EEinGeorgia, July 5, 2011

Environmental Education in Georgia

July 5, 2011
Save the Dates for Two Special EE Events This Fall Mark your calendars for the Georgia Naturalist Rally (September 24) and Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium (October 21). Both events will provide excellent professional development opportunities for environmental educators.
Finalists of "Recipes for Healthy Kids" Contest Announced Let's Move!, in association with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, challenged school nutrition professionals, chefs, students, parents and interested community members to create tasty, healthy, exciting new recipes for inclusion on school lunch menus across the country. Check out their recipes...
Survey of School Garden Practitioners The goal of this research is to better understand the most common challenges to school garden program sustainability. Please complete the brief (5-10 minutes) online survey by July 15, 2011.
Natural Service Network Survey If you participated in any natural service between August 2010 and today, take the Natural Service Network survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card from REI. The winner will be announced July 30, 2011.

Upcoming Events
2011 International Year of Forests Now until Saturday, Dec 31, 2011
International Year of Youth Now until Thursday, Aug 11, 2011
International Year of Chemistry Now until Saturday, Dec 31, 2011
Online Course: Fundamentals of Environmental Education-UW-Stevens Point Now until Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011
The Secchi Dip-In Now until Sunday, Jul 17, 2011
Truly Living Well Summer Camp Now until Friday, Jul 29, 2011 8 AM to 5:30 PM
Lakes Appreciation Month Now until Sunday, Jul 31, 2011
Recreation and Parks Month Now until Sunday, Jul 31, 2011
Smart Irrigation Month Now until Sunday, Jul 31, 2011
Clean Beaches Week Now until Thursday, Jul 7, 2011
Camp Kingfisher, Chattahoochee Nature Center Weekdays until Aug 12, 2011

National Action Plan for Greening America's Schools
Published by the American Institute of Architects and the U.S. Green Building Council, this report details what mayors, superintendents and other local leaders can do to advance the movement for environmentally friendly schools.
Green Schools National Conference Call for Presenters
The 2nd annual Green Schools National Conference will be held February 27-29, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The deadline for submitting presentation has been extended to July 31, 2011.

Sea Turtle Camp Weekdays until Jul 29, 2011
Wonders of Wetlands (WOW) Teacher Workshop Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 until Thursday, Jul 7, 2011 9 AM to 5 PM
Southeast Outdoor Nation Youth Summit Apply to be a Delegate Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jul 8, 2011 until Jul 10, 2011

NAAEE 40th Annual Conference

Project WET/WILD Teacher Workshop Friday, Jul 8, 2011 9 AM to 5 PM

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) 40th anniversary conference will held October 12-15, 2011 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Register by August 11 to take advantage of discounted rates.
Film: Mother Nature's Child
This film explores nature's powerful role in children's health and development. It marks a moment in time when a living generation can still recall childhoods of free play outdoors; this will not be true for most children growing up today.

Botanical Fridays Fridays 1:30 PM - 2 PM until Aug 5, 2011
Down Under, Out Yonder - Teacher Training Expedition Saturday, Jul 9, 2011 until Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011
Ndaka Overnight Adventure Camp Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 until Thursday, Jul 14, 2011

Teachers Needed to Pilot New EE Courses
There are now several opportunities for K-12 teachers to help pilot test new EE courses on topics such as Sustainability Education, Global Climate Change Education and Green Buildings. Apply now! Pilot programs begin in fall 2011.

Family Fishing Day Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 9 AM to 3 PM
World Population Day Monday, Jul 11, 2011
Teen Adventure Camp Weekdays Jul 11, 2011 until Jul 15, 2011

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!
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.

Camp Discovery 2011 Weekdays until Jul 29, 2011
Eco-Adventures: Summer Day Camp at Hickory Hill Weekdays 9 AM - 4 PM from Jul 11, 2011 until Jul 16, 2011 Weekdays 9 AM - 4 PM from Jul 25, 2011 until Jul 29, 2011
Continuing Education for Nature Enthusiasts 2nd Tuesday of Month 9 AM - 4 PM from Jul 12, 2011 until Aug 9, 2011
Girls of the Great Outdoors Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 until Friday, Jul 15, 2011

Teaching Resources Special Days for EE: 2011 Planner The True Cost of Coal Coral Reef Interactive Moving the Classroom Outdoors Earth: The Operators' Manual Wildlife Trading Cards Beachapedia Fishing Game from the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Schoolyard Gardens and Nature Areas - Free Book Chapter PowerUp Video Game Helps Students Learn About Environmental Issues Smithsonian Ocean Portal Youth in the Great Outdoors Web Site Earth Science Week Toolkit
Contests & Awards Fulbright U.S. Scholar Core Program ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award STEM Partnering for Excellence Contest Audubon Photography Contest Keep America Beautiful National Awards Georgia Urban Forestry Awards Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Entomological Foundation's Science Project Idea Competition EcoFocus Film Festival Competition
Grants All Terrain Cares Grant Program Everyone Breathe Asthma Education Savings Bond and Grant Community Foundation for Central Savannah River Area Grant Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Leave No Trace: Connect Grant for Culturally Diverse Communities Best Buy Children's Foundation Community Grants NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Fellowships Sodexo School Engagement Grants Donna J. Heinrich Environmental Education Grant Herb Garden Grants Ittleson Foundation Grants Sodexo Youth Grants Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Grant
Jobs & Internships Project WILD Coordinator, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield, GA Environmental Education Manager, Len Foote Hike Inn, Dawsonville, GA Graduate Assistantship in EE & Interpretation, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI

Webinar: Value the Land - Smithsonian Education Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 9 AM to 4 PM
Nighwalk and Hayride on the Farm Thursday, Jul 14, 2011 8 PM to 9:30 PM Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Advanced Training for Environmental Educators in Georgia Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jul 15, 2011 until Jul 17, 2011 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sep 9, 2011 until Sep 11, 2011
Full Moon Hike Friday, Jul 15, 2011 9 PM to 11 PM
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival Saturday, Jul 16, 2011
Leave No Trace Backyard Session Saturday, Jul 16, 2011 9 AM to 1 PM
Saturday at the Rock: Lake Exploration Saturday, Jul 16, 2011 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Reptile Rendezvous Saturday, Jul 16, 2011 10 AM to 4 PM
Liking Lichens (and other Biota)--Applying Ecological Knowledge to Georgia Science Performance Standards Sunday, Jul 17, 2011 until Thursday, Jul 21, 2011
Create Your Life Arts-based Empowerment Teen Camp Monday, Jul 18, 2011 until Sunday, Jul 24, 2011
Outdoor Sports Camp Weekdays Jul 18, 2011 until Jul 22, 2011
Redesigning Our Future National Environmental Summit Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 until Sunday, Jul 24, 2011
19th Annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 until Saturday, Jul 23, 2011

Master Naturalist Certification Class 3rd Thursday of Month 9 AM - 4 PM from Jul 21, 2011 until Oct 20, 2011
Adopt-A-Stream Biological Monitoring Workshop Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 10 AM to 3 PM
Adopt-A-Wetland Bacterial Monitoring Training Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 12 PM to 3 PM
Homeschool Family Camp Sunday, Jul 24, 2011 until Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011
New Oxbow Meadows Facility Grand Opening Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 10 AM to 3 PM
Webinar: Consumption and Well Being EPA Tuesday, Aug 2, 2011 12:30 PM
EE and Natural Resource Conservation Workshop Monday, Aug 8, 2011 until Sunday, Aug 14, 2011
Webinar: Back to School - Eco-Schools USA Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011 5 PM to 6 PM
International Youth Day Friday, Aug 12, 2011
Healthy Water, Healthy People & Bacterial Monitoring Educator Workshop Friday, Aug 12, 2011 until Saturday, Aug 13, 2011
Adopt-A-Stream Bacterial Monitoring Workshop Saturday, Aug 13, 2011 10 AM to 1 PM
Rain Barrel Workshop Saturday, Aug 13, 2011 11 AM to 12 PM
Saturday at the Rock: Attracting Birds to Your Backyard Saturday, Aug 20, 2011 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Learning About Birds FREE Curriculum Training Saturday, Aug 20, 2011 9:30 AM to 1 PM

Turtle Talk Saturday, Aug 20, 2011 10 AM to 12 PM
Georgia Recycling Coalition Annual Conference Sunday, Aug 21, 2011 until Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011
Monarchs Across Georgia Workshop Friday, Aug 26, 2011 until Saturday, Aug 27, 2011
Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM from Aug 27, 2011 until Aug 28, 2011
Snake Day Festival Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 10 AM to 3 PM
World Kitchen Garden Day Sunday, Aug 28, 2011
Journey South Begins Thursday, Sep 1, 2011
Organic Harvest Month Thursday, Sep 1, 2011 until Friday, Sep 30, 2011
Webinar: Measuring the Impacts of What We Consume (part 2) - EPA Tuesday, Sep 6, 2011 12:30 PM
SNAKE DAY 2011 Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 10 AM to 4 PM
Athens Water Festival Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 10 AM to 2 PM
World Ozone Day Friday, Sep 16, 2011
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands & GA Adopt-A-Wetlands Workshop Friday, Sep 16, 2011 until Saturday, Sep 17, 2011
Deerhunting Basics Saturday, Sep 17, 2011 10 AM to 3 PM
Screen-free Week Sunday, Sep 18, 2011 until Saturday, Sep 24, 2011
World Water Monitoring Day Sunday, Sep 18, 2011

Pollution Prevention Week Weekdays Sep 19, 2011 until Sep 23, 2011
Welcome Autumn Youth Program Friday, Sep 23, 2011 6 PM to 9 PM
National Estuaries Day Saturday, Sep 24, 2011
National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sep 24, 2011
Take a Child Outside Week Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 until Friday, Sep 30, 2011
Georgia Naturalist Rally Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 9 AM to 8:30 PM
Worldwide Day of Play Sunday, Sep 25, 2011
Children's Health Month Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
National Energy Awareness Month Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
International Walk to School Day & Month Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
NeighborWoods Month Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
National Go on a Field Trip Month Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
National Farm-to-School Month Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 until Monday, Oct 31, 2011
Family Campfire Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 7 PM to 9:30 PM
World Habitat Day Monday, Oct 3, 2011
Webinar: Public Attitudes and Influencing Behavior Change - EPA Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 12:30 PM

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