Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop

05/14/2026

🌲📚 Know a student ready for an unforgettable outdoor learning experience? The Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp gives 12- and 13-year-olds the opportunity to explore forestry, wildlife, and natural resources through hands-on activities and adventure.

Registration closes TOMORROW, so don’t miss this chance to share this incredible opportunity with families, students, and fellow educators!

🔗 Learn more: BillyLancasterCamp.com

🚨🌲 Last Chance! Registration Closes TOMORROW! 🌲🚨

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for your 12- or 13-year-old to experience the Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp!
📅 July 13–17, 2025
Hands-on forestry & wildlife education
Outdoor adventure, recreation, and new friendships

This unforgettable week gives campers the chance to explore Georgia’s forests, learn from forestry professionals, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

⏰ Registration closes tomorrow!
Secure your camper’s spot before it’s too late!

🔗 Register now at BillyLancasterCamp.com

04/22/2026

From the field to the classroom—this is real-time forestry in action.

Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a mandatory outdoor burn ban for South Georgia, and it’s a powerful reminder of how drought, wildfire risk, and land management are all connected.

These are the same topics TCW educators explore—understanding fire, prevention, and the role we all play in protecting Georgia’s forests.

Fighting Fire. Protecting Forests. Serving Georgia.

03/11/2026

🌲 Calling all TCW educators!

If you’ve participated in the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, you’re also part of the Project Learning Tree network—which means you may be eligible for the Georgia Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator of the Year Award.

Do you know a TCW alum bringing environmental education to life for their students or community? Nominate them—or even yourself!

📅 The nomination window is open through March 31.

Learn more and submit a nomination below 👇

02/03/2026

that every year there is a week all about prescribed fire? What a great opportunity to wrap content from your time with us into your week! All this week the Georgia Forestry Commission is highlighting prescribed fire! 🔥 Be sure to follow along to learn about prescribed fire especially in Georgia!

🔥🌲 What is prescribed fire?
Prescribed fire is the planned, carefully managed use of fire to meet specific land management goals. Each burn follows a detailed prescription — including weather, fuel, and safety conditions — to help restore and maintain healthy forest ecosystems.

In Georgia, prescribed fire is an essential tool used by trained professionals to keep forests resilient and communities safer.

02/01/2026

TCW is still going strong in 2026—just with a new twist!

This year’s TCW brings something new: an alumni-only Advanced Workshop focused on deeper exploration and connection.

But don’t worry—our traditional TCW will return in June 2027 —welcoming fresh faces and new educators from all corners of Georgia!🌿📅

Want to be part of that future? Follow along as we visit new sites, explore new topics, and continue 20+ years of outdoor professional development for Georgia educators.

Alumni— be sure to keep an eye on your emails this week!

01/13/2026

Did you know that as a past Teacher Conservation Workshop participant, you’re eligible to apply for the Georgia PLT Seedling Mini-Grant?

If you’re looking to bring your conservation ideas to life in the classroom or your community, this is your chance! 💡

Up to $1,000 is available for hands-on, forestry- and environment-based projects led by PLT-trained educators like YOU.

🔗 Apply by March 31, 2026: https://georgiaplt.org/seedling-mini-grant/

Let’s keep the momentum from TCW going and inspire the next generation of forest stewards! 🌲

🌱 Last Call!
Registration for our Mini-Grant Writing Basics Webinar closes TOMORROW!

Join us this Thursday (Jan. 11) from 3:30–4:15 PM for a quick, practical session on how to strengthen your PLT Seedling Mini-Grant application.
💡 Tips from a reviewer
📋 Common mistakes to avoid
❓ Live Q&A

Perfect for first-time applicants or anyone looking to sharpen their grant-writing skills!

🎟️ Register by Jan. 10: https://bit.ly/3MUllMi

Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers

11/27/2025

From all of us at TCW—thank you for growing Georgia’s next generation of conservation leaders.

11/19/2025

🌲 Ever wonder how Georgia’s forests have changed over time—and why it matters?

From rural pine plantations to growing cityscapes, this interactive map lets you zoom into the data behind the trees. If you loved digging into forest management and conservation during TCW, this one’s for you. 🌐

Dive into decades of Georgia forest cover data and see how changes on the landscape tell a bigger story about land management, population growth, and conservation priorities.

🌲 Perfect for classroom tie-ins, student research, or your own post-TCW curiosity!

Explore the changes: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c6c985959a2e449f8dbbefafcf9f9ff5

10/23/2025

🌲 Have you checked out the Georgia Forestry Commission’s podcast, The Georgia Forestry Forum?

🎧 This week’s episode, “From Pine to Products,” dives into how Georgia’s trees become the everyday products we rely on — and how forests power our economy and way of life.

Tune in and learn how forestry impacts you!

10/22/2025

Celebrate by showing students how Georgia’s forests become everyday products — like paper! 🍃
Join GFC’s Conservation Education Coordinator as she demonstrates how to make paper at home and connects each step to the process used in real mills.