EEinGeorgia, Oct. 17, 2013

Environmental Education in Georgia

October 17, 2013

Upcoming Events

Lettuce Try It: A Statewide Farm to School Effort Celebrate Farm to School Month this October with Lettuce Try It -- a statewide
effort to get kids across Georgia to eat (and fall in love with!) fresh, local lettuce.
EEA Conference: 2014 Call for Proposals The call for proposals is now open for the 2014 Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia Annual Conference. Proposals due before October 30, 2013.

International Year of Water Cooperation Now until Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013
Georgia Jr. Duck Stamp Exhibit Now until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013
Children's Health Month Now until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013
National Energy Action Month Now until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

Seeking Donations for EE Mexico Book Project

International Walk to School Month

The Mexico Book Project was established in 2004 by Monarchs Across Georgia as a Now until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

literacy effort for schools near the monarch overwintering sanctuaries. Donations for NeighborWoods Month

books to be delivered in 2014 will be accepted until November 1, 2013.

Now until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

National Children & Youth Garden Symposium The 22nd annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium will be held July 17 19, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. Session proposals and scholarship applications are due by January 10, 2014.

High School Bike Challenge Now until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013
Earth Science Week Now until Saturday, Oct 19, 2013
National Wildlife Refuge Week Now until Saturday, Oct 19, 2013

Travel Opportunities for Educators Get out of the classroom and learn about cutting edge research and conservation

Elachee's "Georgia Master Naturalist" Program Thursdays 1 PM - 5 PM until Oct 31, 2013

efforts, develop professional skills and make a difference for the environment. A

How Does Your Learning Garden Grow: Recipes for

diverse selection of travel and learning opportunities for educators both within the Success

U.S. and abroad is currently available.

Friday, Oct 18, 2013 until Saturday, Oct 19, 2013

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!
Teaching Resources
Special Days for EE: School Year Planner Disneynature Wings of Life Educator's Guide Native Bees: Up Close and Personal - USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring 2013 Growing Good Kids Excellence in Children's Literature Award Winners Energy for Keeps: Electricity from Renewable Energy Project FeederWatch
Contests & Awards
High School Bike Challenge Gee Whiz Kids Award for Community Service Christopher Reeve Award for Community Service NOAA Teacher at Sea Program Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy Get to Know Contest Prudential Spirit of Community Youth Awards Shell Science Teaching Award Lexus Eco Challenge Sea Turtle Fundraising Contest NeighborWoods Month Photo Contest Subaru Healthy Sprouts Garden Grant Institute for Global Environmental Strategies Art Contest Green Cup Recycle Challenge NSTA Angela Award 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 State Botanical Garden Student Art Competition Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship National Wetlands Awards Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships National Child Care Teacher Awards Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program National Recreation Trails Photo Contest Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority Student Photography Contest Mission Exploration Sweepstakes Real World Design Challenge Ocean Pals Poster Contest
Grants
Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grants Build-A-Bear Workshop Grants Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant CVS Caremark Community 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 N-Vision a Brighter Future Grant Pollinator Habitat Grants Subaru Healthy Sprouts Garden Grant Hesselbein Institute Ambassador Scholarship SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Walmart Foundation Local Giving Program Grants Laura Bush Foundation School Library Grants Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships Temper of the Times Foundation Grants Fiskars Project Orange Thumb Garden Grants

Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Walking Tour Fridays 9 AM - 10:30 AM until Jun 27, 2014
Why Do We Explore? Workshop Saturday, Oct 19, 2013
Coastal Concerns Teacher Workshop Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 8:30 AM to 5 PM
In-depth Introduction to Organic Farming and Gardening Course Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Nov 2, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Nov 16, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Nov 23, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday at the Rock: Pioneer Days Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Rain Garden/Dry Stream Bed Workshop Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 10 AM to 1:30 PM
Free Program Showcasing Monarch Butterflies Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 10 AM to 2 PM
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Sunday, Oct 20, 2013 until Saturday, Oct 26, 2013
Webinar: Sensible Steps for Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction in Schools Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013 3 PM to 4 PM
Webinar: Teaching and Communicating About Climate Change Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Food Day Thursday, Oct 24, 2013
The Nature Club - Learn about Coyotes Thursday, Oct 24, 2013 7 PM to 9 PM
Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct 26, 2013
Early Childhood Nature Education Courses Saturday, Oct 26, 2013 until Sunday, Oct 27, 2013
Whoooo's in Your Neighborhood? Saturday, Oct 26, 2013 9 AM to 12 PM
Global Soil Week Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013
HemlockFest Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nov 1, 2013 until Nov 3, 2013
Remotely Operated Vehicle Workshop Friday, Nov 1, 2013 until Saturday, Nov 2, 2013 4 PM to 4 PM
Sustainability Education Week Sunday, Nov 10, 2013 until Saturday, Nov 16, 2013
Triple Educator Workshop - Projects WET, WILD & Learning Tree Monday, Nov 11, 2013 until Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 8 AM to 6 PM
Triple Educator Workshop - Projects WET, WILD & Learning Tree Monday, Nov 11, 2013 until Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 8 AM to 6 PM
Webinar: Farm to Food Bank to School: An Emerging Model in Communities Across the Country Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 1 PM to 1:20 PM

Webinar: Exploring Local Watersheds with Students Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Webinar: Nature Explore Classroom Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013 3 PM to 4 PM
America Recycles Day Friday, Nov 15, 2013

Geography Awareness Week Sunday, Nov 17, 2013 until Saturday, Nov 23, 2013
American Education Week Monday, Nov 18, 2013 until Friday, Nov 22, 2013
Webinar: School Composting Made Easy with FoodCorps Monday, Nov 18, 2013 4 PM
GIS Day Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013

Webinar: ClimateChangeLIVE Education Resources Part 1 Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Webinar: ClimateChangeLIVE Education Resources Highlights Part 1 Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013 7:30 PM to 9 PM

National Parental Involvement Day Thursday, Nov 21, 2013
World Fisheries Day Thursday, Nov 21, 2013

Estuaries 101 Teacher Workshop Friday, Nov 22, 2013 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Saturday at the Rock: Rock Eagle Hike Saturday, Nov 23, 2013 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Webinar: Waste in Place Wednesday, Dec 4, 2013 3 PM to 4 PM

International Volunteer Day Thursday, Dec 5, 2013
World Soil Day Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

International Mountain Day Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013
Webinar: ClimateChangeLIVE Education Resources Part 2 Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013 7:30 PM to 9 PM

Webinar: ClimateChangeLIVE Education Resources Highlights Part 2 Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Christmas Bird Count Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 until Sunday, Jan 5, 2014

Webinar: EPAs Renovation, Repair and Painting Program at Schools Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013 3 PM to 4 PM
National Radon Action Month Wednesday, Jan 1, 2014 until Friday, Jan 31, 2014

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