STEMzone 2023
November 10, 2023
Before the UGA v. Missouri game on November 5, EcoReach volunteered at STEMzone, an outreach event where UGA organizations in STEM will develop fun, interactive,
The Mission of EcoReach
The purpose of this program is to connect graduate, undergraduate, and professional ecologists at the University of Georgia with school-age children in order to heighten awareness of the science of ecology and environmental issues. By interacting with young people, we hope to raise awareness and enthusiasm for science, while supplementing the schools’ curriculum to meet objectives in the state curriculum guidelines.
EcoReach is here to interact with teachers to provide flexible programs designed to meet the needs of their students. We also serve our community through informal educational opportunities, such as presenting programs to local scout groups, providing judges for science fairs, and presenting programs at local science days.
Recent Events
Vulture Festival 2023
October 26, 2023
On Saturday, October 14, EcoReach volunteered at the Athens-Clarke County Vulture Festival. Attendees had the opportunity to stop by our booth and learn about the
Insectival 2023
October 6, 2023
On Saturday, September 30, EcoReach attended the 34th annual Insectival, hosted at the Georgia Botanical Gardens. With the purpose of inspiring curiosity and dispelling fear
Virtual Activities
At home activities and games for kids and students (K12) to learn about environmental and ecological concept, while having fun!
Backyard Critters
This program celebrates the amazing diversity of nature and wildlife that can be found even in your own backyard!
Community
To share information about the ecology with the community
Awareness
To strengthen awareness of environmental issues
Inspire
To inspire an interest in the environment in school-age children
Educational Support
To provide educational opportunities for students and faculty in the School of Ecology
Who We Are
Our organization is made up primarily of graduate students from the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. We also have some undergraduate and faculty participants, as well as graduate students from other departments. We are a student-organized group with a faculty advisor, Dr. Takao Sasaki.
Areas We Serve
We are happy to serve areas within a 30 minute drive from the University of Georgia.
