The Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop (TWC) is geared for Georgia educators of grades 3-12. However, all educators, formal, non-formal, and senior/graduate pre-service educators in Georgia are encouraged to apply. This workshop is an introductory course for, but not limited to, non-forestry and non-wildlife educators. It requires a commitment to spend five days during the summer in an environmental education setting.

The Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop (TCW) is geared for Georgia educators of grades 3-12. However, all educators, formal, non-formal, and senior/graduate pre-service educators in Georgia are encouraged to apply. This workshop is an introductory course for, but not limited to, non-forestry and non-wildlife educators. It requires a commitment to spend four days in an environmental education setting.

TCW emphasizes the importance of the conservation of our natural resources, with special attention given to Georgia’s wildlife, forests, forest products, and water. Participants will learn hands-on practical exercises designed to supplement their classroom curricula and student projects. Certification in Projects Learning Tree, WET, and WILD is awarded at the completion of the workshop.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience 18 different hands-on, project-based activities from Projects Learning Tree, WET, and WILD. Throughout the week, participants will have the opportunity to observe a forestry-centered nursery/seed orchard operations, harvesting and site preparation, wildlife management areas mill operations. The TCW lends itself to networking opportunities with others from across the state.

Overnight accommodations during the workshop will be at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC), centrally located in the state near Mansfield, GA on 6,400 acres managed by the GA Department of Natural Resources. During the workshop, participants will share one of 28 lodge-style guest rooms. There will be two off-site travel days to a lumber mill, tree farm, logging site, and paper mill visits. For more information go  to: georgiawildlife.com/charlie-elliott-wildlife-center.

Registration is $65 per person and includes all teaching materials, food, and lodging during the workshop. Transportation to and from CEWC is the responsibility of the individual. Our sponsors generously support this program allowing us to keep the registration fee low. Certification in Projects Learning Tree, WET, and WILD is awarded at the completion of the workshop.