EEinGeorgia, Mar. 11, 2015

Environmental Education in Georgia

March 11, 2015

Upcoming Events

2015 EE Alliance of GA Conference - International Year of Soils

Register by Friday!

Now until Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

Registration is now open for the 2015

Applied EE Program Evaluation Course (UW-Stevens

Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of

Georgia conference to be held March 20- Point NRES 410 or 751)

21, 2015 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Now until Friday, Apr 24, 2015

Conference sessions will focus on the four themes of Grow, Citizen Science,

Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia - Core Course 2

Environmental Stewardship, and Tools of Friday, Jul 24, 2015 until Sunday, Jul 26, 2015

Action. Award-winning writer, naturalist and activist, Janisse Ray, will deliver the

Friday, Jan 22, 2016 until Sunday, Jan 24, 2016

keynote address. There will be no on-site Friday, Jul 22, 2016 until Sunday, Jul 24, 2016

registration. Register online now - March Projects WET, WILD and Learning Tree Educator

13, 2015.

Workshop

Pledge to Become a NWF Butterfly

8 AM - 5 PM from Nov 9, 2015 until Nov 10, 2015

Hero

Journey North Begins

As your pledge to help the Monarch butterfly, upload a photo of yourself making the American Sign Language sign for butterfly. National Wildlife Federation (NWF) will then send you a butterfly

Now until Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015
Environmental Education Theory and Practice On-line Course (UW-Stevens Point NRES 410/610) Now until Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015

garden starter kit (while supplies last).

Winter and Spring Courses for Citizen Science Academy!

Monarchs Across Georgia Partners Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015 until Friday, May 8, 2015

with Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail Beekeeping 101 If you already have a certified Pollinator Saturday, Apr 11, 2015 9 AM to 12 PM Habitat, Monarchs Across Georgia (MAG) Saturday, May 2, 2015 1 PM to 3 PM encourages you to add your habitat to the Saturday, Jun 6, 2015 9 AM to 11 AM growing list of Rosalynn Carter Butterfly
Trail members. Even if your garden is not HomeSchool Academy

certified by MAG, but you are providing nectar plants and host plants for butterflies, you may apply (no fee) to join the Trail.

2nd Wednesday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM until May 13, 2015
Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia - Core Course 3

Attention Outdoor Classroom Gardeners: Upcoming Spring Plant Sales
Check out the many plant sales taking place this spring across the state. Learn
about attracting wildlife and find native

Friday, Sep 11, 2015 until Sunday, Sep 13, 2015 Friday, Feb 26, 2016 until Sunday, Feb 28, 2016 Friday, Sep 9, 2016 until Sunday, Sep 11, 2016
Lynn Pugh's Organic Farming and Gardening Course Saturday, Mar 14, 2015 8 AM to 5 PM

plants for your outdoor classroom gardens. Find organic seedlings for the veggie garden, too!

Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday, Apr 11, 2015 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 8 AM to 5 PM

American Community Gardening Association Conference - Call for

Saturday, May 9, 2015 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday, May 23, 2015 8 AM to 5 PM

Proposals The American Community Gardening Association is currently seeking proposals (including successful school gardening programs and garden education, both

Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup Now until Sunday, May 31, 2015
National Nutrition Month Now until Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

formal and informal) for its annual conference to be held August 13-16, 2015

National Ground Water Awareness Week

in Denver, CO. Proposals are due by March Now until Saturday, Mar 14, 2015

15, 2015.

National Wildlife Week

N. American Association for EE Conference - Call for Presentations

Now until Sunday, Mar 15, 2015 Growing UP WILD Educator Workshop

Be part of one of the largest

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2015 9 AM to 12 PM

environmental education conferences in North America! The call for presentations is open for both the Annual Conference and Annual Research Symposium. Study the strands, line up your partners, and decide which format is most appropriate for your presentation. Submissions due

Flying WILD Educator Workshop Wednesday, Mar 11, 2015 1 PM to 4 PM
Longleaf Pine Restoration Workshop Friday, Mar 13, 2015 10 AM to 4 PM
Confluence: Adopt-A-Stream's Volunteer Monitoring

March 24, 2015.

Conference

EE Alliance of GA Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors Would you like to contribute your skills and knowledge to Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia? Consider nominating yourself or a colleague to serve on the Board of

Friday, Mar 13, 2015 until Saturday, Mar 14, 2015 5 PM to 5 PM
International Day of Action for Rivers Saturday, Mar 14, 2015
Zoo Atlanta Educator Appreciation Day - FREE! Saturday, Mar 14, 2015 9 AM to 3 PM

Directors. Deadline is April 15, 2015.

Fix a Leak Week

2015 Georgia Outdoor Learning Symposium - Save the Date!

Monday, Mar 16, 2015 until Sunday, Mar 22, 2015 National Agriculture Day

Save the date! The Council of Outdoor Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015

Learning will present the 19th annual Outdoor Learning Symposium at the Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, GA on

World Sparrow Day Friday, Mar 20, 2015

November 13, 2015.

2015 EEA Annual Conference

Travel Opportunities for Educators

Friday, Mar 20, 2015 until Saturday, Mar 21, 2015

Get out of the classroom and learn about International Day of Forests and the Tree

cutting edge research and conservation Saturday, Mar 21, 2015

efforts, develop professional skills and make a difference for the environment. A World Poetry Day
diverse selection of travel and learning Saturday, Mar 21, 2015

opportunities for educators both within the U.S. and abroad is currently available.

Atlanta Science Festival Saturday, Mar 21, 2015 until Saturday, Mar 28, 2015
Project WILD Educator Workshop

EE Webinars

Saturday, Mar 21, 2015 9 AM to 3 PM

Check out upcoming and archived webinar

series for environmental educators. Topics Creatures of the Night

include school recycling programs,

Saturday, Mar 21, 2015 3 PM

teaching outdoors, farm-to-school programs, and more!

World Water Day Sunday, Mar 22, 2015

Teaching Resources
Special Days for EE: 2014-2015 School Year Planner Nature Play: Nurturing Children and Strengthening Conservation through Connections to the Land Biomimicry in Youth Education - Free Toolkit for K-12 Educators Nature Works Everywhere Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle Riffle Fish Webumentary
Contests & Awards
Peace First Prize Crushed Ivory Design Challenge Georgia Youth Birding Competition Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest Marine Education Awards National Association of Biology Teachers Awards Green Difference Awards Katherine M. Swanson Young Innovator Award Tropical Biology Scholarships Georgia's Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest Agronomy, Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Awards for Educators Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement Stockholm Junior Water Prize Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge Carton 2 Garden Contest Science Without Borders Art Challenge Fit 4 the Classroom Contest Green Classroom Pledge Contest Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching Green in Action Awards National Association of Conservation Districts Pollinator Poster Contest Google Science Fair Competition Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership

World Meteorological Day Monday, Mar 23, 2015
Webinar: Invasive Species Learning Options Tuesday, Mar 24, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Georgia Envirothon State Competition Friday, Mar 27, 2015 until Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 11 AM to 3 PM
Earth Hour Saturday, Mar 28, 2015 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Keep Georgia Beautiful Month Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015 until Thursday, Apr 30, 2015
Let's G.O.! (Get Outside) Month Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015 until Thursday, Apr 30, 2015
National Garden Month Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015 until Thursday, Apr 30, 2015
Webinar: Building Resilience through Eco-Crafts Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch Garden Tour and Plant Sale Saturday, Apr 4, 2015 11 AM to 4 PM
Environmental Health (UW-Stevens Point NRES 404/604) Monday, Apr 6, 2015 until Friday, May 8, 2015
National Healthy Schools Day Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015
Children & Nature Network Conference Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015 until Thursday, Apr 9, 2015
Webinar: Invasive Species - Toward a Deeper Understanding Thursday, Apr 9, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Georgia Master Naturalist Training - Forsyth Co. Fridays 9 AM - 4 PM until May 29, 2015
National Environmental Crimes Prevention Week Sunday, Apr 12, 2015 until Saturday, Apr 18, 2015

Grants
ECO Classroom Teacher Workshop in Costa Rica

National Volunteer Week Sunday, Apr 12, 2015 until Saturday, Apr 18, 2015

American Wilderness Leadership School Youth Birding Scholarships Tropical Biology Scholarships NOAA Environmental Literacy Grants Dorothy Stout Professional Development Grants McCarthey Dressman Academic Enrichment Grants

International Dark-Sky Week Monday, Apr 13, 2015 until Saturday, Apr 18, 2015
Webinar: STEM Starts Early (NSTA Early Childhood Science Education Position Statement) Wednesday, Apr 15, 2015 6:30 PM to 8 PM

Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Sponsorships Available

Global Youth Service Day

EcoTech Grants

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Apr 17, 2015 until Apr 19, 2015

Every Day Capacity Building Grants Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling Voya Unsung Heroes Awards

National Park Week Saturday, Apr 18, 2015 until Sunday, Apr 26, 2015

Action for Healthy Kids Grant

Trees Atlanta's Annual Native Wildflower and Vine Sale

Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants

Saturday, Apr 18, 2015 8 AM to 1 PM

Green Schools Fellow Leadership Program

Project Learning Tree: Environmental Experiences for

Early Childhood

Jobs & Internships

Saturday, Apr 18, 2015 9 AM to 3 PM

Water Conservation Intern, Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities,

Athens, GA

National Environmental Education Week

Summer Camp Counselor, Central Congregational UCC, Atlanta, GASunday, Apr 19, 2015 until Saturday, Apr 25, 2015

EnviroVentures Camp Specialist, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Global Soil Week

Atlanta, GA

Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 until Thursday, Apr 23, 2015

EnviroVentures Camp Counselor, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA
EnviroVentures Camp Supervisor, Piedmont Park Conservancy,

National Public School Volunteer Week Weekdays Apr 20, 2015 until Apr 24, 2015

Atlanta, GA

John Muir Day

Summer Travel Program Counselor, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Tuesday, Apr 21, 2015

Roswell, GA Summer Camp Teacher, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta, GA Paddle Georgia Intern, Georgia River Network, Athens, GA

Earth Day Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015

Summer Camp Counselor, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell, Webinar: Addressing Aquatic Invasives

GA

Thursday, Apr 23, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Intern, Dunwoody Nature Center, Dunwoody, GA

National Arbor Day

Science Instructor, Driftwood Education Center, St. Simons Island, Friday, Apr 24, 2015

GA Summer Camp Educator, Dunwoody Nature Center, Dunwoody,
GA

Georgia Youth Birding Competition Saturday & Sunday Apr 25, 2015 until Apr 26, 2015

Save the Frogs Day

Saturday, Apr 25, 2015

Child in Nature Symposium Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Apr 25, 2015 9 AM to 12 PM

Stewardship Week Sunday, Apr 26, 2015 until Sunday, May 3, 2015

Air Quality Awareness Week Weekdays Apr 27, 2015 until May 1, 2015

Webinar: Promising Practices for School Food Gardens Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

National Bike Month Friday, May 1, 2015 until Sunday, May 31, 2015

American Wetlands Month Friday, May 1, 2015 until Sunday, May 31, 2015

Garden for Wildlife Month Friday, May 1, 2015 until Sunday, May 31, 2015

Join Hands Day Saturday, May 2, 2015

International Compost Awareness Week Sunday, May 3, 2015 until Saturday, May 9, 2015

Drinking Water Week Sunday, May 3, 2015 until Saturday, May 9, 2015

International Conference on Interpretation: Changing Boundaries, Changing Times Sunday, May 3, 2015 until Thursday, May 7, 2015

Screen-Free Week Monday, May 4, 2015 until Sunday, May 10, 2015

National Wildflower Week Monday, May 4, 2015 until Sunday, May 10, 2015

Teacher Appreciation Week Weekdays May 4, 2015 until May 8, 2015

National Teacher Day Tuesday, May 5, 2015

National Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 6, 2015

National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 8, 2015

International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 9, 2015

JAKES Day 2015 Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 AM to 2 PM

Endangered Species Day Friday, May 15, 2015

National Kids to Parks Day Saturday, May 16, 2015

Bike to Work Week and Day Weekdays May 18, 2015 until May 22, 2015

International Day for Biological Diversity Friday, May 22, 2015

Don't Fry Day Friday, May 22, 2015

World Turtle Day Saturday, May 23, 2015

Educator Expedition: Be a Wildlife Biologist in Costa Rica! Saturday, May 23, 2015 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, May 31, 2015 until Sunday, Jun 7, 2015

Rachel Carson's Birthday Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Great Outdoors Month Monday, Jun 1, 2015 until Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

National Rivers Month Monday, Jun 1, 2015 until Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

Yellowstone Teacher Project Wednesday, Jun 3, 2015 Monday, Jun 22, 2015 until Wednesday, Jul 1, 2015

World Environment Day Friday, Jun 5, 2015

National Trails Day Saturday, Jun 6, 2015

Butterfly Festival Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM from Jun 6, 2015 until Jun 7, 2015

World Oceans Day Monday, Jun 8, 2015

Butterfly Encounter Monday, Jun 8, 2015 until Saturday, Aug 1, 2015

Cool Waters Workshop Tuesday, Jun 9, 2015 until Thursday, Jun 11, 2015 8 AM to 4 PM