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Georgia Beloved Naturalist Program
February through October, 2024
Applications for the 2024 Georgia Beloved Naturalist Cohort are open now until January 15, 2024!
The application can be accessed here.
Cost: $500 (A limited number of scholarships will be awarded for this program. You can find the scholarship application linked in the main application).
For more information or if you have questions, please email [email protected].
The Georgia Beloved Naturalist Program (GBN) is a 9-month program that facilitates a unique and exciting nature-based learning experience for people representing diverse ages, cultures, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Other partners include the Amphibian Foundation, Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, Awali Agricultural Center, Chattahoochee Nature Center, DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs, South Fork Conservancy, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, and public and private universities.
The Georgia Beloved Naturalist program (GBN) is committed to nurturing deep connections between naturalists and ecological systems within Georgia while exploring issues regarding environmental justice. GBN introduces sound scientific information in a hands-on, fun, and interactive manner that increases awareness of the disproportionate environmental risks faced by certain segments of society.
GBN engages a diverse team of educators and encourages participants of all abilities to learn strategies and resources for effective natural resources advocacy and stewardship. The programs also provide resources that support the dreams of those who seek lifetime opportunities as naturalists.
For more information or if you have questions, please email [email protected].
February through October, 2024
Applications for the 2024 Georgia Beloved Naturalist Cohort are open now until January 15, 2024!
The application can be accessed here.
Cost: $500 (A limited number of scholarships will be awarded for this program. You can find the scholarship application linked in the main application).
For more information or if you have questions, please email [email protected].
The Georgia Beloved Naturalist Program (GBN) is a 9-month program that facilitates a unique and exciting nature-based learning experience for people representing diverse ages, cultures, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Other partners include the Amphibian Foundation, Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, Awali Agricultural Center, Chattahoochee Nature Center, DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs, South Fork Conservancy, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, and public and private universities.
The Georgia Beloved Naturalist program (GBN) is committed to nurturing deep connections between naturalists and ecological systems within Georgia while exploring issues regarding environmental justice. GBN introduces sound scientific information in a hands-on, fun, and interactive manner that increases awareness of the disproportionate environmental risks faced by certain segments of society.
GBN engages a diverse team of educators and encourages participants of all abilities to learn strategies and resources for effective natural resources advocacy and stewardship. The programs also provide resources that support the dreams of those who seek lifetime opportunities as naturalists.
For more information or if you have questions, please email [email protected].
2024 Themes and Program Schedule
The dates of our 2024 program are as follows. Please note that the topics are tentative and subject to change.
February: Georgia Ecosystems.
March: Birds
April: Amphibians
May: Urban Agriculture
June: Aquatic habitats
July: Native plants and trees
August: Soil & Entomology
September: Lichens and Mushrooms
October: Paddling the South River
The dates of our 2024 program are as follows. Please note that the topics are tentative and subject to change.
February: Georgia Ecosystems.
- Field Session: Sat 2/17/24, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues 2/20/24, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
March: Birds
- Field Session: Sat 3/16/24, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues, Mar 19, 6:30-7:30 pm
April: Amphibians
- Field Session: Sat, Apr 20, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues, Apr 23, 6:30-7:30 pm
May: Urban Agriculture
- Field Session: Sat, May 18, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues, May 21, 6:30-7:30 pm
June: Aquatic habitats
- Field Session: Sat, Jun 15, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues, Jun 18, 6:30-7:30 pm
July: Native plants and trees
- Field Session: Sat, Jul 20, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues, Jul 23, 6:30-7:30 pm
August: Soil & Entomology
- Field Session: Sat, Aug 17, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues, Aug 20, 6:30-7:30 pm
September: Lichens and Mushrooms
- Field Session: Sat, Sept 21, 10 am-4 pm
- Zoom Session: Tues, Sept 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
October: Paddling the South River
- Zoom Session: Tues, Oct 15, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Field Session: Sat, Oct 19, 10 am-4 pm
