The Schedule

Welcome & Meet and Greet

Join us in Grandview Hall for heavy hors d'oeuvres, to socialize, and to visit our exhibitor tables around the lodge. The Lodge Bar will also be open during this time.

Silent Auction Opens

Bid on Auction Items at Grandview Hall. Closes Saturday at 10:00 AM

Field Trips

If you signed up for a field trip, we will gather and head out! See us at the check-in table for questions. You must have registered before hand. If you have any questions, please see us at the Registration Table outside of Grandview Hall.

Welcome and Announcements

Scottie Jackson

Breakout Session #1

• Lichens! The Other Fungus Among Us: Curtis Hansen (Grandview Room)

• Habitat Lab Resources That Can be Used for Teaching in an Outdoor Learning Environment: Allison Mathis, April Waltz, Avy Elmore, and Tyler Burgener (Goldenrod Room)

• STEAM: Biomimicry and Energy: Kathryn Williamson (Camellia Room)

• Night Sky over Alabama: Beth Bero (Dogwood Room)

• Connecting Students to Alabama's Natural World: Exploring Biodiversity & Stewardship: Bridget Murphy (Azelea Room)

Breakout Session #2

• Mapping to Conserve Biodiversity in Alabama: Jocelyn Miller & Dennis Liu (Goldenrod Room)

• Microplastic Monitors: Incorporating Hands on Learning to Our Microplastic Problem: Sabrina Atkinson (Camellia Room)

• Imagination Takes Flight: Fairies & Un-Natural History: Renee Raney (Dogwood Room)

• Welcome to the Woods: Introducing Nature to Students for the First Time! Meredith Donaldson (Azelea Room)

BEEP Awards & Live Auction

The EEAA Live Auction is a lively, fun-filled annual event, hosted by Jimmy Stiles. Proceeds go to the Professional Development Funds.

Lichens at Night!

Join Curtis Hansen as we explore lichens at night under UV light--you'll be surprised! We'll take a short walk around the lodge to see these beautiful organisms. Bring your own handheld UV light, if you have one.

Breakout Session #3

• Using the new, GeoAlabama Bandana: Fashion, Fun, and Environmental Education: Bill Deutsch (Grandview Room)

• Phenology Wheels: Emily Alman (Camilla Room)

• Ecology takes a dive: Antarctic marine ecology: Maggie Amsler (Goldenrod Room)

• Building Global Networks Through Virtual Exchange: Anne Ledvina (Dogwood Room)

• Protecting Birds & the Starry Night Sky: Michelle Wooten (Azelea Room)

Silent Auction Closes

Put the pencils down! The auction will close and winners will be able to collect their things during the lunch hour. 

Breakout Session #4

• Southern Rivers: Restoring America's Freshwater Biodiversity: Scott Duncan (Camellia Room)

• Skull Identification for Curious Naturalists: Beth Girard (Goldenrod Room)

• Drawn to Nature: Journaling to enhance connections to nature and responsible stewardship: Claire Datnow & Elyse Villa (Dogwood Room)

• Nature Therapy As a Path of Well-Being: Anne Markham Bailey, Janice Barrett (Azelea - limit 12 people)

• Native or Not: The Importance of Connection to Indigenous Cultures: Mirandi Watson (Meet in Lobby)

Before we part, stay tuned for the closing address and the announcement of new EEAA Board. 

Depart Lake Guntersville - We'll see you next year!