EEinGeorgia, June 3, 2012

Environmental Education in Georgia

July 3, 2012

Upcoming Events

Still Time to Participate in Summer EE Workshops! Summer is the time to take part in EE classes and workshops offered across the
state. It's not too late to sign up for some great professional learning opportunities taking place this July and August.

International Year of the Bat Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012
Year of the Lizard Now until Monday, Dec 31, 2012

Camp Kingfisher Day Camp

Triple Educator Workshop - Projects WET, WILD & Learning Tree Don't miss this rare opportunity to receive four curriculum and activity guides
(Project WET 2.0, Project Learning Tree, Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatic) by attending just one 2-day workshop (August 16-17)! Register by August 10,

Now until Friday, Aug 10, 2012
Online Course: Environmental Education Theory and Practice Now until Friday, Aug 24, 2012

2012.

Online Class: School Gardening 101

Project Based Learning (PBL) Schoolyard Habitat Project

Now until Monday, Aug 6, 2012 Monday, Jul 16, 2012 until Monday, Aug 27, 2012

Register today to take a free series of online classes designed to walk you
through the core essentials of PBL and apply them to an environmental project that will engage your students in math and language arts skills to study and

Entomology in Ecuador - Collecting, Educating and Serving Now until Wednesday, Jul 4, 2012

enhance the biodiversity of their school campus through low or no cost strategies.

Online Course: Advanced Topics in Natural Resources and PR - Social Marketing

Seeking Atlanta Area Schools for "Cans for Kids' Wishes" Recycling Program
Novelis and the Make-A-Wish Foundation are seeking three to four schools in
the Atlanta area to participate in an aluminum can recycling program to help

Now until Friday, Jul 13, 2012
Global Environmental Teachings Program - South Africa Now until Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012

"Wish Kids" and fund school math and science initiatives.

The Secchi Dip-In

Now until Sunday, Jul 15, 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.

Amazon Rainforest Educator Workshop - $1,000 Scholarships Now until Sunday, Jul 8, 2012
Lakes Appreciation Month Now until Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012

EE Webinars Check out upcoming and archived webinars for environmental educators. Topics
include school recycling programs, teaching outdoors, farm-to-school programs, and more!

Park and Recreation Month Now until Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012
Smart Irrigation Month Now until Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012

Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium Save the date! The 16th annual Outdoor Learning Symposium will be held September 21, 2012 at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford.

Clean Beaches Week Now until Saturday, Jul 7, 2012 Monday, Jul 1, 2013 until Sunday, Jul 7, 2013
M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning Now until Saturday, Jan 11, 2014

Smoky Mountain Family Camp Now until Saturday, Jul 7, 2012

EE Alliance of Georgia 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!
Teaching Resources
Special Days for EE: 2012 Planner Georgia Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring System Every Third Bite Interactive Teaching Graphic Education on Energy and the Environment Utubersity Educational Videos Bee SmartTM Pollinator Gardener App Dig Art! Toolkit Garden-Based Learning Videos Pack a Waste-Free Lunch Poster and Activities
Contests & Awards
Get to Know Your Wild Neighbours Contest Fulbright U.S. Scholar Core Program Outstanding Young Educator Award Angel Oak Fund Prize Ranger Rick Geocache Trail Contest Project Blue Planet Challenge CNN Heroes The Power of Small Contest Audubon Photography Contest Georgia Urban Forestry Awards Why "Water Is Worth It" EPA Video Project Nature Conservancy Photo Contest
Grants
Community Foundation for Central Savannah River Area Grant Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Home Depot Community Impact Grants Donna J. Heinrich Environmental Education Grant Ocean Project Small Grants Program Educational Seminar in Uruguay Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Grant
Jobs & Internships
Part-time EE Instructor, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell, GA Part-time Education Specialist, Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, Augusta, GA Farm to School Assistant, Georgia Organics, Atlanta, GA Preschool Teacher, Epworth Day School, Atlanta, GA Environmental/Art Teacher and Special Ed Paraprofessional, Amana Academy, Alpharetta, GA

Elachee Summer Day Camp Weekdays 9 AM - 2 PM until Aug 3, 2012
EECapacity Professional Learning Community: Climate Change Education 3rd Thursday of Month 7 PM - 8 PM until Dec 20, 2012 1st Thursday of Month 7 PM - 8 PM from Jul 5, 2012 until Dec 6, 2012
Albright Grove Old Growth Hike Friday, Jul 6, 2012
Learn and Live Sustainability in Bregenz, Austria Friday, Jul 6, 2012 until Sunday, Jul 15, 2012
Caretta Loggerhead Research Project Saturday, Jul 7, 2012 until Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 Saturday, Aug 18, 2012 until Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 until Saturday, Sep 1, 2012
2012 EARTH Workshop Sunday, Jul 8, 2012 until Friday, Jul 13, 2012
Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Teacher Workshop Sunday, Jul 8, 2012 until Friday, Jul 13, 2012
Designing, Constructing and Sustaining Nature-based Outdoor Classrooms Sunday, Jul 8, 2012 until Thursday, Jul 12, 2012
Teen High Adventure Monday, Jul 9, 2012 until Thursday, Jul 19, 2012
Field Ecology Adventure Monday, Jul 9, 2012 until Thursday, Jul 19, 2012
National Environmental Summit for High School Students Monday, Jul 9, 2012 until Saturday, Jul 14, 2012
Project WET Teacher Workshop Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012
Taking Wing: Teacher Development Workshop Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 until Friday, Jul 13, 2012
Inquiry in Rainforests: A Field Course for Teachers Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 until Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012
Webinar Series: Understanding and Communicating Climate Science Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 8 AM to 9 AM Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 8 AM to 9 AM Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 8 AM to 9 AM

World Population Day Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012

School Gardening 102 Workshop Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 until Thursday, Jul 12, 2012
Project WILD Environmental Education Techniques and Strategies IV Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM

Farm to School Advocacy Training for Students Thursday, Jul 12, 2012

Adopt-A-Stream Biological Monitoring Workshop Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 10 AM to 3 PM

Discovery Camp Monday, Jul 16, 2012 to Saturday, Jul 21, 2012

Online Course: Natural Resources Policy and the Legislative Process Monday, Jul 16, 2012 until Thursday, Aug 9, 2012

Wildlife Sounds Recording Workshop Monday, Jul 16, 2012 until Monday, Jul 23, 2012

All Things Marine Summer Field Course Weekdays Jul 16, 2012 until Jul 20, 2012

Summer East Institute on Service Learning Weekdays Jul 16, 2012 until Jul 20, 2012

Our Shared Forests & Project Learning Tree Certification Workshop Tuesday, Jul 17, 2012 until Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM

20th Annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 until Saturday, Jul 21, 2012

Sharing Nature: An Educator's Week at Hog Island Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 until Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012

Paddle with a Ranger Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 10 AM to 2:30 PM

Georgia's Barrier Island Habitats Teacher Workshop Thursday, Jul 19, 2012 until Saturday, Jul 21, 2012 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

EEA Member Trip: Art and Ecology of the Barrier Islands Friday, Jul 20, 2012 until Saturday, Jul 21, 2012

EcoTeach 8-Day Trip to Costa Rica Saturday, Jul 21, 2012 until Sunday, Jul 29, 2012

Naturalist Certification - Reptiles, Amphibians and Aquatic Natural History Weekdays Jul 23, 2012 until Jul 27, 2012

Teacher Quality Workshop Weekdays Jul 23, 2012 until Jul 27, 2012

Sustainability Education Summer Institute Monday, Jul 23, 2012 until Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 10 AM to 2 PM

Wonders of Wetlands: Environmental Education Techniques and Strategies II Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 to Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM

Hawaiian Volcanoes Field Experience Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 until Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012

Advanced Training for EE in Georgia, Core Course 2 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jul 27, 2012 until Jul 29, 2012 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jan 25, 2013 until Jan 27, 2013

Exploring Natives, Invasives, Pollinators and Wildflowers Saturday, Jul 28, 2012 9 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, Aug 4, 2012 9 AM to 12:30 PM

Global Tiger Day Sunday, Jul 29, 2012

Summer West Institute on Service-Learning Weekdays Jul 30, 2012 until Aug 3, 2012

Focus on Literature with Georgia Project WET Monday, Jul 30, 2012 until Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012 9:15 AM to 4 PM Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012 9:15 AM to 4 PM

6th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference: Digging In! Thursday, Aug 2, 2012 until Sunday, Aug 5, 2012

TreeKeepers Workshop Series Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM until Sep 22, 2012

American Community Gardening Association Conference Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 until Sunday, Aug 12, 2012

Adopt-A-Stream Bacterial Monitoring Workshop Saturday, Aug 11, 2012 10 AM to 1 PM

International Youth Day Sunday, Aug 12, 2012

Webinar: Introduction to Eco-Schools' New Pathways Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 5 PM to 6 PM

Triple Educator Workshop - Projects WET, WILD & Learning Tree Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 until Friday, Aug 17, 2012 9 AM to 5 PM

Saturday @ the Rock: Watershed Exploration Saturday, Aug 18, 2012 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Georgia Environmental Conference Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012 until Friday, Aug 24, 2012

Monarchs Across Georgia Educator Workshop Friday, Aug 24, 2012 until Saturday, Aug 25, 2012

EEA Member Trip: Snorkeling the Conasauga Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 10 AM to 2 PM
World Kitchen Garden Day Sunday, Aug 26, 2012

Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) Annual Conference Sunday, Aug 26, 2012 until Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012

Natural Leaders Network Legacy Camp Friday, Aug 31, 2012 until Wednesday, Sep 5, 2012

Journey South Begins Saturday, Sep 1, 2012

Organic Harvest Month Saturday, Sep 1, 2012 until Sunday, Sep 30, 2012

Serve Outside September (S.O.S.) Saturday, Sep 1, 2012 until Sunday, Sep 30, 2012

Advanced Training for EE in Georgia, Core Course 3 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sep 7, 2012 until Sep 9, 2012 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 15, 2013 until Feb 17, 2013

National Planting Day Saturday, Sep 8, 2012
Apple Pickin' Jubilee Saturday, Sep 8, 2012 9 AM to 6 PM Saturdays 9 AM - 6 PM until Oct 27, 2012 Sunday, Sep 9, 2012 9 AM to 6 PM Sundays 9 AM - 6 PM until Oct 28, 2012
Athens Water Festival Saturday, Sep 8, 2012 10 AM to 2 PM
KAEE & Southeast EE Conference Friday, Sep 14, 2012 until Saturday, Sep 15, 2012 7:30 AM to 5 PM
Clean Up the World Saturday & Sunday Sep 15, 2012 until Sep 16, 2012
International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sep 15, 2012
EEA Member Trip: Caving Adventure Saturday, Sep 15, 2012
Georgia Naturalist Rally Saturday, Sep 15, 2012 8 AM to 7 PM
Saturday @ the Rock: Birds of Prey Saturday, Sep 15, 2012 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
World Ozone Day Sunday, Sep 16, 2012
Pollution Prevention Week Sunday, Sep 16, 2012 until Saturday, Sep 22, 2012
World Water Monitoring Day Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012
Naturalist Certification - Southern Appalachian Ecology Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sep 21, 2012 until Sep 23, 2012
Advanced Naturalist Field Skills Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sep 21, 2012 until Sep 23, 2012
Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium Friday, Sep 21, 2012
Zero Emissions Day Friday, Sep 21, 2012
Take a Child Outside Week Monday, Sep 24, 2012 until Sunday, Sep 30, 2012
Webinar: Mapping Your Community Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Webinar: Design and Implement Effective EE Programs Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
National Estuaries Day Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
World Rivers Day Sunday, Sep 30, 2012
Children's Health Month Monday, Oct 1, 2012 until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012
National Energy Awareness Month Monday, Oct 1, 2012 until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012
Rivers Alive Month Monday, Oct 1, 2012 until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012
International Walk to School Day & Month Monday, Oct 1, 2012 until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012
World Habitat Day Monday, Oct 1, 2012
NeighborWoods Month Monday, Oct 1, 2012 until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012
National Go on a Field Trip Month Monday, Oct 1, 2012 until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012
National Farm-to-School Month Monday, Oct 1, 2012 until Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012

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