Environmental School
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Are you concerned about the environmental health of our world? Would you like to share a learning experience with like-minded individuals? If so consider enrolling in Environmental School.
The "Living Earth" Environmental School is composed of a minimum of forty-four hours of study of specific units divided into four courses of eleven hours each. |
Gwen Lanoux as State Chairman
Jan Lemoine, Local School Chairman LGCF Environmental Consultants Council School Scholarship |
Fall 2021
Series VI, Course 3 and 4
LSU AgCenter in Mansura LA
September 27-30, 2021
Series VI, Course 3 and 4
LSU AgCenter in Mansura LA
September 27-30, 2021
Environmental School Students Seated L to R: Karen Hoyt, Gwen Lanoux, Liz Gremillion, Marietta Clark, Patsy Hebert. Standing L to R: Roselie Overby, Kathy Tell, Libby Dupuy, Mary Maud Carr, Maurice Carr, Jean Gilstrap, Cecille Revels, DD Lamartiniere, Joyce Grier, Jan Lemoine. Not Pictured: Roxanna Champagne, Patricia Ortalano, Barbara Henry
The Marksville Garden Club hosted Courses 3 & 4 of Series 6 LGCF Environmental School on September 27- 30, 2021. Eighteen students gathered at the LSU AgCenter in Mansura, LA-some to work toward or complete their Environmental Consultant or Master Consultant status. Others simply wanted to learn, including current Environmental Consultants and Master Consultants, and interested members of the public. Two different 2-day Courses were presented; some attended both Courses, and others only one of them.
The NGC curriculum topics covered a range of subjects that focused on Air and Water. Ecology (Air and Water), Indoor and Outdoor Pollution, Environmental Ethics, Endangered Wildlife, Sustainability, and Effective Citizenship were presented by lecturers from around Louisiana.
The instructors were professionals from the LSU AgCenter in Alexandria, Beauregard Parish, and Baton Rouge. Also participating as instructors were biologists from Kisatchie National Forest, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, as well as retired teachers in the science and biology field.
In Course 3, nine students were in attendance. Two (DD LaMartiniere, Libby Dupuy) took the course for NGC credit toward provisional Environmental Consultant status, and 5 were refreshing Environmental Consultants and Master Consultants.
Fifteen students attended Course 4. Libby and DD again earned credit toward their Environmental Consultant status.
One student (Elizabeth Gremillion) attained Environmental Consultant status, and three earned Environmental Master Consultant status (Gwen Lanoux, Cecille Revels, and Jan Lemoine). Also attending both Course 3 & 4 were Maurice Carr and Mary Maud Carr, friends of the Marksville Garden Club who enjoy our schools and travel!
As well as attending the sixteen courses provided by the National Garden Club curriculum, students took a field trip during each 2-day course. The Tunica-Biloxi Nature Trail was visited during Course 3, guided by local humorist and musician Gerard Dupuy, who shared homegrown expertise on local native plants and played some Cajun fiddle music for us. For course 4, students were introduced to the Old River Control Structure in Lettsworth, LA (led by Park Ranger Joe Harvey), and took a short walk over the control structure, which diverts water from the Mississippi River to the Atchafalaya River.
Here are three new things I learned at this school:
The NGC curriculum topics covered a range of subjects that focused on Air and Water. Ecology (Air and Water), Indoor and Outdoor Pollution, Environmental Ethics, Endangered Wildlife, Sustainability, and Effective Citizenship were presented by lecturers from around Louisiana.
The instructors were professionals from the LSU AgCenter in Alexandria, Beauregard Parish, and Baton Rouge. Also participating as instructors were biologists from Kisatchie National Forest, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, as well as retired teachers in the science and biology field.
In Course 3, nine students were in attendance. Two (DD LaMartiniere, Libby Dupuy) took the course for NGC credit toward provisional Environmental Consultant status, and 5 were refreshing Environmental Consultants and Master Consultants.
Fifteen students attended Course 4. Libby and DD again earned credit toward their Environmental Consultant status.
One student (Elizabeth Gremillion) attained Environmental Consultant status, and three earned Environmental Master Consultant status (Gwen Lanoux, Cecille Revels, and Jan Lemoine). Also attending both Course 3 & 4 were Maurice Carr and Mary Maud Carr, friends of the Marksville Garden Club who enjoy our schools and travel!
As well as attending the sixteen courses provided by the National Garden Club curriculum, students took a field trip during each 2-day course. The Tunica-Biloxi Nature Trail was visited during Course 3, guided by local humorist and musician Gerard Dupuy, who shared homegrown expertise on local native plants and played some Cajun fiddle music for us. For course 4, students were introduced to the Old River Control Structure in Lettsworth, LA (led by Park Ranger Joe Harvey), and took a short walk over the control structure, which diverts water from the Mississippi River to the Atchafalaya River.
Here are three new things I learned at this school:
- 90% of a hummingbird’s diet is small insects.
- To help control mold and mildew in your home, exhaust vents should be run during and 30 minutes after a shower or bath.
- All about the endangered American Paddlefish, a primitive fish species found throughout Louisiana’s river basins.
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Course 3 students tour the Tunica-Biloxi Nature Trail with guide Gerard Dupuy. Pictured L to R: Jan Lemoine, Roxanna Champagne, Mary Maud Carr, Kathy Tell, Gerard Dupuy, DD LaMartiniere, and Libby Dupuy. Not shown: Patricia Ortalano (photographer)
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LDWF Outreach Biologist Christopher Connor explains all about the American Paddlefish .
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Students Karen Hoyt and Liz Gremillion view the Outflow Channel from the Auxiliary Structure at the Old River Control Structure.
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Dr. Ernest Girouard, retired LSU Ag teacher and Master Farmer, presents the Outdoor Pollution lecture.
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Course 4 students hear Park Ranger Joe Harvey explain the Old River Control Structure.
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Stacy Blomquist, Public Affairs Specialist with Kisatchie National Forest, instructs students about Beneficial Insects.
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Consultants Council Officers for 2019-2021 were installed at 2019 LGCF Convention. Pictured left to right are Parliamentarian Georgie Petitjean, Historian Jan Lemoine, Vice President Gwen Lanoux, Treasurer Margo Racca, Recording Secretary Patsy Hebert, President Jean Gilstrap, and Installing Officer Cindy Baucum.
Roster & Status
The Attached Excel Document displays the LGCF Environmental School Roster, updated as of June 2021. Non-member Roster, as of August 1, 2019.
Please Note:
Names listed in RED must contact the LGCF Environmental Chairman Gwen Lanoux to apply for an extension to complete courses or apply for reinstatement.
Names listed in BLUE must refresh by December 31, 2022, to retain Consultant/Master Consultant status.
Please Note:
Names listed in RED must contact the LGCF Environmental Chairman Gwen Lanoux to apply for an extension to complete courses or apply for reinstatement.
Names listed in BLUE must refresh by December 31, 2022, to retain Consultant/Master Consultant status.
To teach environmental literacy to cherish, protect, and conserve the living earth.
"The Living Earth" Environmental School curriculum was created by National Garden Clubs, Inc. to bring together garden club members from across the country who are seeking to become better stewards of our natural environment. It provides an in-depth understanding of the elements necessary for our survival and the challenges facing their sustainability including environmental science, water conservation, air pollution, land conservation, and endangered species by explaining their value.
The LGCF Environmental School is typically offered in back-to-back, two-day courses offered over a consecutive four day period. For example, Course I is offered during the first two days, and Course II is offered during the following two days. Then, Courses III and IV are offered during another four-day period in about six to eight months. The entire school can usually be completed well within a one-year program. The National Garden Club encourages the completion of all four courses within a two year period.
At the end of each course, there will be an open-book multiple choice exam given. After completion of two courses, the student will have attained the status of Environmental Consultant Provisional. This qualifies the student to join an Environmental Consultants Council while completing all four courses to achieve the full designation of Nationally Accredited Environmental Consultant.
The National Garden Club's accredited program does not require one to complete the courses in order.
"The Living Earth" Environmental School curriculum was created by National Garden Clubs, Inc. to bring together garden club members from across the country who are seeking to become better stewards of our natural environment. It provides an in-depth understanding of the elements necessary for our survival and the challenges facing their sustainability including environmental science, water conservation, air pollution, land conservation, and endangered species by explaining their value.
The LGCF Environmental School is typically offered in back-to-back, two-day courses offered over a consecutive four day period. For example, Course I is offered during the first two days, and Course II is offered during the following two days. Then, Courses III and IV are offered during another four-day period in about six to eight months. The entire school can usually be completed well within a one-year program. The National Garden Club encourages the completion of all four courses within a two year period.
At the end of each course, there will be an open-book multiple choice exam given. After completion of two courses, the student will have attained the status of Environmental Consultant Provisional. This qualifies the student to join an Environmental Consultants Council while completing all four courses to achieve the full designation of Nationally Accredited Environmental Consultant.
The National Garden Club's accredited program does not require one to complete the courses in order.
CONSERVATION PLEDGE
I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet Earth and promise to promote education so we may become caretakers of our air, water, forests, land and wildlife.
I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet Earth and promise to promote education so we may become caretakers of our air, water, forests, land and wildlife.
