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INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR BIODIVERSITY EDUCATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 25, 2004
World Wildlife Fund and Disney's Animal Kingdom are looking for 40 leaders to 
participate in "The International Leadership Institute for Biodiversity 
Education " to be held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida, October 
11-16, 2004. The goal of this institute is to provide the tools to enable 
participants to lead, engage, and inspire others to protect biodiversity.

The institute is open to leaders who work at the local, state, national, or 
international level, and who have a broad reach, experience in implementing 
programs, and creating effective partnerships. During the institute, we’ll visit 
selected sites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Living Seas at Epcot and 
hear from scientists, leadership specialists, and other experts working at the 
forefront of biodiversity conservation and education. You’ll take part in a wide 
range of interactive sessions and look at how you can provide leadership at 
your institution, community, state, or national level to help educate others 
about what biodiversity is, why it’s important, why we’re losing it, and what 
people can do to help protect it. 
There is no cost for educational materials and housing during the institute. 
Complete information about the institute and an application form can be found 
at www.worldwildlife.org/windows/institute.cfm. 
 Applications are due to World Wildlife Fund by June 25, 2004. If you have 
questions, please contact Betty Olivolo at World Wildlife Fund at 
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Scholarships are available to support registration fees and travel for 
pre-service educators and those who work with pre-service educators. Please indicate 
your interest in these funds and your role in pre-service when you submit 
your application. 

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