Welcome!Welcome to the Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia's website! EEA was established in 1990 to serve as a professional education and networking association for environmental educators throughout Georgia. Our vision, a statewide culture of environmental literacy and stewardship, is as important to us today as it was then. EEA's dedicated members are continuously striving to instill in their students a love of and respect for our natural world.
By providing educators with support, resources, and professional development opportunities, EEA is helping to develop a more environmentally literate citizenry in Georgia. Please join us and start receiving the benefits of membership.
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Member Services - Register Now for Oct. 16 "Plant a Pollinator Pot" EEA workshop!Exciting New Opportunities for EEA Members!
New in 2010, EEA is hosting several fun events to help you expand your outdoor and teaching horizons. In addition to the spring conference and fall Outdoor Classroom Symposium, our Member Services committee is busy planning even more opportunities for us to get together and share ideas!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our next EEA Member Event, "Plant a Pollinator Pot" workshop, on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 1-4 pm at Stone Mountain Park. Space will be limited to 20 families. Deadline for registration is October 8, 2010. more
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EEA Annual Conference Call for proposals now open. Call for proposals is now open. Deadline for submitting is September 14, 2010.
Scholarship applications are available. Deadline for submissions is January 7, 2011.
Please save the date for the 2011 annual conference at Kennesaw State University on March 11, 2011 themed Sustaining a Changing World: Environment, Economy, Community.
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2010 Outdoor Classroom Symposium - Register Now! Georgia's 14th annual Outdoor Classroom Symposium will be held Friday, November 5, 2010, at Zoo Atlanta! This year’s theme is "Get Outdoors! Teaching Locally, Connecting Globally." Registration is now open! more
Outdoor Classroom Service AwardDiscover the Outdoor Classroom Service Award. Schools, educational institutions, individual teachers, parents, principals and community volunteers who have contributed in significant and meaningful ways to the design, development, maintenance and use of outdoor classrooms on school or other educational campus is eligible to be nominated. Nominations must be submitted by October 8, 2010. more
State Environmental Education AwardsOn Friday, March 11, 2011 the Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia and its conference supporters will recognize and honor exceptional contributions to environmental education at an awards luncheon at the Kennesaw State University Continuing Education Center. You can participate in this process by nominating deserving recipients for recognition in four EEA award categories. Nominations must be submitted by January 19, 2011.
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The Outdoor Classroom Council (OCC) serves teachers, parents, principals, and community volunteers as a resource link, providing up-to-date training and information to those interested in building and using outdoor classrooms.
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Grants are an excellent method of funding part or all of your Outdoor Classroom. The grant information found at the OCC page can help you along the way.
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