Spalding County Adopt-A-Stream

09/04/2024

It's time for the Annual City of Griffin Stream Cleanup! Sign up through Eventbrite!

A community trash clean up event to help protect Griffin Georgia's waters.

05/10/2024

Its summer internship time with the Stormwater Department! If you know of someone interested in a summer job, please pass this along! Apply for "Public Works Intern" at https://www.cityofgriffin.com/departments/human-resources/jobs

12/20/2023

More than 1350 schools in Canada, the US and Mexico are participating in the Symbolic Monarch Migration this year, managed by EEA’s Monarchs Across Georgia for Journey North. Many thanks to MAG program coordinator Estela Romero, who is visiting 52 Mexican classes to deliver lessons and “ambassador butterflies”; to EEA Board member Susan Meyers, who managed the logistics of the entire butterfly exchange for more than 27,000 children, and to Mary Beth Cary, MAG Chair.

04/11/2023

Its time to sign up for our Earth Day Reservoir cleanup! Sign up on Eventbrite! Let me know if you have any questions!

📣 Calling all volunteers! The Griffin Environmental Council needs volunteers for the Heads Creek Reservoir Cleanup and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22nd, starting at 9am. To register, visit the link below. For more information, contact Alexa Robinson at 470-771-3358.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heads-creek-reservoir-cleanup-2023-registration-566542633267

04/05/2023

Want to know more about GA Adopt-A-Stream, or request a workshop? Message us and we can get one set up!

02/21/2023

Register now for GADNR’s 5-day Teacher Conservation Workshop June 19-23 at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. The $65 registration fee includes WET, WILD and PLT certification, classroom resources, meals and lodging. Such a deal!
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https://georgiawildlife.doubleknot.com/event/2023-teacher-conservation-workshop/2946376

10/25/2022

Hey everyone! We will have an Adopt-A-Stream Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Workshop this Thursday from 9 -1pm!
Check out the flyer for details. Let us know if you want to join us!

10/04/2022

Come join us for the Stream Cleanup! Registration ends next Monday so get signed up!

The Annual Stream Cleanup is a long celebrated event that brings together the citizens of Griffin-Spalding County to help their community.

09/16/2022

Heads Creek Reservoir is one of the sites that we clean for the Stream Cleanup! Registration is now open! Come join us make Griffin cleaner!

https://cityofgriffinannualstreamcleanup2022.eventbrite.com

07/25/2022

Sign up today with Alexandra Robinson! Time is running out. Please share to any educators you know...formal, informal, homeschool!

07/18/2022

Last week to sign up for this one! Free on July 22, let Alexandra D. Robinson know asap. We still have four spots!

The City of Griffin is hosting a Project WILD Workshop, wildlife-based environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. The free workshop is 6 hours long, and participants will gain certified educator status in Project WILD, along with the Project WILD and WILD Aquatic curriculum books. These books have standards-based lessons that are incredibly fun, thought-provoking, and geared to all age groups. https://www.fishwildlife.org/projectwild

Perfect for anyone working with students of any age, whether they are a formal teacher, homeschool teacher, in-formal educator, or UGA Extension employee. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please contact [email protected] or 470-771-3358 to register.

The workshop will take place at Historic City Hall on July 22, 2022, from 9am until 4pm. Participants will receive two curriculum books, along with resources for activities.