KEYNOTE SPEAKER: AKIIMA PRICE
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DC Native Akiima Price is a nationally known for pioneering Restorative Park Engagement strategies that use nature to connect economically stressed urban communities with transformative outdoor experiences. Her work promotes healing, community, and meaningful connections to parks.
With over 30 years of experience, Akiima has developed trauma-informed approaches to environmentalism. From 2011 to 2014, she served on the Environmental Education Capacity Project (EE Capacity) executive team, fostering innovation and expanding the capacity of environmental educators to deliver impactful Urban EE. During this time, she authored What’s Good in My Hood (2011), a workbook designed to engage urban youth in exploring and improving their neighborhoods while serving as Chief of Education at the New York Restoration Project. |
Akiima began her career as a U.S. Park Ranger in 1993 and has since collaborated with organizations worldwide. In 2018, she co-founded Friends of Anacostia Park, where she remains a trusted advisor. In 2024, she was appointed to the D.C. Commission on Climate Change & Resiliency, where she engages stressed communities in creative, community-focused climate solutions. Akiima’s work fosters lasting, meaningful change for underserved communities. Here Akiima speak on Saturday in the ballroom, immediately after lunch.
EEA Conference Program
Note: The full conference program, including complete session descriptions and presenter photos and bios, will soon be available on the Sched app. Conference registrants will receive invitations to Sched by email. Be sure to see the Conference Details web page for more information. EEA reserves the right to change the Conference schedule, as needed.
Schedule at a Glance for Friday Feb 28
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Schedule at a Glance for Saturday March 1
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Color Code Key
* indicates indoor / outdoor session "Walkshop" indicates a largely-outdoor workshop CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE by providing outdoor experiences that foster love and appreciation for natural world CONSERVING & RESTORING THE ENVIRONMENT through community science, environmental stewardship, civic action projects, and establishment and sustaining of green schoolyards EMPOWERING KIDS TO BE PROBLEM-SOLVERS by fostering opportunities to learn through investigations and to design and test solutions to real-world environmental problems METHODS & MODELS FOR EE - instructional strategies, resources, and lessons for environmental and outdoor learning ACCESS, BELONGING, REPRESENTATION & INCLUSION to engage all children in nature experiences and outdoor learning STRENGTHENING THE FIELD through collaboration, advocacy, communities of practice, common values, and partnerships SOCIAL EVENTS and field excursions for all Conference-goers |
Pre- and Post-Conference Options
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (alphabetical by title)
Concurrent Sessions and Field Excursions on Friday and Saturday
Conference Center Sessions: take place at the Villas Conference Center
Interactive Sessions: hands-on activities or outdoor components
Walkshops: sessions start at and return to Villas Conference Center; participants will walk during the sessions
Off-site Field Excursions: sessions at other locations; participants responsible for carpooling to sites with limited parking
Meals and/or Socials: all-Conference events / these opportunities to meet and mingle happen both at Villas and off-site
NOTE: Breakfast is NOT provided on any day. Please plan to bring breakfast items for your room. Coffee at Conference Center.
Interactive Sessions: hands-on activities or outdoor components
Walkshops: sessions start at and return to Villas Conference Center; participants will walk during the sessions
Off-site Field Excursions: sessions at other locations; participants responsible for carpooling to sites with limited parking
Meals and/or Socials: all-Conference events / these opportunities to meet and mingle happen both at Villas and off-site
NOTE: Breakfast is NOT provided on any day. Please plan to bring breakfast items for your room. Coffee at Conference Center.
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Pre-Conference Workshop (Thursday)
Intro Workshop: Integrating 3-Dimensional Science with Outdoor Learning
Karan Wood - EEA Exec Director
Join EEA for this free, interactive pre-Conference professional learning workshop designed for naturalists, rangers, nature
center staff, and other non-formal educators interested in aligning their programs and field trips more closely with Georgia standards; or for K-12 teachers who want to engage their students in outdoor investigations. The focus of this workshop will be
integrating 3-Dimensional Science and STEM with outdoor learning experiences. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3dEEWorkshop
Conference Sessions (Friday and Saturday)
Ai & Nature-Inspired PBL
Donna Barrett - Science Ed Consultant
Investigate prompts that can unleash the power of artificial intelligence (Ai) to develop nature-inspired, project-based learning.
AdoptAStream Chemical Water Quality Testing (walkshop)
Mike Kahle - Cobb County Water Dept. Watershed Education
Learn how to engage students in collecting samples and measuring water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and conductivity. Those who successfully complete this session will become certified.
The ART of Exploring Rights and Responsibilities
Naomi Thompson - ATEEG
What would your artistic masterpiece tell us about your thoughts on a tenet of environmental literacy - civic participation? Participants will discuss community rights and responsibilities; discover how the National Gallery of Art collections can spark discussions; and create masterpieces that show the connection between nature and civic engagement.
ATEEG Community of Practice
This session will showcase the work of ATEEG graduates who use their skills and knowledge to create impactful EE program experiences that engage a variety of audiences, nurture environmental literacy, and model how to creatively measure impacts to in order to improve the next EE activity. ATEEG is EEA's nationally-accredited certification program for environmental educators.
–Camping in the Okefenokee: Kristin Lee - impact of an immersive outdoor adventure program on high school students
–Books as an EE Strategy: Naomi Thompson - nature-related stories as tools for creating inclusive settings and engaging kids
–The Nature of Fishing: Kimberly Clements - how fishing can expose 5th graders and their teachers to a conservation ethic
ATEEG Past, Present, & Future
Join us as we explore how ATEEG alumni have built upon environmental literacy initiatives in their professional EE roles. ATEEG is EEA's nationally-accredited certification program for environmental educators.
–Becoming a Better EE Team Leader in Today's Political Climate: Camilla Sherman - navigating perceptions of EE goals
–Training EE Instructors: Lauren Kuschner how ATEEG builds staff confidence, increases content knowledge and pedagogical skills, prepares educators to assess student outcomes and learning differences, and creates a positive teaching culture that improves class preparedness and student engagement by avoiding bias and using research-based information and strategies
–Roundtable: Trish Foster and ATEEG alums - building a professional community of certified environmental educators in GA
Awards Luncheon
The luncheon Friday will be followed by an award ceremony where EEA, Project WET, and ATEEG recognize outstanding and inspiring individuals and organizations in the field of environmental and outdoor learning.
Belonging and Representation in Environmental Education
Robby Astrove and Jonah McDonald - DeKalb Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs
Stefan Moss - EEA Board President; Reagan Biwott - Metro RESA
This panel of seasoned educators will discuss strategies for decolonizing environmental education; amplifying marginalized and historically-excluded perspectives; and promoting belonging and representation in professional learning for environmental educators, through programs like the Georgia Beloved Naturalist.
The Birding Effect
Alex Troutman - N8ture AL
The Birding Effect explores how birdwatching can connect children with nature, while highlighting the critical role of representation in fostering a sense of belonging, inspiring future outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists, and ensuring that all communities see themselves as an integral part of the environmental movement.
‘Ciencia Nativa’ - Indigenous Wisdom and Funds of Knowledge
Dr. Sue Kasun - Georgia State University; Maya McKenzie - Atlanta Public Schools
Angélica Hernández, Omar Lázaro, and Juan García - Collaborators in Mexico
Explore an NSF-funded native science curriculum that centers indigenous wisdom and culturally-responsive science teaching, developed in partnership with the Nahua and Totonaco communities in Veracruz, Mexico.
Coastal Native Plant Walk from Villas to Horton Pond (walkshop)
Amy Schuler - Coastal WildScapes
Explore Horton Pond, learn to identify some coastal native plant species, and discover unique adaptations that help them survive life on a barrier island.
CoOL Schoolyards
EE providers can propose challenges and schools complete those challenges, in a project-based initiative that rewards and recognizes student-led stewardship projects on school grounds.
Program Overview - EEA Staff
EcoSchools - Brendon Barclay - National Wildlife Federation
Pollinator Habitats - Dennis Krusac - Retired, US Forest Service
Driftwood Beach Ecology and Georgia 4-H Environmental Education (walkshop)
Lauren Kuschner - Rock Eagle 4-H
Learn about 4-H environmental education programs and experience a barrier island ecology lesson during a walk along beautiful Driftwood Beach.
Dolphins & Dinner Boat Tour (off-site field excursion)
Captain Phillip - Jekyll Wharf
A sunset boat trip will provide opportunities to observe and learn about coastal ecology and marine life, and to watch dolphins.
Eco-Stewards
Darlene Kerr - Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill, SC
Discover ways that educators at this 2100 acre Greenway connect people to nature through recreational and educational activities while fostering a passion for environmental conservation, youth education, and protection of natural resources.
Empowering Students through Outdoor Learning: a Panel Presentation
Learn how a children's forest network; a sustainable agriculture program at an elementary school; and a district-wide science center engage and empower students through outdoor learning.
- Forest Ambassadors: Youth Stewardship in the Outdoors - Mia Moss and Stefan Moss - Children's Mountain Forest Network
- Fernbank Science Center - Janetta Greenwood - Fernbank Science Center
- M. Agnes Jones Elementary - Lisa Colbert - M. Agnes Jones Elementary
Fire in the Sandhills
Shan Cammack - GaDNR and Heather Brasell - Gaskins Forest Education Center
Explore the Coastal Plains and Sandhill ecosystems, including fire ecology and the role of prescribed burns for ecosystem health and wildlife habitat, through films and activities.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center (off-site field excursion)
Nicki Thomas - Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Visit the state's only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility and learn about this charismatic species. Discover strategies the GSTC uses to balance their 3-part mission to educate the public, conserve the species, and rehabilitate injured sea turtles.
The Jefferson Middle School Outdoor Classroom: 20 Years of Environmental Education
Liz French, Jennifer McAuley- Jefferson Middle School
Find out how the Jefferson MS Outdoor Classroom has been lovingly cared for by student groups over 20 years and has been the site of thousands of student investigations that integrate the curriculum with nature.
Keynote Address
The luncheon Saturday will be followed by a Keynote Address by esteemed environmental education leader Akiima Price.
Live Animal Encounters in Education
Mattie Anderton and reptile friends - Camp Jekyll
Learn how Georgia 4-H Environmental Education centers house, care for, and use live animals in education. Find out how educators visiting a 4-H center can request an animal to engage their own students.
Making the Shade
Nick Brezel - Georgia Forestry Commission
Explore ways in which green schoolyards provide shade and natural elements for student investigations, and learn strategies for planting and caring for trees on school grounds. Success stories from GFC's Making the Shade grant program will be highlighted.
Meet & Greet Socials
Friday Night Pizza, Trivia, Games & Silent Auction Bidding: at Villas Conference Center after the Mosaic Museum Reception
Saturday Night Film Fest and Silent Auction: at Villas Conference Center following Eco-Boat Tour and Dinner with Dolphins
Milkweed: From Seed to Flight
Susan Meyers, Mary Beth Cary & Sharon McCullough - Monarchs Across Georgia
Learn how to engage children in creating a milkweed nesting fluff ball, growing milkweed from seed, and writing migration stories on milkweed paper.
Mindfulness in Outdoor Teaching (walkshop)
Penny Hightower - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Discover the importance of mindfulness in outdoor teaching through exercises in stretching, breathing, slow walking, and Qi gong (similar to Tai Chi) to deepen connections with nature and ourselves. (Optional: Bring your own yoga mat or towel)
Mosaic Museum Reception (off-site field excursion)
Will Story and Kira Willis- Mosaic Museum
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and tour the intriguing Mosaic Museum and Gift Shop after hours, learning about Jekyll Island's rich cultural and natural histories.
Nature Journaling for Enhanced Learning
Jerry Hightower - National Park Service and Penny Hightower - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Experience a fun, informative journaling adventure and discover the value of nature journals for enhancing interdisciplinary studies.
Nature Nutures! Our Original Educator
Dajawn Williams - EcoAddendum and Kennesaw State University
From the perspective of a young, minority environmental educator working in public, private, and nonprofit sectors, learn about the challenges and successes of bridging communities with nature, engaging diverse audiences, and fostering inclusivity in ee.
Overcoming Obstacles to Outdoor Learning: a Listening Session for K-12 Teachers
Reagan Biwott, Metro RESA and EEA President-Elect
EEA invites teachers, STEM coordinators, district science specialists to come to this session and share their experiences facing or overcoming challenges and obstacles to outdoor learning on the school campus.
Project WET Early Childhood Workshop: "Getting Little Feet Wet"
Hannah Penn - GA Project WET, Katie Kirkland - Athens Clarke County Public Utilities, Anna Taylor - GA Sea Turtle Center
Explore ways of teaching about the environment through activities and investigations related to water, in this 3 hour workshop. Includes book and certification. Target audience: educators who engage children from pre-school - early elementary grades.
Projects for Managing Invasive Plants
Heather Brasell - Gaskins Forest Education Center
Managing invasive plants is one of the biggest challenges in conservation. Learn about technology that can help identify, map, and report plants; and discover ways to engage students in semester-long project-based learning and community-based science
Trawl to Trash
Katie Higgins- UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Explore the NOAA Marine Debris project: Low Country NETwork, with SC Sea Grant Consortium, UGA Marine Extension, and Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.
Tree S*T*A*R*S: Inspiring The Next Generation of Arborists and Environmental Educators
Edward Morrow - Certified Arborist
Find out how an outdoor-adventure story series is inspiring the next generation of young arborists and environmental educators.
UrbanHeatATL: Mapping Urban Heat Islands with Participatory Science
Dr. Na'Taki Osborne Jelks - Spelman Professor and Exec Director - West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA); and
Quanda Spencer - Environmental Scientist & Volunteer Services Coordinator at WAWA's Outdoor Activity Center
Learn about UrbanHeatATL, a collaborative initiative engaging Atlanta institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and government agencies to map urban heat islands across disproportionately-affected Atlanta neighborhoods.
The Wanderer Memory Trail & DuBignon Cottage Tour (off-site field excursion)
Kira Willis - Mosaic Museum
Mosaic Museum will host a tour of DuBignon Cottage and The Wanderer Memory Trail, which tells the story of the last slave ship that traveled from Africa to the United States in 1858, bringing more than 400 enslaved people to the shores of Jekyll Island.
Post-Conference / Sunday Adventures
Tidelands Kayaking Trip
Dawn Zenkert - Tidelands 4-H Center
EEA Conference-goers are invited by Tidelands 4-H Center to kayak on Sunday morning, before heading home. The cost will be $40, in advance or on site. Reservations required.
Okefenokee Swamp Boat & Train Tour with Reptile Experience
This Field Trip takes place Sunday at Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross, GA and combines a 45-minute boat tour at noon, a 45-minute train tour at 1:00, and a 35-minute reptile encounter at 2:00 pm. There will be NO lunch options on site on March 2nd, so please eat lunch beforehand or bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the picnic area. Upon arrival, please let gift shop staff
know that you are registered with the EEA group to check in. Fee: $22+tax. Use this link to pay.
Intro Workshop: Integrating 3-Dimensional Science with Outdoor Learning
Karan Wood - EEA Exec Director
Join EEA for this free, interactive pre-Conference professional learning workshop designed for naturalists, rangers, nature
center staff, and other non-formal educators interested in aligning their programs and field trips more closely with Georgia standards; or for K-12 teachers who want to engage their students in outdoor investigations. The focus of this workshop will be
integrating 3-Dimensional Science and STEM with outdoor learning experiences. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3dEEWorkshop
Conference Sessions (Friday and Saturday)
Ai & Nature-Inspired PBL
Donna Barrett - Science Ed Consultant
Investigate prompts that can unleash the power of artificial intelligence (Ai) to develop nature-inspired, project-based learning.
AdoptAStream Chemical Water Quality Testing (walkshop)
Mike Kahle - Cobb County Water Dept. Watershed Education
Learn how to engage students in collecting samples and measuring water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and conductivity. Those who successfully complete this session will become certified.
The ART of Exploring Rights and Responsibilities
Naomi Thompson - ATEEG
What would your artistic masterpiece tell us about your thoughts on a tenet of environmental literacy - civic participation? Participants will discuss community rights and responsibilities; discover how the National Gallery of Art collections can spark discussions; and create masterpieces that show the connection between nature and civic engagement.
ATEEG Community of Practice
This session will showcase the work of ATEEG graduates who use their skills and knowledge to create impactful EE program experiences that engage a variety of audiences, nurture environmental literacy, and model how to creatively measure impacts to in order to improve the next EE activity. ATEEG is EEA's nationally-accredited certification program for environmental educators.
–Camping in the Okefenokee: Kristin Lee - impact of an immersive outdoor adventure program on high school students
–Books as an EE Strategy: Naomi Thompson - nature-related stories as tools for creating inclusive settings and engaging kids
–The Nature of Fishing: Kimberly Clements - how fishing can expose 5th graders and their teachers to a conservation ethic
ATEEG Past, Present, & Future
Join us as we explore how ATEEG alumni have built upon environmental literacy initiatives in their professional EE roles. ATEEG is EEA's nationally-accredited certification program for environmental educators.
–Becoming a Better EE Team Leader in Today's Political Climate: Camilla Sherman - navigating perceptions of EE goals
–Training EE Instructors: Lauren Kuschner how ATEEG builds staff confidence, increases content knowledge and pedagogical skills, prepares educators to assess student outcomes and learning differences, and creates a positive teaching culture that improves class preparedness and student engagement by avoiding bias and using research-based information and strategies
–Roundtable: Trish Foster and ATEEG alums - building a professional community of certified environmental educators in GA
Awards Luncheon
The luncheon Friday will be followed by an award ceremony where EEA, Project WET, and ATEEG recognize outstanding and inspiring individuals and organizations in the field of environmental and outdoor learning.
Belonging and Representation in Environmental Education
Robby Astrove and Jonah McDonald - DeKalb Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs
Stefan Moss - EEA Board President; Reagan Biwott - Metro RESA
This panel of seasoned educators will discuss strategies for decolonizing environmental education; amplifying marginalized and historically-excluded perspectives; and promoting belonging and representation in professional learning for environmental educators, through programs like the Georgia Beloved Naturalist.
The Birding Effect
Alex Troutman - N8ture AL
The Birding Effect explores how birdwatching can connect children with nature, while highlighting the critical role of representation in fostering a sense of belonging, inspiring future outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists, and ensuring that all communities see themselves as an integral part of the environmental movement.
‘Ciencia Nativa’ - Indigenous Wisdom and Funds of Knowledge
Dr. Sue Kasun - Georgia State University; Maya McKenzie - Atlanta Public Schools
Angélica Hernández, Omar Lázaro, and Juan García - Collaborators in Mexico
Explore an NSF-funded native science curriculum that centers indigenous wisdom and culturally-responsive science teaching, developed in partnership with the Nahua and Totonaco communities in Veracruz, Mexico.
Coastal Native Plant Walk from Villas to Horton Pond (walkshop)
Amy Schuler - Coastal WildScapes
Explore Horton Pond, learn to identify some coastal native plant species, and discover unique adaptations that help them survive life on a barrier island.
CoOL Schoolyards
EE providers can propose challenges and schools complete those challenges, in a project-based initiative that rewards and recognizes student-led stewardship projects on school grounds.
Program Overview - EEA Staff
EcoSchools - Brendon Barclay - National Wildlife Federation
Pollinator Habitats - Dennis Krusac - Retired, US Forest Service
Driftwood Beach Ecology and Georgia 4-H Environmental Education (walkshop)
Lauren Kuschner - Rock Eagle 4-H
Learn about 4-H environmental education programs and experience a barrier island ecology lesson during a walk along beautiful Driftwood Beach.
Dolphins & Dinner Boat Tour (off-site field excursion)
Captain Phillip - Jekyll Wharf
A sunset boat trip will provide opportunities to observe and learn about coastal ecology and marine life, and to watch dolphins.
Eco-Stewards
Darlene Kerr - Anne Springs Close Greenway, Fort Mill, SC
Discover ways that educators at this 2100 acre Greenway connect people to nature through recreational and educational activities while fostering a passion for environmental conservation, youth education, and protection of natural resources.
Empowering Students through Outdoor Learning: a Panel Presentation
Learn how a children's forest network; a sustainable agriculture program at an elementary school; and a district-wide science center engage and empower students through outdoor learning.
- Forest Ambassadors: Youth Stewardship in the Outdoors - Mia Moss and Stefan Moss - Children's Mountain Forest Network
- Fernbank Science Center - Janetta Greenwood - Fernbank Science Center
- M. Agnes Jones Elementary - Lisa Colbert - M. Agnes Jones Elementary
Fire in the Sandhills
Shan Cammack - GaDNR and Heather Brasell - Gaskins Forest Education Center
Explore the Coastal Plains and Sandhill ecosystems, including fire ecology and the role of prescribed burns for ecosystem health and wildlife habitat, through films and activities.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center (off-site field excursion)
Nicki Thomas - Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Visit the state's only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility and learn about this charismatic species. Discover strategies the GSTC uses to balance their 3-part mission to educate the public, conserve the species, and rehabilitate injured sea turtles.
The Jefferson Middle School Outdoor Classroom: 20 Years of Environmental Education
Liz French, Jennifer McAuley- Jefferson Middle School
Find out how the Jefferson MS Outdoor Classroom has been lovingly cared for by student groups over 20 years and has been the site of thousands of student investigations that integrate the curriculum with nature.
Keynote Address
The luncheon Saturday will be followed by a Keynote Address by esteemed environmental education leader Akiima Price.
Live Animal Encounters in Education
Mattie Anderton and reptile friends - Camp Jekyll
Learn how Georgia 4-H Environmental Education centers house, care for, and use live animals in education. Find out how educators visiting a 4-H center can request an animal to engage their own students.
Making the Shade
Nick Brezel - Georgia Forestry Commission
Explore ways in which green schoolyards provide shade and natural elements for student investigations, and learn strategies for planting and caring for trees on school grounds. Success stories from GFC's Making the Shade grant program will be highlighted.
Meet & Greet Socials
Friday Night Pizza, Trivia, Games & Silent Auction Bidding: at Villas Conference Center after the Mosaic Museum Reception
Saturday Night Film Fest and Silent Auction: at Villas Conference Center following Eco-Boat Tour and Dinner with Dolphins
Milkweed: From Seed to Flight
Susan Meyers, Mary Beth Cary & Sharon McCullough - Monarchs Across Georgia
Learn how to engage children in creating a milkweed nesting fluff ball, growing milkweed from seed, and writing migration stories on milkweed paper.
Mindfulness in Outdoor Teaching (walkshop)
Penny Hightower - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Discover the importance of mindfulness in outdoor teaching through exercises in stretching, breathing, slow walking, and Qi gong (similar to Tai Chi) to deepen connections with nature and ourselves. (Optional: Bring your own yoga mat or towel)
Mosaic Museum Reception (off-site field excursion)
Will Story and Kira Willis- Mosaic Museum
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and tour the intriguing Mosaic Museum and Gift Shop after hours, learning about Jekyll Island's rich cultural and natural histories.
Nature Journaling for Enhanced Learning
Jerry Hightower - National Park Service and Penny Hightower - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Experience a fun, informative journaling adventure and discover the value of nature journals for enhancing interdisciplinary studies.
Nature Nutures! Our Original Educator
Dajawn Williams - EcoAddendum and Kennesaw State University
From the perspective of a young, minority environmental educator working in public, private, and nonprofit sectors, learn about the challenges and successes of bridging communities with nature, engaging diverse audiences, and fostering inclusivity in ee.
Overcoming Obstacles to Outdoor Learning: a Listening Session for K-12 Teachers
Reagan Biwott, Metro RESA and EEA President-Elect
EEA invites teachers, STEM coordinators, district science specialists to come to this session and share their experiences facing or overcoming challenges and obstacles to outdoor learning on the school campus.
Project WET Early Childhood Workshop: "Getting Little Feet Wet"
Hannah Penn - GA Project WET, Katie Kirkland - Athens Clarke County Public Utilities, Anna Taylor - GA Sea Turtle Center
Explore ways of teaching about the environment through activities and investigations related to water, in this 3 hour workshop. Includes book and certification. Target audience: educators who engage children from pre-school - early elementary grades.
Projects for Managing Invasive Plants
Heather Brasell - Gaskins Forest Education Center
Managing invasive plants is one of the biggest challenges in conservation. Learn about technology that can help identify, map, and report plants; and discover ways to engage students in semester-long project-based learning and community-based science
Trawl to Trash
Katie Higgins- UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Explore the NOAA Marine Debris project: Low Country NETwork, with SC Sea Grant Consortium, UGA Marine Extension, and Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.
Tree S*T*A*R*S: Inspiring The Next Generation of Arborists and Environmental Educators
Edward Morrow - Certified Arborist
Find out how an outdoor-adventure story series is inspiring the next generation of young arborists and environmental educators.
UrbanHeatATL: Mapping Urban Heat Islands with Participatory Science
Dr. Na'Taki Osborne Jelks - Spelman Professor and Exec Director - West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA); and
Quanda Spencer - Environmental Scientist & Volunteer Services Coordinator at WAWA's Outdoor Activity Center
Learn about UrbanHeatATL, a collaborative initiative engaging Atlanta institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and government agencies to map urban heat islands across disproportionately-affected Atlanta neighborhoods.
The Wanderer Memory Trail & DuBignon Cottage Tour (off-site field excursion)
Kira Willis - Mosaic Museum
Mosaic Museum will host a tour of DuBignon Cottage and The Wanderer Memory Trail, which tells the story of the last slave ship that traveled from Africa to the United States in 1858, bringing more than 400 enslaved people to the shores of Jekyll Island.
Post-Conference / Sunday Adventures
Tidelands Kayaking Trip
Dawn Zenkert - Tidelands 4-H Center
EEA Conference-goers are invited by Tidelands 4-H Center to kayak on Sunday morning, before heading home. The cost will be $40, in advance or on site. Reservations required.
Okefenokee Swamp Boat & Train Tour with Reptile Experience
This Field Trip takes place Sunday at Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross, GA and combines a 45-minute boat tour at noon, a 45-minute train tour at 1:00, and a 35-minute reptile encounter at 2:00 pm. There will be NO lunch options on site on March 2nd, so please eat lunch beforehand or bring a sack lunch to enjoy in the picnic area. Upon arrival, please let gift shop staff
know that you are registered with the EEA group to check in. Fee: $22+tax. Use this link to pay.
Register for the FREE Pre-Conference Workshop:
"Intro to 3-Dimensional Science & Outdoor Learning"
Thursday, Feb 27th 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Villas by the Sea Conference Center, Jekyll Island GA
Villas by the Sea Conference Center, Jekyll Island GA
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