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 GScehoorgoilaaInndstPithuatrer 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 nNaettiwonoarkl conference hosted annually that focuses on education, by River 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 bpalacnketto! 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 eaffdoifrftesr,ednecveelfoopr professional skills the environment. and make 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! 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 in Georgia 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 My Account | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Forward