EEinGeorgia, July 3, 2013

Environmental Education in Georgia

July 3, 2013

Upcoming Events

Tips for Raising a Nature Lover

Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life

Kids blossom when they head outside -- but you may need to shut off your screens Now until Sunday, Sep 1, 2013 10 AM to 5 PM

and nudge them out the door. While you're at it, go yourself! This article from Parents Magazine gives suggestions for why and how.

International Year of Water Cooperation Now until Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013

Register Now 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 July - August.

Caretta Loggerhead Research Project Now until Saturday, Aug 31, 2013
Secchi Dip-In Now until Sunday, Jul 21, 2013
Lakes Appreciation Month Now until Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013

No Child Left Inside Act to be Reintroduced The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) legislation, brought up repeatedly since 2009, is
anticipated to be re-introduced to Congress as early as the week of July 8, 2013.

Park and Recreation Month Now until Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013
Smart Irrigation Month Now until Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013

Call for Abstracts: Twelfth Biennial Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium From January 10-12, 2014, an international research symposium will be held at the Bradford Woods Campus of Indiana University near Martinsville, Indiana. This symposium will bring together a wide array of researchers to explore current and future trends in using the outdoors for educational and therapeutic purposes. Abstracts are due by September 12, 2013.

Clean Beaches Week Now until Sunday, Jul 7, 2013
Learn and Live Sustainability in Bregenz, Austria Sunday, Jul 7, 2013 until Thursday, Jul 18, 2013
Truly Living Well's Summer Camp Monday, Jul 8, 2013 to Friday, Jul 19, 2013 9 AM to 5 PM Monday, Jul 22, 2013 to Friday, Aug 2, 2013 9 AM to 5 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!

Coastal Ecology Workshop Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 until Thursday, Jul 11, 2013
Webinar: The Edible Schoolyard Project Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 4 PM
"Change" Film Premiere and Lecture Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013 7 PM to 9:30 PM
World Population Day Thursday, Jul 11, 2013
National Children & Youth Garden Symposium Thursday, Jul 11, 2013 until Saturday, Jul 13, 2013

Teaching Resources
Special Days for EE: 2012-13 School Year Planner National Geographic Education: Collections Free Science Teaching Materials from Howard Hughes Medical Institute Crayola ColorCycle Monarchs Across Georgia - Pollinator Habitat Certification Program School Gardening Clearinghouse Dig Art! Toolkit Garden-based Learning Videos
Contests & Awards
Espoma Environmental Stewardship Awards for Home Gardeners NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Fellows Garden-to-Table Recipe Contest Science Project Idea Competition CNN Heroes Audubon Photography Contest Georgia Urban Forestry Awards Nature Conservancy Photo Contest

Texas Down Under, Out Yonder Teacher Training Expedition Friday, Jul 12, 2013 until Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013
Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Walking Tour Fridays 9 AM - 10:30 AM until Jun 27, 2014
Free Teacher Trip to Costa Rica Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013 until Sunday, Jul 21, 2013
EcoTeach 10-Day Trip to Costa Rica Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 until Saturday, Jul 27, 2013
National Moth Week Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 until Sunday, Jul 28, 2013
Saturday at the Rock: Inside the Hive Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Webinar: 2013 Recycle-Bowl K-12 Competition Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013 4 PM to 5 PM Thursday, Aug 22, 2013 2 PM to 3 PM Thursday, Sep 26, 2013 2 PM to 3 PM

Grants
MLK Day Lead Organizer Grant Community Foundation Grants for Greater Augusta Area Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Home Depot Community Impact Grants Donna J. Heinrich Gopher Tortoise Environmental Education Grant Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Grant Conservation Education Grant for 3rd-5th Grade Teacher
Jobs & Internships
Summer Day Camp Counselor Position, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA General Manager, The Len Foote Hike Inn, Dawsonville, GA Lead Preschool Teacher, Inman Park Cooperative Preschool, Atlanta, GA Lead Toddler Teacher, Inman Park Cooperative Preschool, Atlanta, GA Executive Director, Atlanta Audubon Society, Atlanta, GA Seasonal Naturalists, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield, GA

The Nature Club Meeting - Geology in Georgia Thursday, Jul 25, 2013 7 PM to 9 PM
Advanced Training for EE in Georgia - Core Course 2 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jul 26, 2013 until Jul 28, 2013
The Art & Ecology of a Barrier Island Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jul 26, 2013 until Jul 28, 2013
Summer Splash River Float & Festival Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 9 AM to 5 PM
Field-Based Learning Seminar in Costa Rica Sunday, Jul 28, 2013 until Thursday, Aug 1, 2013
Global Tiger Day Monday, Jul 29, 2013
Sustainability Education Summer Institute Monday, Jul 29, 2013 until Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013
Climate Change in the Classroom - Teacher Workshop Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013 until Thursday, Aug 1, 2013 Monday, Aug 5, 2013 until Tuesday, Aug 6, 2013
National Water Quality Month Thursday, Aug 1, 2013 until Saturday, Aug 31, 2013

TreeKeepers Certification Program Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM until Sep 21, 2013
National Farmers Market Week Sunday, Aug 4, 2013 until Saturday, Aug 10, 2013
Webinar: Celebrate National Farm to School Month Monday, Aug 5, 2013 4 PM

International Youth Day Monday, Aug 12, 2013
National Honey Bee Day Saturday, Aug 17, 2013
Saturday at the Rock: Canoe Adventures Saturday, Aug 17, 2013 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Growing Up Wild Saturday, Aug 17, 2013 10 AM to 3:30 PM
World Humanitarian Day Monday, Aug 19, 2013

Monarchs Across Georgia Educator Workshop Friday, Aug 23, 2013 5 PM to 8 PM Saturday, Aug 24, 2013 9 AM to 4 PM
World Kitchen Garden Day Sunday, Aug 25, 2013

Journey South Begins Sunday, Sep 1, 2013
Organic Harvest Month Sunday, Sep 1, 2013 until Monday, Sep 30, 2013 Sunday, Sep 1, 2013 until Monday, Sep 30, 2013

Children & Nature Network's Annual Grassroots Gathering Wednesday, Sep 4, 2013 until Friday, Sep 6, 2013
Advanced Training for EE in Georgia - Core Course 3 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sep 6, 2013 until Sep 8, 2013

National Planting Day Saturday, Sep 7, 2013
Webinar: Inquiry in the Garden Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013 4 PM
Pollution Prevention Week Sunday, Sep 15, 2013 until Saturday, Sep 21, 2013

International Coastal Cleanup Sunday, Sep 15, 2013
World Ozone Day Monday, Sep 16, 2013

World Water Monitoring Day Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013
Clean Up the World Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sep 20, 2013 until Sep 22, 2013
International Day of Peace Saturday, Sep 21, 2013

Take a Child Outside Week Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013 until Monday, Sep 30, 2013
National Estuaries Day Saturday, Sep 28, 2013

National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sep 28, 2013
Green Apple Day of Service Saturday, Sep 28, 2013
World Rivers Day Sunday, Sep 29, 2013

Children's Health Month Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013
National Energy Action Month Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

International Walk to School Month Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

NeighborWoods Month Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 until Thursday, Oct 31, 2013
Webinar: From School Garden to Cafeteria Table Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013 4 PM