Monthly Archives: September 2011

GOMI reaches out

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

Jeff Dyer, a enthusiastic and talented young teacher very popular with our youth, was with us as a Tufts intern at the Sackville and Boston conferences.  As we would expect he is continuing to do innovative work with young people. … Continue reading →

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Summer conference report

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

by Imogene Robinson,  9/19/11 This summer, as part of the Gulf of Maine Institute’s 2011 Conference, I took part in the climate change theme team. We typically have one “climate change” theme every year but due to the variety of … Continue reading →

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TREPA celebrates 25th anniversary

Posted on September 17, 2011 by admin

The Tusket River Environmental Protection Association, a long time supporter of the Gulf of Maine Institute, celebrated its 25th anniversary as an environmental force in Nova Scotia. The very first GOMI Summer Workshop, held in 2000, was in Yarmouth Nova … Continue reading →

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Climate Change theme – a participant report

Posted on September 17, 2011 by admin

By Chris Orlando GOMI Experience! This summer, I had the privilege of attending the 2011 Summer GOMI Conference at Governors Academy. Over the course of that week I had a lot of fun, while also learning a lot too! I … Continue reading →

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My GOMI week – a student’s report

Posted on September 12, 2011 by admin

by Lauren Healey My first ever experience with GOMI was a week long camp in which my theme group learned about a group called TIDE and human impact. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. A main … Continue reading →

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My GOMI experience

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Ryan Furlong 2011 Summer Conference During this past summer conference at the Governors Academy, I was a part of the Story Telling through Photography group. For about four days our group learned how to use the many features on a … Continue reading →

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Islands/Digby Neck student reflects on GOMI experience

Posted on September 3, 2011 by admin

by: Dijay Savory During the 2011 GOMI trip to Massachusetts, I had fun and learned a lot about the environment and how we affect it. I learned that our actions (and inactions) are causing weather’s effects to become more pronounced … Continue reading →

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Perennial Pepperweed Handbook published

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

GOMI Team members and their work are featured in this Perennial Pepperweed Handbook by Liz Duff, Peter Phippen, Sarah Janson and Lou Wagner. Click here to see full document: Pepperweed Report

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