Blog
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Join the Natural Start Alliance and Alison Cohen, a certified mindfulness instructor, for a one-hour workshop focused on educator wellbeing. Participate in a guided meditation and learn new tactics for practicing mindfulness. March 16 at 6 pm ET, live only.
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On behalf of UNESCO and the global federation of teachers' trade unions EI, PPMI Group is launching this survey for teachers around the world who teach primary and/or secondary school learners to hear from about their experiences, practices, and needs.
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Justin Birkhoff, Development Manager-Conservation Specialist at Cheetah Conservation Fund, shares the challenges and adaptations his Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) class project working with rhinos faced as a result of COVID-19.
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Do you develop instructional materials such as activity guides? Do you find yourself wondering if a published activity guide is right for you? NAAEE's newly revised Environmental Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence were designed to help you.
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Using feedback from conference attendees, the Natural Start Alliance pulled together a list of early childhood EE conference highlights related to themes like equity and inclusion, safety, mental health, and STEAM. The lists include previously unavailable sessions drawn from the NAAEE Annual…
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Aquaculture literacy within a community is generated by a familiarity with base-level information about aquaculture and, in turn, encourages consumers to take ownership of their aquaculture-related decisions confidently. Success begins at the level of community engagement and requires thoughtful…
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During Black History Month, we recognize the inspiration and strength of regional, place-based initiatives that memorialize Black history in nature and relate to this year’s theme, The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity. This blog post visits Florida.
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BLISS Meadows in Baltimore City is turning empty land into a place for People of Color to safely enjoy and learn about nature in a context that is culturally relevant and responsive.
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During Black History Month, we want to share the inspiration and strength of regional, place-based initiatives that address Black history in nature and relate to this year’s theme, The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity. This first blog post visits Pennsylvania.
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As part of the fifth anniversary of the launch of eePRO, NAAEE is featuring environmental education professionals who have used the platform to connect, collaborate, and learn. Our first story features Maureen Ferry, creator and founder of HouseStories, which seeks to engage youth with the built…
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Watershed STEM Grantees share stories about how they implement their projects, adapt to challenges, and work collaboratively towards a blue planet in the eeBLUE: Watershed Chronicles blog. This month, we explore how the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is supporting teachers as they continue to adapt…
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Don't miss the chance to present at Natural Start's Nature-Based Early Learning Conference, taking place virtually July 26-30, 2021.
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Sign on to draft letter asking the new Presidential Climate Envoy, the Hon. John Kerry, to give high priority to climate literacy, education, and training.
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Thoughts on the attempted coup in the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 and what it means to be an ally.
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Sean Russell, an EE 30 Under 30 Changemaker Grantee, shares about his experience piloting a new group of EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors in Puerto Rico to help empower young people to lead water quality monitoring and watershed education programs in their local communities.
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Watershed STEM Grantees share stories about how they implement their projects, adapt to challenges, and work collaboratively towards a blue planet in the eeBLUE: Watershed Chronicles blog. This month, we hear how the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Kenai Watershed Forum are adapting their…
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Read high-level detail on education funding within the combined FY21 omnibus and COVID relief package passed by the House and Senate yesterday, for those of you tracking funds that could potentially support outdoor and environmental education programs, especially in light of challenges related to…
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Can you imagine snow-covered bees? Things happen just because they can as the transformational process is the underlining principle of reality. It finds itself into everything even early childhood education!
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We asked our partners, colleagues, and peers to share one takeaway from this year for us all to consider as we strive to advance our work in the environmental education field and more broadly about how we want to help shape a better future—for ourselves and others in 2021.
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In the latest News and Notes from Natural Start, find exciting updates about the 2021 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference, read a Member Spotlight on Imua Inclusion Preschool, and learn more about our upcoming forum about children’s books on December 16!
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Too many missing pieces in Clue? Need something more challenging than Chutes and Ladders? Turn "bored" into "board" and upgrade your board game cabinet, or a friend's, with these #NAAEE2020 conference attendee recommendations.
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Meet Sarah Dunifon and Gustavo Requena Santos, the new moderators for the Data Literacy group. In this post, they introduce themselves and present their vision for the group in 2021.
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Level up your environmental education with these six digital games that immerse youth and adults in nature, storytelling, and learning.
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Be a part of the Natural Start Alliance's annual conference, the nation's largest professional event for teaching, administration, research, and advocacy in nature-based early learning. Submit your proposal by February 5.
