Environmental Education in Georgia August 6, 2012 Upcoming Events Special Days for EE: 2012-13 School Year Planner Each year there are special days set aside for environmental education. We all know Earth Day is in April, but when is America Recycles Day (November), Arbor Day (it depends!) and National Wildlife Week (March)? Don't miss our printable PDF calendar! Last Call for Summer EE Learning Opportunities! Summer is the time to take part in EE classes, workshops, and field experiences offered across the state. It's not too late to sign up for some great professional learning opportunities taking place this month. Register by August 10, 2012! 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 Now until Friday, Aug 10, 2012 Online Class: School Gardening 101 Now until Monday, Aug 6, 2012 Now until Monday, Aug 27, 2012 M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning Now until Saturday, Jan 11, 2014 Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium Online Course: Natural Resources Policy and the The 16th annual Outdoor Learning Symposium will be held September 21, 2012 at Legislative Process the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center in Buford. Scholarships are available.Registration is now open! Now until Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 Caretta Loggerhead Research Project Now until Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 until Saturday, Sep 1, 2012 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, 2012. National Farmers Market Week Now until Saturday, Aug 11, 2012 Elachee Explorers Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM - 12 PM until Dec 13, 2012 Online EE Courses: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point online EE courses have been announced for fall 2012. Courses may be taken for graduate credits, undergraduate credits, or as zero credit workshops. Register by August 15, 2012. "Mommy and Me" at Elachee 2nd Wednesday of Month 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Aug 8, 2012 until Dec 12, 2012 4th Wednesday of Month 10 AM - 11:30 AM from Aug 22, 2012 until Nov 28, 2012 American Community Gardening Association North American Association for Environmental Education Conference Registration is now open for one of the largest environmental education conferences in North America. Organizers are expecting more than 1,000 environmental education professionals, representing universities, government Conference Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 until Sunday, Aug 12, 2012 Webinar: PolarTREC Teacher Program Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 6 PM to 7 PM agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, service-learning programs, businesses TreeKeepers Workshop Series and corporations, and the arts. Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM until Sep 22, 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. EE Webinars Check out upcoming and archived webinars for environmental educators. Topics include school recycling programs, teaching outdoors, farm-to-school programs, and more! 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 Teaching Resources Special Days for EE: 2012-13 School Year Planner Urban Environmental Education Resource Young Scientists Journal Global Climate Change Resources for Grades 6-9 Spongelab Interactive Science Community Smithsonian Quests Junior Duck Stamp Curriculum Guides Science Lectures and Lessons Weather Wiz Kids Website STEM Resources for Middle School Students Georgia Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring System Contests & Awards Cox Conserves Heroes Ranger Rick Geocache Trail Contest Project Blue Planet Challenge Science Project Idea Competition CNN Heroes Six Words for the Planet The Power of Small Contest Audubon Photography Contest Georgia Outdoor Learning Awards Georgia Urban Forestry Awards "Water Is Worth It" Video Project Nature Conservancy Photo Contest Spirit of Green School Recycling Grant Green Thumb Challenge $5,000 Award Hummingbird Poetry Contest Great American Gardeners Awards Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Keep America Beautiful National Awards Recycle-Bowl: K-12 School Recycling Competition Clean Water Campaign Essay Contest Save the Frogs! Poetry Contest Frog Art Contest Earth Science Week Contests Grants Patagonia Environmental Grants Donna J. Heinrich Environmental Education Grant Ocean Project Small Grants Program PolarTREC Teacher Research Expeditions $1,000 Conservation Teaching Grant Educational Seminar in Uruguay Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Grant Spirit of Green School Recycling Grant mtvU Grants Kids in Need Foundation Grants Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants Target Field Trip Grants Green Thumb Challenge $5,000 Award Atlanta Community Foundation Neighborhood Grants Herb Garden Grants Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Jobs & Internships Docent Supervisor, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Education Facilitator, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA After School Program Teacher, The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta, GA Life Science Program Intern, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA Seasonal Naturalists, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield, GA Art & Environment Educator, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Program Assistant, North American Association for Environmental Education, Washington, DC Webinar: Career Pathways - Green and Sustainability Knowledge and Skills Statements Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 3 PM to 4 PM EECapacity Professional Learning Community: Climate Change Education 3rd Thursday of Month 7 PM - 8 PM from Aug 16, 2012 until Dec 20, 2012 1st Thursday of Month 7 PM - 8 PM until Dec 6, 2012 National Honey Bee Day Saturday, Aug 18, 2012 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 Webinar: Outdoor Skills Education Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012 2 PM Elachee "Georgia Master Naturalist" Program Thursdays 1 PM - 5:30 PM until Nov 1, 2012 Monarchs Across Georgia Educator Workshop Friday, Aug 24, 2012 until Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 Farm to School Symposium Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM EEA Member Trip: Snorkeling the Conasauga Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 10 AM to 2 PM "Stars Over Elachee" at Chicopee Lake Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 7:45 PM to 9:45 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 Elachee First Saturday Hike, "Reptiles and Amphibians" Saturday, Sep 1, 2012 Elachee "First Wednesday" Home School Program 1st Wednesday of Month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Sep 5, 2012 until May 1, 2013 Elachee "Junior Master Naturalist" Home School Program 1st Wednesday of Month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Sep 5, 2012 until May 1, 2013 Webinar: School Buildings and Community Building Wednesday, Sep 5, 2012 2 PM to 3 PM 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 Saturdays 9 AM - 6 PM until Oct 27, 2012 Sundays 9 AM - 6 PM until Oct 28, 2012 Organic Farming and Gardening Course Saturday, Sep 8, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Sep 22, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 9 AM to 4 PM Athens Water Festival Saturday, Sep 8, 2012 10 AM to 2 PM Elachee Trail Crew Work Day Saturday, Sep 8, 2012 10 AM to 3 PM "Snake Day" at Elachee Saturday, Sep 8, 2012 10 AM to 4 PM Webinar: Food, Farm and Nutrition Curriculum Connections Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 1 PM to 2 PM Webinar: Strategic Collaboration for Effective Asthma Management in Schools Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 2 PM to 3 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 Interpretative Guide Certification Course Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 until Friday, Sep 21, 2012 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Webinar: The School Flag Program Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012 2 PM to 3 PM 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 "Stars Over Elachee" at Chicopee Lake Saturday, Sep 22, 2012 7 PM to 9 PM 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: Evaluating Conservation Education Programs Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 2 PM Webinar: The Sun, UV and You - EPA's SunWise Program Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 2 PM to 3 PM Webinar: Changing Energy Behaviors in Schools and Communities Wednesday, Sep 26, 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 National Public Lands Day at Elachee Saturday, Sep 29, 2012 9 AM to 12 PM 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 Webinar: The Whys, Whats, and Hows of Teaching About Eating Green Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Webinar: Environmental Education for Everyone EPA's "K through Grey" Resources Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 2 PM to 3 PM Webinar: Sustainability as a Context for Literacy Skills and Social Studies Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM World Teachers' Day Friday, Oct 5, 2012 National Wildlife Refuge Week Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 until Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 National Youth Science Day Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 North American Association for Environmental Education Conference Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 until Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 Webinar: Cave and Karst - The World Beneath our Feet Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 7 PM to 8:30 PM Earth Science Week Sunday, Oct 14, 2012 until Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 Make Your Mark 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: Wind and Solar Energy in Our Schools Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM 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 Food Day Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 Webinar: Landscape Investigations and Project-based Learning Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 2 PM Webinar: Creative Nature Connection: A Nature-based 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 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 Atlanta Outdoor Nation ON-IT Summit Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 until Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 Sustainability Education Week Weekdays Nov 5, 2012 until Nov 9, 2012 My Account | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Forward