Environmental Education in Georgia February 6, 2012 Apply Now for Summer EE Workshops! Many wonderful summer EE workshops are offered free of charge or for a modest registration fee. Many also have spring application deadlines, so apply today! Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of GA Celebrates 20th Anniversary The Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia has been serving environmental educators throughout Georgia since 1992. Check out the 20th anniversary celebration plans including membership discounts and 20 special events! Valentine's Day Nature Cards for Kids The Nature Conservancy and Nature Rocks have produced a set of Upcoming Events International Year of the Bat Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012 Year of the Lizard Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012 Online Course: Models of Teaching & Learning Now until Friday, May 11, 2012 Now until Friday, Apr 27, 2012 Online Course: Environmental Geology Now until Friday, May 11, 2012 Online Course: Advanced Oral Interpretation Methods Now until Friday, May 4, 2012 National Bird-Feeding Month Now until Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 Valentine's Cards that appeal to kids' wild side. Aside from a Valentine's greeting, each card has a fun activity to challenge each recipient to get outside and explore nature. A growing body of evidence shows that kids who spend time outdoors are happier, healthier and smarter than kids who don't get out. Teacher Educators Needed for Sustainability Course Makeovers This 20-month project will support a cohort of teacher education professors in multiple states as they integrate sustainability content and methods into a range of courses. Apply now and make plans to to attend an informational webinar on February 16, 2012. National Marine Educators Conference: Call for Proposals The deadline for submission of proposals for the "North to Alaska's Seas: a Confluence of Science and Culture" conference to be Journey North Begins Now until Friday, Jun 1, 2012 Monarchs in Mexico Trip to the Overwintering Colonies Now until Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 until Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 National Green Week Monday, Feb 6, 2012 until Sunday, Apr 22, 2012 Online Course: Environmental Education in Urban Communities - Cornell University Monday, Feb 6, 2012 until Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop Monday, Feb 6, 2012 until Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM Webinar: Place-based Education - LEAF Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 4 PM to 5 PM Webinar: Exploring Place Based Education - Green Teacher Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM held June 24-28, 2012 in Anchorage, Alaska is February 17, 2012. Georgia Organics Conference & Farm to School Summit Online Registration for the Georgia Organics Annual Conference and Farm to School Summit remains open until February 17, 2012. A limited number of Farm to School Summit scholarships are still available for farm to school stakeholders (teachers, school nutrition staff, and other champions). Georgia & National Green Ribbon Schools Program The Georgia Green Ribbon Schools committee will select up to four schools to be recognized at a ceremony at the State Capitol and also be nominated for national recognition. Applications are due by February 24, 2012. Online Course: Introduction to Plant Phenology and Climate Change BudBurst Academy The FREE online course has all the Family Adventure Weekend Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 10, 2012 until Feb 12, 2012 C2C Fellows Southeast Workshop Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 10, 2012 until Feb 12, 2012 Project WET Educator Workshop Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Georgia Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Thursday, Feb 16, 2012 until Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 Arbor Day in Georgia Friday, Feb 17, 2012 Interpretation: A Teachable Art Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 17, 2012 until Feb 19, 2012 Likin' Lichens Teacher Workshop Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM - 4:30 PM from Feb 17, 2012 until Feb 19, 2012 Certified Interpretive Guide information you need to implement Project BudBurst in your K-12 classroom and engage your students in a national program by learning more about plants and climate change at the local level. Seats are awarded on a first-come, first- served basis. Apply as soon as possible before February 29, 2012. EE Alliance of GA Conference Registration Now Open! The annual Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia conference will be held at the Southwest Arts Center located in south Fulton County on March 30-31, 2012. Register by March 1, 2012 to receive the earlybird discount. M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning Lesley University's master's of Workshop Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 until Friday, Feb 24, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM Project WET: New Guide Educator Update Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM Workshop: Healthy School Environments Across the South Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 8:30 AM to 5 PM Advanced Training for Environmental Education 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 Monday, Feb 27, 2012 until Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 Project WILD Educator Workshop Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 8:30 AM to 4 PM science degree in ecological teaching and learning is an 18-month accelerated program designed for educators of all disciplines who want to deepen their understanding of ecology, sustainability, living systems and ecological education and to apply their learning to their professional contexts. Scholarships are available. Applications due March 1, 2012. 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. Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup Thursday, Mar 1, 2012 until Thursday, May 31, 2012 Why Do We Explore? Workshop Saturday, Mar 3, 2012 National Ag Week Sunday, Mar 4, 2012 until Saturday, Mar 10, 2012 Clean Commute Week Monday, Mar 5, 2012 until Friday, Mar 9, 2012 Georgia Walk to School Day Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 Project WET Facilitator Re- certification Workshop Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM Webinar: Get Outside and Take a Green Hour - NWF Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 5 PM to 6 PM National Agriculture Day Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 Webinar: Deep Climate Change Education: Learning & Teaching for Personal & Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium Save the date! The 16th annual Outdoor Learning Symposium will be held Friday, September 21, 2012 at Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford, GA. Teaching Resources Special Days for EE: 2012 Planner Journey North Begins Monarch Box Geology Box Promoting Sustainable Southern Forests Using the Outdoors to Foster Learning of Scientific Processes Healthy Neighborhoods/Healthy Kids Guide Education for Sustainability Starter Kit Virtual Pond Dip Zero Waste: A Realistic Sustainability Program for Schools 'I Heart Soil' Public Awareness Campaign Shelburne Farms' Sustainable Schools Project Tropical Ecology in Panama Curriculum Children & Nature Network's Let's G.O.! Toolkit Contests & Awards Intel Schools of Distinction Awards & Grants Georgia & National Green Ribbon Schools Program Sustainable Future Challenge for Middle School Students Green City Community Recycling Education Award Huggable Heroes Win a Science Assembly for Your School School Garden Kit Giveaway Kids' Science Challenge Bob the Bunny's Environmental Cartoon Competition Tropical Biology Scholarship Girls on Ice Expeditions Promising Practices Awards for Character Education National Garden Clubs' School Garden Project Awards Garden Club of Georgia Scholarships Do Something Grants Science & Engineering Video Contest Mantis Awards for Community and Youth Gardens Georgia Youth Birding T-Shirt Art Contest TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Fellowship Program How Much Energy Can You Conserve? Young Naturalist Awards for Grades 7-12 Social Transformation - Green Teacher Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Spring Hike: Backyard Birding Basics Saturday, Mar 10, 2012 10 AM to 5 PM National Ground Water Awareness Week Sunday, Mar 11, 2012 until Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 National Wildlife Week Sunday, Mar 11, 2012 until Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 Online Course: Introduction to Plant Phenology and Climate Change - BudBurst Academy Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 until Monday, Apr 16, 2012 Adopt-A-Stream Confluence Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 8 AM to 5 PM World Water Day Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 GNPA 3rd Annual Photo Expo Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 until National STEM Video Game Challenge Rain Bird Intelligent Use of Water Awards Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge - Elementary School Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge - Middle School Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge - High School Endangered Species Day Art Contest National Association of Biology Teachers Awards Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Norm Strung Youth Writing Award The Purpose Prize Craig Tufts Educational Award PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest Zoo Atlanta Call4Gorillas Contests Georgia Youth Birding Competition Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest Google Science Fair Competition World of Children Awards Paddle Georgia and Project WET/AAS Training - Educator's Scholarship Project Earth 2012 Earth Day Contest Teams that Make a Difference Awards Young Lungs At Work Cartoon/Video Competition Thacher Environmental Research Contest Fight the Bite Poster Contest Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge Eco-Meet Middle School Challenge Green Energy Challenge Contest ThinkQuest Competition Grants Intel Schools of Distinction Awards & Grants GRO1000 Grassroots Grants Eugene Odum Environmental Grant School Garden Kit Giveaway Disney Friends for Change Grants Environmental Justice Grants National Geographic Student Expeditions Scholarship Program Turfmutt Spruce Up Your School K-5 Sweepstakes Lemelson - MIT InvenTeam Grants Mantis Awards for Community and Youth Gardens Coca-Cola/KAB Recycling Bin Grants Walmart State Giving Program TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Fellowship Program Teachers Sought to Lead Indonesia Exchange Trip 21st Century Museum Professionals Grants Ezra Jack Keats Public School and Public Library Minigrant Braitmayer Foundation Grant K-12 Educator Scholarships to Windpower 2012 Chefs Move to Schools Grant World of Children Awards Sunday, Mar 25, 2012 1 PM to 6 PM World Meteorological Day Friday, Mar 23, 2012 Smokies Scavenger Hunt Saturday, Mar 24, 2012 Project WET Educator Workshop Saturday, Mar 24, 2012 9 AM to 3:30 PM EE Alliance of Georgia Annual Conference Friday, Mar 30, 2012 until Saturday, Mar 31, 2012 Roll Out the Barrels Friday, Mar 30, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Earth Hour Saturday, Mar 31, 2012 Project WET Facilitator Re- certification Workshop Saturday, Mar 31, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM Keep Georgia Beautiful Month Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 until Monday, Apr 30, 2012 TogetherGreen Innovation Grants Paddle Georgia and Project WET/AAS Training - Educator's Scholarship McCarthey Dressman Teacher Development Grants Dorothy Stout Professional Development Grants McCarthey Dressman Academic Enrichment Grants Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship Jobs & Internships Fellowship, National Sea Grant Program, Washington, DC Summer Education Intern, Hickory Hill, Thomson, GA Spring Break Camp Counselors, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA Volunteens, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA EE Spring Break Camp Supervisor, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA Seasonal Interpreters, Georgia State Parks, Statewide, GA Summer Camp Counselor, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA Environmental Education Intern, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA Let's G.O.! (Get Outside) Month Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 until Monday, Apr 30, 2012 National Garden Month Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 until Monday, Apr 30, 2012 Spring Hiking Road Scholar Monday, Apr 9, 2012 until Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 Georgia's Wild! Teacher Workshop Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Project WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM National Environmental Education Week Sunday, Apr 15, 2012 until Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 National Public School Volunteer Week Sunday, Apr 15, 2012 until Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 National Volunteer Week Sunday, Apr 15, 2012 until Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 National Environmental Crimes Prevention Week Weekdays Apr 16, 2012 until Apr 20, 2012 Global Youth Service Days Friday, Saturday & Sunday Apr 20, 2012 until Apr 22, 2012 Spring Photography Workshop Friday, Apr 20, 2012 until Monday, Apr 23, 2012 Monarchs Across Georgia Educator Workshop Friday, Apr 20, 2012 until Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 Tenth Annual EarthShare of Georgia Earth Day Leadership Breakfast Friday, Apr 20, 2012 8 AM to 10 AM John Muir Day Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 National Park Week Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 until Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 Earth Day Sunday, Apr 22, 2012 School Building Week Weekdays Apr 23, 2012 until Apr 27, 2012 National Healthy Schools Day Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 National Arbor Day Friday, Apr 27, 2012 Georgia Youth Birding Competition Friday, Apr 27, 2012 until Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 5 PM to 5 PM Astronomy Day Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 Save the Frogs Day Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 Stewardship Week Sunday, Apr 29, 2012 until Sunday, May 6, 2012 Screen-Free Week Monday, Apr 30, 2012 until Sunday, May 6, 2012 Georgia Air Quality Awareness Week My Account | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Forward May 4, 2012 American Wetlands Month Tuesday, May 1, 2012 until Thursday, May 31, 2012 Join Hands Day Saturday, May 5, 2012 Adopt-A-Stream Getting Started Workshop Saturday, May 5, 2012 10 AM to 2 PM Drinking Water Week Sunday, May 6, 2012 until Saturday, May 12, 2012