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Statewide Resources Affiliate Listings 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
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