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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.


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.



SEEK 2011 Highlights

SEEK 2011 was 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. 




2012 Conference Sessions
July 8-11:  For older and returning students.
July 22-25:  For younger students

Registration for SEEK 2012 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 required by the sponsoring garden club.

Forms:

For Garden Clubs

Registration Form, PDF
General Flyer, PDF



For Parents/Students

Parental Consent Form, PDF
Medical Form, PDF
Student Information Form, PDF



Seek 2011 General Information:

Information for Garden Clubs, PDF
Parent FAQs, PDF
Student FAQs, PDF





Packing List, PDF
Seek 2012 Program, updating
Wakulla State Park Brochure, PDF
Directions and Maps
  Tallahasee Garden Club, PDF
  Wakulla State Park, PDF
Lodging & Sightseeing Help for Parents, PDF


Polly Moody (and Daytona Beach Garden Club) Youth Scholarship Application, PDF

How to support Seek through Donations, PDF


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