tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31077013088472133512024-02-21T19:45:08.097+02:00Environmental Committee - PC AzerbaijanContact us at: ENVCOMM@googlegroups.comJackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11304831580183050175noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-39074066952808877822010-10-27T09:21:00.000+03:002010-10-27T09:23:24.963+03:00Traveling to Shirvan National ParkShirvan National Park TripWe rented two minibuses to pick us up from Baku and take us directly INTO the park. The "INTO" emphasis is important because I believe special arrangements with SNP must be made if you want SNP to provide tours via car. The park is large and hard to navigate without any cars...if not impossible.The rented bus from BAKU to SNP was 5 AZN per person via this contact. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-21221064230353409902010-04-19T11:19:00.000+03:002010-04-19T11:20:55.865+03:00Peace Corps Earth Day Plans 2010Belasuvar:For earth day my 7th formers are planning to plant a tree and flower garden in either the park or in the school yard. We take some class time every week to plan the project together. Students have roles and responsibilities and they are each contributing 1 AZN to buy the flowers and trees.For more information, contact Jon Elkin: jharry.elkin@gmail.comZaqatala:My kids are going to be Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-54150522827103561652010-03-19T10:36:00.000+02:002010-03-19T10:36:35.900+02:00Ming Earth Day ProjectLike many developing countries, Azerbaijan suffers from serious environmental problems. Oil leaks into the Caspian Sea, unregulated factories pump smog into nearby communities, and trash litters the streets and common areas of rural communities. While some of these issues require drastic changes in regulation and business activity, the most visible, in fact, can be improved by a change in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-89110744744692098742010-03-04T13:23:00.000+02:002010-03-04T13:24:29.430+02:00Stay Warm, Save $We PCVs tend to spend a lot of energy and money during the winter. Here is a list of environmentally friendly pieces of advice from our PCV friends:I had worn the toes and heels out of my knee socks last year so I sewed them up and filled them with rice--we put them as draft snakes on our windowsills and the bottoms of doors. They really make a difference! --Emma aka M(r)s. JacksonUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-15117946455894313022010-03-04T13:00:00.000+02:002010-03-04T13:05:51.240+02:00Compost and Wire-mesh Compost BinCompost and Wire-mesh Compost BinThis article concerns the making of compost using common kitchen and yard wastes and constructing a low cost, simple to build compost bin.CompostCompost is partially decomposed organic matter made from material that is easily available from every kitchen and yard. Compost is used to improve the fertility of soil, improves aeration, root penetration, water Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-86164117105646667072010-03-04T12:34:00.001+02:002010-03-04T12:36:07.943+02:00Azlander Article on EC and Google GroupUnifying our Action: Environmental Committee Website and Google GroupAzerbaijan’s environmental problems can seem too overwhelming for individual PCV action. Despite this feeling, individual PCVs continually work to educate Azerbaijanis on a range of environmental problems including pollution, global warming, use of pesticides, and energy use. The Environmental Committee (EC) hopes to catalogueUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-86070443523781542462009-07-16T09:04:00.000+03:002009-07-16T09:06:08.436+03:00Balagusar Village and Gusar Environmental ProjectsEnvironmental ProjectsBalagusar Village, GusarKelly Vosilus, AZ5 YD PCVTrash CleanupRPCV Rustin Johnson, Xacmaz, and his host organization Umid, also assisted by Kelly Vosilus, Balagusar Village, Gusar, led an environmental project in Balagusar and Hasangala Villages in the Gusar Region. Youth members in both villages were accompanied by students from The International School of Azerbaijan (TISAUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-81129858932968942462009-07-11T10:41:00.002+03:002009-07-11T10:51:21.548+03:00New Environmental MaterialsA few Weeks back a review of the Barda Earthday Extravaganza was posted here on the blog. We have now posted all of the materials from that project on our sister google group, http://groups.google.com/group/ENVCOMM?hl=en. It is a step by step set of material you would need to complete a similar project. Its supper easy and fun so check it out!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-75285525735387143872009-06-27T12:15:00.001+03:002009-06-27T12:17:49.094+03:00Ganja Riverbed Clean UpGanja Riverbed Clean UpBy: BonnieA group of Ganja youth came together to cleanup the Ganja Riverbed on a rainy day in early April 2009. The student group included university students from the economics faculty of the Azerbaijan State Agricultural University and students from the Ganja Vocational Training Center. Peace Corps Environmental Committee supplied a small incentive grant for this Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-85969995698398780252009-06-27T11:56:00.002+03:002009-06-27T12:21:42.011+03:00Barda Earth Day ExtravaganzaBarda Earth Day ExtravaganzaBy: Meredith Ebenhack For Earth Day in Barda Bill, Lexi, Jeremy and I, along with our Azeri counterpart, Famila, hosted an environmental educational day. We picked three important topics to focus on, water conservation, energy conservation and trash disposal. We then created a 30 minute educational session on each topic focusing on the facts and practical steps they Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-54168709206178599522009-02-15T16:06:00.002+02:002009-02-15T16:15:31.791+02:00Small Project GrantsAttention Azerbaijan Peace Corps Volunteers!!! Are you working on an environmental project? Do you need a little bit of cash for your project? If so, the environmental committee is currently offering small amounts of money (20M or less)in order to help you out. If you are interested in being considered for this please email one off the environmental committee members with a description of you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-86281096323042689242009-02-07T15:13:00.000+02:002009-02-07T15:17:47.317+02:00It’s for the Community and Me! Joel Robbins, Sheki <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:SimSun; panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:宋体; mso-font-charset:134; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-75258470548143795182009-01-24T14:17:00.001+02:002009-01-24T14:23:42.306+02:00What do you know about global warming?<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitchUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-16108590920169433002008-09-10T08:09:00.008+03:002008-09-10T08:41:00.164+03:00How To: Simple Environmental Camp/After-School Activity Duration: 4 daysPurpose: Raise environmental awareness in one’s own communityForm: 5-8th*Time: 1-2 hours each dayPCVs: At least 2, maybe more if you have a large group*We used a 7th former to help with translationDay 1: General InformationEducational Jeopardy/DiscussionMaterials: Jeopardy Board Divide kids into 2 teams.Give kids 1-2 min to give their answerDiscuss the answers and spend extra Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-79372508768940994852008-06-13T18:39:00.006+03:002008-12-09T08:15:19.968+02:00June UpdateThe Environmental Committee is looking for a new member!As AZ4 prepares to close out their service, the Environmental Committee is looking to fill their place with a new member from AZ5. Our mission is to “Raise PCV and staff awareness of environmental issues in order to encourage a positive change in environment of Azerbaijan.” If you are interested in applying, check your email for the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-7953549954804326412008-05-07T08:54:00.001+03:002008-12-09T08:15:20.383+02:00Earth Day Contest ResultsCongratulations winners!Sheep in a Field made of recycled materials by Roya Afandiyeva, ZaqatalaFlower Vase made by Sevinj Hajiyeva, Zaqatala Flower embroidery made by E. Nagi, Agdam Rayon IDP settlementAll winners received an art kit and will be published in the next issue of the AzLander. Thank you to all PCV's and students who participated. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-62940648963520125632008-05-06T17:51:00.002+03:002008-12-09T08:15:21.210+02:00Some Exciting Spring ActivitiesKindergarten Gardenby Sarah Choy (AZ 4)In late winter I planted celery, carrot, lettuce and bean seeds in old NIDO cans and plastic water bottles. I then started planning a few lessons involving organic gardening with the local preschool I work with for my art enrichment program.I cut up several plastic bottles for potters, bought beans from the bazaar, collected some dirt from the school yard Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-43527664455242394882008-04-20T14:33:00.000+03:002008-04-20T14:45:01.012+03:00How Long Does it Last? Paper: 2-4 weeks Rubber boot sole: 50-80 years Banana peel: 3-5 weeks Tin can: 80-100 years Wool cap: 1 year Aluminum can: 200-400 yearsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-21884468282709772832008-03-27T14:29:00.000+02:002008-12-09T08:15:21.553+02:00Great Project - Check it Out!Project Name: The Healthy Living Bike Action CampaignPCV/Counterpart: Rob Gregor (AZ4)/ Bridge to The Future Youth UnionGrant Type: Small Projects Assistance (SPA)Grant Amount: $3529.75Project Summary:The Healthy Living Bike Action Campaign will encourage the people (and specifically the young people) of Ganja to live a healthier, more active and more environmentally friendly lifestyle. The main Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-28975516810228557132008-03-14T14:28:00.000+02:002008-12-09T08:15:21.667+02:00March Newsletter/Earth Day PlanDid you know that Baku was named the dirtiest city in the world?Committee News The Environmental Blog is up with helpful websites, lesson plans and updates. Find it at: http://envcommaz.blogspot.comEnvironmental resources have been put in the lounge. We are working on organizing and making them available to PCVs.To contact the committee you no longer need to email each of us Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-2869710657266801442008-03-13T14:27:00.000+02:002008-03-13T14:52:06.648+02:00Problem Areas in the CaucusesCheck out this poster:(Thanks to PC Georgia)http://filebox.vt.edu/users/iarnaoud/poster_caucasus_eng.pdfUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-25911787170737028532008-03-13T14:08:00.000+02:002008-03-13T14:16:45.314+02:00Trans Caucus Environmental InitiativeThis is a letter from a fellow PCV in Georgia who wants to collaborate with other Caucus contries on projects. The initiative is very new, so if you are interested, have ideas, or want to hear ideas, feel free to contact Julien:Dear fellow PCV's,Thank you for your rapid responses! Even though this idea is in its very beginning stages, the interest level and excitement in your emails shows that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-11811194459610430572008-03-02T19:57:00.000+02:002008-03-10T09:46:51.562+02:00Great Earth Day WebsitesHey all,Expect our quarterly newsletter towards the middle of this month. If you are getting anxious about activates and lesson plans, here are some great sites to keep you busy:http://www.edhelper.com/EarthDay.htm - Earth Day Analogies, Coloring Activities, Puzzles, Mazes, Games, Form Specific Activities and more!http://www.teacherplanet.com/resource/earthday.php - Lessons, Worksheets, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3107701308847213351.post-71750836151487371172008-01-18T15:39:00.000+02:002008-03-10T09:54:23.171+02:00Welcome!Welcome to the Environmental Blog! This is the place to come for general information, lesson plans, cool websites, and anything environmentally helpful we could find. Enjoy! Please feel free to comment on anything and tell us what you need!Sincerely,ENVCOMMLesson plan websites:http://pcukraine.org/materials/materials.php?topic=Environmenthttp://www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200603/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0