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We have come a long way since recognizing our first EE 30 Under 30 awardees in 2016, from going international to expanding on the opportunities and community we’re able to offer these young leaders. Now with 150 awardees and alumni from 34 countries, through this program we’re honored to continue…
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Read the latest Natural Start Alliance Newsletter for professional development opportunities, job listings, resources, and news.
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We have received the sad news that Joan Heidelberg, the first Executive Vice President of NAAEE has died. Joan served as Executive Vice President of NAAEE from 1979 to 1991. She was instrumental in laying the foundation for the dynamic, resource rich association we value so much today.
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NatStart2020 launched last week with a wide variety of on-demand and live sessions. The live events have concluded, and all presentations are now available on the site, so you have plenty of time to join our largest conference ever.
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Over 450 Environmental and Outdoor Education Organizations appeal to members of Congress to support more effective use of nature and outdoor spaces for school districts in reopening.
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Please join us in signing on to a letter to Congressional leadership asking for improvements to the schoolyard for outdoor learning and environmental education in any relief package for schools.
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We need your help and input!!! The Environmental Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence were first published in 1996 and have been updated about every five years since then. We are in the process of revising these guidelines once again. The process is iterative. Our writing team developed…
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As schools make plans to re-open in the fall, many are considering taking part or all of their school day outdoors. Here are a few key things to look for when selecting your outdoor classroom site.
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Our planet has had a strange mix of ups and downs this year, and it can't rest even if we're staying home. Students might be getting restless learning from home, but it's still essential that you make a statement on how vital it is to be an environmental activist. We only have one planet, and you…
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The Natural Start Alliance is hosting this year's largest national gathering of nature-based early education professionals online (July 29–31) with more content than ever before! Registration is open!
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Good environmental educators recognize there is much to be learned from their students. A long-standing environmental educator, eePRO Group Moderator Joe Baust reflects on the influence of K–16 teachers.
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Interested in watershed education? To celebrate the 29 projects recently funded through eeBLUE, we've collaborated with Duke University to highlight recent research that practitioners can apply to watershed education programs. This effort is part of our new eeRESEARCH Library Reader Engagement…
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GEEP is aiming high! Join our campaign to have 100 country profiles on our website by World Environment Day on June 5. We'll feature new profiles on social media; share your story now!
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Read the latest Natural Start Alliance Newsletter to read stories of how nature-based educators across the country are adjusting to teaching and connecting with students and families from a distance.
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This month's Natural Start Alliance Newsletter focuses on how nature-based educators are navigating the new normal of distance learning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Browse resources from Natural Start's archives, learn how Alliance members are approaching nature preschool from home, and sign…
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Climate Change brings with it many challenges, including climate anxiety. This blog provides a few resources to help people cope with the impact of climate change anxiety.
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Researchers at San Jose State University examine the impact of a course on actions to reduce impact on Climate Change.
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As environmental educators, what’s more positive than sharing the knowledge we have? Expanding our knowledge-base so that we can continue to be leaders in our field and help shape a new generation to be more resilient than ever! Keep learning in an ever-changing world.
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With climate change at the forefront of the news for many reasons, we face some difficult questions about how to slow its progress. Local youth are making a big impact and can teach us about what we can do moving forward.
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Rural communities are hard hit by changes in weather and climate, but often left out of climate discussions. The Jefferson Center in St. Paul, MN, used a citizen jury model to create Rural Climate Dialogues, engaging rural residents with the resources and information they need to think critically…
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What is one book that you believe every environmental educator should read? Find out what dozens of educators had to say!
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During 2019, four state affiliates participated in a pilot (funded byee360) to explore what state-level coordination of the Guidelines for Excellence would require. This blog post, first in a series, shares Colorado's experience.
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As we enter a New Year, we all know that we need to increase and enhance our Climate Change Education efforts. I’m hoping that we will all create opportunities to make more progress in working with others to tackle Climate Change.
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This ee360 Fellow is rebuilding lives and transforming neighborhoods from Chicago to Detroit!
