Environmental Education in Georgia October 5, 2012 Upcoming Events Georgia's Ford Elementary Featured on National Green TV Show A recent episode of Growing a Greener World featured the garden-based science and environmental program at Ford Elementary School located in Acworth, Georgia. Very inspiring! International Year of the Bat Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012 Year of the Lizard Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012 Georgia Farm to School 5 Million Meal Challenge Last year, Georgia schools served 3 million meals featuring locally grown produce. Georgia Organics aims to push that number to 5 million meals this year. Learn how you can help! M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning Now until Saturday, Jan 11, 2014 Children's Health Month Now until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 National Energy Awareness Month Now until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 Ideas for Celebrating Food Day & Farm-to-School Month Modeled after Earth Day, Food Day is an opportunity to teach and learn about local and seasonal food, healthy diets, sustainable agriculture, food access, school and urban gardens, and children's health. October is also national Farm to School month. Here are some ideas from Nourish for how you can celebrate in your Rivers Alive Month Now until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 International Walk to School Day & Month Now until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 community, school, or home. NeighborWoods Month EE Alliance of GA 20th Anniversary Retreat Connecting, Inspiring, and Empowering Environmental Educators Past, Present, and Future. In celebration of their 20th Anniversary, EEA of GA will explore how play and creativity can enhance our work and professional lives. November 16 Now until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 National Go on a Field Trip Month Now until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 National Farm-to-School Month and/or 17 at Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega, GA. Register now and be a part Now until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 of the celebration! World Teachers' Day EECapacity Online Course: Strategies for Bridging Communities in EE EECapacity will offer a new online course titled Strategies for Bridging Communities in EE. The four week long course begins October 22, 2012. Friday, Oct 5, 2012 Apple Pickin' Jubilee Saturdays 9 AM - 6 PM until Oct 27, 2012 Sundays 9 AM - 6 PM until Oct 28, 2012 Individuals interested in taking the course need to complete an online application Organic Farming and Gardening Course by October 12, 2012. Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM 2012 NAAEE Call for Leadership Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM NAAEE, the professional association for environmental educators in North Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM America, is currently seeking dedicated professionals who have an interest in Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM education, the environment, diversity and inclusion to join the Board of Directors. CoastFest 2012 The deadline to self-nominate or nominate colleagues is November 10, 2012. Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 10 AM to 4 PM 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. 5th Annual Urban Coop Tour Saturday & Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM from Oct 6, 2012 until Oct 7, 2012 Project WET 2.0 Re-certification Workshop Monday, Oct 8, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM EE Webinars Check out upcoming and archived webinar series for environmental educators. Topics include school recycling programs, teaching outdoors, farm-to-school programs, and more! Elachee Explorers Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM - 12 PM until Dec 13, 2012 4-H National Youth Science Day Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 Teaching Resources Special Days for EE: 2012-13 School Year Planner RiverXchange Curriculum Program Seafloor Explorer Video: History of School Gardens in America Georgia Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring System North American Association for Environmental Education Conference Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 until Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 "Mommy and Me" at Elachee 2nd Wednesday of Month 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Oct 10, 2012 until Dec 12, 2012 4th Wednesday of Month 10 AM - 11:30 AM until Nov 28, 2012 Contests & Awards Earth Science Week Contests America's Cutest Energy Savers Spirit of Innovation Awards Green Cup Recycle Challenge Lexus Eco Challenge NOAA Teacher at Sea Program Gee Whiz Kids Award for Community Service Christopher Reeve Award for Community Service Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy National Engineer's Week Future City Competition Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest National Geographic Kid's Photo Contest Subaru Healthy Sprouts Grant No Bird Left Behind Institute for Global Environmental Strategies Art Contest National Public Lands Day Photo Contest Prudential Spirit of Community Youth Awards NSTA-Shell Science Lab Challenge NeighborWoods Month Photo Contest Real World Design Challenge Green Living Student Film Project NSTA Angela Award Georgia's Native Plants Art Competition National Geographic Photo Contest International Compost Awareness Week Poster Contest National Science Teachers Association Awards River of Words Art and Poetry Contest Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships P3 Awards: National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Campus RainWorks Challenge National Wetlands Awards National Geographic Bee National Recreation Trails Photo Contest Ocean Pals Poster and Digital Image Contests Grants Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grants Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant CVS Caremark Community Grants Subaru Healthy Sprouts Grant Southeast Environmental Education Alliance Mini-grants Marine Debris Prevention and Removal Grants Coleopterists Society Youth Incentive Award Connecting Math to Other Subjects - Grants for High School Teachers Understanding Geometry Grants Pollinator Habitat Grants N-Vision a Brighter Future Grant EPA Regional EE Grants COOL Outdoor Learning Mini-grant Humane Education Mini-grant Alibris Collection Award SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Walmart Store and Sam's Club Giving Programs Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants Youth Garden Grants Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships Temper of the Times Foundation Grants Hesselbein Institute Ambassador Scholarship Project Orange Thumb Garden Grants Jobs & Internships Spring Break Camp Manager, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA Water Education Intern, Water Conservation Office, Athens, GA Organic Teaching Farm Fellow, Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA Distance Learning Adventure: Wading into Wetlands Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 1 PM to 2 PM Elachee "Georgia Master Naturalist" Program Thursdays 1 PM - 5:30 PM until Nov 1, 2012 Webinar: Cave and Karst - The World Beneath our Feet Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 7 PM to 8:30 PM Georgia Project WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 9 AM to 3:30 PM SPARKS: Understanding Energy Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 until Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 10 AM to 5 PM Earth Science Week Sunday, Oct 14, 2012 until Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 National Wildlife Refuge Week Sunday, Oct 14, 2012 until Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 No Child Left Inside Day Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 National Fossil Day Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 Webinar: Why Environmental Health in School Matters Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 2 PM to 3 PM Webinar: Teaching STEM with Wind and Solar Energy Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM EECapacity Professional Learning Community: Climate Change Education 3rd Thursday of Month 7 PM - 8 PM from Oct 18, 2012 until Dec 20, 2012 1st Thursday of Month 7 PM - 8 PM until Dec 6, 2012 Women's Backpacking Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct 19, 2012 until Oct 21, 2012 Autumn Brilliance Photography Workshop Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct 19, 2012 until Oct 21, 2012 Astronomy Day Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 Saturday @ the Rock: Historical Cemeteries Nature Walk Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 6 PM to 8:30 PM National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 until Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 EECapacity Online Course: Strategies for Bridging Communities in EE Monday, Oct 22, 2012 until Sunday, Nov 18, 2012 Food Day Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 Webinar: Exploring Landscapes through Project-based Learning Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 2 PM Webinar: Enhancing Schoolyard Habitats for Teaching Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 3 PM to 4 PM Webinar: Creative Nature Connection: A Naturebased Art Practice Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Advanced Training for EE in Georgia, Core Course 1 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct 26, 2012 until Oct 28, 2012 Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 Hike & Seek Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM Webinar: Making Cities Good for Children Monday, Oct 29, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Southern NSTA Regional Conference Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 until Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 Salamanders and Storms - Climate Change in the Smokies Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov 2, 2012 until Nov 4, 2012 Naturalist Certification - Mammals Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov 2, 2012 until Nov 4, 2012 Georgia Association of Marine Education Conference Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov 2, 2012 until Nov 4, 2012 Atlanta Outdoor Nation ON-IT Summit Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 until Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 Project WET Educator Workshop Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 9 AM to 3:45 PM Harvest in the Meadows Fall Festival Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 4 PM to 8 PM Sustainability Education Week Weekdays Nov 5, 2012 until Nov 9, 2012 Elachee "First Wednesday" Home School Program 1st Wednesday of Month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Nov 7, 2012 until May 1, 2013 Elachee "Junior Master Naturalist" Home School Program 1st Wednesday of Month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Nov 7, 2012 until May 1, 2013 Marine Mammals in Coastal Georgia Friday, Nov 9, 2012 8:45 AM to 5 PM American Education Week Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 until Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 Geography Awareness Week Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 until Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 Triple Educator Workshop - Projects WET, WILD & Learning Tree Monday, Nov 12, 2012 until Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 8 AM to 6 PM Monday, Feb 4, 2013 until Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 8 AM to 6 PM Monday, Nov 11, 2013 until Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 8 AM to 6 PM National Association for Interpretation Workshop Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 until Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 GIS Day Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012 America Recycles Day Thursday, Nov 15, 2012 EE Alliance of GA 20th Anniversary Retreat Friday, Nov 16, 2012 until Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 Okeanos Explorer Curriculum - How Do We Explore Workshop Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 8:30 AM to 4 PM Saturday @ the Rock: Rock Eagle Hike Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 10 AM to 4 PM Fall Break Camp Monday, Nov 19, 2012 until Wednesday, Nov 21, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Webinar: Connecting Kids with Nature Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 2 PM Georgia Shorebirds Conservation Teacher Workshop Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 until Sunday, Dec 2, 2012 Flying WILD Educator Workshop Friday, Nov 30, 2012 1 PM to 4 PM Remotely Operated Vehicle Workshop Friday, Nov 30, 2012 5 PM to 9 PM Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 8 AM to 5 PM Growing UP WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM Growing Up WILD Facilitator Workshop Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM International Volunteer Day Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 World Soil Day Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 Project WET Refresher Workshop Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 10 AM to 2 PM International Mountain Day Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 Christmas Bird Count Friday, Dec 14, 2012 until Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 Camp H2O Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 until Friday, Dec 21, 2012 Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 until Friday, Dec 28, 2012 Winter Solstice at Arabia Mtn. Nature Preserve Friday, Dec 21, 2012 7 PM to 10 PM National Radon Action Month Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 until Thursday, Jan 31, 2013