EEinGeorgia, Oct. 20, 2015

Environmental Education in Georgia

October 20, 2015

Upcoming Events

Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium The Council of Outdoor Learning will present the 19th annual Outdoor Learning Symposium at the Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, GA on November 13, 2015. Check out the program and register today!
Read for Recycling The Georgia Recycling Coalition is sponsoring the Read for Recycling program as part of the state's America Recycles Day activities. During the week of November 9-15, 2015, students in grades K-12 are encouraged to read books that celebrate, educate, and encourage waste reduction activities. The program ends November 25, 2015.

International Year of Soils Now until Thursday, Dec 31, 2015
National Water Quality Month Monday, Aug 1, 2016 until Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016
Journey South Begins Now until Thursday, Nov 5, 2015
Lynn Pugh's Organic Farming and Gardening Course Saturday until Nov 21, 2015
Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia - Core Course 3 Friday, Feb 26, 2016 until Sunday, Feb 28, 2016
Thirsty Roots Reading Group Mondays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM until Oct 26, 2015

Every Kid in a Park Initiative

Online Course: Facilitating Learning through Outdoor

The Every Kid in a Park (EKiP) initiative grants Watershed (FLOW) Education

every 4th grader in the country and his or her Now until Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015

family free access to these places for one

year. Educators and parents interested in

National Estuaries Week

taking advantage of this special teaching and Saturday, Sep 17, 2016 until Saturday, Sep 24, 2016

learning opportunity can find activities, tools, Pollution Prevention Week

tips, etc. at the EKiP website.

Monday, Sep 19, 2016 until Sunday, Sep 25, 2016

Seeking Donations for 2016 Mexico

Children's Health Month

Book Project

Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

The Mexico Book Project was established by Monarchs Across Georgia as a literacy effort for schools near the monarch overwintering sanctuaries. Donations will be accepted until October 20 (for "Monarch! Come Play with Me" books) and November 1, 2015 (for other

National Energy Action Month Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015
Rivers Alive Month Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

book titles).

International Walk to School Month

Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

Seeking Comments on EE Guidelines for

Community Engagement

NeighborWoods Month

This set of guidelines will, when completed, Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

focus on how environmental educators can work successfully in communities to protect
the environment and promote community

National Go on a Field Trip Month Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

well-being and sustainability. Please submit National Farm to School Month

your comments on the first draft framework/outline by November 16, 2015.

Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015 Campus Sustainability Month

National Children & Youth Garden

Now until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015

Symposium - Call for Proposals The American Horticultural Society is seeking presentation proposals for the annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium, July 14-16, 2016 in Columbia,

Elachee's "Historical Hikes" Series: Experiencing Nature through the Eyes and Words of Early American Naturalists Thursdays 1 PM - 4 PM until Oct 29, 2015

SC. Presenters will be offered a registration discount. Proposals due December 2, 2015.

Storytime on the Farm Fridays 10 AM until Oct 30, 2015

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!

Artist's Talk: Urban Wilderness + Man-Made Nature Tuesday, Oct 20, 2015 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Webinar: Investigating the Climate System Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Prairie Tour Friday, Oct 23, 2015 1 PM to 2 PM
Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct 24, 2015
Food Day Saturday, Oct 24, 2015
Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Oct 24, 2015 9 AM to 12 PM

Teaching Resources
Special Days for EE: 2015-2016 School Year Planner FIRST LEGO League TRASH TREK Challenge Junior FIRST LEGO League WASTE WISE Challenge Global Goals for Sustainable Development Offers "World's Largest Lesson" The Story of Climate Change Rooting for Carrots! Cornell's Celebrate Hummingbirds Citizen Science Project Read for Recycling Reforestation: Impact on Climate TEDEd Lesson Where the Rare Things Are: Interactive Maps of Rare Species in Georgia Virtual Pond Dip Earth Exploration Toolbook Energy Water Nexus Movie, Student Guide and Curriculum

Second Saturday Guided Hikes- Martin's Mine Trail Saturday, Oct 24, 2015 9 AM to 12 PM
Orienteering Lesson & Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Adventure Saturday, Oct 24, 2015 11 AM to 12 PM
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Sunday, Oct 25, 2015 until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015
National Bat Week Sunday, Oct 25, 2015 until Saturday, Oct 31, 2015
Growing a School Garden: An Informative Discussion for Teachers and Parents Sunday, Oct 25, 2015 1 PM to 3 PM
Cities Alive: Activating our City through Natural Design Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Contests & Awards

Webinar: Feeding Our Feathered Friends

Prudential Spirit of Community Youth Awards

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 8 PM to 9 PM

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

International Compost Awareness Week Poster Contest

Monday, Jan 11, 2016 8 PM to 9 PM

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Real World Design Challenge National Wetlands Awards

Pumpkin Patch Spooktacular! Saturday, Oct 31, 2015 12 PM to 3 PM

Read for Recycling

Bags to Baskets

Georgia Science Teacher Awards, Grants and Scholarships

Saturday, Nov 7, 2015 10 AM to 2 PM

National Science Teachers Association Awards

Sustainability Education Week

River of Words Art and Poetry Contest

Sunday, Nov 8, 2015 until Saturday, Nov 14, 2015

National Association of Conservation Districts/Auxiliary Photo Contest

Gee Whiz Kids Award for Community Service

Projects WET, WILD and Learning Tree Educator

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest

Workshop

State Botanical Garden Student Art Competition

Monday, Nov 9, 2015 until Tuesday, Nov 10, 2015

Beneath the Waves Youth Making Ripples Film Competition

8 AM to 5 PM

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships

Monday, Jan 25, 2016 until Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016

Lexus Eco Challenge

8 AM to 5 PM

National Recreation Trails Photo Contest Ecybermission Competition National Geographic Bee Cherokee County K-12 Photography Contest Green Ribbon Schools Award Ocean Pals Poster and Photo Contests

Elachee's Brown-Bag Lunch & Lecture Series 2nd Thursday of Month 12:30 PM - 2 PM from Nov 12, 2015 until Feb 11, 2016
Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium Friday, Nov 13, 2015 8 AM to 4 PM

Wild Gift Wilderness Experience

Marine Mammals in Coastal Georgia

National Child Care Teacher Awards

Friday, Nov 13, 2015 8:45 AM to 5 PM

Monarchs Across Georgia Service Award

Geography Awareness Week

Grants
Nature Works Everywhere Garden Grants Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grants

Sunday, Nov 15, 2015 until Saturday, Nov 21, 2015
America Recycles Day Sunday, Nov 15, 2015

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program

American Education Week

Hands on the Land Mini-Grants Program

Weekdays Nov 16, 2015 until Nov 20, 2015

Connecting Math to Other Subjects - Grants for High School Teachers

Understanding Geometry Grants

GIS Day

Georgia Pollinator Habitat Grants

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015

Georgia Science Teacher Awards, Grants and Scholarships

Webinar: How to Be a Better Teacher-Naturalist

National Leadership Grants for Museums

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Annie's Grants for School Gardens Monarch Lab Schoolyard Garden Grants Laura Bush Foundation School Library Grants

World Fisheries Day Saturday, Nov 21, 2015

Temper of the Times Foundation Grants

Second Saturday Guided Hikes- Ash Creek Trail

Wild Gift Wilderness Experience

Saturday, Nov 21, 2015 9 AM to 11 AM

Ocean Exploration Trust Fellowship

2015 Georgia Shorebirds Conservation Teacher

Jobs & Internships
Naturalist, Len Foote Hike Inn, Dawsonville, GA Seasonal Naturalist, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield GA

Workshop Friday, Dec 4, 2015 until Sunday, Dec 6, 2015 5 PM to 4:30 PM
International Volunteer Day

Saturday, Dec 5, 2015

World Soil Day Saturday, Dec 5, 2015

Costa Rica - Operation RubyThroat East Saturday, Dec 5, 2015 until Sunday, Dec 13, 2015

International Mountain Day Friday, Dec 11, 2015

Second Saturday Guided Hikes- Duke's Creek Trail Saturday, Dec 12, 2015 9 AM to 11 AM

Christmas Bird Count Monday, Dec 14, 2015 until Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016

Expedition to Antarctica with Herb Thompson Friday, Dec 18, 2015 until Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015

National Radon Action Month Friday, Jan 1, 2016 until Sunday, Jan 31, 2016

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan 18, 2016