Programs < Wildlife Habitats < Best Management Practices
Developed as part of the
Urban Conservation and Education Initiative (UCEI)
All sections of this guide are available in .pdf format.
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Title Page
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Copyright Information
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Introductory Materials
Table of Contents
Georgia Wildlife Federation and Partners
Acknowledgements
Participating UCEI Schools and Partner Organizations
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Chapter 1: An Introduction and Overview of UCEI
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Chapter 2: .Why Do I Need This BMP Guide?
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Chapter 3: Starting Where You Are
Assess Already Existing Outdoor Classroom Possibilities
Assess Needs and Interests of All Potential Users
Site Inventory
Gather General Information About Outdoor Classrooms
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Chapter 4: Making A Plan
Keep It Simple
Don't Do It Alone
Going From Needs Assessments and Site Surveys to Design
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Chapter 5: Getting Buy-In BEFORE You Build
Administrators
Teachers
Groundskeepers
Students
Parents
Community Members and Volunteers
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Chapter 6: Funding Your Plan
Plan for a Zero Budget
Start at the Local Level
Grants and Corporate Sponsorship
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Chapter 7: Building Your Outdoor Classroom
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Chapter 8: Institutionalizing Use & Maintenance of Your Outdoor Classroom
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Chapter 9: Evaluating the Success of Your Outdoor Classroom
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Appendix A: Additional Outdoor Classroom Resources
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Appendix B: Possible Sources for Volunteers, Donations and Funding
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Appendix C: Recommended Resources for Habitat and Natural Gardening
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Appendix D: Outdoor Classroom Needs & Interests Survey for Teachers
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Appendix E: Curriculum Connections Chart
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The Urban Conservation and Education Initiative (UCEI) was made possible thanks to generous financial and volunteer support from the following organizations:
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Southern Company
Georgia Power
The following Environmental Education and Community organizations
supported GWF in this project:
Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia
Georgia Conservancy
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division
Georgia Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Georgia Outdoor Classroom Council
National Gardening Association
National Wildlife Federation® |
Best Management Practices
