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GCG Habitat 4 Humanity Projects
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Mountains to the Sea
Our Special Youth Project has evolved into "Mountains to the Sea—Phase II." It begins with the introduction of a new Web site that is a learning tool for children of all ages. Four campers begin their journey in the Georgia mountains and learn about the environment as they "travel" all the way to the sea. Mountains to the Sea will teach you about Georgia's special types of terrain, plants, and animals in a fun and unusual way. Travel with our four cyber campers and experience this spectacular journey that will continue the Garden Club of Georgia's Special Youth Project. Please visit our Web site! Click to: www.uga.edu/gardenclub/m2s
The Garden Club of Georgia's successful youth project "From the Mountains to the Sea" began in 1999. This phase of the project consisted of a six-day traveling youth environmental camp. This unique out-of-doors, hands-on experience with nature was in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resource. Children eleven and twelve years old experienced the excitement of traveling from Georgia's mountains to its coastline while learning to be environmental stewards of the land. This beyond the classroom experience for our youthful campers now has a new direction.
The Community Wildlife Project (CWP) is a joint effort of GCG and the Department of Natural Resources Non-game Division. Its purpose is to better manage non-game wildlife and plant habitats in rural, urban, and suburban communities. For over ten years, homeowners have been certifying their backyards through this program. Although this is a Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. project, you do not need to be a Garden Club member to participate. Please encourage all Georgia residents to participate in this easy and important program. It's a win-win situation! By caring for and protecting our wildlife through Backyard Habitats, we also create wonderful viewing environments. As an added bonus, your club receives points on the annual Club President's report if you have members with certified backyards. Participation categories include:
Some of the criteria for CWP are:
Complete the forms available above and see if your yard qualifies to be a "Certified Wildlife Habitat." For further information, contact Lisa Robinson, GCG Community Wildlife Chairman, at 678-393-1725 or gardenlisa@comcast.net.
