Environmental Education in Georgia June 1, 2017 Upcoming Events Great Outdoors Month June is Great Outdoors Month, which means that if there was ever a time to be encouraged to spend more time outdoors in nature, it's now. Journey North Begins Now until Friday, Jun 30, 2017 Thursday, Feb 1, 2018 until Saturday, Jun 30, 2018 Great Outdoors Month Thursday, Jun 1, 2017 until Friday, Jun 30, 2017 Pledge to Become a NWF Butterfly Hero Friday, Jun 1, 2018 until Saturday, Jun 30, 2018 As your pledge to help the monarch butterfly, upload a photo of yourself making the American Sign Language sign for butterfly. The National Wildlife Federation will then send you a butterfly garden starter kit (while supplies last). Pledges due June 1, 2017. National Rivers Month Thursday, Jun 1, 2017 until Friday, Jun 30, 2017 Atlanta's Pristine Forests: Beecher Hills and Hampton Greenways Friday, Jun 2, 2017 12 PM to 2 PM NAAEE Annual Conference & Research Symposium Scholarships Available! Save the date for the North American Association for A Night of Froggery Friday, Jun 2, 2017 8:30 PM to 10 PM 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. National Trails Day Saturday, Jun 3, 2017 Butterfly Education and Awareness Day Saturday, Jun 3, 2017 National Pollinator Week Some people only think of allergies when they hear the word pollen, but the services provided by native pollinators contribute to the productivity of crops, as well as to the survival and reproduction of many native plants. During National Pollinator Week, June 19-25, educate others about pollinators' place and purpose in the ecosystem and the services that they provide for the environment. #100HoursUnplugged: A Challenge to Families to Go Offline and Outside Together This summer, commit to going outdoors and offline with your family for at least four days. The goal of the #100HoursUnplugged Challenge is to get as many people as possible to commit to spending 100 hours unplugged, outdoors, and together as a family this summer. 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 Webinar: Rethinking Thinking about Sustainability Curriculum Wednesday, Jun 7, 2017 3 PM to 4 PM World Oceans Day Thursday, Jun 8, 2017 Volunteers Needed to Review Sea Lion Photos Helping save endangered Steller sea lions is now as easy as looking at a picture -- well, half a million of them to be precise. Researchers at NOAA Fisheries' Alaska Fisheries Science Center hope that everyday people will help them review and classify about 500,000 photos of Steller sea lion sites, taken on some of the most remote islands in the world. Georgia Schools Named 2017 National Green Ribbon Schools Congratulations to the Gilbert Elementary School, Kinchafoonee Primary School, Morningside Elementary School, and the University of Georgia, for recognition of their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. 2017 Georgia Farm to School Summit Registration is open for the 5th Georgia Farm to School Summit, October 5-6, 2017, where you will be able to engage in a variety of farm to school and early care sessions and workshops, tour dynamic school gardens and educational farms, and network with farm to school and early care leaders from across the state. Volunteers Needed for Monarch Citizen Science Project Monarch Watch is seeking the immediate assistance of hundreds of monarch enthusiasts / citizen scientists to collect observations of monarchs in their area during the spring and fall. This project will assemble quantitative data on 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. 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. Advanced Training for EE in Georgia - Core Course 3 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jun 9, 2017 until Jun 11, 2017 National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, Jun 10, 2017 2017 Sea Turtle Conservation Teacher Workshop Monday, Jun 12, 2017 until Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017 8 AM to 4:30 PM Speaker Series: How Cities Affect Climate and How Trees Can Help Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017 7 PM to 8 PM Webinar: Social Movements in EE Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017 3 PM to 4 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 Beekeeping 101 - Module II Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 9 AM to 12 PM Saturday, Aug 19, 2017 9 AM to 11 AM Atlanta's Pristine Forests: East Palisades Hike Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 9 AM to 11 AM Saturday@the Rock: Backyard Beekeeping Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 9:30 AM to 12 PM Birds of Prey Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 10 AM to 12 PM Flight of the Butterflies Film Showing Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 11 AM to 11:45 AM National 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 Teaching Resources Special Days for Environmental Education Climate Change Resources School Garden Teacher Training Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017 until Thursday, Jun 22, 2017 9 AM to 2 PM Invasive Species: What Can You Do? Tea Bag Index: A Citizen Science Project NOAA's Octonauts Corner Natural Inquirer: Scientist Card Series Skype a Scientist Project WET Educator Workshop Thursday, Jun 22, 2017 9 AM to 4 PM Great American Campout Saturday, Jun 24, 2017 Student Food Waste Audit Guide Making Mathematics Delicious Living Schoolyard Activity Guides - 2017 Update Student Climate and Conservation Congress Sunday, Jun 25, 2017 until Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 FoodSpan: Free High School Food Systems Curriculum National Marine Educators Association Conference Exploring Georgia's Wildlife Coloring & Activity Book Sunday, Jun 25, 2017 until Thursday, Jun 29, 2017 Sustainable Tomorrow: Systems Thinking for EE in Grades 9-12 Beetles Project: Science & Teaching for Field Instructors Fostering Outdoor Observation Skills Outdoor Adventure Team Challenge Camp Weekdays Jun 26, 2017 until Jun 30, 2017 Word to Yo Motha: 24 Short Green-Themed Films Plastic Bag Recycling Poster Natural Inquirer: A Science Journal for Middle School Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 until Friday, Jun 30, 2017 Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop Contests & Awards Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017 9 AM to 4 PM Young Birder of the Year Contest Ocean Awareness Student Contest Nsedu Obot Witherspoon Youth Leadership Award International Mud Day Thursday, Jun 29, 2017 Golden Radish Awards Lakes Appreciation Month Funky Nests in Funky Places Challenge Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Monday, Jul 31, 2017 Zayed Global High School Prize Sunday, Jul 1, 2018 until Tuesday, Jul 31, 2018 Golden Carrot Awards Georgia Recycling Coalition Spirit of Green Awards Parks and Recreation Month Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Monday, Jul 31, 2017 Grants Sunday, Jul 1, 2018 until Tuesday, Jul 31, 2018 Fuel Up to Play 60 School Wellness Grants NAAEE Annual Conference & Research Symposium - Scholarships Available! Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Georgia Recycling Coalition Connie Burns Scholarship Mazda Foundation Grants Smart Irrigation Month Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Monday, Jul 31, 2017 Sunday, Jul 1, 2018 until Tuesday, Jul 31, 2018 Clean Beaches Week Saturday, Jul 1, 2017 until Friday, Jul 7, 2017 Zayed Global High School Prize Georgia Recycling Coalition Spirit of Green Awards Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Outdoor Wildlife Leadership School Weekdays Jul 10, 2017 until Jul 14, 2017 Community Foundation Grants for Greater Augusta Area World Population Day Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017 Jobs & Internships Forest Kindergarten Assistant Teacher, The Garden School, Marietta, GA Marine Science Instructor, Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll, Jekyll Island, GA National Children & Youth Garden Symposium Wednesday, Jul 12, 2017 until Saturday, Jul 15, 2017 Environmental and Science Educator, Driftwood Education Center, St. Simons Adventures in Conservation Education Camp Island, GA Weekdays Jul 17, 2017 until Jul 21, 2017 AmeriCorps Interpreter/Naturalist Team Leader, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, Statewide Belize and Guatemala - Service, Cultural and Natural AmeriCorps Interpreter/Naturalist Member, Georgia State Parks & Historic Wonders Sites, Statewide Thursday, Jul 20, 2017 until Thursday, Jul 27, 2017 National Moth Week Saturday, Jul 22, 2017 until Sunday, Jul 30, 2017 Wilderness Survival Camp Monday, Jul 24, 2017 until Thursday, Jul 27, 2017 International Tiger Day Saturday, Jul 29, 2017 Trees Atlanta TreeKeepers 2017 Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM until Sep 16, 2017 National Water Quality Month Tuesday, Aug 1, 2017 until Thursday, Aug 31, 2017 Wednesday, Aug 1, 2018 until Friday, Aug 31, 2018 National Farmers Market Week Sunday, Aug 6, 2017 until Saturday, Aug 12, 2017 Sunday, Aug 5, 2018 until Saturday, Aug 11, 2018 Sunset Paddle Friday, Aug 11, 2017 7 PM to 9 PM International Youth Day Saturday, Aug 12, 2017 World Elephant Day Saturday, Aug 12, 2017 National Honey Bee Day Saturday, Aug 19, 2017 World Humanitarian Day Saturday, Aug 19, 2017 Projects WET, WILD & PLT Facilitator Workshop Wednesday, Aug 23, 2017 until Thursday, Aug 24, 2017 8 AM to 5 PM World Kitchen Garden Day Sunday, Aug 27, 2017 Organic Harvest Month Friday, Sep 1, 2017 until Saturday, Sep 30, 2017 Saturday, Sep 1, 2018 until Sunday, Sep 30, 2018 Serve Outside September (S.O.S.) 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