EE in Georgia [Apr. 4, 2017]

Environmental Education in Georgia

April 4, 2017

Keisha Ford-Jenrette, GA Department of Education, Wins National Award for Work on Green Ribbon Schools Keisha Ford-Jenrette of the Georgia Department of Education has been honored with the 2017 ED-Green Ribbon Schools Director's Award for her work in fostering collaboration among government, non-profits, and for-profit partners, and schools.

Volunteers Needed for Monarch Citizen Science Project

Monarch Watch is seeking the immediate assistance of hundreds of monarch

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in their area during monarch numbers at

critical times during the breeding season. The data from these observations will be

used to assess their value in predicting trends in the population.

Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the nation's largest community improvement program, has begun! Now through May 31, millions of people across the U.S. will be volunteering at recycling events, cleaning up seashores and waterways, and holding educational events. How will you help?

North American Association for EE Conference - Call for Presentations Be part of one of the largest environmental education conferences in North America! The call for presentations is open for NAAEE's 46th Annual Conference and 14th Annual Research Symposium, October 17-21, 2017 in San Juan, PR. Submissions due April 10, 2017.

Paddle Georgia Scholarships for GA K-12 Teachers Georgia educators are eligible to apply to participate in Paddle Georgia 2017, a weeklong canoe and kayak voyage down the Etowah River this June. Receive training in Georgia Adopt-A-Stream and Project WET. One PLU available. Apply by April 15, 2017.

NAAEE Annual Conference & Research Symposium - Scholarships Available! Save the date for the North American Association for Environmental Education's (NAAEE) 46th Annual Conference and 14th Annual Research Symposium, October 17 21, 2017 in San Juan, PR. Apply for scholarships by June 16, 2017.

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!

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.

Teaching Resources
Special Days for Environmental Education Estuary Education Teaching Resources Ocean Science Teaching Resources Youth Farm Stands Toolkit K-12 Schools Needed for Food Waste Study Guide to the Salt Marshes and Tidal Creeks of the Southeastern U.S. How to Bring Earth Day to Everyday? Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly Climate Change Toolkit for Non-formal Educators Every Student Succeeds Act & Farm to School Salt Marsh Ecology Citizen Science Projects Healthy Soils Are Full of Life Host a Real-Time Conversation with Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station

Contests & Awards Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge Great American Can Roundup Science Without Borders Art Challenge Arctic Climate Game Jam Rinse, Recycle, Repeat Competition Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership National Association for Interpretation Professional Awards Pledge to Become a NWF Butterfly Hero Four-Year College & University Biology Awards Parent Group of the Year Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards Young Birder of the Year Contest Ocean Awareness Student Contest

Grants Teacher at Sea Expeditions United Fresh Start Foundation Community Grants Cullowhee Native Plant Conference - Scholarships Available! Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants Educational Facility Grant Program Pledge to Become a NWF Butterfly Hero Parent Group of the Year Fuel Up to Play 60 School Wellness Grants NAAEE Annual Conference & Research Symposium - Scholarships Available! Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant

Jobs & Internships NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science Student Internship, Distance Learning and Onsite, Austin, TX Summer Camp Teacher, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta, GA Water Education Intern, Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department, Athens, GA Seasonal Animal Care Staff, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA Summer Camp Counselor, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA Part-Time Interpretive Ranger, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA EnviroVentures Camp Counselor, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA EnviroVentures Camp Supervisor, Piedmont Park Conservancy, Atlanta, GA Assistant Summer Camp Instructor, Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Atlanta, GA

Science Instructor, Driftwood Education Center, St. Simons Island, GA

Upcoming Events
Journey North Begins Now until Friday, Jun 30, 2017 Thursday, Feb 1, 2018 until Saturday, Jun 30, 2018

National Green Week Now until Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 Thursday, Feb 1, 2018 until Monday, Apr 30, 2018

Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup Now until Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Keep Georgia Beautiful Month Sunday, Apr 1, 2018 until Monday, Apr 30, 2018

Let's G.O.! (Get Outside) Month Now until Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 Sunday, Apr 1, 2018 until Monday, Apr 30, 2018

National Garden Month Now until Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 Now until Sunday, Apr 30, 2017

National Healthy Schools Day Tuesday, Apr 4, 2017

Junior TreeKeeper Spring Break Camp Weekdays 9 AM - 3 PM from Apr 4, 2017 until Apr 7, 2017

Webinar: Extension and Farm to Early Care and Education Tuesday, Apr 4, 2017 2 PM to 3 PM

Webinar: Exploring the Outdoors Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017 11 AM to 12 PM Thursday, Apr 6, 2017 6 PM to 7 PM

Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Walking Tour Fridays 10 AM - 11:30 AM until May 26, 2017

Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Walking Tour Saturdays 10 AM - 11:30 AM until May 27, 2017

Girl Scout Day - Your World! Saturday, Apr 8, 2017 10 AM to 12 PM

Webinar: Bird Communication Tuesday, Apr 11, 2017 6 PM to 7 PM Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017 8 PM to 9 PM

Webinar: Statewide Farm to Early Care and Education Network Building Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Ants: Natures Engineers Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Webinar: Time to Depave Paradise? Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

National Park Week Saturday, Apr 15, 2017 until Sunday, Apr 23, 2017

Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop Saturday, Apr 15, 2017 9 AM to 12 PM

Children & Nature Network International Conference and Summit Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017 until Friday, Apr 21, 2017

John Muir Day Friday, Apr 21, 2017

Global Youth Service Day Friday, Saturday & Sunday Apr 21, 2017 until Apr 23, 2017

How to Bring Earth Day to Everyday? Friday, Apr 21, 2017 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Friday, Apr 21, 2017 2:10 PM to 3:10 PM Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 1:10 PM to 2:10 PM

Earth Day Saturday, Apr 22, 2017

International Dark Sky Week Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 until Friday, Apr 28, 2017

National Environmental Education Week Sunday, Apr 23, 2017 until Saturday, Apr 29, 2017

National Volunteer Week Sunday, Apr 23, 2017 until Saturday, Apr 29, 2017 Sunday, Apr 15, 2018 until Sunday, Apr 22, 2018

World Penguin Day Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017

Webinar: Finding Hope in the Environmental Movement Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017 3 PM to 4 PM

National Arbor Day Friday, Apr 28, 2017

Astronomy Day Saturday, Apr 29, 2017

Save the Frogs Day Saturday, Apr 29, 2017

Horseshoe Crab Encounters Saturday, Apr 29, 2017 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Stewardship Week Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 until Sunday, May 7, 2017 Sunday, Apr 29, 2018 until Sunday, May 6, 2018

Cub Scouts (Webelos): Earn Your "Into the Woods" Badge Sunday, Apr 30, 2017 2 PM to 4 PM

Screen-Free Week Monday, May 1, 2017 until Sunday, May 7, 2017

National Bike Month Monday, May 1, 2017 until Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Tuesday, May 1, 2018 until Thursday, May 31, 2018

National Wildflower Week Monday, May 1, 2017 until Sunday, May 7, 2017

American Wetlands Month Monday, May 1, 2017 until Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Tuesday, May 1, 2018 until Thursday, May 31, 2018

Air Quality Awareness Week Weekdays May 1, 2017 until May 5, 2017

Georgia STEM Day Friday, May 5, 2017

2017 Plains Spring Gardening Symposium Friday, May 5, 2017 9 AM to 2 PM

Join Hands Day Saturday, May 6, 2017

Beekeeping 101 - Module II Saturday, May 6, 2017 9 AM to 12 PM Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 9 AM to 12 PM

Snakes Alive Saturday, May 6, 2017 10 AM to 12 PM

Girl Scout Day - Your Planet! Saturday, May 6, 2017 10 AM to 12 PM

International Compost Awareness Week Sunday, May 7, 2017 until Saturday, May 13, 2017

Drinking Water Week Sunday, May 7, 2017 until Saturday, May 13, 2017

Teacher Appreciation Week Sunday, May 7, 2017 until Saturday, May 13, 2017

National Teacher Day Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Webinar: Community Engagement - Guidelines for Excellence Tuesday, May 9, 2017 4 PM to 5 PM

Webinar: Observing Bird Movements Tuesday, May 9, 2017 6 PM to 7 PM Thursday, May 11, 2017 8 PM to 9 PM

National Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 10, 2017

National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 12, 2017

International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 13, 2017

Bike to Work Week and Day Weekdays May 15, 2017 until May 19, 2017

Webinar: Grasslands Live Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1 PM to 2 PM

Outdoor Classroom Day Thursday, May 18, 2017

Endangered Species Day Friday, May 19, 2017

Coastal Stewards Workshop Series - Georgia Oysters: Bringing Back the Bivalve Friday, May 19, 2017 until Saturday, May 20, 2017 5 PM to 5 PM

National Kids to Parks Day Saturday, May 20, 2017

JAKES Day 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 10 AM to 2 PM

International Day for Biological Diversity Monday, May 22, 2017

World Turtle Day Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Don't Fry Day Friday, May 26, 2017

Project WILD Educator Workshop Friday, May 26, 2017 9 AM to 3:30 PM

Rachel Carson's Birthday Saturday, May 27, 2017

Great Outdoors Month Thursday, Jun 1, 2017 until Friday, Jun 30, 2017 Friday, Jun 1, 2018 until Saturday, Jun 30, 2018

National Rivers Month Thursday, Jun 1, 2017 until Friday, Jun 30, 2017

A Night of Froggery Friday, Jun 2, 2017 8:30 PM to 10 PM

National Trails Day Saturday, Jun 3, 2017

Butterfly Education and Awareness Day Saturday, Jun 3, 2017

World Environment Day Monday, Jun 5, 2017

Charlie's Trackers Day Camp Tuesday, Jun 6, 2017 until Friday, Jun 9, 2017 9 AM to 4 PM

Becoming Fully Human in the 21st Century Educator Workshop Wednesday, Jun 7, 2017 until Sunday, Jun 11, 2017

World Oceans Day Thursday, Jun 8, 2017

National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, Jun 10, 2017

Rivers to Reefs Educator Workshop - Grant Funded! Sunday, Jun 11, 2017 until Friday, Jun 16, 2017

2017 Sea Turtle Conservation Teacher Workshop Monday, Jun 12, 2017 until Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Global Wind Day Thursday, Jun 15, 2017

Webinar: Pollinators Thursday, Jun 15, 2017 12 PM to 1 PM

World Sea Turtle Day Friday, Jun 16, 2017

World Day to Combat Desertification Saturday, Jun 17, 2017

Steve Spangler's Science at Sea Alaska Cruise Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 until Saturday, Jun 24, 2017

Birds of Prey Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 10 AM to 12 PM

Pollinator Week Monday, Jun 19, 2017 until Sunday, Jun 25, 2017

Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop Weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM from Jun 19, 2017 until Jun 23, 2017

School Garden Teacher Training Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017 until Thursday, Jun 22, 2017 9 AM to 2 PM

Great American Campout Saturday, Jun 24, 2017

Student Climate and Conservation Congress Sunday, Jun 25, 2017 until Saturday, Jul 1, 2017

National Marine Educators Association Conference Sunday, Jun 25, 2017 until Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

Outdoor Adventure Team Challenge Camp Weekdays Jun 26, 2017 until Jun 30, 2017

Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 until Friday, Jun 30, 2017

International Mud Day Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

Lakes Appreciation Month Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Monday, Jul 31, 2017

Park and Recreation Month Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Monday, Jul 31, 2017

Smart Irrigation Month Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Monday, Jul 31, 2017

Clean Beaches Week Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Friday, Jul 7, 2017