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, for Georgia citizens to understand the relationships between natural and social systems and take responsible actions for a healthy and sustainable environment, 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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Monarchs Across Georgia's Annual Butterfly Symposium
Monarchs Across Georgia announces Georgia’s 2nd Annual Butterfly Symposium, “Celebrating Georgia’s Pollinators.”
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
Pre-register by August 23, 2008!
Location: Callaway Gardens, Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Pine Mountain, GA
Admission: $55.00 ($50.00 for current EEA members). Lunch is included.
2008 Outdoor Classroom Symposium
Georgia's 12th annual Outdoor Classroom Symposium will take place on Friday, November 14, 2008, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, GA. This year’s theme is "My Space is Outside: Connecting Kids to the World Wide Wonders of the Outdoors."
Teachers can earn one PLU by attending both the Friday Symposium and one of the Saturday workshops. Parents and community volunteers are also encouraged to attend.
Registration is now open!
Trips to the Monarch Overwintering Colonies in Mexico
Monarchs Across Georgia is offering three separate weeklong trips to Mexico in 2009. The dates are:
January 31 – February 7, 2009
February 7 - 14, 2009
February 14 - 21, 2009
What makes this trip to the Monarch butterfly Mexican overwintering sites unique? Our itinerary includes three Monarch colonies. You will learn about local efforts to promote sustainable and environmentally sound economic activities with our visits to Alternare and the tree nursery at La Cruz Habitat Protection Project.
We will visit at least one school near the Monarch Preserves to donate books that have been purchased through our Mexico Book Project. The emphasis will be on exploring the natural history of the region. We hope you can join us on our adventure!
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EEA Remembers Petey Giroux On July 30, 2008, after a year-long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, past EEA President Petey Giroux passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
In recognition of all her contributions to Environmental Education, EEA had recently honored Petey at the March 2008 Conference. Please see the 2008 Eugene Odom Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Petey Giroux article to read more about Petey's work to make the world a better place.
A Celebration of Life in Petey's honor will be forthcoming. Please visit www.mylifeline.org/petey/ to find additional information on this event, post a message, and remember Petey.
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