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Environmental Education in Georgia

October 4, 2011

Georgia Outdoor Learning Awards - Deadline Extended
The Council of Outdoor Learning (COOL) offers awards to an individual teacher, parent, principal, administrator, or community volunteer AND a school or educational organization for excellence in outdoor learning. Awards include $100 to be used to enhance the winner's outdoor learning center. Submit nominations by October 5, 2011.
Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium
The 15th annual Outdoor Learning Symposium will be held Friday, October 21, 2011 at Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur

Upcoming Events
2011 International Year of Forests
Now until Saturday, Dec 31, 2011
International Year of Chemistry
Now until Saturday, Dec 31, 2011
Year of the Turtle
Now until Saturday, Dec 31, 2011
International Year of the Bat
Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012
Online Course: Environmental Education Theory & Practice
Now until Saturday, Dec 3, 2011
Online Course: Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences
Now until Saturday, Dec 3, 2011
Online Course: Needs Assessment in Environmental Education & Interpretation
Now until Sunday, Oct 23, 2011
Online Course: Strategic Planning & Implementation
Now until Friday, Nov 11, 2011
Children's Health Month

Campus. This year's theme is "Leaving Footprints: Natural Paths to Learning." Early bird pricing lasts through October 7, 2011!
EE Alliance of GA Seeking Conference Proposals
Presentation proposals are now being accepted for the Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia's 2012 conference. The online submission deadline is October 14, 2011.
National Green Ribbon Schools Program Update
The U.S. Department of Education has released more details about its new Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. The deadline for nominee submissions is scheduled to be announced in early 2012. The program anticipates recognizing as many as 50 schools by the end of the

Now until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
National Energy Awareness Month
Now until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
International Walk to School Day & Month
Now until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
NeighborWoods Month
Now until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
National Go on a Field Trip Month
Now until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
National Farm-to-School Month
Now until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
Webinar: Counting Consumption: Measuring the Impacts of What We Consume (Part 2) - EPA
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011
Farm to School for Elementary School Teachers
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
World Teachers' Day
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011
National Youth Science Day
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011
Life in the Dark: Free Calhoun Lecture
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011 10 AM to 11 AM
Monarchs Across Georgia

2011-12 school year.
High Performance Healthy Schools Summit
During this summit, November 3-4, 2011 in Atlanta, GA, national and regional leaders in green building, energy efficiency and education will discuss topics including water efficiency, energy efficiency, recycling, indoor air quality, environmental curriculum and green cleaning. Scholarships are available. Online registration closes November 1, 2011.
Sustainability Education Concepts and Teaching Methods Course
A limited number of free seats are available for this 15-hour, sustainability education course starting November 1, 2011. Major topics in the self-paced, online course

Teacher Workshop
Friday, Oct 7, 2011 until Saturday, Oct 8, 2011
Hunt and Learn - Deer
Friday, Oct 7, 2011 until Monday, Oct 10, 2011
Sweet Pea Club Story Hour
Fridays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM until Nov 18, 2011
Earth Science Week
Sunday, Oct 9, 2011 until Saturday, Oct 15, 2011
National Wildlife Refuge Week
Monday, Oct 10, 2011 until Sunday, Oct 16, 2011
Home School Class Exploring Earth
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011 10 AM to 12 PM
Feathery Friends Early Childhood Classes
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011 10 AM to 11 AM Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011 10 AM to 11 AM
No Child Left Inside Day
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011
NAAEE 40th Annual Conference
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011 until Saturday, Oct 15, 2011
National Fossil Day
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011
Exploring the Plant Kingdom - School Day Off

from the Green Education Foundation will include biodiversity, renewable energy sources, green technology, the Greenhouse Effect and climate change in response to natural and man-made causes.
Earth Gauge Free Online Weather and Environment Courses
In partnership with the COMET Program, Earth Gauge provides a series of free, online courses and training materials that address the connections between weather and the environment.
EE Webinars
Check out upcoming and archived Webinars for environmental educators. Topics include school recycling programs, making the most of National Farm to School Month (October), Consumption and the Environment, and more!

Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 8:30 AM to 3 PM
Fall Planting: Mother Nature's Layaway Plan
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 9 AM to 7:30 PM
Project WET Facilitator Recertification Workshop
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 1 PM to 4 PM
Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education Conference
Friday, Oct 14, 2011 until Saturday, Oct 15, 2011
Hike & Seek
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 9 AM
Rivers Alive Cleanup
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Water for Wildlife: Make a Mosaic Birdbath
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 10 AM to 12 PM Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 10 AM to 12 PM
Creatures of the Night
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 7:30 PM to 10 PM
Make Your Mark Week
Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 until Saturday, Oct 22, 2011
Georgia School Bus Safety Week
Weekdays Oct 17, 2011 until Oct 21, 2011
Webinar: School Buildings

Travel Opportunities for Educators
Get out of the classroom and learn about cutting edge research and conservation efforts, develop professional skills and make a difference for the environment. A diverse selection of travel and learning opportunities for educators both within the U.S. and abroad is currently available.
Teaching Resources
Special Days for EE: 2011 Planner Symbolic Monarch Migration Project All About Plants Botanical Basics and Activities Huntington Library Garden Lesson Plans Georgia Clean Commute Week Resources Now Available Cool the Earth Free School Assemblies School Green Energy Challenge & Toolkit Air Quality Workshop for Teachers: A Toolkit for Facilitators Northwest Earth Institute Discussion Courses
Contests & Awards
NSTA-Shell Science Lab Challenge Oberstar Safe Routes to School Award National Public Lands Day Volunteer of the Year Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy National Engineer's Week Future City Competition Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest National Geographic Kid's Photo Contest Student Challenge Awards Program Lexus Eco Challenge Prudential Spirit of Community Youth Awards Wonders of Weather Contest National Public Lands Day Photo Contest Neighborwoods Month Photo Contest Great American Can Roundup Close Encounters of the Bird Kind International Compost Awareness Week Poster Contest National Science Teachers Association Awards River of Words Art and Poetry Contest Sea the Change Conservation Contest National Recreation Trails Photo Contest National Wetlands Awards Disney's Planet Challenge

as Green Teaching Tools
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Master Naturalist Certification Class
3rd Thursday of Month 9 AM - 4 PM from Oct 20, 2011
Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium
Friday, Oct 21, 2011
SCMEA/GAME Annual Conference - Celebrating our Shared Shorelines
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct 21, 2011 until Oct 23, 2011
Make A Difference Day
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011
Project WET Facilitator Recertification Workshop
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 1 PM to 4 PM
Tricks, Treats & Trails at Oxbow Meadows
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 4 PM to 8 PM
Halloween Hayride & Family Festival
Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 5 PM to 9 PM
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 until Saturday, Oct 29, 2011
Food Day
Monday, Oct 24, 2011

Grants
Power a Bright Future UnitedHealth HEROES Grants Safe Routes Mini Grant Home Depot Community Impact Grants Build-A-Bear Workshop Grants State Farm Grants Georgia Nature Center Field Trip Grants Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant CVS Caremark Community Grants Marine Debris Grants Coleopterists Society Youth Incentive Award EPA Environmental Education Grants Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant Connecting Math to Other Subjects - Grants for High School Teachers Understanding Geometry Grants COOL Outdoor Learning Mini-Grant Youth Garden Grants Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants Biggest Loser Energy Competition National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Grant Disney's Planet Challenge
Jobs & Internships
Program Specialist, Rock Eagle 4-H Environmental Education, Eatonton, GA

Clean Commute Week
Weekdays Oct 24, 2011 until Oct 28, 2011
Webinar: Fundraising for Your Schoolyard Habitat NWF
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011 4 PM to 5 PM
The Turtles and Traditions of Mexico
Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 until Sunday, Nov 6, 2011
Family Campfire
Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Webinar: A Potential Solution: Plentitude - EPA
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011
Project WET Facilitator Recertification Workshop
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 1 PM to 4 PM
Webinar: Conducting an Environmental Audit - NWF
Wednesday, Nov 2, 2011 5 PM to 6 PM
High Performance Healthy Schools Summit
Thursday, Nov 3, 2011 until Friday, Nov 4, 2011 7 AM to 4 PM
Hunt and Learn - Squirrel
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov 11, 2011 until Nov 13, 2011
2011 Coastal Concerns Teacher Workshop
Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 8:30 AM

to 4:30 PM
American Education Week
Sunday, Nov 13, 2011 until Saturday, Nov 19, 2011
Geography Awareness Week
Monday, Nov 14, 2011 until Sunday, Nov 20, 2011
Project WET Facilitator Recertification Workshop
Monday, Nov 14, 2011 9 AM to 12 PM
America Recycles Day
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011
GIS Day
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011
Toyota Teacher Program: Costa Rica
Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 until Saturday, Dec 3, 2011
Nature Journaling
Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 10 AM to 12 PM
Saturday at the Rock: Rock Eagle Night Life
Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 7 PM to 9 PM
Fall Break Camp
Monday, Nov 21, 2011 until Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 9 AM to 4 PM
Georgia Shorebirds Conservation Teacher Workshop
Thursday, Dec 1, 2011 until Sunday, Dec 4, 2011

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Birdfeeding Basics
Saturday, Dec 3, 2011 10 AM to 12 PM
International Volunteer Day
Monday, Dec 5, 2011
Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 9 PM to 11 PM
Christmas Bird Count
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 until Thursday, Jan 5, 2012