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