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The 2020 Taiwan-US Eco-Campus Partnership Program Award Ceremony

Melissa Taggart

Read about the 2020 Taiwan-US Eco-Campus Partnership Program Award Ceremony held on December 2, 2020 to recognize schools that received eco-campus awards in 2020. A cooperative effort between Taiwan and the US, the program further enhanced students’ observation skills, knowledge, and action.

Posted: 03/17/21

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Histories for EE in Chicago, Illinois

Elisa Mattson

We want to continue sharing the inspiration and strength of regional, place-based initiatives that address Black history in nature. In this blog post, we take a look at access to environmental education and nature for Black Chicagoans. This is one intimate look, but one among thousands that are…

Posted: 03/16/21

Join us! eePRO Global Meet Up Thursday, April 1st!

Melissa Taggart

You're invited to participate in a web meet up on Thursday, April 1st at 9am EST.

Posted: 03/16/21

Natural Words of Lady Bird Johnson

Joe Baust

Lady Bird Johnson had a love of the out-of-doors. She carried this into her actions as First Lady. Her efforts were an absolute and profound reflection on her love for the natural world. CBS Sunday Morning had a segment about her good work. She recorded many of her thoughts (more than 132 hours)…

Posted: 03/14/21

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Staying Engaged from Afar

T'Noya Thompson

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, Dr. Jennifer Jones and Dr. Heather Skaza Acosta share how the Watershed Education for Resilience in…

Posted: 03/10/21

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Mindfulness Workshop for Educators

Emily Van Laan

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.

Posted: 03/09/21

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Blog Post Submission Guidelines

NAAEE Staff

Are you interested in writing about environmental education (EE)? We are always interested in reading new and engaging voices in EE!

Posted: 03/08/21

Global survey for teachers on education for sustainable development and global citizenship education

Pramod Sharma

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.

Posted: 03/07/21

Your College/University EE Program: Gaining Recognition

Bora Simmons

You are proud of your college/university environmental education program, but how can you get the word out and gain the recognition that you rightly deserve? NAAEE has two amazing opportunities: 1) List your program(s) in the NAAEE Higher Education Database and 2) Apply for NAAEE Accreditation.

Posted: 03/05/21

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Provide Input to a Survey on Experiential Learning!

Melissa Taggart

Due March 31, 2021. The Japanese Society for Environmental Education (JSFEE) has initiated the coronavirus pandemic impact survey on experiential learning related to environmental and outdoor studies in higher education across nations. The purpose is to understand and share the impacts among…

Posted: 03/04/21

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COVID Crashes into Rhino Conservation

T'Noya Thompson

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.

Posted: 03/03/21

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Mastering Pedagogy in Environmental Education: What Happens After Lifting the Rock, Finding the Worm, and Putting It Back?

Suzanne Major

The most difficult challenge for educators and teachers is mastering pedagogy to structure their work while preserving a child-centered approach to environmental education. Literacy and alphabetization represent only one of three bodies of knowledge. Let us explore and link the others for a more…

Posted: 03/02/21

Getting Your Board on Board with Fundrasing- An Affiliate Network Webinar

Bruce Young

Join Affiliate Leaders from around the country on March 17th to learn all about fundraising! It's the task no one likes but is absolutely essential to non-profits. Gain new skills, knowledge, and techniques in how to break-down fundraising into smaller steps that are manageable. And how to build a…

Posted: 02/25/21

NEWLY REVISED! Environmental Education Materials: Guidelines for Excellence

Bora Simmons

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.

Posted: 02/25/21

Check Out New and Notable Sessions from Natural Start 2020

Emily Van Laan

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…

Posted: 02/22/21

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NEW! eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants (Apply by April 2)

T'Noya Thompson

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…

Posted: 02/19/21

Connecting Thoughts to Nature—Carry On

Joe Baust

Read and reflect on the importance of connecting to nature and feel spirited to, "Carry on my sweet survivor, carry on my lonely friend. Don't give up on a dream, don't you let it end," as these song lyrics by Peter, Paul, and Mary suggest.

Posted: 02/19/21

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Making Florida Home

Elisa Mattson

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.

Posted: 02/16/21

Sign On Letter in Support of Strong EE and Climate Ed Programs at EPA

Sarah Bodor

NAAEE and many partners invite organizations to sign on to a letter to EPA Administrator Designee Michael Regan in support of robust funding for EPA's Office of Environmental Education and related programs. Sign on by Friday, February 26.

Posted: 02/12/21

Turning Blight to BLISS

Natalie Crowley

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.

Posted: 02/10/21

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Pennsylvania: Healthy Roots and Sweet Maple Sap

Elisa Mattson

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.

Posted: 02/08/21

eePROpel: Maureen Ferry Connects With Schools Around the World Through eePRO

Maxwell Kennady

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…

Posted: 02/08/21

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EE of New Mexico Releases "Every Kid, Every Day, Every Way"

Bruce Young

EENM has released "Every Kid, Every Day, Every Way," a framework for systemic change to support equitable, daily access to the outdoors and environmental learning in New Mexico. This shared vision and strategy is the first of its kind in the country.

Posted: 02/05/21

Training Teachers to Bring the Outside In

Meredeth Dash

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…

Posted: 02/03/21

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