EEinGeorgia, Dec. 6, 2011

Environmental Education in Georgia

December 6, 2011

The Incredible Edible Fruit Tree, Berry Bush & Vine Sale
This annual sale is a great opportunity to purchase plants for school gardens and farm-to-school programs. Schools receive a 10% discount! Preorder sales are accepted online and will be available for pickup on January 21, 2012. Order early to ensure availability!

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

Georgia "Feed My School for a Week" Pilot Program
Feed My School for a Week is a new pilot program sponsored by the Georgia Departments of Agriculture and Education and aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and healthy

Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012
Webinar: Greening the School Yard: Gardens and Habitats
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Webinar: Outdoor Teaching Mistakes Green Teacher

eating. Students will learn how food travels from a local farm to their cafeteria table, while also getting healthy and delicious meals.
Spring 2012 Online EE Courses
The University of WisconsinStevens Point Spring 2012 online EE courses have been announced. Courses may be taken for graduate credits, undergraduate credits, or as a 0 credit workshop. Several partial scholarships are available. The registration deadline is January 13, 2012.
National Green Ribbon Schools Program Update
The U.S. Department of Education has released more details about its new Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. Participating

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 9 PM to 11 PM
Christmas Bird Count
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 until Thursday, Jan 5, 2012
Advanced Training for Environmental Educators in Georgia - Core Course 1
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1 PM - 2 PM from Jan 13, 2012 until Jan 15, 2012
Wilderness First Responder Course
Sunday, Jan 15, 2012 until Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Webinar: Using Nature Journals - Green Teacher
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Advanced Training for Environmental Educators in Georgia Core Course 2

states are currently posting applications for schools in their jurisdictions. Winners will be announced in April 2012.
American Community Gardening Association Conference Call for Proposals
The American Community Gardening Association is currently seeking proposals for its 33rd annual conference August 9-12, 2012 in San Francisco. Workshop proposals are due December 15, 2011.
National Children & Youth Garden Symposium Call for Proposals
The American Horticultural Society is seeking presentation

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jan 20, 2012 until Jan 22, 2012
Coastal Concerns Teacher Workshop
Friday, Jan 20, 2012 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Winter Woody Plant ID Day Program
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 8 AM
Online Course: Environmental Education Theory & Practice
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 until Friday, Apr 27, 2012
Online Course - Applied EE Program Evaluation
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 until Friday, Apr 27, 2012
Projects WET, WILD and Learning Tree Triple Facilitator Workshop
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 until Friday, Jan 27, 2012 8 AM to 6 PM
Flying WILD Training Workshop

proposals for its 20th annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium to be held July 1821, 2012 at the University of MarylandCollege Park. Proposals due December 23, 2011.
Southern NSTA Regional Conference: Call for Proposals
The Georgia Science Teachers Association is partnering with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) to host an NSTA area conference November 1-3, 2012 in Atlanta. Proposals for sessions due January 15, 2012.
EE Webinars
Check out upcoming and archived Webinars for

PM to 8 PM Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM
Online Course: Advanced Oral Interpretation Methods
Monday, Jan 30, 2012 until Friday, May 4, 2012
Webinar: Culturally Diverse Audiences Green Teacher
Monday, Jan 30, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Monarchs in Mexico Trip to the Overwintering Colonies
Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 until Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 until Saturday, Feb 18, 2012
Family Adventure Weekend
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 10, 2012 until Feb 12, 2012
Online Course - Natural Resources Policy & the Legislative Process
Monday, Feb 13, 2012 until Friday, May 4, 2012

environmental educators. Topics include school recycling programs, teaching outdoors, farmto-school programs, and more!
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 Global Warming Wheel Card Kit Global Water Quality Experiment for International
Year of Chemistry Biologist in Training Activity Booklet Woolly School Garden Program Bee SmartTM Pollinator Gardener App

Georgia Science Teachers Association Annual Conference
Thursday, Feb 16, 2012 until Saturday, Feb 18, 2012
Interpretation: A Teachable Art
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 17, 2012 until Feb 19, 2012
Likin' Lichens Teacher Workshops
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM - 4:30 PM from Feb 17, 2012 until Feb 19, 2012
Advanced Training for Environmental Educators in Georgia Core Course 3
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 24, 2012 until Feb 26, 2012
Georgia Organics Conference & Farm to School Summit
Friday, Feb 24, 2012 until Saturday, Feb 25, 2012
Green Schools National Conference

Contests & Awards Ocean Pals Poster and Digital Imaging Contests Burpee's "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Disney's Planet Challenge Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental
Educators President's Environmental Youth Awards America's Home Energy Challenge Georgia Geographic Alliance Postcard Contest Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Document Your Environment Multimedia Contest National Geographic Hands-on Explorer Challenge Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching National Green Cup Challenge Water Champion Awards Science & the Public Fellows Program Georgia Envirothon Georgia Envirothon North Georgia Envirothon East Georgia Envirothon West Georgia Envirothon South Georgia Envirothon State Finals Eco-Hero Awards Program School of the Future Design Competition Living on the Ocean Planet Video Contest Go Bananas! Challenge Chattahoochee Nature Center Student Film
Competition Volvo Adventure Competition DuPont Challenge Essay Contest ExploraVision Contest National Ag Day Essay Contest Georgia Project WET Awards Christopher Columbus Awards for Middle School
Students American Forest & Paper Association Recycling
Awards Teens for Jeans National Kind Teacher Award Intel Schools of Distinction Awards & Grants Sustainable Future Challenge for Middle School
Students Green City Award Community Recycling Education
Award
Grants

Monday, Feb 27, 2012 until Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 Smokies Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, Mar 3, 2012

National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Grant
Disney's Planet Challenge Chefs Move to Schools Grant National Youth Fishing & Boating Grants Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grants Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship Herb Society of America Grant for Educators Echoing Green Fellowship Muhammad Ali Center Peace Garden Grant Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships NSF Informal Science Education Grants AmeriCorps State and National Grants Petey Giroux Dragonfly Grants Urban Waters Small Grants Fund for Teachers Professional Development Grants Project Dragonfly Global Field Master's Program Public Lands Every Day Capacity Building Grants Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Green School Grant Georgia Nature Center Field Trip Grant Wildlife Conservation Grants Earthwatch Educator Fellowships Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants Intel Schools of Distinction Awards & Grants
Jobs & Internships Education Manager, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Environmental Education in Georgia
Dear E-News Subscribers, Please pardon this second mailing, but the following workshop was accidentally excluded from yesterday's December E-News. The registration deadline for the workshop is January 4, 2012. Thank you!
Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop
Monday, Feb 6, 2012 until Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM
The Certified Interpretive Guide workshop is designed for anyone who delivers, or who would like to deliver, interpretive programs to the public. You will learn both the theoretical foundations of the profession, as well as practical skills needed to deliver quality interpretive programming to visitors. Upon completion of the workshop, participants who choose certification will become Certified Interpretive Guides, licensed by the National Association for Interpretation. Participants must be age 16 or older. Workshop size is limited to 15. Register by January 4, 2012. Complete Details Admission: $242 fee includes textbook & workbook Event Phone: 770-992-2055 ext. 252 Location: 9135 Willeo Rd. Roswell, GA United States 30075-4723 Directions: From Roswell Rd./U.S. 19 (heading north from Atlanta or I-285): At the first traffic light after crossing the Chattahoochee River, turn left onto Azalea Dr. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Willeo Rd. CNC is located 1/2-mile on the right. From Marietta and points west: Take Hwy 120 (also called Marietta Hwy. or Upper Roswell Rd.) east toward Roswell. Cross Johnson Ferry Rd. and go approximately four miles to Willeo Rd. At the traffic right, turn right onto Willeo Rd. CNC is located one mile on the right. From GA 400: From northbound, take Northridge Rd. (Exit #6) and bear right, back over the expressway. Immediately after crossing over GA 400, turn right onto Dunwoody Place. From southbound, take Northridge Rd. (Exit #6). At the traffic light at the top of the ramp go straight to Dunwoody Place.

Follow Dunwoody Place until it intersects with Roswell Rd. (1.2 miles). Turn right onto Roswell Rd. At the first traffic light after crossing the Chattahoochee River, turn left onto Azalea Dr. At the second traffic light, turn left onto Willeo Rd. CNC is located 1/2-mile on the right.
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9135 Willeo Rd. Roswell, GA United States 30075-4723