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EEA Intro.Pdf WELCOME! Welcome to the second edition of The Directory of Georgia Environmental Education Providers, a project of the Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia. We hope that it will prove as successful as its popular 1999 predecessor. Much has changed in Georgia since our first effort. The unbridled growth of Georgia and other sunbelt states has emphasized the fragility of our supplies of water, land, air, and other natural resources long taken for granted. This has spurred an explosion of interest in our populace for things environmental. The state’s new Greenspace program* has the potential to preserve our natural landscape for gener- ations to come and prompted many to learn more about our neighboring natural systems, habitats, and plant and animal life. Environmental education has kept pace with the changes and growing interest in the environment. Students and adults have more opportunities than ever to learn about Georgia’s natural wonders. Quality education experiences utilizing science-based, hands-on activities are available through pro- grams, classes, workshops and camps. These services are offered by a diverse array of providers including government agencies, nature centers, non-profit organizations, corporations, advocacy groups, universities, and private individuals. Please consult this directory when planning your next field study or road trip. You will soon discover what many of us know. Georgia is doubly blessed with natural beauty and a dynamic and professional environmental education community. Peter Gordon Elachee Nature Science Center President, Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia, 2001-2003 The Directory of Georgia Environmental Education Providers is really a treasure! About twenty years ago I would have been thrilled to have such an excellent resource, but nothing like this existed. The Directory is a valuable tool for educators as they plan academic field experiences aligned to Georgia state education standards and look for environmental education resources; for parents seeking natural educational experiences for their children; for scouts and other organizations who want environmental education programs; and for teachers seeking high quality professional development. Whether you're looking for a place to bring a class for a field study, take a hike, have a birthday party, attend camp, learn about owls, or take a workshop, you're bound to find an organization that meets your needs! Petey Giroux Georgia Environmental Protection Division/Georgia Project WET President, Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia, 2003-2004 *For more information contact the Georgia Office of the Trust for Public Lands, (404) 873-7306, or online at www.tpl.org. i Table of Contents Regional Map . .Inside front Cover Welcome . .i Contents . .ii Acknowledgements . .v What is Environmental Education? . .vi Ecoregions of Georgia . .viii Region 1: Ridge, Valley, and Mountains . .1 Amicalola Falls State Lodge Park Anna Ruby Falls Arrowhead Environmental Education Center BearWalks Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Cloudland Canyon State Park Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site Fort Mountain State Park Indian Trail Trees Kangaroo Conservation Center Keep Bartow Beautiful/Bartow Co. Recycling Center & Landfill Medicine Bow, Ltd. Medicine Eagle Mil-Fran Video Rolling Thunder Enterprises Smithgall Woods-Dukes Creek Conservation Area Southeastern Windstar Connection Tallulah Gorge State Park Unicoi State Lodge Park Wahsega 4-H Center Walker County Science and Technology Center Weinman Mineral Museum Wildlife Rehab Sanctuary & Outdoor Educational Program (Ellijay) Region 2: Piedmont . .24 Atlanta Audubon Society Atlanta Botanical Garden Atlanta Reptile Connection Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail Big Trees Forest Preserve Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center Callaway Education Department Camp Toccoa/Camp Fire USA Georgia Council Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Chattahoochee Nature Center Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center City of Alpharetta Environmental Education City of Roswell Environmental Protection Unit Clean Water Campaign Cobb County Adopt-A-Stream Cochran Mill Nature Center Dauset Trails Nature Center Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve DeKalb Extension Service Environmental Education Center Dunwoody Nature Center, Inc. Eco-Reach Elachee Nature Science Center Environmental Science Education Program Fernbank Museum of Natural History Fernbank Science Center ii Table of Contents Region 2: Piedmont Continued Forty Oaks Nature Preserve GEO, Georgia Environmental Organization Georgia Chapter, The Nature Conservancy Georgia Museum of Natural History Gordon Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Hightower Educational Forest John Tanner State Park Keep Sandy Springs/North Fulton Beautiful Lanier Museum of Natural History Mistletoe State Park Newman Wetlands Center Oakhurst Community Garden Project Oconee River GYSTC Panola Mountain State Conservation Park Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Piedmont Park Conservancy Environmental Education Program Red Top Mountain State Park Rock Eagle 4-H Center Sandy Creek Nature Center Southface Energy Institute State Botanical Garden of Georgia Stone Mountain Memorial Association Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Upper Etowah River Alliance Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery Yellow River Game Ranch Zoo Atlanta Region 3: Southeastern Plains . .78 Bartram Educational Forest Birdsong Nature Center Brown’s Mount Chattahoochee-Flint Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center Grand Bay Wetland Education Center Howard E. Bennett Forestry Museum Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Little Ocmulgee State Park McDuffie Environmental Education Center Museum of Arts and Sciences Ocmulgee National Monument Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center Parks at Chehaw Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Providence Canyon State Park Reynolds Nature Preserve Spirit Creek Educational Forest Region 4: Southern Coastal Plain . .95 Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens Crooked River State Park Cumberland Island National Seashore Driftwood Education Environment General Coffee State Park Georgia Southern University Museum School Outreach Programs Jekyll Island 4-H Center Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center iii Table of Contents Region 4: Southern Coastal Plain Continued Oatland Island Education Center Okefenokee Swamp Park Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Skidaway Island State Park Stephen C. Foster State Park Tidelands Nature Center Tybee Island 4-H Center University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium Water Resources Program Statewide Resources/Affiliate Listings . .112 Birding Adventures, Inc. Daniel B. Warnell School of Forest Resources Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Film & Video Unit EEinGEORGIA.org Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia Environmental Education Services Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Council, Inc. Georgia College & State University Outdoor Education Programs Georgia Conservancy Georgia Endangered Plant Stewardship Network Georgia Natural Heritage Program Georgia Power Georgia Project Learning Tree Georgia Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) Georgia Project WILD Georgia Recycling Coalition Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Georgia Wildlife Federation Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers H.O.M.E. HawkTalk, Inc. Keep Georgia Beautiful Ladybug Lady Metro Atlanta Clean Air Education Initiative (MACAEI) Monarchs Across Georgia National Wildlife Federation—Southeastern Natural Resource Center Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program Okefenokee Joe Outdoor Classroom Council Oxford Institute for Environmental Education Science To Go, Inc. Scott Jones/MediaPrehistoria TAPPI Public Outreach TYTO Inc. University of Georgia Project for Excellence in Environmental Education USDA Forest Service Ways of the Ancestors Primitive Skills Programs Wildlife Wonders - ZOO TO YOU 4-H Listings Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers Keep America Beautiful Become a Member! Visit www.EEinGEORGIA.org Index . .163 iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia (EEA) wishes to thank the following individuals and organizations for their contribution to The Directory of Georgia Environmental Education Providers: Funding provided by: Atlanta Audubon Society; The Georgia Conservancy; The Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Keep Georgia Beautiful program; The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division; Georgia Ornithological Society; Georgia Power Johnna Tuttle, Directory Coordinator Kim Bailey, Database Manager, EEinGEORGIA Coordinator Patty Williams and Staff (The Georgia Department of Community Affairs) Design, Data, and Production Assistance Peter Gordon, EEA President EEA Board Members, with special thanks to Deron Davis, Becky Champion, Rhonda Koplin, and Kristi Hastie. Arrow Hawk Nickelson, Technical Assistance Cover Photos: Left border, top to bottom – Elachee Nature Center, Oatland Island, Elachee Nature Center, Elachee Nature Center; Leaves on right, top to bottom – Elachee Nature Center, Cochran Mill, Oatland Island EEinGEORGIA Questionnaire Pilot Input: Jackie Clay, Travis Williams, Kitty Esco, Eric Lindberg, Ike English, Mark Patterson, Jeremy Hilderbrand, Randy Smith, Dee West, Billy Adams Focus Group, Jack P. Nix Primary School: Jeanette Dixon, Elaine McLean, Stacie Ward, Linda Smith, Tina Hirschi Individual
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