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This bibliography highlights ways to incorporate environmental concerns in service-learning projects.
Source: National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, February 2008.
Benjamin, T. P., & Knight, P. (Eds.). (2000). A network of volunteer stewardship: EASI's guide to senior environmental programs. Arlington, VA: EASI.
Cairn, R., & Cairn, S. (n.d.). Pollution prevention project guide for educators and community organizers. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance.
California Water Boards. (n.d.). Water quality service learning program: Student-centered science investigation for 4th, 5th & 6th grade levels. Sacramento, CA: Author.
Clifton, L., Falker, R., & Mauney, T. (1998). Take a class outdoors: A guidebook for environmental service learning. Clemson, SC: National Dropout Prevention Center.
Covitt, B. A. (2002). Motivating environmentally responsible behavior through service-learning. Washington, DC: Corporation for National and Community Service.
Dobbins, R., & Pitman, B. (2001). Project Learning Tree: GreenWorks!: Connecting community action and service-learning. Washington, DC: Project Learning Tree.
Draper, A. J. (2004). Integrating project-based service-learning into an advanced environmental chemistry course. Journal of Chemical Education, 81(2), 221-224.
Eagan, D. E., & Keniry, J. (2008). Higher education in a warming world: The business case for climate leadership on campus. Reston, VA: National Wildlife Federation.
Earth Works Press. (1991). The student environmental action guide: The student action coalition. Washington, DC: Author.
Eisehunt, A., & Flannery, D. (2005). Fostering an environmental ethic through service learning. California Journal of Health Promotion, 3(1), 92-102.
Environmental Protection Agency. (2001). Volunteer for change: A guide to environmental community service. Washington, DC: Author.
Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound. (2000). Adopt a watershed. Garrison, NY: Author.
Gardella, J. A., Jr., Milillo, T. M., Sinha, G., Oh, G., Manns, D. C., & Coffey, E. (2007). Linking community service, learning, and environmental analytical chemistry. Analytical Chemistry, 79(3), 810-818.
Grant, T., & Littlejohn, G. (Eds.). (2004). Teaching green - The middle years: Hands-on learning in grades 6-8. Toronto, ON: Green Teacher.
Jim, R., & Scott, M. (2007). Making a difference at the Tar Creek Superfund site: Community efforts to reduce risk. Vinita, OK: Lead Agency.
Jones, D. A. (1998). Environmental service-learning. St. Louis Park, MN: Tree Trust.
Knapp, C. E. (1999). In accord with nature: Helping students form an environmental ethic using outdoor experience and reflection. Charleston, WV: ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools.
Maryland Student Service Alliance. (1996). Stream restoration: A replication guide for school-based service-learning. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Mississippi State Department of Education. (1996). National partners: Service learning and environmental education. Jackson, MS: Author.
North American Association for Environmental Education. (2004). Environmental education materials: Guidelines for excellence. Washington, DC: Author.
Pennsylvania Institute for Environmental and Community Service Learning. (1992). Discovering the world of community service learning: Conservation and environment service learning project manual. Milwaukee, WI: Institute for Service Learning.
Russo, R. (2003). Enhancing environmental education through service-learning. NSEE Quarterly, 28(1), 5-9.
Silcox, H. C. (1995). Teacher's guide to environmental service learning. Holland, PA: Brighton Press.
Stapp, W. B., Wals, A. E. J., & Stankorb, S. L. (Eds.). (1996). Environmental education for empowerment: Action research and community problem solving. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Thomson, S. (2006). The Lowell Civic Collaborative: A guidebook for projects between community colleges and national parks. Bedford, MA: Middlesex Community College.
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. (1995). Give water a hand action guide. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Extension.
van der Smissen, B., Goering, O. H., & Brookhiser, J. K. (2005). Nature-oriented activities: A leader's guide. Martinsville, IN: American Camp Association.
Ward, H., & Zlotkowski, E. (Eds.). (1999). Acting locally: Concepts and models for service-learning in environmental studies. Herndon, VA: Stylus Publishing.
YMCA Earth Service Corps. (n.d.). Youth, leadership, and the environment: A program guide. Chicago, IL: YMCA of the USA.
