🌲🌳 Earth Day Forestry & Environmental Education Resources

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What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to learn about our forests and the air, water and wildlife resources they support! Learn more about Earth Day here and share what you learn about forests at #GAFORESTSWORK

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK

In Georgia the Red-shouldered hawk is a year round resident. They build their nests high in the trees during the winter or early spring and often decorate their nests with various green plants. Learn more about the red-shouldered hawk and its habitat with the video and links below!

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7 AMAZING FACTS

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3RD - 8TH GRADE

HOW FORESTS KEEP US HEALTHY

For more than a century, working forests have provided economic and environmental stability – and a myriad of benefits – to our state and its citizens. As Georgia continues to grow and change, it is important that we connect Georgia’s 10 million citizens (including our youngest citizens) to the 22 million acres of forestland that are critical to their survival, comfort, and progress.

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ENJOY OUR FORESTS AND THE OUTDOORS!

ALL AGES
City Nature Challenge

From April 14-27, you have an opportunity to participate locally in the City Nature Challenge. Download the iNaturalist app on your phone and document species of plants, animals and fungi found in nature (or your backyard, local park or outdoor space). Get connected to nature and learn more about the plants that call Atlanta home!

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ALL AGES
12 Nature Walk Activities for Earth Day

One wimple way that you can observe Earth Day is to take to the outdoors and spend time interacting with the environment. Enjoying a nature walk is not only about celebrating Earth Day. It's an opportunity for learning experiences. Each nature walk offers something different to explore.

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K - 6TH GRADE
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Activities

Oftentimes in a scavenger hunt, objects are hidden throughout the search area and the children then search out these items. However, instead of looking for pre-hidden objects, students can look for plants, animals, and objects found in nature. Check out these cool activities!

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PLT Nature Bingo Sheet →

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