EEinGeorgia, 2016 May 10

Environmental Education in Georgia

May 10, 2016

Upcoming Events

Georgia Schools Named 2016 National Green

Ribbon Schools

Congratulations to the Atlanta Neighborhood

Charter School, City Schools of Decatur, the

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of Technology, the Paideia Elementary School, for

recognition of their innovative efforts to

reduce environmental impact and utility

costs, improve health and wellness, and

ensure effective sustainability education.

Spring Plant Sales Check out the many plant sales taking place this spring across the state. Learn about attracting wildlife and find native plants for your outdoor classroom gardens. Find organic seedlings for the veggie garden, too!

Journey North Begins Now until Thursday, Jun 30, 2016
Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup Now until Tuesday, May 31, 2016
American Wetlands Month Now until Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Garden for Wildlife Month Now until Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Wednesday, Jun 1, 2016 until Thursday, Jun 30, 2016
Webinar: Global Big Day for Educators and Families Tuesday, May 10, 2016 7 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 11, 2016 7 PM to 7:30 PM
Lunch N' Learn Series at Cane Creek Farm 2nd Wednesday of Month 11 AM - 1 PM from May 11, 2016 until Oct 12, 2016

River Rally Conference

Registration is open for River Rally, a

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conference hosted annually that focuses on education,

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inspiration and celebration within the river

and watershed community.

National Marine Educators Association Conference REdeugcisattroartsioAnsissoocpiaetnionfoar ntnhueaNl actoionnfearleMncaeri,ne June 25 to July 1, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Scholarships are available.

Webinar: Impact of Green Buildings on Cognitive Function Wednesday, May 11, 2016 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Docent Training Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PM until May 19, 2016
Lunch & Learn: Georgia's Native Edible and Medicinal Trees Thursday, May 12, 2016 12 PM to 1 PM
International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 14, 2016
Astronomy Day Saturday, May 14, 2016

NAAEE Conference Scholarships for Teachers, Administrators and Students The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is offering a variety of scholarships for students, classroom teachers, and administrators to attend its annual conference, October 1922, 2016 in Milwaukee, WI. Apply by May 31, 2016.

48 Days of Blue

In the 48 days between Earth Day and

World Oceans Day, help give something

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our amazing, life-sustaining blue Every day, the 48 Days of Blue

website will feature a small conservation

challenge to help overcome an obstacle

facing the ocean.

Practices of Organic Growing Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM until Jun 11, 2016
If Trees Could Sing Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Tour Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Bike to Work Week and Day Weekdays May 16, 2016 until May 20, 2016
Thirsty Roots Reading Group Every week 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
IPM for Tree Pros: Best Management Practices for Tree Health Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10 AM to 12 PM
Webinar: School Gardens and Behavioral/Mental Health Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2 PM
Webinar: Community Food Systems in Native Communities Wednesday, May 18, 2016 3 PM to 3:45 PM

Pollinator Spaces Project Monarch butterfly populations are down 90% in recent years, native bee habitats are being destroyed, and honey bee colonies are in trouble. To help these and other pollinators, UGA Extension is encouraging the creation of specific spaces in community and school gardens with its Pollinator Spaces Project. Gardens that submit photos will receive a special Pollinator Spaces Project certificate.

Travel Opportunities for Educators

Get out of the classroom and learn about

cutting edge research and conservation

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professional skills the environment.

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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!

Endangered Species Day Friday, May 20, 2016
River Rally Conference Friday, May 20, 2016 until Monday, May 23, 2016
National Kids to Parks Day Saturday, May 21, 2016
World Fish Migration Day Saturday, May 21, 2016
Family Weekend at Rock Eagle Saturday & Sunday May 21, 2016 until May 22, 2016
Beekeeping 101 Saturday, May 21, 2016 9 AM to 12 PM Saturday, Jun 18, 2016 9 AM to 12 PM
Saturday @the Rock: Grow Heirloom Veggies in Your Garden Saturday, May 21, 2016 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
International Day for Biological Diversity Sunday, May 22, 2016
World Turtle Day Monday, May 23, 2016
Children & Nature Network International Conference and Cities & Nature Summit Tuesday, May 24, 2016 until Friday, May 27, 2016

Teaching Resources

Webinar: Communicating Climate Change

Special Days for EE: 2015-2016 School Year Planner

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Climate Stories Project EARTH A New Wild 48 Days of Blue

Webinar: Farm to School - Tying it all Together Thursday, May 26, 2016 2 PM to 2:45 PM

NEEF Citizen Science Resources Gulf of Mexico Education Materials Teaching in Nature's Classroom: A Free Book for Educators

Rachel Carson's Birthday Friday, May 27, 2016

Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse NRCS Education Resources Greening STEM: Rooted in Math - Educator ToolKit

Don't Fry Day Friday, May 27, 2016

Marine Debris Tracker App

National Trails Day

Where the Rare Things Are: Interactive Maps of Rare Species Saturday, Jun 4, 2016

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Butterfly Education and Awareness Day

Contests & Awards

Saturday, Jun 4, 2016

#H2OBigPicture Photo Contest National Association for Interpretation Professional Awards Pledge to Become a NWF Butterfly Hero

World Environment Day Sunday, Jun 5, 2016

Four-Year College & University Biology Awards Parent Group of the Year Ocean Awareness Student Contest

2016 Sea Turtle Conservation Teacher Workshop Monday, Jun 6, 2016 until Wednesday, Jun 8, 2016 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Young Birder of the Year Contest

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, Junior TreeKeepers Summer Camp

and Engineering Mentoring

Weekdays 9 AM - 3 PM until Jun 27, 2016

Golden Radish Awards Entomological Society President's Education Awards Funky Nests in Funky Places Challenge White House Student Film Festival

Magnolia Farm Day Camp Monday, Jun 6, 2016 to Friday, Jun 10, 2016 9 AM to 3:15 PM Monday, Jun 13, 2016 to Friday, Jun 17, 2016

Grants

9 AM to 3:15 PM

Educational Facility Grant Program

Monday, Jun 20, 2016 to Friday, Jun 24, 2016

NAAEE Conference Scholarships for Teachers, Administrators and Students
Pledge to Become a NWF Butterfly Hero

9 AM to 3:15 PM Monday, Jun 27, 2016 to Friday, Jul 1, 2016 9 AM to 3:15 PM

Parent Group of the Year

Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016 to Friday, Jul 8, 2016

National Weather Association Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grant Fuel Up to Play 60 School Wellness Grants Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant

9 AM to 3:15 PM Monday, Jul 11, 2016 to Friday, Jul 15, 2016 9 AM to 3:15 PM

Georgia Recycling Coalition Connie Burns Scholarship Mazda Foundation Grants

Webinar: Exploring Outdoors Tuesday, Jun 7, 2016 1 PM to 1:45 PM

Jobs & Internships

Tuesday, Jun 7, 2016 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM

Summer Day Camp Director, Cochran Mill Nature Center,

World Oceans Day

Palmetto, GA

Wednesday, Jun 8, 2016

Youth Education Program Manager, Trees Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Science Instructor, Driftwood Education Center, St. Simons National Get Outdoors Day

Island, GA

Saturday, Jun 11, 2016

Assistant Teacher, Inman Park Cooperative Preschool, Atlanta, GA

School Garden Teacher Training

Visitor Services Intern/Interpretive Assistant, Okefenokee

Monday, Jun 13, 2016 8 AM to 2 PM

National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston, GA

Cool Waters Educator Workshop

Tuesday, Jun 14, 2016 until Thursday, Jun 16, 2016

7:30 AM to 4 PM

Global Wind Day Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016

World Sea Turtle Day Thursday, Jun 16, 2016

School Garden Teacher Training Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 8 AM to 2 PM

Plains, Pollinators, and a President Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 9 AM to 4 PM Friday, Jun 17, 2016 9 AM to 4 PM

World Day to Combat Desertification Friday, Jun 17, 2016

Advanced Training for Environmental Education in Georgia Core Course 3 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jun 17, 2016 until Jun 19, 2016

Business of Organic Growing Friday, Jun 17, 2016 until Friday, Aug 19, 2016

Pollinator Week Monday, Jun 20, 2016 until Sunday, Jun 26, 2016

Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop Weekdays Jun 20, 2016 until Jun 24, 2016

Advanced School Garden Teacher Training Tuesday, Jun 21, 2016 8 AM to 2 PM

Zoo Atlanta Teacher Workshop: STEM Goes Wild Wednesday, Jun 22, 2016 until Friday, Jun 24, 2016 10 AM to 3 PM

2016 Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop Thursday, Jun 23, 2016 until Sunday, Jun 26, 2016 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Great American Backyard Campout Saturday, Jun 25, 2016

National Marine Educators Association Conference Saturday, Jun 25, 2016 until Friday, Jul 1, 2016

Exploring the Natural Communities of the Blue Ridge Saturday, Jun 25, 2016 10 AM to 12 PM

Disneynature's Wings of Life Saturday, Jun 25, 2016 11 AM to 12:30 PM

Student Climate and Conservation Congress Sunday, Jun 26, 2016 until Saturday, Jul 2, 2016

Denali Teacher Project Sunday, Jun 26, 2016 until Sunday, Jul 3, 2016

International Mud Day Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

Lakes Appreciation Month Friday, Jul 1, 2016 until Sunday, Jul 31, 2016

Park and Recreation Month Friday, Jul 1, 2016 until Sunday, Jul 31, 2016

Smart Irrigation Month Friday, Jul 1, 2016 until Sunday, Jul 31, 2016

Clean Beaches Week Friday, Jul 1, 2016 until Thursday, Jul 7, 2016

Secchi Dip-In Friday, Jul 1, 2016

Educator Academy in the Amazon Friday, Jul 1, 2016 until Monday, Jul 11, 2016

Truly Living Well Summer Camp Monday, Jul 18, 2016 until Friday, Jul 29, 2016 9 AM to 4:30 PM

World Population Day Monday, Jul 11, 2016

Junior TreeKeepers Summer Camp Weekdays 9 AM - 3 PM until Jul 22, 2016

National Children & Youth Garden Symposium Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016 until Saturday, Jul 16, 2016

BirdSleuth Educator Retreat Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016 until Saturday, Jul 16, 2016

Animals Across the Curriculum Workshop Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM from Jul 15, 2016 until Jul 17, 2016

Become a Water Steward: Teacher Workshop Tuesday, Jul 19, 2016 until Thursday, Jul 21, 2016 9 AM to 5 PM

National Moth Week Saturday, Jul 23, 2016 until Sunday, Jul 31, 2016

International Tiger Day Friday, Jul 29, 2016

National Water Quality Month Monday, Aug 1, 2016 until Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016

American Community Gardening Association Conference Thursday, Aug 4, 2016 until Sunday, Aug 7, 2016

National Farmers Market Week Sunday, Aug 7, 2016 until Saturday, Aug 13, 2016

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