EEinGeorgia, Jan. 10, 2013

Environmental Education in Georgia

January 10, 2013

Upcoming Events

Incredible Edible Grow-It-Yourself Fruit Tree, Vine & Berry Bush Sale

M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning Now until Saturday, Jan 11, 2014

The Atlanta Local Food Initiative's 4th Annual Fruit Tree, Vine, and Berry Bush sale is a unique opportunity to converse with and learn from local experts who
have carefully selected varieties of plants that thrive in Georgia's climate. Online pre-sale (and pre-sale pricing) ends February 6. All serviceberry orders now through January 12 are 20% off!

SPARKS: Understanding Energy Now until Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 10 AM to 5 PM
National Radon Action Month Now until Thursday, Jan 31, 2013

National Children & Youth Garden Symposium - Call for Proposals The American Horticultural Society is seeking presentation proposals for the

Elachee Explorers Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM - 12 PM until Feb 28, 2013 Tuesdays and Thursdays

annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium to be held July 11-13,

9:30 AM - 12 PM until Mar 28, 2013

2013 in Denver, CO. Presenters will be offered a registration discount. Proposals Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 AM - 12 PM until May 9, 2013

are due January 18, 2013.

Webinar: Starting a Community Wildlife Habitat Project

Thursday, Jan 10, 2013 4 PM to 5 PM

International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education Call for Manuscripts NAAEE announces the first call for manuscripts for the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scholarly written work that focuses on educational approaches, evaluation models, program descriptions, and more, pertinent to the education of children up to age eight.

Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 7 PM to 8 PM
Botanical Garden Family Hiking Club 2nd Saturday of Month 9 AM - 11 AM from Jan 12, 2013 until May 11, 2013
Becoming a Better Birder Workshop Saturday, Jan 12, 2013 2 PM to 4 PM

EE Alliance of Georgia Conference Scholarships

Raptor Identification Workshop Sunday, Jan 13, 2013 2 PM to 4 PM

The Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia is accepting applications for scholarships to attend its annual conference, March 22-23, 2013 in Athens.
Applications must be received by February 1, 2013.

Elachee's Preschool Story Hour Mondays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM until Mar 25, 2013
Webinar: Combining Nutritional and Wildlife Education

Georgia Farm to School Summit Scholarships

Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 4 PM

A limited number of scholarships are available for the Georgia Farm to School Georgia Project WILD Educator Workshop

Summit, February 21-22, 2013. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2013, but will be reviewed and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Saturday, Jan 19, 2013 9 AM to 3:30 PM Early Childhood Program: Growing Up Wild

Saturday, Jan 19, 2013 9 AM to 3 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.
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!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan 21, 2013
Online Course: Climate Science 101 Monday, Jan 21, 2013 until Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013
Mommy and Me at Elachee Wednesday 10 AM - 11:30 AM Wednesday 10 AM - 11:30 AM until Mar 27, 2013 Wednesday 10 AM - 11:30 AM until Apr 24, 2013
Webinar: USDA's Farm to School Program Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 2 PM to 3 PM

Teaching Resources
Special Days for EE: 2012-13 School Year Planner Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education SPECIES Climate Change & Biodiversity Unit for Middle & High Schools REACH Program for STEM Learning Mystery Class Exploring Sunlight and the Seasons Fish Tagging Classroom Activities Top 10 Apps for Teaching About the Environment Natural Leaders Network Tool Kit Twelve Orders of Soil Taxonomy Poster Recipe for Healthy Kids Cookbooks
Contests & Awards
Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Volvo Adventure Competition DuPont Challenge Essay Contest ExploraVision Contest Georgia Farm to School Summit - Scholarships Available Georgia Project Learning Tree Educator Award High School Student Research Experience in Greenland Girls on Ice Expeditions Georgia Project WET Awards National Ag Day Essay Contest Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Grant Program and $1,000 Award Christopher Columbus Awards for Middle School Students Teens for Jeans Fly Guy Art Contest: Win a science field trip! National Green Cup Energy Challenge REEL Science Communication Contest Fellowship in Ocean, Coastal or Great Lakes Resource Policy National Youth Science Camp Garden Club of Georgia Scholarships National Kind Teacher Award American Forest & Paper Association Recycling Awards Davidson Fellows Scholarship World of 7 Billion Video Contest Monarchs Across Georgia Service Award Healthy and Sustainable School Food Journalism Competition Win a Science Assembly for Your School Children's Environmental Painting Competition Bob the Bunny's Environmental Cartoon Competition Let's Make Ships Greener International Art Contest Young Naturalist Awards for Grades 7-12 My Favorite Teacher Contest National Garden Clubs' School Garden Project Awards Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant Competition Georgia Youth Birding T-Shirt Art Contest 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 Mantis Awards for Community and Youth Gardens Living on the Ocean Planet Video Contest Microsoft Imagine Cup Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program Young Reporters for the Environment Contest Norm Strung Youth Writing Award Explore the Blue Contest National Marine Educators Association Stipends and Scholarships Endangered Species Day Art Contest National Association of Biology Teachers Awards Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Turfmutt Spruce Up Your School K-5 Sweepstakes PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest

Webinar: Introducing NWF's 10 Million Kids Outdoors Challenge Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 4 PM
Natureversity: Elachee's Brown-bag Lunch & Lecture Series Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 12:30 PM to 2 PM Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 12:30 PM to 2 PM Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 12:30 PM to 2 PM
Leopold Education Project Curriculum Workshop Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 until Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 4 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 4 PM to 7:30 PM Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 4 PM to 7:30 PM
Advanced Training for EE in Georgia, Core Course 2 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jan 25, 2013 until Jan 27, 2013
Botanical Garden Full Moon Hike Saturday, Jan 26, 2013 7 PM to 8:30 PM Monday, Feb 25, 2013 7 PM to 8:30 PM Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 7 PM to 8:30 PM
National Bird-Feeding Month Friday, Feb 1, 2013 until Thursday, Feb 28, 2013
World Wetlands Day Saturday, Feb 2, 2013
In-depth Intro to Organic Farming and Gardening Course Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Mar 2, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM
Journey North Begins Monday, Feb 4, 2013 until Saturday, Jun 1, 2013
Certified Interpretive Guide Workshop Monday, Feb 4, 2013 until Thursday, Feb 7, 2013
Triple Educator Workshop - Projects WET, WILD & Learning Tree 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
Elachee "First Wednesday" Home School Program 1st Wednesday of Month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Feb 6, 2013 until May 1, 2013
Elachee's Junior Master Naturalist Home School Program 1st Wednesday of Month 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM from Feb 6, 2013 until May 1, 2013
Webinar: An Energy Literate Citizenry from K to Grey Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 4 PM to 5 PM
Webinar: Using Insects to Motivate Students Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Farm to School Training for Teachers Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 8:30 AM to 3 PM
Teacher Workshop: Giant Pandas and the Asian Connection Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM

Grants
Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Green School Grant Fund for Teachers Professional Development Grants Sodexo Youth Grants Shade Structure Grants EE Alliance of Georgia Conference Scholarships Georgia Farm to School Summit Scholarships Outdoor Nation Paddle Project Grants Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Grant Program and $1,000 Award The Big Read Grants Siemens STEM Academy Summer of Learning AmeriCorps State and National Grants Five Star Restoration Grant Program RBC Blue Water Project Community Action Grants Disney Friends for Change Grants Katie's Krops Garden Grants Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants Richard Parks Scholarship for Young Birders High Performance Healthy Schools Summit - Scholarships Available Earthwatch Educator Fellowships National Geographic Student Expeditions Scholarship Walmart State Giving Program Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant Competition Coca-Cola/KAB Recycling Bin Grants Mantis Awards for Community and Youth Gardens National Marine Educators Association Stipends and Scholarships Ezra Jack Keats Public School and Public Library Mini-grants Turfmutt Spruce Up Your School K-5 Sweepstakes North American Native Fishes Association Grant
Jobs & Internships
Part-time Environmental Program Specialist, Cobb County Water System, Marietta, GA Program Specialist, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Athens, GA Intern, Dunwoody Nature Center, Dunwoody, GA Science Instructor, Driftwood Education Center, St. Simons Island, GA Life Science Programs Internship, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA Summer Intern, Riverview Landing on the Chattahoochee River, Mableton, GA

Arbor Day in Georgia Friday, Feb 15, 2013
The Great Backyard Bird Count Friday, Feb 15, 2013 until Monday, Feb 18, 2013
Advanced Training for EE in Georgia, Core Course 3 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 15, 2013 until Feb 17, 2013
Coastal Concerns Teacher Workshop Friday, Feb 15, 2013 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Flying WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 9 AM to 12 PM
Webinar: Community Treasure Hunts Monday, Feb 18, 2013 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
High Performance Healthy Schools Summit Scholarships Available Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013
Webinar: National Wildlife Week - Branching Out for Wildlife Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 4 PM
Monarchs Across Georgia Educator Workshop Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Georgia Farm to School Summit - Scholarships Available Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 until Friday, Feb 22, 2013
Webinar: Transforming Education Toward a More Sustainable Future Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Georgia Organics Conference - Farm Rx: A Prescription for Better Health Friday, Feb 22, 2013 until Saturday, Feb 23, 2013
Green Schools National Conference Friday, Saturday & Sunday Feb 22, 2013 until Feb 24, 2013

Incredible Edible Grow-It-Yourself Fruit Tree, Vine & Berry Bush Sale Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 10 AM to 2 PM

Webinar: Water -- Thinking Globally and Acting Locally Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Webinar: Tools to Reduce Waste in Schools Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 4 PM to 5 PM

Triple Facilitator Training Workshop - Projects WET, WILD & Learning Tree Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 until Friday, Mar 1, 2013
Webinar: Multi-culturalism & Environmental Learning Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup Friday, Mar 1, 2013 until Friday, May 31, 2013

Georgia Envirothon West Friday, Mar 1, 2013

Georgia Walk to School Day Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013

Georgia Envirothon East Thursday, Mar 7, 2013

Georgia Master Naturalist Certification Program Thursdays 4 PM - 7 PM until May 16, 2013

Webinar: The Importance of Place in Climate Change Education Thursday, Mar 7, 2013 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Elachee's Nature Play Preschool Program Saturday 10:30 AM - 12 PM until Mar 23, 2013 Saturday 10:30 AM - 12 PM until Apr 27, 2013 Saturday 10:30 AM - 12 PM until May 25, 2013

National Ground Water Awareness Week Sunday, Mar 10, 2013 until Saturday, Mar 16, 2013

Georgia Envirothon South Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013

Confluence Conference for Adopt-A-Stream Volunteers Saturday, Mar 16, 2013
Ocean Exploration Workshop Saturday, Mar 16, 2013

Growing UP WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 9 AM to 12 PM

Exploring Ecosystems Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM

National Wildlife Week Monday, Mar 18, 2013 until Sunday, Mar 24, 2013

National Agriculture Day Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013

World Sparrow Day Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013

EE Alliance of Georgia Conference Friday, Mar 22, 2013 until Saturday, Mar 23, 2013

World Meteorological Day Saturday, Mar 23, 2013
Shorebirds Workshop Sunday, Mar 24, 2013 2 PM to 4 PM Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 10, 2013 until May 12, 2013

Invite a Monarch to Lunch Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Earth Hour Saturday, Mar 30, 2013 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Elachee's Georgia Master Naturalist Program Thursdays 1 PM - 5:30 PM until Jun 13, 2013
Georgia River Network's Weekend for Rivers Saturday & Sunday Apr 6, 2013 until Apr 7, 2013

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