Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop

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When:
June 12, 2019 @ 7:00 am – June 15, 2019 @ 4:00 pm America/New York Timezone
2019-06-12T07:00:00-04:00
2019-06-15T16:00:00-04:00
Where:
Georgia DNR and Sapelo Island
Cost:
265.00
Contact:
Georgia Graves
Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop @ Georgia DNR and Sapelo Island

Teachers on the Estuary

COASTAL ECOLOGY TEACHER WORKSHOP

SAPELO ISLAND

June 12-15, 2019

 

Registration Deadline:  May 15, 2019

 

“~Estuaries are interconnected with the world ocean and with major systems and cycles on Earth. ~ Estuaries are dynamic ecosystems with tremendous variability within and between them in physical, chemical, and biological components.  ~Estuaries support an abundance of life, and a diversity of habitat types.  ~Ongoing research and monitoring is needed to increase our understanding of estuaries and to improve our ability to protect and sustain them.  ~Humans, even those living far from the coast, rely on goods and services supplied by estuaries.  ~Human activities can impact estuaries by degrading water quality or altering habitats; therefore, we are responsible for making decisions to protect and maintain the health of estuaries.”

These are the 6 Estuarine Principles and Concepts developed by the National Estuarine Research Reserve System to aid teachers in educating their students about the importance of estuaries and what people can do to protect them.

Participants in the Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop get an in-depth look at Georgia’s coastal systems and discover the abundance and variety of wildlife found along our shores and in our estuary.  Emphasis is placed on estuarine and marine ecology, on-going research projects at the reserve, coastal species identification and adaptations, and activity sessions. This workshop is open to both formal and non-formal educators of all grade levels.

Participants receive curriculum and resource materials.  2 PLU’s are available.

On-Island Accommodations:   dorm style, 2 beds per room with central A/C and bathroom, community kitchens, extra fridge space for snacks, beverages, etc.

Physical Activity: includes beach and marsh activities and (optional) evening turtle walks; participants should be tolerant of heat and sun.

Transportation on the island is by flatbed truck with board seats.  It may be bumpy, but a great way to see Sapelo!

Cost:  $265  includes all meals, on island accommodations, and resources

 

For questions please contact GeorgiaGraves: georgiabeachwalk@gmail.com

Deadline for Registration: May 15, 2019

To download this form in a Word Doc file click here!

2019 Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop

Teachers on the Estuary

Agenda Highlights

June 12

8:00: Arrive at GA DNR

8:30-2:00:  Board the R/V Anna for a trawling exploration and hands on experience learning about the variety of life in Georgia’s estuarine waters. GADNR fisheries biologists will lead presentations and activities related to commercial and recreational fisheries, including a recreational fisheries management wet lab activity for aging fish through otolith dissection.

Lunch

Introduction to the National Estuarine Research Reserve System and the 6 Estuarine Principles and Concepts

2:30 drive to ferry dock for 3:30 ferry departure to Sapelo

~Settle in and orientation

Dinner

Sea Turtle Program, “Sea Turtles and Estuaries”  followed by night patrol for nesting females

 

June 13 low 11am

Breakfast

8:30 depart for Nannygoat beach seining and invertebrate study at the low tide

Lunch       

Nature Trail: coastal vegetation, their adaptations and cultural uses

4ish Yvonne Grovner, master basket maker will instruct a class on sweet grass baskets

Dinner

Bioluminescence as it lights up the beach sands after dark

 

June 14

Breakfast

8-11   Forest ecology and Salt marsh habitat study at Cabretta

Lunch

1-5:30 Estuarine Plankton & Dock Community study at Marsh Landing dock and SINERR lab, Introduction to the System Wide Monitoring Program(SWMP) and activity to learn how water quality and conditions impact life in the estuary, overview of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System and Estuaries 101(E101) Curriculum along with Estuarine Oyster Reef Activity

Dinner

Research programs of the UGA Marine Institute

 

June 15

Breakfast

8:30-12:30  Depart for Sapelo’s north end for a closer look into our climax maritime forest habitat and to explore the past, from the ancient Native American Shell Ring to the Chocolate Plantation tabby ruins and how human influence has impacted Sapelo Island.

Lunch at dorms

Wrap up and pack/clean up

4:30 ferry departs for mainland

 

Teachers on the Estuary

Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop

June 12-15, 2019

REGISTRATION FORM

 

Name:

 

Male:___Female:___

 

E-mail Address:

 

School: Name:

Address:

County:

State:

Grade Level(s):

Subject(s) Taught:

 

Home Mailing Address:

City and Zip Code:

 

Primary Phone#:

Emergency Contact, Name and phone#:

 

 

Make check for $265 payable to: Friends of Sapelo and mail to:

Friends of Sapelo

Coastal Ecology Teacher Workshop

P.O. Box 22159

St. Simons Island, GA  31522

                                                                                   

Registration Deadline:  May 15, 2019

To download this form in a Word Doc file click here!