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REGISTRATION OPEN!Interested in attracting pollinators to your property or schoolyard? Not sure how to get started, what to include, and where to find the right plants? Learn how to create landscapes that improve biodiversity, increase ecological benefits, and add beauty. Join us for this exciting workshop, including lunch, on June 24 from 9 - 2 in Winder, GA. |
Advanced Training for Environmental Ed in Georgia (ATEEG)
ATEEG is a nationally- accredited, professional certification program for K-12 teachers and non-formal environmental educators, based on the NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence. |
Council of Outdoor Learning (CoOL)
The Council of Outdoor Learning provides resources, training, models, grants, and awards to advance use of the outdoors as an extension of the classroom, for student health, well-being, and academic gains. |
Monarchs Across Georgia (MAG)
Monarchs Across Georgia (MAG) encourages the study of monarchs and the restoration of butterfly habitat, inspiring monarch and pollinator education, schoolyard habitats, and community science projects. |
EEinGeorgia.org Resource DirectoryEEinGeorgia.org is the online database for environmental ed (EE) and outdoor learning in Georgia. Its purpose is to build statewide capacity by sharing teaching resources, job listings, grant notices, and provider profiles. |
EE Landscape Analysis The EE Landscape Analysis was designed to find out more about environmental education (EE) providers of in the southeast. As part of this effort, EEA surveyed outdoor learning and EE providers in Georgia. In partnership with seven other regional states, the data was analyzed and used to create maps and a suite of planning tools. The second phase, which will extend the survey to Georgia schools, launches in fall 2022. |
Outdoor Learning Collaboratory Amid the many outdoor learning methods and models, which are most effective in terms of student learning outcomes, health and well-being, and the ability to solve local environmental problems? EEA is asking educators and facility managers to share their expertise and ideas about best practices in outdoor learning... from design and construction to instruction and everything in between. |
Inclusive & Equitable Teaching Practices EEA's goal is for environmental education and outdoor learning to benefit every child in Georgia. To address gaps in access, EEA is spotlighting effective models, advancing equitable instructional strategies, creating professional learning workshops and courses to increase capacity, and partnering with organizations that have demonstrated success in culturally-competent teaching. |
Guidelines for Excellence Institute As Georgia's designated Guidelines for Excellence Institute, EEA is authorized to offer Guidelines for Excellence courses. Developed by the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, the Guidelines set the standards for high-quality environmental education and reflect best practices. Each guide was drafted by a diverse team of professionals and reviewed nationwide. |
Dragonfly GrantsEEA's Dragonfly Grants inspire innovation by encouraging environmental educators to integrate performing and visual arts with learning experiences. |
Pollinator Habitat Grants
EEA's Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Habitat Grants encourage the creation or enhancement of habitat for monarch butterflies. |
CoOL Grants
EEA's CoOL Grants support the creation of outdoor learning stations and engaging students in experiential learning, STEM and environmental stewardship. |
![]() GOLD Grants The FY 2023 budget for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) included a $75,000 appropriation to increase funds for outdoor learning grants for local school systems. EEA will administer the grants for GaDOE. |
Wildlife Viewing Grants EEA is partnering with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to provide wildlife cameras, bird feeders, nest cams, and teaching guides for classrooms and nature centers across the state. |
EEinGeorgia Grants Database If you need funds for student-directed projects, garden-based learning, or other environmental or outdoor education activities, check out the online grants database at EEinGeorgia.org. |
Teaching Materials EEA offers free collections of curated and original lessons, activities, and projects intended to help educators engage students in nature and environmental problem-solving. |
Memorial Forest The EEA Memorial Forest provides a way to commemorate loved ones who have contributed to the field of environmental education by planting trees in their memory around the state. |
GreenSleeves EEA's virtual book club offers members a chance to discuss books and share ideas or reflections with each other. We are fortunate to have the authors join us from time to time. |
Outdoor Learning Store EEA has partnered with the Outdoor Learning Store to provide a non-profit source of teaching supplies. A percentage of sales from Georgia goes to EEA. Enter code eea22$%! for 5% off. |
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Thank you to every teacher, environmental educator and outdoor learning provider who takes kids outside, connects them with nature, inspires curiosity, and prepares them with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to protect the planet.
And thanks to the EEA members, member-organizations, donors, grantors, foundations, volunteers and sponsors who make it possible to support educators, promote excellence in the field, and serve as Georgia's backbone organization in environmental education and outdoor learning. |
Click to read EEA's statement on ways that outdoor learning can contribute to safety and enable hands-on investigations during the pandemic and its aftermath.
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Check out CoOL's Toolkit for Outdoor Learning, your quick-start guide to creating learning spaces, managing classes, and teaching effectively outside the classroom walls.
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Zero Waste Heroes Activities
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For the cost of a cup of coffee, you can be a member of EEA. Pay as little as $3/month or $30/year in dues at the regular rate. EEA has a limited-time offer to JOIN or RENEW at the lower Nymph rate of $20. If you need a year of FREE MEMBERSHIP, email your request for the discount code to info@eealliance.org. You can catch up next year, when times are better. Until then, enjoy this opportunity to meet people, strengthen skills, and keep up with emerging trends and issues. And, if you do have funds to spare, feel free to click the GIVE button below to contribute to our Membership Fund so we can continue to offer this special deal.
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Our Impact
EEA's reach in the state of Georgia and beyond
continues to grow each year. We believe in the power of environmental education and our role in bringing about a more sustainable future for all. |
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Environmental Education Alliance, Inc.
P.O. Box 801066 | Acworth, GA 30101 EEA does not does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its program , activities, or employment. For more information on EEA's non-discrimination commitment click here . Grievance officer may be contacted at info@eealliance.org |
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