EEinGeorgia, July 15, 2015

Environmental Education in Georgia

July 15, 2015

Upcoming Events

2015 "Growing Good Kids" Excellence in Children's

Literature Book Award Winners

The Junior Master Gardener Program and the American

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honor engaging, ecology-themed

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in Children's Literature Awards Program. And the 2015

winners are...

2015 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.

International Year of Soils Now until Thursday, Dec 31, 2015
Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia - Core Course 2 Friday, Jul 24, 2015 until Sunday, Jul 26, 2015 Friday, Jan 22, 2016 until Sunday, Jan 24, 2016 Friday, Jul 22, 2016 until Sunday, Jul 24, 2016
Projects WET, WILD and Learning Tree Educator Workshop 8 AM - 5 PM from Nov 9, 2015 until Nov 10, 2015

4th Annual Southeastern EE Alliance (SEEA) Conference The Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance (SEEA) 4th annual conference, hosted by the Tennessee Environmental Education Association (TEEA),will be held September 25-27, 2015, at Montgomery Bell State Park, TN (near Nashville). Scholarships may be available. Registration is now open.
The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge is a nationwide call to action to preserve and create gardens and landscapes that help revive the health of bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators across America. The goal is to move millions of individuals, kids and families outdoors and make a connection between pollinators and the healthy food people eat. Will you BEE One in a Million?
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!

Beekeeping 101 Saturday, Aug 1, 2015 9 AM to 11 AM Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 9 AM to 11 AM
Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia - Core Course 3 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
Junior TreeKeepers Summer Camp Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4 PM from Jul 20, 2015 until Jul 24, 2015
Butterfly Encounter Now until Saturday, Aug 1, 2015
Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia - Core Course 1 Friday, Nov 20, 2015 until Sunday, Nov 22, 2015 Friday, Jun 17, 2016 until Sunday, Jun 19, 2016 Friday, Nov 18, 2016 until Sunday, Nov 20, 2016
Lakes Appreciation Month Now until Friday, Jul 31, 2015
Park and Recreation Month Now until Friday, Jul 31, 2015
Smart Irrigation Month Now until Friday, Jul 31, 2015

Teaching Resources Special Days for EE: 2014-2015 School Year Planner 2015 "Growing Good Kids" Excellence in Children's Literature Book
Award Winners Camera Trap Stakeout Lesson Plan New Green Strides Website RiverXchange Curriculum Program Water Is Worth It Website EPA's Air Quality Flag Program Global Warming Wheel Card Kit
Contests & Awards NAAEE Call for Award Nominations Mangrove Calendar Art Contest Golden Carrot Awards Entomological Society of America Science Project Idea Competition CNN Heroes Award Georgia Excellence in Urban Forestry Awards
Grants Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Summer of Creativity Grants Community Foundation Grants for Greater Augusta Area Hot Planet/Cool Athletes Powder Grant Northrop Grumman Grants Donna J. Heinrich Gopher Tortoise Environmental Education Grant Home Depot Community Impact Grants Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Grant Captain Planet Foundation Grant Herb Garden Grants
Jobs & Internships Site Manager and Garden Coach, The Wylde Center, Decatur, GA Plant Sale Coordinator (Seasonal), The Wylde Center, Decatur, GA NeighborWoods Coordinator, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Forest Restoration Specialist, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Senior Conservation Specialist, Clayton County Water Authority, Morrow
GA School Outreach Program Internship, Gwinnett County Dept. of Water
Resources, Lawrenceville, GA Urban Forestry Crew Member, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Seasonal Naturalist, Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, Mansfield GA Education Program Coordinator, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Assistant General Manager, Len Foote Hike Inn, Dawsonville, GA Program Instructor, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA Seasonal Environmental Educator, Fortson 4-H Center, Hampton, GA Environmental Educator, Wahsega 4-H Center, Dahlonega, GA Volunteer Supervisor, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta GA Volunteen Supervisor, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

UV Safety Month Now until Friday, Jul 31, 2015
Creeks to Coast Educator Workshop - Grant Funded! Now until Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015
Costa Rica Tropical Ecology & Sea Turtle EcoAdventure with Mike Tally Now until Monday, Jul 20, 2015 7 AM to 7 AM
Outdoor Wildlife Leadership School Weekdays until Jul 17, 2015
Projects WET, WILD and Learning Tree Educator Workshop Now until Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 9 AM to 4 PM
Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Sponsorships Available Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 until Saturday, Jul 18, 2015
Saving Species Teacher Workshop Wednesday, Jul 15, 2015 until Friday, Jul 17, 2015 9 AM to 4 PM
Project Learning Tree Educator Training Friday, Jul 17, 2015 9 AM to 4 PM
National Moth Week Saturday, Jul 18, 2015 until Sunday, Jul 26, 2015
Professional Development for Educators in Belize & Guatemala with Al Stenstrup Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015 until Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015
Galpagos Islands with Texas Association of Biology Teachers Friday, Jul 24, 2015 until Monday, Aug 3, 2015
Galpagos Islands - Professional Development for Science Teachers with Sehoya Cotner Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015 until Friday, Aug 7, 2015
Global Tiger Day Wednesday, Jul 29, 2015
Urban Outdoor Summit Friday, Jul 31, 2015 until Saturday, Aug 1, 2015

International Youth Day Wednesday, Aug 12, 2015

Turtle Talk Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 10 AM to 12 PM

ANCA Annual Summit & Nature-Based Preschool Conference Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015 until Saturday, Aug 22, 2015

Zoo Atlanta Educator Appreciation Day Saturday, Aug 29, 2015 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

World Kitchen Garden Day Sunday, Aug 30, 2015

Organic Harvest Month Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015 until Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015

Serve Outside September (S.O.S.) Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015 until Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015

Athens Water Festival Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 10 AM to 2 PM

4th Annual Southeastern EE Alliance (SEEA) Conference Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM - 10 AM from Sep 25, 2015 until Sep 27, 2015

Green Apple Day of Service Saturday, Sep 26, 2015

Webinar: Addressing Aquatic Invasives Thursday, Oct 1, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Webinar: Making the NGSS Work for Us Tuesday, Oct 6, 2015 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

NAAEE Annual Conference & Research Symposium Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015 until Sunday, Oct 18, 2015

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