State University<br />\r\nEast Lansing, MI 48824-1115<br />\r\n(517) 353-9864<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:snider@msu.edu">snider@msu.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.msu.edu/">http://www.msu.edu/</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Oswego, State University of New York</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. in Zoology<br />\r\nDepartment of Biology<br />\r\nState University of New York at Oswego<br />\r\nOswego, NY 13126<br />\r\n(315) 341-2776</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Offers a cooperative program though the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo (see Two Year Programs).</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.oswego.edu">http://www.oswego.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Unity College</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. in Wildlife Care and Education<br />\r\n90 Quaker Hill Road<br />\r\nUnity, Maine 04988<br />\r\n(207) 948-3131</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This program is designed for students interested in careers involving a hands-on approach to the care and husbandry of captive wild species, and educating the public concerning wildlife issues. Students receive a solid foundation in the biological sciences, along with courses focused on wildlife science, education and interpretation. Potential employers include zoos, aquaria, rehabilitation and wildlife education facilities.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.unity.edu/default.aspx">http://www.unity.edu/default.aspx</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href="http://www.unity.edu/Academic/Majors/WildlifeCareAndEducation/WildlifeCareAndEducation.aspx">http://www.unity.edu/Academic/Majors/WildlifeCareAndEducation/WildlifeCareAndEducation.aspx</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<h3>University of West Florida</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. in Zoo Science as part of an Interdisciplinary Science Degree<br />\r\n11000 University Parkway<br />\r\nPensacola, FL 32514<br />\r\n(850) 474-2000</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Steve Celestial, Zoo Science Advisor, <a href="mailto:scelestial@uwf.edu">scelestial@uwf.edu</a><br />\r\nOffers cooperative programs with the Pensacola Junior College Zoo Animal Technology Program and Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo (see Two Year Programs).</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://uwf.edu/catalog/intscibs.pdf">http://uwf.edu/catalog/intscibs.pdf</a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>B.S. degrees<br />\r\nMajor in Wildlife<br />\r\nMinor in Captive Wildlife management<br />\r\n2100 Main Street<br />\r\nStevens Point, WI 54481-3897<br />\r\n(715) 346-0123</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Sue Kissinger<br />\r\nCoordinator of Advising and Recruitment<br />\r\nStudent Success Center - 180 CNR<br />\r\nCollege of Natural Resources</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Shelli Dubay, Ph.D.<br />\r\nAssistant Professor, Wildlife<br />\r\n327 CNR<br />\r\nCollege of Natural Resources<br />\r\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Stevens Point<br />\r\n(715) 346-4178<br />\r\nFax: (715) 346-3624<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:sdubay@uwsp.edu">sdubay@uwsp.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p>While not directly advertised for zookeepers this program offers much of the same basic knowledge and skill that would be needed for the job.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/guides/captivewildlife.aspx">http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/guides/captivewildlife.aspx</a></p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies</h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Post-Baccalaureate Certificate: Zoo &amp; Aquarium Studies<br />\r\n1 University Circle<br />\r\nMemorial Hall 237<br />\r\nMacomb, IL 61455-1390<br />\r\n(309)-298-1806<br />\r\n<a href="mailto:Grad-Office@wiu.edu">Grad-Office@wiu.edu</a></p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="http://www.wiu.edu/grad/catalog/zooaquastudies.php">http://www.wiu.edu/grad/catalog/zooaquastudies.php</a></p>', 'Four-Year Programs', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '95-revision-5', '', '', '2009-05-26 21:18:17', '2009-05-27 02:18:17', '', 95, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/95-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1733, 2, '2010-09-23 09:43:16', '2010-09-23 14:43:16', '<h2><a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/bowling-for-rhinos-conservation-resource-fund-grant">AAZK, Inc. announces "Bowling for Rhinos Conservation Resource Fund  Grant"</a></h2>\r\n<h3>Coordinator</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-861" title="pearthreejpg" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pearthreejpg-150x150.jpg" alt="pearthreejpg" width="150" height="150" /> Patty Pearthree\r\n<h2><strong>Total Funds Raised to Date: <span style="color: #ff0000;">$3,663,076</span></strong></h2>\r\n"AAZK\'s Bowling for Rhinos" fund  raiser began on a small scale and is now an AAZK-sponsored North American event  raising between $200,000- $300,000 annually. <strong><em>Our goal now is to raise at least $500,000 annually</em>.</strong> In 1990, we began by supporting the Lewa  Wildlife Conservancy (formerly Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary) in Kenya.\r\n\r\nAAZK realized that the zoo keepers of the world were extremely conservation oriented and wanted to help save rhinos and their habitats, yet did not have the financial resources themselves to make any significant impact. That\'s when the idea came to start a national bowl-a-thon called Bowling For Rhinos.\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the idea is that these fundraisers are organized by volunteers, who donate their time and organizational skills to help raise money to send directly to the places in need. Since all the people involved are volunteers, <strong>100% of all donations</strong> are sent directly to these in situ rhino conservation areas!\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/slides/blackrhinos_004.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/lewa/thumbs/blackrhinos_004.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="left" /></a> In Kenya Africa BFR supports the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/lewa-wildlife-conservancy-lwc/">Lewa Wildlife Conservancy</a> where our donations help protect both black and white rhinos and most of the other species native to East Africa.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/slides/sumatranrhino.jpg"> <img src="http://aazkbfr.org/images/indonesia/thumbs/sumatranrhino.jpg" border="1" alt="" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a> In Indonesia BFR supports the remaining Javan Rhinos at Ujung Kulon National Park and the Samatran Rhinos in Bukit Barisan Selatan and Way Kambas National Parks through the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/international-rhino-foundation-irf/">International Rhino Foundation</a>.\r\n\r\nBFR also supports <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/committee/bowling-for-rhinos/action-for-cheetahs-in-kenya-ack/">Action for Cheetahs in Kenya</a>. Cheetahs share much of the same habitat as rhinos and by working to conserve cheetahs we are also saving rhinos and the countless other species that call that habitat home.\r\n\r\nMany organizations participate in these events, and have added the Rocking For Rhinos, Rummage For Rhinos, and Recycling For Rhinos projects as other ways to raise funds for this very worthwhile project.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Bowling For Rhinos has broken the $3 million mark and we continue to reach towards attaining our goal of $500,000/year!</strong></em> Together with you AAZK can do it. We have and will continue to make a difference in the conservation world. Please send  your organization\'s contact person/contact info ASAP along with the date of your event to our  national BFR Coordinator. Please  contact Patty Pearthree: <a href="mailto:patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">patty.pearthree@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a> for more information. Reminder, there is a $25 registration fee for BFR events which covers administrative costs so that 100% of all donation can go directly to rhino conservation.\r\n\r\nThere is a new Yahoo groups email for Bowling For Rhino Coordinators. If you would like to be part of this email group, please email Barbie Wilson at <a href="mailto:rhinobarbie@hotmail.com">rhinobarbie@hotmail.com</a>. This will let you communicate with each other on questions about t-shirts, bowling alley prices, how to get more support from your zoo, etc. with other BFR local coordinators.\r\n\r\n<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Links</span>\r\n\r\nIf your chapter would like to check your totals you can do so here: <a href="http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites">http://aazkbfr.org/bfrsites</a>.', 'Bowling for Rhinos (BFR)', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-09-23 09:43:16', '2010-09-23 14:43:16', '', 168, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/168-revision-27/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1818, 2, '2010-12-15 07:58:35', '2010-12-15 12:58:35', '<h3><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1132" title="pdc_color_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pdc_color_logo-155x300.jpg" alt="pdc_color_logo" width="155" height="300" /></h3>\r\n<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1260" title="melaina" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/melaina-150x150.jpg" alt="melaina" width="150" height="150" /> Melaina Wallace - <em>Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe Professional Development Committee\'s Mission is to provide continual resources for professional growth through leadership  and educational opportunities for all National AAZK members.\r\n\r\n<strong>2010</strong>\r\nThe 2010 AAZK National Conference in Philadelphia was an interesting and busy time for the Professional Development Committee.   The committee again hosted two continuing education workshops.   The workshops presented were a Passerine Husbandry Workshop and a Rotating Exhibits Workshop.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1814" title="pass_workshop" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pass_workshop-225x300.jpg" alt="pass_workshop" width="225" height="300" />\r\n\r\nThe Passerine Husbandry Workshop was taught by Dr. Robert Webster from the Toledo Zoo and was sponsored by Marion Zoological, Mazuri, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.   This was a 6 hour workshop that focused on allowing keepers being able to share their own personal or their own facilities advancements in the care of these small birds.   On top of that it gave a host of other talks that focused passerine bird biology, husbandry, and behavioral husbandry. PDF\'s from this workshop can be found in the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/members/login.php">Member\'s Only</a> section of the website.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1815" title="robert_webster" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/robert_webster-300x225.jpg" alt="robert_webster" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Robert Webster giving one of many bird husbandry talks</em>\r\n\r\nThe Rotating Exhibit Workshop was an evening workshop that was hosted by keepers from the Denver Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Philadelphia Zoo, and Point Defiance Zoo.   This type of animal exhibitry is starting to become a new direction and method of revitalizing old exhibits while staying in existing footprints and addressing the ever rising expectations of animal welfare and behavioral husbandry.  This two hour workshop focused on the daily opportunities and challenges associated with this type of exhibit with emphasis on enrichment, safety, guest experience, along with the flexibility, freedom, and limitations that one might face if considering a change in this style of animal exhibitry.\r\n\r\n<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1816" title="predator_ridge" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/predator_ridge-300x225.jpg" alt="predator_ridge" width="300" height="225" />\r\n\r\n<em>Andrew Rowan and Mike Murray talk about their rotating exhibit Predator Ridge</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Future</strong>\r\n\r\nOne of the other main focuses of the committee at this conference was to meet about the new direction of the professional development committee and their increasing role in the future of the AAZK.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>2010 Professional Development Committee Members</strong></em>\r\nMelaina Wallace – Chair                                  Bob Cisneros- Liaison to Board\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom                                   San Diego Zoo\r\n\r\nKelly Wilson                                                  Victor Alm\r\nDetroit Zoo                                                  Oakland Zoo\r\n\r\nBandy Hicks                                                                                            Leann Blinco\r\nBoat Club Road Animal Hospital                          Disney\'s Animal Kingdom\r\nWhitetail Veterinary Services\r\n\r\nMike Murray                                                Aaron Jesue\r\nDenver Zoo                                                                                              North Carolina Zoo\r\n\r\nDawn Sohr                                                                              Andrew Rowan\r\nBrookfield Zoo                                                                       Denver Zoo\r\n\r\nEllen Vossekuil                                             Amanda Hall\r\nUtah’s Hogle Zoo                                       Zoo New England\r\n\r\nEunice Hui                                                                              Anthony Nielsen\r\nCoyote Point Museum                             Lincoln Park Zoo\r\n\r\nT’Noya Thompson Gonzales\r\nMoody Gardens\r\n<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong></strong>', 'Professional Development Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '178-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-12-15 07:58:35', '2010-12-15 12:58:35', '', 178, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/178-revision-14/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1817, 2, '2010-11-04 09:17:33', '2010-11-04 14:17:33', '<h3><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1132" title="pdc_color_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pdc_color_logo-155x300.jpg" alt="pdc_color_logo" width="155" height="300" /></h3>\r\n<h3>Chair</h3>\r\n<img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1260" title="melaina" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/melaina-150x150.jpg" alt="melaina" width="150" height="150" /> Melaina Wallace - <em>Disney\'s Animal Kingdom</em>\r\n<h3>Purpose</h3>\r\nThe Professional Development Committee\'s Mission is to provide continual resources for professional growth through leadership  and educational opportunities for all National AAZK members.\r\n\r\n<strong>2010</strong>\r\nThis past year the Professional Development Committee put together a rotating exhibit workshop for the 2010 national conference held in Philadelphia, PA. Links to the Powerpoints® from that workshop are below.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/predator_ridge.pdf">Predator Ridge: Denver Zoo</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/big_cat_falls.pdf">Big Cat Falls: Philadelphia Zoo</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/asian_forest.pdf">Asian Forest Sanctuary: Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium</a>\r\n\r\nThere was also a passerine workshop held. This 7 hour workshop led by Robert Webster, Curator of Birds at the Toledo Zoo and Vice Program Leader of the PACCT TAG, gathered experts from 11 different AZA zoological institutions to speak on various topics related to bird collections  in their facilities. The PACCT TAG (Passeriformes, Apodiformes, Coliiformes, Caprimulgiformes and Trogoniformes TAG) was well represented in this workshop. Topics discussed were as follows: avian collection sustainability, North American species in our backyards, swamp sparrow husbandry, tanager husbandry, plush-crested jay vocalization, Asian bird species, fairy Bluebirds husbandry and breeding, white-crested laughing thrush husbandry and breeding, tawny frogmouth husbandry, compatibility in large aviaries, redesigning indoor exhibits, embryology, handling of birds for veterinary procedures, incubation, live food culturing and avian diet makeovers. PDF\'s from this workshop can be found in the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/members/login.php">Member\'s Only</a> section of the website.\r\n<strong>The Future</strong>\r\nWe are currently working with the conference committee at Philadelphia AAZK to finalize the workshops for the 2011 National Conference in San Diego.  We continue to search out experts to bring conference delegates the most current technologies and innovations in animal care. The Professional Development Committee is also working with the Board of Directors and members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums on a keeper certification process.\r\n\r\n<strong>Want to Help?</strong>\r\nThe Professional Development Committee is currently seeking new members!  We want to continue to provide to the highest quality workshops possible and we need your help!  If you are interested in joining the Professional Development team please contact Melaina Wallace at <a href="mailto:melaina.g.wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk">Melaina.G.Wallace@aecetia.net/gws/aazk</a>.\r\n<strong>\r\n2010 Professional Development Committee Members</strong>\r\n\r\nMelaina Wallace – Chair\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom\r\n\r\nBob Cisneros- Liaison to Board\r\nSan Diego Zoo\r\n\r\nKelly Wilson\r\nDetroit Zoo\r\n\r\nVictor Alm\r\nOakland Zoo\r\n\r\nBandy Hicks\r\nBoat Club Road Animal Hospital Whitetail Veterinary Services\r\n\r\nLeanne Blinco\r\nDisney’s Animal Kingdom\r\n\r\nMike Murray\r\nDenver Zoo\r\n\r\nAaron Jesue\r\nNorth Carolina Zoo\r\n\r\nAmanda Hall\r\nScovill Zoo\r\n\r\nEunice Hui\r\nCoyote Point Museum\r\n\r\nDawn Sohr\r\nBrookfield Zoo\r\n\r\nAndrew Rowan\r\nDenver Zoo\r\n\r\nEllen Vossekuil\r\nUtah\'s Hogle Zoo', 'Professional Development Committee', 0, '', 'inherit', 'closed', 'closed', '', '178-revision-v1', '', '', '2010-11-04 09:17:33', '2010-11-04 14:17:33', '', 178, 'http://aazk.org/uncategorized/178-revision-13/', 0, 'revision', '', 0) ; 
