Save the Earth’s Environment through Knowledge
A conference for students entering 10th, 11th and 12th grades.
Lynn
Artz, Chairman
SEEK (Save the Earth’s
Environment
through Knowledge) is an annual environmental conference for high
school students sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden
Clubs. Each summer, 70 students from across the state attend the
outstanding 4-day conference. Students entering grades 10, 11, or
12 are eligible to attend.
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The SEEK Conference focuses on today’s critical environmental
issues:
• Climate change, energy conservation, alternative
energy, & sustainability
• Water quality & quantity (water pollution
& water conservation)
• Loss of wildlife habitat due to deforestation and
development
The conference also promotes student initiative and leadership.
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SEEK 2011 will be held at Wakulla
Springs State Park,
located in the Big Bend of Florida near Tallahassee. This gem in
the State’s Park System features one of the largest and deepest
freshwater springs in the world, pristine natural areas, and an
abundance of wildlife.
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2010 Conference Sessions
July 11-14: For older and returning students.
July 25-28: For younger students
Registration for SEEK 2010 begins January 1. Garden clubs (with
help from high school science teachers) recruit and select students to
attend the conference. Local garden clubs also pay some or all of
the conference, lodging, and meal expenses for their selected
students. Students and their families provide transportation to
and from the conference and contribute to the conference fee as
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Forms
For Garden Clubs
Registration Form, PDF
General Flyer, PDF
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For Parents/Students
Parental Consent Form, PDF
Medical Form, PDF
Student Information Form, PDF
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More Information
Seek 2010 General Information,
Information for Garden Clubs, updating for 2010
Parent FAQs, PDF
Student FAQs, PDF
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Packing List, PDF
Seek 2010 Program, Session I (July
11-14) and Session II
(July 25-28)
Wakulla State Park Brochure, PDF
Directions and Maps
Tallahasee Garden Club, PDF
Wakulla State Park, PDF
Lodging & Sightseeing Help for Parents, PDF
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Polly Moody (and Daytona Beach Garden Club) Youth Scholarship Application, PDF
How to support Seek through Donations, PDF
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