Altamaha River Child Viewing Waterfall

Daisies on Stone Mountain

STATEWIDE RESOURCES

Okefenokee Swamp Boat Tour AFFILIATE LISTINGS

Photos courtesy of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism Birding Adventures, Inc.

2504 Brookdale Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Birding Adventures, Inc. PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Georgann Schmalz - President Conference or Symposium, Consulting, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, Outdoor TELEPHONE: (404) 633-1527 Classroom Resource, Outdoor Recreation, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional Development, Public/Family Program FAX: NA

AUDIENCES SERVED EMAIL: Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal [email protected] Educators, Families, General Public WEBSITE: UNIQUE FEATURES www.birdingadventuresinc.com All programs can be done at the school, facility, or club of the participants. Programs and workshops are centered around the topic of birds and ecology and HOURS OF OPERATION: wildlife habitats. Any day including weekends and all hours EDUCATIONAL FOCUS

Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Ecology, AGE/GRADE SERVED: Endangered Species, Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Awareness, Plants, Trees/Forests, Birds 10th, 11th, 12th, College, Adult, Senior DESCRIPTION Educational programs covering topics in ornithology; bird ecology, habitats, life QCC: Yes histories, feeders and houses, identification, native plants for birds. Programs include activities and materials, handouts, lesson plans for wildlife habitats and ARRANGEMENTS: birds. Call for details

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: NA Programs range from $50 to $250 depending upon length, topic and DIRECTIONS travel distance. NA BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: Feeders, Bird habitats, Bird species checklist, Birding classes or field trips, Knowledgeable birder, Bird identification, Bird banding

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Yes

112 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Daniel B. Warnell School of Forest Resources

D.W. Brooks Drive, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-2152

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide University of Georgia PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Kris Irwin - Public Service Assistant Educational Materials/Curriculum, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Professional Development TELEPHONE: (706) 542-7412

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (706) 542-3342 Public Schools, Private Schools, In-Service and Pre-Service Teachers EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] See Description below WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS www.forestry.uga.edu Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Habitats/Ecosystems, Plants, Sustainability, Trees/Forests, Water HOURS OF OPERATION: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday DESCRIPTION The Warnell School of Forest Resources at the University of Georgia is dedicated AGE/GRADE SERVED: to providing educational outreach programs and services related to forest Adult resources. The primary focus is the development and delivery of SDU credit courses for K-12 grade level teachers, but other services include technical writing QCC: Yes and editing of curriculum materials and assistance for the design of outdoor classrooms. ARRANGEMENTS: Call for appointment The Georgia Environmental Network in Education Institute (GENIE) is an SDU summer program for K-12 teachers offered by the school. To find out more about the institute, visit the school's website: www.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/genie. PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Registration fees are required for the The Warnell School of Forest Resources offers a college credit course just for GENIE Institute pre-service teachers during the fall semester. The course, Forest Science for Teachers, is a split level course designed for students who want to learn the basics of forestry, and develop new technical skills and teaching strategies. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Yes DIRECTIONS NA

113 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Film and Video Unit 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 1354-East, Atlanta, GA 30334

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Film and Video Unit PUBLIC CONTACT: Marlene Turner OFFERING Educational Materials/Curriculum, Outdoor Recreation, Technology Resource, TELEPHONE: (404) 657-9851 Environmental Video FAX: (404) 651-5871 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: See Description below. www.gadnrfilms.com

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Agriculture/Farming, Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Cultural NA Awareness, Ecology, Energy, Endangered Species, Environmental Health, Gardening/Composting, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, AGE/GRADE SERVED: Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - 12th, College, Sustainability, Team Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water Adult, Senior

DESCRIPTION QCC: Some The Department of Natural Resources Film and Video Unit produces award- winning documentaries on many environmental and historical issues in Georgia. ARRANGEMENTS: These videos range in subjects from Georgia's coast to native wildlife and nature. NA Many of these programs include lesson plans that help make these DNR programs part of a teacher's curriculum. PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Free to Rent. $20 to buy. Visit ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES www.gadnrfilms.com for more NA information

DIRECTIONS BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Yes

114 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org EEinGEORGIA.org

4244 International Parkway, Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30354

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Environmental Protection Division of Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources in partnership with: Dept. of Community Affairs' "Keep Georgia Beautiful Program," PUBLIC CONTACT: Dept. of Education, Georgia Learning Connections, and Environmental Education Kim Bailey - Environmental Outreach Alliance Coordinator

OFFERING TELEPHONE: (404) 362-2788 Educational Materials/Curriculum, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Professional Development, Technology Resource FAX: (404) 362-2580

AUDIENCES SERVED EMAIL: Teachers, Pre-Service Teachers, Non-formal Educators, EE Providers, [email protected] College/University Faculty, General Public, Pre-Service Teachers WEBSITE: UNIQUE FEATURES www.EEinGEORGIA.org EEinGEORGIA offers an 8-hour course on creating EE lesson plans. Educators may earn up to 5 SDUs by publishing lessons online. HOURS OF OPERATION: Website is online 24 hours a day Free monthly e-mail newsletter listing new EE events, resources, contests/awards, grants, announcements, etc. AGE/GRADE SERVED: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS College, Adult, Senior Agriculture/Farming, Air, Animals/Wildlife, Astronomy, Biodiversity, Career Choices, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Cultural Awareness, Ecology, QCC: Yes Energy, Endangered Species, Environmental Health, Gardening/Composting, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, ARRANGEMENTS: Pollution, Population, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Team Please contact us by phone or e-mail Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water to schedule a 1 to 3-hour introduction to EEinGEORGIA.org session or 8- DESCRIPTION hour EE lesson plan writing course at your School, College, University, or EEinGEORGIA.org is the online clearinghouse for environmental education (EE) EE Center. in Georgia. It features QCC correlated EE lesson plans for grades K-12, Pre-K EE lessons, a searchable directory of Georgia's EE Providers and EE Resources, a calendar of events, news, bulletin board, and easy-to-access facts about PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Georgia's environment. No cost

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA EE Providers may create a login to add their own resource profiles and calendar events to the EEinGEORGIA.org website. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? DIRECTIONS NA Visit us online at www.EEinGEORGIA.org

115 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia

206 Environmental Health Science Building, UGA, Athens, GA 30602

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Richard Osorio - EEA Board Member Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Grant, Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Professional TELEPHONE: (706) 542-8905 Development, Technology Resource FAX: (706) 542-4373 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Scouts/Youth Groups, General Public NA

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: EEA Initiatives: Using the Environment as an Integrating Context for Learning, www.eealliance.org Georgia Project for Excellence in EE, Monarchs Across Georgia, Outdoor Classroom Council, Outdoor Classroom Grant, and EEinGEORGIA.org HOURS OF OPERATION: NA EDUCATIONAL FOCUS

Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, AGE/GRADE SERVED: Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor College, Adult Recreation, Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Trees/Forests, Water QCC: NA DESCRIPTION ARRANGEMENTS: As an affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education, NA EEA works to promote environmental education by providing opportunities for member organizations, schools, and the general public to interact and learn through the annual EEA conference, the Outdoor Classroom Council Symposium, PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: formal and non-formal staff development, member newsletter and additional Membership initiatives (see Unique Features). To learn more about EEA and its member organizations, please visit: www.eealliance.org BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA DIRECTIONS NA

116 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Environmental Education Services

P.O. Box 6639, Atlanta, GA 30315

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Environmental Education Services PUBLIC CONTACT OFFERING Deron Davis - Consultant Consulting TELEPHONE: (404) 627-2092 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Non-formal Educators, Nonprofit Organizations, FAX: NA Government Agencies EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] 10+ years leadership experience in environmental education WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS NA Organization Development, Project Management, Teaching, Program Design, Curriculum Development, Training HOURS OF OPERATION: NA DESCRIPTION Started in 2001 by Deron Davis, former executive director of the Dunwoody AGE/GRADE SERVED: Nature Center and past president of the Environmental Education Alliance of Adult Georgia. EES provides organization development, program design, project management, curriculum development, teaching and training – for government QCC: NA agencies, nonprofit organizations and schools. Projects include: ARRANGEMENTS: ARABIA MOUNTAIN HERITAGE AREA ALLIANCE – manage the creation of an Call for an appointment. educational video for middle-school students on the natural history, cultural history and rock outcrop ecology of Arabia Mountain. PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: OXBOW MEADOWS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER – facilitate an Proposal based on client's needs. organization development/strategic planning process. Standard billing rate is $75/hour, negotiable. PROJECT LEARNING TREE – research and write activities for a high school module, "Places We Live." BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA U.S. FOREST SERVICE – develop a coalition of community members and representatives from nonprofit organizations and government agencies to WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? support the Urban Tree House, an environmental education initiative in a city park. NA STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA – coordinate committees to design tools that Georgia teachers and parents will use to educate students about "Our Shared Forests" – temperate and tropical ecosystems and the birds that migrate between them.

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA

DIRECTIONS NA

117 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program

350 Rock Eagle Road, Eatonton, GA 31024

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide University of Georgia PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Diane Davies - State 4-H Specialist Conference or Symposium, Educational Materials, Exhibit, Field Study, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outdoor Recreation, Outreach Program, Professional TELEPHONE: (706) 484-2872 Development, Residential Program. FAX: (706) 484-2888 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: The program provides a statewide network of 4-H Centers which conduct hands- www.georgia4h.org on interdisciplinary educational programs proven to enhance student Go to environmental education acheivement and performance in the classroom. HOURS OF OPERATION: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Residential program operates Agriculture/Farming, Air, Animals/Wildlife, Astronomy, Biodiversity, Career August - May. Please contact center Choices, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Cultural Awareness, Ecology, of interest for specific information. Energy, Endangered Species, Environmental Health, Gardening/Composting, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, AGE/GRADE SERVED: Pollution, Population, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Team Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, 1st, Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Adult, Senior DESCRIPTION The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program was started at the Rock QCC: Yes Eagle 4-H Center in 1979. Since the program's inception, it has served over 500,000 students. The main core of the program is the residential experience ARRANGEMENTS: where school groups, primarily third through eighth grades, come to the centers to All groups are served on a first come, extend the walls of their classroom by studying a variety of interdisciplinary first served basis. Some locations subjects including math, science, language arts, history, physical education, and accept reservations up to two years social studies in the outdoor classroom. in advance. Please call center of interest for specific dates and In 1986, the Environmental Education Program, as a result of exponential growth, program availability. was expanded to three other 4-H Centers: Jekyll Island, Tybee Island and Wahsega 4-H Centers, respectively (see Center profiles under the regional sections of this directory). Our latest addition, Tidelands Nature Center, opened PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS in 2000, serves the general public and school groups for day use at Jekyll Island. Please call center of choice for The program has become the largest environmental education program in the reservations and current prices nation, serving more than 35,000 annually. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES Bird habitats Bus Parking, Hiking Trails, Lodging, Meals Available, Restrooms WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? DIRECTIONS Yes NA

For a complete listing of local 4-H agents, see pages 152 - 154.

118 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Adopt-A-Stream

4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30354

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Environmental Protection Division, Nonpoint Source Program PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Harold Harbert or Kimberly Morris- Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Zarneke - Coordinators Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip to streamsites, Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outdoor Recreation, Outreach Program/Speaker, TELEPHONE: (404) 675-6240 Professional Development, Public/Family Program, Technology Resource, Environmental Workshops FAX: (404) 675-6245

AUDIENCES SERVED EMAIL: Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal [email protected] Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, General Public [email protected]. ga.us UNIQUE FEATURES

Hands on, field work, low costs, many levels of involvement, opportunities for WEBSITE: expanding knowledge, strong network of statewide program support www.riversalive.org/aas.htm EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Health, Monday through Friday 8 to 5 - will Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Hydrogeology, Nature Awarene ss, work on weekends Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Team Building/ Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water AGE/GRADE SERVED: DESCRIPTION 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College, Adult, Senior Georgia's volunteer water quality monitoring program. The goals of Georgia Adopt-A-Stream are to educate citizens about water quality issues and nonpoint Yes source pollution, provide citizens with the tools and training to evaluate and QCC: protect their local waterways, encourage partnerships between citizens and their local governments and help citizens collect quality water data. ARRANGEMENTS: Call for arrangements ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: NA None DIRECTIONS BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: Near Atlanta Airport, take I-75 north or south and exit at Aviation Blvd. Go south NA on International Parkway and take immediate left into Tradeport. Office is in Suite 101 of EPD Water Protection Branch. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? No

119 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Council, Inc.

1720 Bass Road, Macon, GA 31210

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Coordinated through the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Donna Reynolds - Program Specialist Educational Materials/Curriculum, Field Trip/Educational Program, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional Development, Newsletter TELEPHONE: (478) 474-8411

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (478) 474-8750 Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] See Description below WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS NA Agriculture/Farming HOURS OF OPERATION: DESCRIPTION 8 AM - 4:30 PM "Ag in the Classroom" was initiated on the national level in 1981 to assist teachers in using agriculture as a tool for teaching as well as bringing agricultural AGE/GRADE SERVED: literacy to all students. Each state designs its own program according to the Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - 12th, College, needs of its school systems. The curriculum, which forms the foundation of the Adult program, is interdisciplinary and there are a wide range of resources available for educators. Students are taught about the sources of their food and fiber, but also QCC: Yes about advances in science which enable us to increase food production while enhancing the environment, and the responsibility our agriculturalists take on as ARRANGEMENTS: stewards of the earth. Please make reservations 30 days in advance "Ag in the Classroom" connects teachers with community resources such as County Farm Bureau, Extension Services, and Forestry.Teacher training is accredited. PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: No charge for training or materials ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA DIRECTIONS Call for directions WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Call for details

120 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia College & State University Outdoor Education Programs GC&SU CBX 065, Milledgeville, GA 31061

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia College & State University PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Jude Hirsch - Coordinator Consulting, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Field Trip/Educational Program, Outdoor Recreation TELEPHONE: (478) 445-4072

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (478) 445-1790 Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, General Public EMAIL: [email protected] UNIQUE FEATURES The GC&SU offers programs and services in outdoor recreation education, WEBSITE: leadership development, technical skill education, and group development. We www.fdsa.gcsu.edu:6060/jhirsch/ offer clients a wide range of opportunities in outdoor activities and environmental education. HOURS OF OPERATION: Graduate and undergraduate EDUCATIONAL FOCUS students design and implement Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Team Building/Problem Solving programs.Therefore, schedule is dependent on the university class DESCRIPTION schedule. We offer a B.S. and M.Ed. in Outdoor Education. In addition to completing major requirements, student may elect to specialize in environmental science and AGE/GRADE SERVED: education. We also administer the GC&SU Outdoor Education Center. The 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Center offers a wide range of programs and services to social service, education, 11th, 12th, College, Adult, Senior corporate, and therapeutic groups. QCC: Some ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES ARRANGEMENTS: Boating Allowed, Bus Parking, Hiking Trails, Meals Available, Picnic Area - Call for more details Uncovered, Restrooms, Challenge Course, Classroom

DIRECTIONS PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Cost varies depending on program Main campus is located in Milledgeville, GA. on Hwy. 441. Site maps are provided components selected, age of client to other sites on a per case basis. group, and organizational status (profit, non-profit, education)

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Some Areas

121 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org The Georgia Conservancy

1776 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 400 South, Atlanta, GA 30309

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide The Georgia Conservancy PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Karen Garland - Environmental Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Consulting, Educational Education Coordinator Materials/Curriculum, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional TELEPHONE: (404) 876-2900 Development, Public/Family Program, Technology Resource Ext. 16

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (404) 872-9229 Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public [email protected] UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: Accredited workshops, programs, and events are held at various sites throughout the state. www.georgiaconservancy.org

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Air, Animals/Wildlife, Astronomy, Biodiversity, Career Choices, Climate Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Change/Weather, Conservation, Cultural Awareness, Ecology, Energy, Evenings and weekends by Endangered Species, Environmental Health, Gardening/Composting, Geology, reservation or appointment only Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Plants, Pollution, Population, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Team Building/Problem Solving, AGE/GRADE SERVED: Trees/Forests, Water, Land Use Planning, Advocacy Pre-K (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - 12th, College, Adult, DESCRIPTION Senior Established in 1967, The Georgia Conservancy is a non-profit statewide organization that offers educator workshops for non-formal and formal educators. QCC: Some Educational programs that actively engage students in learning about the environment are also offered for schools, youth groups, families, and other ARRANGEMENTS: community groups. Workshops, programs, and events are held at various sites Reservations are taken year-round by throughout the state. phone on a first-come basis. Schedule early to ensure the dates of Annually the Conservancy conducts the Youth Environmental Symposium (YES), your choice. Call for information an environmental contest with cash prizes for Georgia middle and high school regarding class size and program classes or clubs. We also publish a quarterly newsletter, available to formal and fees. Length of the programs can non-formal educators at no cost. vary, depending on the needs of the group. ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: NA Educational workshops and program fees vary from no charge to a small DIRECTIONS fee. Scholarships are often available. NA BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: Birding classes or field trips

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

122 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Endangered Plant Stewardship Network

2450 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide State Botanical Garden of Georgia PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Anne Shenk - Director of Education Educational Materials/Curriculum, Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional Development TELEPHONE: (706) 542-6185

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (706) 542-3091 Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected], [email protected] Teachers in the GEPSNetwork receive technical support from GPCA horticulturists and scientists, fresh teaching ideas from EEA educators, and WEBSITE: materials support from GEPSN Headquarters (SBG). Providing teachers support www.uga.edu/botgarden/GEPSN in the classroom is a GEPSN priority. HOURS OF OPERATION: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS GEPSN teachers can reach technical Conservation, Endangered Species, Gardening/Composting, support directly through email, phone Habitats/Ecosystems, Plants, Trees/Forests and website once they receive training. DESCRIPTION The State Botanical Garden of Georgia (SBG) hosts and headquarters the AGE/GRADE SERVED: GEPSN (Georgia Endangered Plant Stewardship Network) project for teachers K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and students (K-12). GEPSN is co-sponsored with professional education and 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th botanical expertise through the Georgia Environmental Education Alliance and the Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance. QCC: Yes

Workshops provide teachers and environmental education specialists throughout ARRANGEMENTS: Georgia and the Southeast skills on propagating and caring for endangered Registration is required for all plants on the school site. GEPSN teaches instructors how to incorporate plants GEPSN workshops. Email or call into daily lessons exploring horticulture, botany, ecology, anthropology, and plant Anne Shenk at 706-542-6158. conservation. GEPSN students become stewards of the environment by caring for rare plants and conducting life history experiments with the rare species. GEPSN students become part of a larger effort to protect plants by sharing their data and PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: observations with other students and schools in the GEPSNetwork. GEPSN workshops have a $25 registration fee. Often grants provide SBGarden and other GEPSN host institutions support teachers in the GEPSN teacher stipends, substitute teacher project through weekly email listserve, quarterly newsletters, website, direct email fees, or over-night stays for teachers to botanical experts for help, free seed exchange, free starter plants for outdoor traveling from other areas. classrooms, permits for endangered plant propagation, slide shows, videos, science kits and puppet kits all supporting the teaching of plants and the BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: importance of plants to our daily lives. NA

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA Yes

DIRECTIONS SBG is 1 mile south of Loop 10 (exit 15) in Athens on Milledge Avenue.

123 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Natural Heritage Program

2117 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division PUBLIC CONTACT: Nongame Wildlife & Natural Heritage Section Jonathan Ambrose - Program Manager OFFERING Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, Outreach Program/Speaker TELEPHONE: (770) 918-6411

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (706) 557-3033 General Public EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] The Georgia Natural Heritage Program maintains the state's most comprehensive databases on rare species, natural communities, and conservation lands. WEBSITE: www.georgiawildlife.com EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, HOURS OF OPERATION: Habitats/Ecosystems, Plants Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: The Georgia Natural Heritage Program is located in the Georgia DNR Walton 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College, Office Complex near Social Circle, Georgia. The GNHP staff work statewide on Adult, Senior research and management projects related to rare species and natural communities. Staff maintain databases on rare species/natural community QCC: Some occurrences, conservation lands, landcover, scenic rivers, and various natural features. Can provide information on the above via website and occasionally ARRANGEMENTS: through presentations to school groups. GNHP is a unit of the Nongame Wildlife Staff can occasionally travel to & Natural Heritage Section in the Wildlife Resources Division of Georgia DNR. schools to provide presentations. Inquire about staff availability by ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES calling at least one month in advance of desired program date. NA

DIRECTIONS PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Free Located on U.S. Hwy 278 approximately 1-1/2 miles northeast of intersection of U.S. Hwy. 278 and Interstate 20 (Exit 101). BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? No

124 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Power

241 Ralph McGill Boulevard NE, Bin 10190, Atlanta, GA 30308

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Power PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Elise Hare or Cindy Reed - Educational Materials/Curriculum, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Field Education Advisors Trip/Educational Program TELEPHONE: (404) 506-7505 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal FAX: (404) 506-1499 Educators, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] or See Description below. [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS WEBSITE: Air, Animals/Wildlife, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Ecology, Energy, www.georgiapower.com/learningpower Endangered Species, Environmental Health, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Trees/Forests, Water HOURS OF OPERATION: NA DESCRIPTION In an innovative approach to business and education partnerships, Georgia AGE/GRADE SERVED: Power is offering exciting hands-on environmental programs. These programs, Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, 1st, designed for students in grades K-5, teach environmental awareness in several 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th essential areas: Habitats, Recycling, Water, Air Quality, Energy Choices and Resource Management. The programs have been developed by educators to QCC: Yes meet quality core curriculum guidelines of the Georgia Department of Education. These programs are all conducted by Georgia Power volunteers, GYSTC, and ARRANGEMENTS: other Environmental Education Centers. Classroom size groups. Please schedule one month in advance. ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: None DIRECTIONS May be a cost if provided at GYSTC NA

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Some Areas

125 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Project Learning Tree

551 N. Frontage Road, Forsyth, GA 31029

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Forestry Foundation, Georgia Forestry Commission, UGA Warnell School of Forest Resources PUBLIC CONTACT: Carla Rapp and Sharon Dolliver - OFFERING PLT Coordinators Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Professional Development, Resource Materials, Newsletter TELEPHONE: 1-800-9-GROW GA or 1-800-GA TREES AUDIENCES SERVED All FAX: NA

UNIQUE FEATURES EMAIL: Program is interdisciplinary and can be tailored to meet the needs of any [email protected] or curriculum. Activities are correlated to the GA Standards for Character Traits. [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS WEBSITE: Forestry Education Topics including: Career Choices, Conservation, Ecology, www.gfagrow.org or www.plt.org or Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Recycling/Waste Management, www.gfc.state.ga.us Sustainability, Trees/Forests, Water HOURS OF OPERATION: DESCRIPTION Workshops scheduled by appointment Project Learning Tree (PLT), with its beginnings in the early 1970s, is the cornerstone for environmental education. Crafted to meet state and national standards, PLT provides all the tools educators need to bring the environment AGE/GRADE SERVED: into their classrooms – and their students into the environment. Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - 12th, College, Adult Educator workshops are scheduled throughout the state. Facilitator training is held 2-3 times per year. The mentoring program is available year-round. QCC: Yes

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES ARRANGEMENTS: Call to schedule a workshop or NA participate in an upcoming training DIRECTIONS PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: NA Six hour educator workshops: $8- $10 2-day facilitator training: $40-$50 Facilitator mentoring program: $40- $50

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? N/A

126 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) 4220 International Parkway, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30354

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division PUBLIC CONTACT: Water Protection Branch Petey Giroux - State Coordinator

OFFERING TELEPHONE: (404) 675-1638 Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Professional Development, FAX: (404) 675-6245 National EE Curriculum EMAIL: AUDIENCES SERVED [email protected] Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Scouts/Youth Groups WEBSITE: www.eealliance.org/gaprojectwet UNIQUE FEATURES

Project WET is an international, interdisciplinary, water science and education HOURS OF OPERATION: program which features activities developed, field-tested, and reviewed by over Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM 600 educators and resource managers working with 34,000 students nationwide.

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS AGE/GRADE SERVED: Pre-K (0-5), K, 1st - 12th, Conservation, Ecology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Pollution, Water College, Adult

DESCRIPTION QCC: Yes Georgia Project WET coordinates workshops for educators and facilitators. Educator certification is for formal and non-formal educators of K-12th grade ARRANGEMENTS: students. Facilitator certification is for formal and nonformal educators who will Georgia Project WET trains conduct a minimum of one educator workshop for adults each year. Educators facilitators at a workshop once/year. and facilitators receive the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide with over Educator workshops are hosted by 90 activities "by and for educators." facilitators throughout the state and can be coordinated through the Georgia Project WET sponsors the River of Words poetry and art contest. After a Georgia Project WET office. Visit the watershed study, students describe their "place in space" through poetry or art. EEinGEORGIA.org calendar for Work is entered in an international competition. All students who enter receive a workshop info. certificate and Grand Prize Winners (8 students annually) receive a trip to Washington, D.C. where they are recognized at a Library of Congress ceremony. Original poetry and art are returned to Georgia and entered in the State PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: competition. Winning entries are recognized at a State Awards Ceremony; on the Educator workshop fees range from Georgia River of Words traveling exhibit; and in the Georgia ROW Poetry and Art $15 - $30 per person (includes Journal. curriculum and water education resources) Georgia Project WET makes these resources available to educators free of charge: 1) Georgia River of Words Teacher's Guide, 2) Georgia River of Words BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: Exhibit, 3) Georgia River of Words Poetry and Art Journal, 4) Nonpoint Source NA and Wetlands Enviroscape Models, and 5) Groundwater Flow Model WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA NA

DIRECTIONS NA

127 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Project WILD

543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield, GA 30055

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Walter Lane - Coordinator Educational Materials/Curriculum, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Professional Development, Teacher Training, Newsletter TELEPHONE: (770) 784-3059

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (770) 784-3061 Teachers, Non-formal Educators, General Public EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] See Description below WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS www.georgiawildlife.com Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Trees/Forests, HOURS OF OPERATION: Water NA

DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: Project WILD is an interdisciplinary, supplementary environmental education K, 1st - 12th, College, Adult curriculum for all grade levels. Teachers who attend a Project WILD workshop receive two curriculum guides: a Project WILD guide and an Aquatic Project QCC: Yes WILD guide. These activity-based materials teach young people about wildlife and the environment through hands-on learning. Additional advanced ARRANGEMENTS: workshops introduce teachers to specific wildlife and conservation topics NA to further their knowledge.

The national program is available in all 50 states and is co-sponsored by the PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Council for Environmental Education and the Western Association of Fish and Teacher workshops: $15 Wildlife Agencies. In Georgia, Project WILD is sponsored by the Georgia Advanced workshops range from Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, the Georgia $60 to $100 depending on Chapter of Safari Club International, and the University of Georgia Cooperative accommodations Extension Service. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: Staff Development Units (SDU) are available for Project WILD and Advanced NA Project WILD workshops. This program is administered through the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Training is provided throughout the state. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA

DIRECTIONS NA

128 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Recycling Coalition

P.O. Box 550667, Atlanta, GA 30355

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Recycling Coalition PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Gloria Hardegree - Executive Director Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Grant, Membership, Professional Development TELEPHONE: (404) 634-3095

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (404) 634-1377 Public Schools, Private Schools, Teachers, General Public, Local Recycling Programs Managers EMAIL: [email protected] UNIQUE FEATURES Coordinate efforts for the statewide observance of America Recycles Day each WEBSITE: November 15th. Provide grant programs to increase recovery of recycled www.georgiarecycles.org materials and to enhance or begin programs. HOURS OF OPERATION: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS NA Recycling/Waste Management AGE/GRADE SERVED: DESCRIPTION Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K The Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) is a 501 (c)( 3) non-profit organization whose (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, mission is to promote and enhance waste reduction and recycling programs in the 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior state of Georgia. Our membership is comprised of local, state and federal recycling program managers, corporate environmental managers, recycling QCC: Some industry professionals, military installation and eduational institution facility managers, trade association representatives and interested individuals. ARRANGEMENTS: NA We hold two membership meetings annually, including an annual conference and trade show, maintain a web site, distribute a quarterly newsletter, prepare educational materials, and periodically provide grant programs to initiate, build PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: and sustain recycling programs. GRC has been involved with the America Complete membership descriptions Recycles Day program since 1998. located on our web site. Most educational materials free in reasonable quantities-some include ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES a minimal fee. NA BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: DIRECTIONS NA NA WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

129 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

205 Butler Street, Suite 1352, Atlanta, GA 30339

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Department of Natural Resources PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Marlene Turner Educational Materials/Curriculum, Field Trip/Educational Program, Outdoor Recreation, Public/Family Program TELEPHONE: (404) 657-9851

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: NA Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public EMAIL: [email protected] UNIQUE FEATURES See Description below WEBSITE: www.gastateparks.org EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Agriculture/Farming, Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Cultural HOURS OF OPERATION: Awareness, Ecology, Endangered Species, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Contact individual sites Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Team Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water AGE/GRADE SERVED: Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - 12th, College, DESCRIPTION Adult, Senior From the Blue Ridge Mountains and ceremonial Indian mounds to the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia's 63 State Parks and Historic Sites offer more than QCC: Some 77,500 acres of natural area ideally suited for environmental education. Most sites offer curriculum-based education programs conducted by park staff. Call for ARRANGEMENTS: a free copy of our field trip guide: 404/656-2770 or 1-800/869-8420. NA

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Boating Allowed, Bus Parking, Camping - Campers and Tents,, Fishing - both $2-$4 parking fee; program fees vary permit required and no permit required, Hiking Trails, Lodging, Meals Available, from site to site; some are offered at Pets allowed on leash, Picnic Areas - Covered and Uncovered, Restrooms, no charge Swimming BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: DIRECTIONS Bird habitats, Several sites listed on NA Georgia Birding Trails For a complete listing of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, see pages WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? 155 and 156. Some Areas

130 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Wildlife Federation

11600 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, GA 30014

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Wildlife Federation PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Jason Diem - Director of Education Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Consulting, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, TELEPHONE: (770) 787-7887 Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outdoor Recreation, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional Development, Public/Family Program, FAX: (770) 787-9229 Technology Resource, Classroom/Lab Rentals EMAIL: AUDIENCES SERVED [email protected] Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public WEBSITE: www.gwf.org UNIQUE FEATURES

Alcovy Conservation Center: HOURS OF OPERATION: Located in the Alcovy Greenway, education center, library, wildlife habitat Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM gardens, trails, and 30-acre Tupelo River Swamp Other hours available by special Mill Creek Nature Center: arrangement or with scheduled 88 acres of trails and activity stations through wetlands educational programs. EDUCATIONAL FOCUS AGE/GRADE SERVED: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K Environmental Health, Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Trees/Forests, Water, Wetlands 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior

DESCRIPTION QCC: Yes The Georgia Wildlife Federation is a member supported, not-for-profit conservation organization and a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. ARRANGEMENTS: GWF began as a sportsman's organization in 1936 and since then we've grown to Call for details. become Georgia's oldest and largest conservation organization.

Today, our members include bird watchers, hunters, anglers, educators, PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: gardeners, hikers - a diverse group of individuals united by our concern and Costs vary by program. 50% compassion for the environment. As an organization, GWF takes stands on discount offered to non-profit issues based on ecological and wildlife principles. GWF utilizes our members' organizations, schools and diverse interests to work together and move toward a common goal – protecting government agencies. Reservations Georgia's tremendous natural beauty and diversity. required for all uses.

Three locations across Georgia: BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: 1) Alcovy Conservation Center (state headquarters and conference center), Feeders, Bird habitats, Binoculars Covington (770) 787-7887 available for loan, Bird species 2) Mill Creek Nature Center, Buford (770) 787-7887 checklist for site, Birding classes or 3) Okefenokee Education and Research Center, Folkston (912) 496-2563 field trips, Knowledgeable birder on staff, Weekly Migratory Bird Walks, ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PIF Bird Activity Box Bus Parking, Hiking Trails, Lodging, Picnic Areas - Covered and Uncovered, Restrooms, Showers, Kitchen and Grills, Outdoor Restrooms, Pavilions, Facility WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Rentals Some Areas

DIRECTIONS For directions to one of our three facilities, please visit our website www.gwf.org or call for directions.

131 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers

1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Brenda Simmons - President/CEO Educational Materials/Curriculum, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, Grant, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outreach TELEPHONE: (770) 528-4978 Program/Speaker, Professional Development, Technology Resource FAX: (770) 528-4980 AUDIENCES SERVED Teachers EMAIL: [email protected] UNIQUE FEATURES Programs are designed to meet the needs of the school systems. WEBSITE: www.spsu.edu/gystc EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Air, Animals/Wildlife, Astronomy, Biodiversity, Climate Change/Weather, HOURS OF OPERATION: Conservation, Ecology, Energy, Endangered Species, Geology, Contact individual center Habitats/Ecosystems, Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Team Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water AGE/GRADE SERVED: Pre-K (5's), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, DESCRIPTION 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th The Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers, Inc. is designed to promote interest and enthusiasm in science and the technologies, particularly among QCC: Yes elementary and middle school teachers and students. The organization is affilitated with Southern Polytechnic State University, a unit of the University ARRANGEMENTS: System of Georgia. There are currently 13 regional centers across the state, Contact individual center serving 115 school systems.

For teachers, the centers offer staff development courses and workshops with PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: hands-on activities for use in science, technology and related classrooms. For None students, the regional centers sponsor science camps and exciting weekend and after-school programs. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES Contact individual center WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Yes DIRECTIONS Contact individual center For a complete listing of Youth Science and Technology Centers in Georgia, go to page 157.

Also see individual Provider Profiles on pages 53, 62 and 81.

132 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org H.O.M.E.

34 Rolling Thunder Drive, Jasper, GA 30143

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Rolling Thunder Enterprises PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Ruby Wolf - Manager Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, Membership, Outreach Program/Speaker TELEPHONE: (770) 735-6275

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: NA Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, General Public EMAIL: NA UNIQUE FEATURES See Description below WEBSITE: www.rthunder.com EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Animals/Wildlife, Conservation, Cultural Awareness, Nature Awareness, HOURS OF OPERATION: Population, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Environmental NA Responsibility AGE/GRADE SERVED: DESCRIPTION 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior Outreach or on-site field trip programs are available in which Native American representatives educate and entertain students in traditional and contemporary QCC: Some American Indian study. Much of the H.O.M.E. Program evolves around cultural sensitivity training which allows us all to become aware of the common ethics of ARRANGEMENTS: living in a diverse world. This program targets all ages and allows for interaction Call to schedule programs among audience and the educators while breaking down the sometimes troublesome peer pressure that we all grow up with. PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Stewardship development is based on Native philosophy and allows us to Outreach: $300/day with discounts understand our relation with the universe in which we live and the relation that we for additional days (additional charge have with one another. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of each for travel or accommodations may age group from elementary through high school, or can be designed for corporate be necessary if travel time requires). and college affairs. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA NA WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? DIRECTIONS Some Areas From Atlanta: I-575 north to first red light in Jasper, GA. Turn left and go 3 miles and turn right at Rolling Thunder Drive. We are at the top of the hill.

133 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org HawkTalk, Inc.

P.O. Box 130, Holly Springs, GA 30142

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide HawkTalk, Inc. PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Monteen McCord - CEO Outreach Program/Speaker TELEPHONE: (770) 720-1847 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Non-formal Educators, FAX: (770) 720-1847 Scouts/Youth Groups, General Public EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] Live raptors, castings to explain digestive function of raptors, skulls and feet of different avian species to show adaptation WEBSITE: www.hawktalk.org EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Career Choices, Conservation, Endangered HOURS OF OPERATION: Species, Environmental Health, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Raptor NA Rehabilitation, Avian Biology/Physiology AGE/GRADE SERVED: DESCRIPTION 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, HawkTalk, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the care of 10th, 11th, 12th, College, Adult, injured and orphaned raptors. The non-releasable birds are part of a mobile Senior classroom project whereby schools/groups are given the opportunity to have live birds in-house. QCC: Some

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES ARRANGEMENTS: Call for details NA

DIRECTIONS PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Call for fee schedule NA

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

134 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Keep Georgia Beautiful

60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Georgia Department of Community Affairs PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Suki Janssen - Program Coordinator Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Consulting, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Field TELEPHONE: (404) 679-3152 Trip/Educational Program, Grant, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional Development, Enviroscapes FAX: (404) 679-0646

AUDIENCES SERVED EMAIL: Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal [email protected] Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, General Public, Local Governments WEBSITE: UNIQUE FEATURES www.KeepGeorgiaBeautiful.org See Description below. HOURS OF OPERATION: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS NA Conservation, Gardening/Composting, Recycling/Waste Management, Team Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water, Litter Prevention AGE/GRADE SERVED: K, 1st - 12th, College, Adult, DESCRIPTION Senior Keep Georgia Beautiful (KGB) provides leadership, professional development, and resources to the largest Keep America Beautiful (KAB) state system in the QCC: Some nation. KGB supports a network of 64 local affiliates covering 75% of Georgia's population. KGB coordinates statewide events such as The Great American ARRANGEMENTS: Cleanup in April and the Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling Local affiliates have programs program for its affiliates, local organizations and city/county governments. Each throughout the state. Check for the spring, the annual KGB Awards Program honors environmental stewardship and Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliate efforts in areas of litter prevention, beautification, waste minimization and water closest to you. conservation.

Housed in the Georgia Department of Community Affairs since 1978, KGB offers PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: assistance and workshops for local governments and their citizens. Waste in State programs are free to Place, a workshop for K-12 educators, and Waste in the Workplace, a workshop participating organizations. for business and industry are offered to local communities. Through partnerships Participants must be associated with and strategic alliances with citizens, businesses and governments, KGB is participating organizations. creating healthier, safer and more livable community environments on a grassroots level. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA DIRECTIONS NA

For a complete listing of Keep America Beautiful affiliates in Georgia, see pages 158 - 160.

Also see individual Provider Profiles on pages 11, 54 and 57.

135 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org The Ladybug Lady

108 Henry Drive, Gray, GA 31032

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Romp with Mother Nature, Inc. operates the Ladybug Lady PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Lori Beth Robinson - The Ladybug Educational Materials/Curriculum, Field Trip, Outreach Program/Speaker Lady/ Owner

AUDIENCES SERVED TELEPHONE: (478) 936-9904 Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public FAX: (478) 936-9910

UNIQUE FEATURES EMAIL: Releasing live ladybugs [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS WEBSITE: Nature Awareness, Insect Identification, Ladybug Information www.ladybuglady.com

DESCRIPTION HOURS OF OPERATION: Daily Our mission is to provide a positive, hands-on experience utilizing live ladybugs in educating students about the insect and the benefits it has on the environment. Monday- Friday Daily, Monday- Friday except The Ladybug Lady® web site provides a wealth of information about ladybugs, holidays including photos of many species, photos of host foods, life cycle information and more. At the web site, schools and other groups can register for a visit with the Ladybug Lady. The Ladybug Lady Presentation is typically provided at AGE/GRADE SERVED: elementary school locations or other facilities within a classroom setting. For Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, 1st, groups wanting to do the program without a visit from the Ladybug Lady, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, College, Adult, Ladybug Program© is available for sale at the web site. It includes Ladybug Senior Observation Tubes with live ladybugs and the Ladybug Guide Booklet complete with instructions and reproducible activities. And finally, everyone can purchase QCC: Yes ladybugs year round in bulk for their garden, school or just for fun. ARRANGEMENTS: ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES Visit the web site or call for information about registering for the NA Ladybug Lady Presentation DIRECTIONS PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: NA Visit the web site or call for details

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

136 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Metro Atlanta Clean Air Education Initiative (MACAEI) 866 West Peachtree, Atlanta, GA 30332-0282

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide The Clean Air Campaign The Georgia Department of Natural Resorces - EPD PUBLIC CONTACT: Georgia Tech CEISMC Donna Whiting - Program Manager

OFFERING TELEPHONE: (404) 894-5185 Educational Materials/Curriculum FAX: (404) 894-9675 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: See Description below www.cleanaircampaign.org

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Air, Pollution NA

DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: This project provides a set of lesson plans for 4th - 8th grade science teachers 4th- 8th focusing on air quality issues in Georgia. Additional information about the project can be found on The Clean Air Campaign website (www.cleanaircampaign.org). QCC: Yes The purpose of MACAEI is to develop a school Quality Core Curriculum based program to educate children about air quality, including the science, health and ARRANGEMENTS: political aspects of the issue. NA

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: NA None

DIRECTIONS BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

137 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Monarchs Across Georgia

7888 GA Hwy. 320, Toccoa, GA 30577

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Barbara Payne - Coordinator Educational Materials/Curriculum, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Professional Development, Technology Resource TELEPHONE: (706) 886-6644

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: NA Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] Participants learn to rear Monarch larvae, tag adult Monarchs, create butterfly habitats, and contribute data to ongoing scientific investigations. WEBSITE: NA EDUCATIONAL FOCUS Animals/Wildlife, Conservation, Ecology, Gardening/Composting, HOURS OF OPERATION: Habitats/Ecosystems, Plants, Migration NA

DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: Monarchs Across Georgia is a collaboration of the Environmental Education College, Adult, Senior Alliance, teachers, students, families, communities, businesses and others, all working together to study Monarch butterflies and restore butterfly habitat across QCC: Some the state. ARRANGEMENTS: ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA NA PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: DIRECTIONS Costs for workshops vary by location, length, resources provided, NA etc.

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

138 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org National Wildlife Federation--Southeastern Natural Resource Center 1330 West Peachtree Street, Suite 475, Atlanta, GA 30309

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide National Wildlife Federation - Southeastern Natural Resource Center PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING NA Educational Materials/Curriculum, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Grant, Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outreach Program/Speaker, TELEPHONE: (404) 876-8733 Professional Development, Technology Resource, Environmental Clubs, Magazines FAX: (404) 892-1744

AUDIENCES SERVED EMAIL: Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal [email protected] Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public WEBSITE: UNIQUE FEATURES www.nwf.org Access Nature is an inclusive curriculum offering hands-on, habitat based activities for all audiences, including students with disabilities. Online wildlife field HOURS OF OPERATION: guides are available at: www.eNature.com and also at: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM www.yahooligans.com/content/animals/

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS AGE/GRADE SERVED: Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Career Choices, Conservation, Ecology, Energy, (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, Endangered Species, Environmental Health, Gardening/Composting, 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Plants, Pollution, Population, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Team Building/Problem Solving, Water QCC: Yes

ARRANGEMENTS: DESCRIPTION Call for details For more than 65 years, National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has been a leader in environmental education, bringing education and action to save wildlife and wild places in our world. NWF's national programs are delivered locally in Georgia PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: through the efforts of the staff of its Southeastern Natural Resources Center, in Standard 6 hour workshops: $35 Atlanta. SDU credit Schoolyard Habitats Educator workshops include NWF's Schoolyard Habitats®, which help educators Workshops: $50 take daily fieldtrips without leaving the schoolyard and Access Nature™, a Access Nature Workshops: $50 curriculum of hands-on, habitat-based activites. Earth Tomorrow® is NWF's club-based comprehensive, interdisciplinary program BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: in the environmental sciences for urban students (grades 9-12). Developed by NA NWF, Earth Tomorrow provides teacher training, field trips,support for environmental clubs, community conservation action projects and career WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? mentoring. NWF's Backyard Wildlife Habitats™ program gives people the knowledge, tools Yes and inspiration to make a place for wildlife at home, school, and other community places.Through NWF's Habitat Stewards™ program, volunteers are trainied to assist with the development and implementation of habitat restoration projects. Many resources are available for teachers, students, and the general public. See the NWF Resource Profiles listed online at EEinGEORGIA.org.

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA

DIRECTIONS Directions to individual workshop sites will vary.

139 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program

116 Rum Creek Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029-6518

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Monroe Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Kitty Esco - Sr. Public Relations & Conference or Symposium, Contest or Award, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Information Specialist Exhibit/Display, Field Trip/Educational Program, Grant, Membership, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outdoor Recreation, Outreach Program/Speaker, TELEPHONE: (478) 994-1438 Professional Development, Public/Family Program FAX: (478) 993-3050 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: Self-guided nature trail, backyard habitat demonstration gardens www.georgiawildlife.com

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Career Choices, Conservation, Ecology, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Endangered Species, Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Recycling/Waste Management, AGE/GRADE SERVED: Trees/Forests, Water Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior DESCRIPTION The Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program office is located on Rum Creek QCC: Some Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in middle Georgia, near Forsyth. Rum Creek WMA consists of 6,000 acres of mixed pine/hardwood forest that surrounds 3,600- ARRANGEMENTS: acre Lake Juliette. The Nongame Program has an education classroom and self- Please call office to make specific guided nature trail. Education specialization covers wildlife species that are not program, date and group size hunted, fished or trapped. The site offers great opportunities for bird watching and arrangements. native plant viewing. The Nongame Program's friends group, The Environmental Resources Network (T.E.R.N.) Inc., offers scheduled conservation education programs in the classroom and on the nature trail. The Nongame Program staff PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: consists of wildlife biologists, botanists, technicians, public affairs and support None staff that work in three offices located in Forsyth (the Program's headquarters), Brunswick and Social Circle. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: Feeders, Bird habitats, Binoculars ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES available for loan, Bird species checklist for site, Birding classes or Boating Allowed, Bus Parking, Camping - Campers and Tents, Fishing - permit field trips, Knowledgeable birder on required, Hiking Trails, Picnic Area - Uncovered, Restrooms staff DIRECTIONS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Travel on I-75 to Exit 185 (Hwy. 18). Go east (left) approximately 6 miles. Look Some Areas for wooden sign on the left: "The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area." Turn left onto gravel road and drive to the paved parking area on the left. The Nongame Program office is the last building on the left (near the paved parking).

140 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Okefenokee Joe

P.O. Box 1402, Jesup, GA 31598

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Anhinga Productions PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Richard E. Flood Exhibit/Display, Outreach Program/Speaker, Public/Family Program TELEPHONE: (912) 427-4703 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Teachers, Scouts/Youth Groups, General Public FAX: (912) 427-4105

UNIQUE FEATURES EMAIL: Live native snakes and music with guitar featuring Okefenokee Joe, host of [email protected] GPTV's award winning documentary, "Swampwise." WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS www.okefenokeejoe.com Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness HOURS OF OPERATION: NA DESCRIPTION Outreach program only with live snake demonstration and/or folk music concert AGE/GRADE SERVED: featuring Okefenokee Joe. Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, Okefenokee Joe is the president of the newly opened Bear Grass Natural History 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior Center in Odum, Georgia. The Center offers a 100 acre wildlife sanctuary, museum (Georgia History artifacts), nature trails, outdoor classrooms, Seminole QCC: Yes Indian homeplace, wetland observation deck, gopher tortoise observation area, and a Creek Indian Hunting Camp. Appointments can be made to visit the Center ARRANGEMENTS: by calling (912) 427-4703. Call for details.

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: NA One program: $450 plus expenses. $200 more for each additional DIRECTIONS program. $1000 per day with a maximum of four programs per day. NA

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

141 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Outdoor Classroom Council

206 Environmental Health Science Bldg., UGA, Athens, GA 30602

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Richard Osorio - Outdoor Conference or Symposium, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Outdoor Classroom Council Chairperson Classroom Resource TELEPHONE: (706) 542-8905 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Teachers FAX: (706) 542-4373 UNIQUE FEATURES EMAIL: See Description below. [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS WEBSITE: Agriculture/Farming, Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, www.eealliance.org/about_occ.htm Endangered Species, Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Trees/Forests, Water HOURS OF OPERATION: NA DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: The Outdoor Classroom Council (OCC) is a committee of the Environmental College, Adult, Senior Education Alliance of Georgia and a coalition of organizations and individuals who share an interest in the design, development, maintenance, use and longevity of outdoor classrooms. OCC's mission is to serve teachers, parents, principals QCC: Some and community volunteers as a resource link, providing up-to-date training and literature. The OCC maintains an outdoor classroom resource guide and is ARRANGEMENTS: responsible for an annual symposium on outdoor classrooms. NA

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: The cost to attend the annual NA Outdoor Classroom Symposium ranges from $35.00 - $60.00 DIRECTIONS NA BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

142 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Oxford Institute for Environmental Education

100 Hamill Street, Oxford College, Oxford, GA 30054

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Oxford College PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Steve Baker - Director, OIEE Conference or Symposium, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Field Trip/Educational Program, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Professional TELEPHONE: (770) 784-8446 Development, Technology Resource FAX: NA AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators EMAIL: [email protected] UNIQUE FEATURES Very hands-on with most activities outdoors. Outstanding on-site lab and natural WEBSITE: areas. Generally 4 faculty with about 20 students. Followup workshop in fall www.emory.edu/OXFORD/Academics allows teacher interaction and updates. /oiee

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Generally middle two weeks of June, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Plants, Pollution, Trees/Forests, Water, from 9-3 on Monday-Friday Investigative Learning AGE/GRADE SERVED: DESCRIPTION Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K The Oxford Institute for Environmental Education is an annual 2-week teacher (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, enhancement workshop dedicated to the use of schoolyard investigations in 1st - 12th, Adult, Senior teaching ecological principles. The course is taught at the Oxhouse Estate, a 47 acre natural area near Oxford, Georgia, fully equipped with laboratory space and QCC: Yes lake, field, forest, and wetland ecosystems. The Institute is approved for 6 SDU credits. It emphasizes hands-on activities, and teachers design activities that are ARRANGEMENTS: specific for their schoolyards, as well as learn about Internet resources, Class sizes are normally 20 or less, grantsmanship, and schoolyard wildlife habitat design. Many of our participants with 4 faculty. Email have completely changed their teaching styles following participation in our [email protected] for updates and course, and report more interest and better behavior from their students as a application materials. Acceptance result. notice is usually sent in early May. Feel free to email for further ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES information. Hiking Trails, Lodging PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: DIRECTIONS No charge if normal grant support is obtained Oxford is just north of Covington, GA, about 35 miles east of Atlanta on I-20. Participants are sent detailed maps to site. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Some Areas

143 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Science To Go, Inc.

1493 Huntingford Drive, Marietta, GA 30068

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Science To Go, Inc. PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Joy Fuchs - Teacher Conference or Symposium, Consulting, Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional Development, TELEPHONE: (770) 998-5676 Public/Family Program FAX: (770) 594-8908 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: Science To Go goes to the school or group's site. Each child receives his/her own NA equipment/materials for an individual observation/discovery. Method of learning is by a guided discovery approach. HOURS OF OPERATION: Childrens' classes can be scheduled EDUCATIONAL FOCUS between 8 AM - 4 PM M-F. Teacher Air, Animals/Wildlife, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Energy, workshops can be scheduled days or Endangered Species, Gardening/Composting, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, evenings but preferrably Saturday Nature Awareness, Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Team mornings. Building/Problem Solving, Trees/Forests, Water Summer camps for 4-5 year olds are M-F 9am to noon. DESCRIPTION Science To Go brings hands-on science programs to preschoolers through fifth AGE/GRADE SERVED: grade. Joy Fuchs, originator and teacher of these hands-on, minds-on activities, Pre-K (3-5's), K, 1st-5th, College brings the necessary materials and equipment to schools and guides the children through a 45-50 minute science discovery. QCC: Yes

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES ARRANGEMENTS: Class bookings for the 2003 school NA year begin in May 2002. Teacher workshops must be scheduled at DIRECTIONS least one month in advance. NA PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Student programs (max 20/class): $125 if only one class taught. $90/first class, $80/each additional class (same day,same topic). Teacher workshops (max 50/workshop): $250/2 hours. Consultation: $70/hour

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

144 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Scott Jones/MediaPrehistoria

2550 Elberton RoAD, Carlton, GA 30627

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Scott Jones/MediaPrehistoria PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Scott Jones - Owner/Proprietor Consulting, Outreach Program/Speaker, Public/Family Program TELEPHONE: (706) 743-5144 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal FAX: NA Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] Program offers demonstrations of ancient tools, technology and hunting gear, emphasizing the interaction between natural history and human culture. WEBSITE: Demonstrations include fire-making by friction, use of the atlatl (spearthrower), NA bow, and blowgun. HOURS OF OPERATION: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS By arrangement Cultural Awareness, Nature Awareness, Plants, Primitive Technology AGE/GRADE SERVED: DESCRIPTION K, 1st - 12th, College, Adult, MediaPrehistoria specializes in state-wide in-school presentations in archaeology, Senior prehistoric technology, and Georgia prehistory. QCC: Yes ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES ARRANGEMENTS: NA Spring and fall are the busy times. I suggest booking 4-6 months in DIRECTIONS advance. No deposit is required. As NA with any visual demonstration, the smaller the group, the better will be the experience of each individual student.

PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: "12,000 Years in 45 minutes" program: $150 per show in Atlanta and north GA. Call for fees and minimums in south GA. Call for other programs and fees.

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? N/A

145 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org TAPPI Public Outreach

P.O. Box 105113, Atlanta, GA 30348-5113

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide TAPPI Public Outreach PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Pat Dunwoody - Director of Outreach Educational Materials/Curriculum TELEPHONE: (800) 291-3145 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal FAX: (770) 446-6947 Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public EMAIL: UNIQUE FEATURES [email protected] See Description below. WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS www.tappi.org/paperu Career Choices, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Trees/Forests, Papermaking, Science Experiments Using Paper, Products Made from Trees, Arts HOURS OF OPERATION: & Crafts Using Paper, History of Paper NA

DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: Paper University is TAPPI's website for students, teachers, and anyone wanting Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, 1st - to learn more about paper, trees, sustainable forestry, recycling and the 12th, College, Adult, Senior environment. Visit Paper U at www.tappi.org/paperu. We also offer free (and nearly free) materials for teachers for use in their classrooms, as well as a free QCC: Some e-newsletter during the school year. ARRANGEMENTS: ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA NA PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: DIRECTIONS See Description. NA BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

146 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org TYTO Inc.

P.O. Box 103, Buford, GA 30515-0103

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide TYTO Inc. PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Dr. Mark A Patterson - Founder Consulting, Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outdoor Recreation, Outreach Program/Speaker, Professional TELEPHONE: (404) 219-8339 Development, Wildlife Education FAX: (770) 614-3755 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: See Description below NA

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, NA Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Trees/Forests AGE/GRADE SERVED: Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K DESCRIPTION (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, We are a private based wildlife education/consultant group. We offer live animal 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior programs to groups of all sizes and all ages. TYTO Inc. provides teacher/nature center staff training in educational programs, wildlife husbandry, and QCC: Some incorporating live wildlife into educational programming. We are also available to zoos, aquariums, nature centers and schools for exhibit design/construction, ARRANGEMENTS: curriculum design and development and live wildlife collections assessment. Programs should be booked a minimum of one month in advance ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES NA PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Program fees vary starting at $75 for DIRECTIONS small groups to $200 for larger groups per one hour program to NA $500 for full day programs.

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

147 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org The University of Georgia Project for Excellence in Environmental Education 206 Environmental Health Science Building, Athens, GA 30602-2102

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide A partnership of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Department of Environmental Health Science and the PUBLIC CONTACT: Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) of Georgia Richard E. Osorio - Coordinator

OFFERING TELEPHONE: (706) 542-8905 Educational Materials/Curriculum, Professional Development, Environmental Leadership, EE Certification FAX: (706) 542-4373

AUDIENCES SERVED EMAIL: Teachers, Non-formal Educators, General Public [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: See Description below NA

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS HOURS OF OPERATION: Environmental Health, EE Leadership and Public Policy, EE Benchmarks for Monday through Friday 8 AM - Literacy, Environmental Adult Education 5 PM

DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: The Georgia Project for Excellence in Environmental Education (GPEEE) is the College, Adult public service and outreach component of the University of Georgia Environmental Health Science department. One initiative of the GPEEE is the QCC: Yes Environmental Education Certification Program. The certification program was created to address professional standards, competencies and continuing ARRANGEMENTS: education requirements of EE providers. NA GPEEE, in collaboration with partners across the state, offer EE providers a framework for learning that increases their content knowledge and skill level. PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Other initiatives include environmental leadership and public policy, NA environmental health science, K-12 benchmarks for environmental literacy, and the "Closing the Achievement Gap in Georgia Schools: Environment as an BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: Integrating Context for Learning" project. NA

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA NA

DIRECTIONS NA

148 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org USDA Forest Service

320 Green Street, Athens, GA 30602-2044

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide USDA Forest Service PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Barbara McDonald - Social Scientist Educational Materials/Curriculum TELEPHONE: (706) 559-4224 AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators FAX: (706) 559-4245

UNIQUE FEATURES EMAIL: The Natural Inquirer focuses on the scientific process as a framework for natural [email protected] resource and environmental inquiry. WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS www.naturalinquirer.usda.gov Air, Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Ecology, Energy, Endangered Species, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Outdoor HOURS OF OPERATION: Recreation, Plants, Sustainability, Trees/Forests, Water NA

DESCRIPTION AGE/GRADE SERVED: The Forest Service distributes free of charge a science education resource for 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th middle school level and above. This resource is a journal called the Natural Inquirer. QCC: Yes

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES ARRANGEMENTS: The journal is sent out annually and NA may be ordered by visiting www.naturalinquirer.usda.gov. DIRECTIONS Additional resources can be found at NA the website.

PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: Free

BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA

149 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Ways of the Ancestors Primitive Skills Programs

4674 Chestatee Heights Road, Gainesville, GA 30506

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Ways of the Ancestors Primitive Skills Programs PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Richie Taylor - Director/Owner Educational Materials/Curriculum, Exhibit/Display, Outdoor Classroom Resource, Outreach Program/Speaker, Public/Family Program, Residential/Overnight TELEPHONE: (770) 889-7959 Program, Technology Resource FAX: NA AUDIENCES SERVED Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal EMAIL: Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, General Public [email protected]

UNIQUE FEATURES WEBSITE: Many Native American items, authentic teepees. Will come to schools/institutions www.hometown.aol.com/rgtaylor58/ and present on your grounds. All programs adaptable to variety of needs and age myhomepage/business.html levels – tailored to the goals of your group HOURS OF OPERATION: EDUCATIONAL FOCUS NA Animals/Wildlife, Cultural Awareness, Ecology, Nature Awareness, Plants, Sustainability, Trees/Forests AGE/GRADE SERVED: Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K DESCRIPTION (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, We provide educational programs in primitive technologies and ancient lifeskills – 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior skills our ancestors used throughout history to make life easier and more enjoyable. Friction fire-making, flintknapping, bone and stone tools, natural hide QCC: Yes tanning, primitive cooking without utensils, primitive hunting weapons and musical instruments, natural cordage are just a few of the skills nearly forgotten by ARRANGEMENTS: modern man but so very important in our journey to this time and place. Call for arrangements We prefer to come to your school, camp, etc. and present our program for you. We do have permission to access Girl Scout camp property for larger groups and PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: extended stays. Programs vary from short classroom presentations to weeklong $250 and up camp settings. Overnight accommodations in one of our full-size authentic Native American teepees is a favorite of many weekend group outings. BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: NA ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES Camping - Tents, Fishing - permit required, Hiking Trails, Lodging, Meals WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? Available, Swimming Some Areas

DIRECTIONS NA

150 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Wildlife Wonders - ZOO TO YOU

P.O. Box 2237, Cleveland, GA 30528

OPERATED BY COUNTY: Statewide Wildlife Wonders - ZOO TO YOU PUBLIC CONTACT: OFFERING Hope Bennett - Director Environmental Service, Exhibit/Display, Outreach Program/Speaker, Public/Family Program TELEPHONE: (706) 348-7279

AUDIENCES SERVED FAX: (706) 348-7279 Public Schools, Private Schools, Home Schools, Teachers, Non-formal Educators, Families, Scouts/Youth Groups, Special Needs, General Public EMAIL: [email protected] UNIQUE FEATURES Wildlife Wonders - ZOO TO YOU gives the students an opportunity to see up WEBSITE: close and personal animals they may have never seen before. The program is www.zootoyou.net interactive and gets the students involved. HOURS OF OPERATION : EDUCATIONAL FOCUS NA Agriculture/Farming, Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Career Choices, Conservation, Cultural Awareness, Ecology, Endangered Species, AGE/GRADE SERVED: Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness Pre-K (0-1), Pre-K (2's), Pre-K (3's), Pre-K (4's), Pre-K (5's), K, DESCRIPTION 1st - 12th, College, Adult, Senior We bring the Zoo To You. From alligators, monkeys, kangaroos, boas, performing parrots, wildcats, bearcats, rare breeds, farm animals and many QCC: Yes more. Wildlife Wonders - ZOO TO YOU delivers live animal programs of your choice right to your school or event. Wildlife Wonders is a fully licensed and ARRANGEMENTS: insured, USDA and DNR approved animal education company that houses over Call for arrangements 150 animals. Wildlife Wonders specializes in combining education and entertainment to fit the specific needs of any group or event. We have many programs to choose from. These programs are suitable for all ages and we can PROGRAM/ADMISSION COSTS: tailor attention grabbing educational presentations adapted to specific age groups Mini programs: $150 and up and class sizes. We encourage interactive learning throughout our presentation. Classroom programs: $225 and up Assemblies: $275 and up Wildlife Wonders provides 30-60 minute presentations with 8-9 live animals.The Stage shows: $425 and up animals vary according to the program chosen. Displays/petting zoos: $350 and up Programs can be done as large assemblies or in classrooms. Hands-on Plus travel fee experience for classroom size programs! Wildlife Wonders also provides live animal displays, petting zoos and more. Call us and we will send you an BIRD-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES: information package or visit us online at www.wildlifewonders.org. NA

ADDITIONAL SITE/FACILITY AMENITIES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE? NA NA

DIRECTIONS NA

151 For additional information, please visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org 4-H AGENT LISTINGs

Through a unique partnership with your county, The University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the 4-H agents at your Cooperative Extension Service can tap into a wealth of information for educational groups and the general public. Environmental youth activities, competitions and citizenship projects; best management practices for the home, garden, farm; indoor air quality, and home conservation issues are just a few areas that 4-H Agents and your local Extension office address.

Your county agent can test your soil and water, advise you on safe pesticide use, provide you with publications, and get you in touch with the experts. Programs and materials are available, tailored to your needs.

4-H Agents in Georgia

Appling Bartow Burke Clayton Becky Collins Kathy Floyd Nancy Sell Kimberly Siebert 912-367-8130 770-387-5142 706-554-2119 770-473-3945 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Atkinson Ben Hill Butts Coffee Gloria Kirkland Alva Heidel Patricia Fletcher Kevin Tatum 912-422-3277 229-426-5175 770-775-8209 912-384-1402 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bacon Bibb Camden Columbia Ann Wildes Royce James Michelle Stieve Shirley Williamson 912-632-5726 478-751-6338 912-576-3219 706-868-3413 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Baldwin Bleckley Candler Cook Eugenia Godbee Kathy Baldwin James Rotton Rebecca Shirah 478-445-4394 478-934-3220 912-685-2408 229-896-7456 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Banks Brantley Chatham Coweta Gina Gailey Katherine Fontanetta Elise Zador Ellen Nowicki 706-677-6230 912-462-5724 912-652-7981 770-254-2620 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Barrow Bryan Cherokee Crawford Erin Doster Jocelyn Powell Trudy Christopher Sandra Williams 770-307-3029 912-653-2231 770-479-0421 478-836-3121 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bartow Bulloch Clarke Crisp Greg Bowman Katherine Yawn Marilyn Poole Sandra McKinney 770-387-5142 912-764-0383 706-613-3640 229-276-2612 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Decatur Fulton Jackson Lowndes Kaye Hataway Bob Crum Wanda McLocklin Melinda Miller 229-248-3033 404-762-4077 706-367-6345 229-333-5185 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dodge Fulton Jeff Davis Lowndes Chrysann Rogers Kara Moody Sheila Marchant Emily Mullis 478-374-8137 770-551-7670 912-375-6648 229-333-5185 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dooly Gilmer Jefferson Macon Teresa Cox Chesley Scott Elizabeth Barber Adrianne Cox 229-268-4171 706-635-4426 478-625-3046 478-472-7588 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dougherty Glascock Jenkins Madison Anthony Jones Lee Anna McElveen Wade Parker Susan Goldman 229-436-7216 706-598-2811 478-982-4408 706-795-2281 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Douglas Glynn Johnson Meriwether Dorothea Holt Stacy Murphy Teresa Harvey Celeste Garrett 770-920-7224 912-267-5655 478-864-3373 706-672-4235 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

DeKalb Gordon Jones Mitchell Leonard Anderson Rebecca Thomas Diane Sumner Jennifer Grogan 770-936-5455 706-629-8685 478-986-3958 229-336-2066 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

DeKalb Greene Lamar Morgan Marie Trice Monte Stephens Octavia Jackson Jeffrey Christie 404-298-4080 706-453-2083 770-358-5163 706-342-2214 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Effingham Gwinnett Lanier Murray Kristin Hoffman Mark Zeigler Julie Dillard Deborah Wilson 912-754-2134 678-377-4010 229-482-3895 706-695-3031 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Emanuel Haralson Laurens Muscogee Constance Page Donald Rainey Gary Johnson Vonsuela Baker 478-237-1226 770-646-2026 478-272-2277 706-653-4200 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Floyd Hart Lee McIntosh Sylvia Johnston Brandi Harrison Reagen Beamon Gregory Hickey 706-295-6210 706-376-3134 229-759-6025 912-437-6651 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Forsyth Irwin Liberty Newton Carol Propes Amanda Sheffield Denise Everson Beth Galloway 770-887-2418 229-468-7409 912-876-2133 770-784-2010 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Newton Schley Union Patrick Willis William Starr Timothy Jennings 770-784-2010 229-937-2601 706-439-6030 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Oconee Screven Walker Holly Sams Victoria Richbourgh Jennifer Pritchett 706-769-3947 912-564-2064 706-638-2548 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Paulding Seminole Walton Grace Garnier Cynthia Meadows Judith Ashley 770-443-7616 229-524-2326 770-267-1324 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Peach Spalding Ware Brandi Mullins Cherry Hovatter Cherry Henderson 478-825-6466 770-467-4225 912-287-2456 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Pulaski Stephens Wayne Kelli Green Victoria Martin Belissa Anderson 478-783-1171 706-886-4046 912-427-5965 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Putnam Sumter White Alton Parker Janet Palmer Leigh Anne Aaron 706-485-4151 229-924-4476 706-865-2832 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Rabun Terrell Wilkes Stephanie French Regina Dunn Marcie Simpson 706-782-3113 229-995-2165 706-678-2332 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Randolph Thomas Wilkinson Krispin Burnett David Young Gary Brown 229-732-2311 229-225-4130 478-946-2367 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Richmond Toombs Worth Cynthia Cochran Cheryl Poppell Kasey Reid 706-821-2482 912-526-3101 229-776-8216 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Rockdale Turner Lori Purcell Stephanie Alexander 770-785-5952 229-567-3448 [email protected] [email protected]

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A.H. Stephens State Historic Park Crawfordville Fort Yargo State Park Winder Judd Smith 706-456-2602 Paul Bradshaw 770-867-3489

Amicalola Falls State Park Dawsonville General Coffee State Park Nicholls Paula Drake 706-265-4703 Kathy Harvey 912-384-7082

Black Rock Mountain State Park Mountain City George L. Smith State Park Twin City Anthony Lampros 706-746-2141 Russell Hinson 478-763-2759

Bobby Brown State Park Elberton George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge Fort Gaines Ralph DelGiorno 706-213-2046 Charles Powell 229-768-2571

Cloudland Canyon State Park Rising Fawn Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Cordele Stanley Hammock 706-657-4050 Michael Goodwin 229-276-2371

Crooked River State Park St. Mary’s Gordonia Alatamaha State Park Reidsville Andrea Davis 912-882-5256 Tracey Yearta 912-557-7744

Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum Dahlonega Hamburg State Park Mitchell Linda Turner 706-864-2257 William Reynolds 478-552-2393

Elijah Clark State Park Lincolnton Hard Labor Creek State Park Rutledge Sonny Marshal 706-359-3458 Bruce Roper 706-557-3002

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site Cartersville Hart State Park Hartwell Steve McCarty 770-387-3747 Keith Whitaker 706-376-8756

F.D. Roosevelt State Park Pine Mountain High Falls State Park Jackson Ronnie Eakins 706-663-4256 Calvin J. Willis 478-993-3053

Florence Marina State Park Omaha Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site Brunswick Clay Cadenhead 229-838-6870 Bill Rivers 912-264-7333

Fort King George State Historic Site Darien Indian Springs State Park Flovilla Steven Smith 912-437-4770 Don Coleman 770-504-2277

Fort McAllister State Historic Park Richmond Hill James H. Floyd State Park Summerville Daniel J. Brown 912-727-2339 Bobby Chisolm 706-857-0826

Fort Morris State Historic Site Midway Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site Juliette Jason Baker 912-884-5999 Bretta Perkins 478-986-5172

Fort Mountain State Park Chatsworth Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site Fitzgerald Danny Tatum 706-695-2621 Cindi Clemons 229-831-2335

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John Tanner State Park Carrollton Richard B. Russell State Park Elberton Tommy Tuck 770-830-2222 Danny Burt 706-213-2045

Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Blakely Robert Toombs House State Historic Site Washington Eric Bentley 229-724-2150 Marcia Campbell 706-678-2226

Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site Thomasville Seminole State Park Donalsonville Voncile Jones 229-225-4004 Don McGhee 229-861-3137

Laura S. Walker State Park Waycross Skidaway Island State Park Savannah Bob Boyne 912-287-4900 Eda Kenney 912-598-2300

Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge McRae Sprewell Bluff State Park Thomaston Ken Tokar 229-868-7474 Ken Llalumiere 706-646-6026

Little White House State Historic Site Warm Springs Stephen C. Foster State Park Fargo Mary Thrash 706-655-5870 Jackie Clay 912-637-5274

Magnolia Springs State Park Millen Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Lithia Springs Steven Fields 478-982-1660 Don Scarborough 770-732-5871

Mistletoe State Park Appling Tallulah Gorge State Park Tallulah Falls Brenda Bettross 706-541-0321 Gae Stovall 706-754-7970

Moccasin Creek State Park Clarkesville Traveler s Rest State Historic Site Toccoa Brian Ensley 706-947-3194 Steven Turk 706-886-2256

New Echota State Historic Site Calhoun Tugaloo State Park Lavonia David Gomez 706-624-1321 Robert Emery 706-356-4562

Panola Mountain State Conservation Park Stockbridge Unicoi State Park and Lodge Helen Phil Dew 770-389-7805 Ellen McConnell 706-878-2201

Pickett s Mill Battlefield State Historic Site Dallas Vann House State Historic Site Chatsworth James Wooten 770-443-7850 Julia Autry 706-245-6270

Providence Canyon State Park Lumpkin Victoria Bryant State Park Royston Sherry Stephens 229-838-6202 John T. Jordan 706-245-6270

Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge Cartersville Vogel State Park Blairsville Roy Queen 770-975-0055 David Foot 706-745-5129

Reed Bingham State Park Adel Watson Mill Bridge State Park Comer Jay Lewis 229-896-3551 Lee Moon 06-783-5349

Wormsloe State Historic Site Savannah Joe Thompson 912-353-3023

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Chattahoochie-Flint GYSTC Americus North Georgia Mountains YSTC Dalton Georgia Southwestern State University Dalton College Lynn Larsen 229-931-2167 Terri Myers 706-272-2493 [email protected] [email protected] • www.gystc.daltonstate.edu

Etowah GYSTC Rome Northeast GYSTC Demorest Floyd College/Heritage Hall Piedmont College Beverly Nelson 706-802-5322 Paige Carithers 706-778-8500 x1195 [email protected] [email protected] www.piedmont.edu/negystc/negystc_home.html

Flint River Valley GYSTC Albany Darton College Oconee River GYSTC Winterville Steve Rainey 229-430-6826 Northeast Georgia RESA [email protected] Deborah Riddleberger 706-742-8292 [email protected] www.arches.uga.edu/~driddle Middle Georgia YSTC Warner Robins Museum of Aviation Julia Celebi 478-926-6398 Shenandoah GYSTC Newnan [email protected] West Georgia Environment & Education Center www.hom.net/~gystcmoa Cathy Wright 770-253-4632 [email protected] www.shenandoahgystc.org Gordon GYSTC Barnesville Lamar County High School Amanda Buice 770-358-4594 Southwest GYSTC Bainbridge [email protected] Bainbridge College www.lamar.k12.ga.us/gystc Donna McGlincy 229-248-3933 [email protected] www.bbc.peachnet.edu/conted_gystc/gystc.html Heart of Georgia YSTC Eastman Heart of Georgia RESA Deborah Kirz 478-374-2240 x133 West GYSTC Carrollton [email protected] State University of West Georgia Kathy White 770-830-2347 [email protected] Magnolia Midlands GYSTC Swainsboro www.westga.edu/~gystc East Georgia College Kathy Gunn 478-289-2094 k [email protected]

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The organizations listed below are affiliates of Keep America Beautiful. Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is a national, non- profit public education organization with a mission to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments. These KAB affiliates of Georgia support a variety of community environmental activities and programs. They build partnerships with government, community and business leaders to help their communities develop comprehensive solutions to waste, litter and other environmental issues. For information about litter prevention, water education, beautification and solid waste management (recycling, composting, source reduction, landfilling) call your local affiliate. They may be able to provide a guest speaker, handout materials and educational brochures. If your community does not have an affiliate program, you may contact Keep Georgia Beautiful at 404-679-3152.

City Agency Business Phone

Albany Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful 229-430-5257

Alpharetta Alpharetta Clean and Beautiful 678-297-6200

Americus Keep Sumter Beautiful 229-928-2862

Athens Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful 706-613-3501 x 312

Atlanta Keep Atlanta Beautiful 404-330-6023 x 5146

Atlanta Keep Sandy Springs/N. Fulton Beautiful 770-551-7766

Augusta Metro Augusta Clean and Beautiful, Inc. 706-261-4390

Bainbridge Keep Bainbridge-Decatur Co. Beautiful 229-246-3611

Barnesville Keep Barnesville/Lamar Beautiful 770-358-3562

Brunswick Keep Brunswick/Golden Isles Beautiful 912-262-5380

Cairo Keep Grady County Beautiful 229-377-7200

Canton Keep Cherokee Beautiful 770-517-7650

Cartersville Keep Bartow Beautiful 770-387-5167

Centerville Keep Centerville Beautiful 478-953-3162

Columbus Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission 706-653-4008/4009

Conyers Keep Conyers/Rockdale Beautiful 770-922-4325

Cordele Keep Crisp Beautiful 229-276-2650

Covington Keep Covington/Newton Beautiful 770-784-2015

Cumming Keep Forsyth County Beautiful 770-205-4573

Dallas Keep Paulding Beautiful 770-222-6810

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City Agency Business Phone

Dalton Keep Dalton/Whitfield Beautiful 706-226-6211

Danielsville Keep Madison County Beautiful 706-795-3222

Decatur Keep Dekalb Beautiful 404-371-2654

Douglasville Keep Douglasville Beautiful 678-715-6975

Dublin Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful 478-272-5162

East Point Keep East Point Beautiful 404-762-5326

Folkston Keep Charlton Beautiful 912-496-2915

Fort Valley Keep Peach County Beautiful 478-825-3041

Gainesville Keep Hall Beautiful 770-531-1102

Gainesville Keep Our Mountains Beautiful 770-536-1221

Gray Keep Jones Beautiful 478-986-5861

Griffin Keep Griffin/Spalding Beautiful, Inc. 770-228-8420

Hartwell Hartwell/Hart Clean and Beautiful 706-856-5344

Hinesville Liberty Clean and Beautiful 912-368-4777

Jasper Keep Pickens Beautiful 706-253-3600

Jonesboro Keep Clayton Co. Beautiful 770-477-5700

LaGrange Keep Troup Beautiful, Inc. 706-884-9922

Lawrenceville Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, Inc. 770-822-5187

Macon Keep Macon/Bibb Beautiful 478-751-7427

Marietta Keep Cobb Beautiful 770-528-1135

Marietta Keep Marietta Beautiful 770-794-5606

McDonough Keep Henry County Beautiful 770-957-8073

Monroe Keep Walton Beautiful 770- 267-1443

Nashville Keep Nashville Beautiful 229-686-5123

Peachtree City Keep Fayette Beautiful 770-487-7195

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City Agency Business Phone

Perry Keep Perry Beautiful 478-988-2719

Register Keep Southeast Georgia Beautiful 912-488-2323

Rising Fawn Keep Dade Beautiful 706-398-1137

Roberta Keep Roberta/Crawford Beautiful 478-836-4140

Rome Keep Rome/Floyd Beautiful 706-236-4456

Roswell Keep Roswell Beautiful 770-594-6451

Savannah Keep Savannah Beautiful 912-651-6948

Smyrna Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Inc. 770-431-2863

Springfield Effingham County 912-754-4668

Statesboro Keep Bulloch Beautiful 912-764-6147

Tifton Keep Tift Beautiful 229-386-7993

Toccoa Keep Toccoa-Stephens County Beautiful 706-886-4338

Union City Keep South Fulton Beautiful 770-969-9324

Valdosta Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful 229-333-5116

Vienna Keep Vienna Beautiful 229-268-4479

Warner Robins Keep Warner Robins Beautiful 478-929-7258

Watkinsville Oconee County CBC 706-769-7327

Winder Keep Barrow Beautiful 770-307-3020

Zebulon Keep Pike Beautiful 770-567-2009

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