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We all remember images of situations or events from our childhood, but very young children only perceive parts of what they are seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, or feeling with their skin. The elements of information they retain change with each new experience. This blog by Suzanne Major, PhD in…
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The NatureBridge Educator Development Program encourages and aims to increase representation of those who have had historical and systemic barriers to the field of outdoor education and consequently the workforce.
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Rachael Rost, a 2018 EE 30 Under 30 awardee, reflects on her experience at NAAEE's 2018 Conference in Spokane and the inspiring young leaders she met along the way.
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Tia Wells writes about her experience starting an outdoor education program at her daughter's urban public school in Baltimore, MD.
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Join the DEI eePro Group co-moderators in this informal web chat as they share their experiences and resources from attending the NAAEE conference in Spokane.
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We recently told you about all of the reasons to use a podcast in your classroom: they are engaging, free, and great sources of information! But, you might be left wondering, how do I actually use these podcasts in my classroom?
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What's in your podcast playlist? Do you incorporate them into your formal or informal classroom? Check out this list of suggested podcasts for the classroom!
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We are preparing to increase visibility for environmental education through early outreach to Congress in 2019. Join us as we get organized and ready to build support and momentum for EE in 2019!
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To all who were unable to join us at the eePRO Climate Change Education – Lunch Discussion at the NAAEE Conference in October: I want to let you know what we discussed and decided! While we missed you, we hope you will agree with our plans to invigorate the eePRO Climate Change Education group and…
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Read the Natural Alliance newsletter feature story for tips on how to celebrate the diversity of your families and communities. Learn how the City of Dublin, OH is working to give its youngest residents opportunities to play in nature, explore, and develop empathy and understanding of their animal…
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Such beauty is brought to us as nature shares her artistry this fall. The poem by Rolland Smith is a way to exhort us to continue to connect to nature.
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This month, the GEEP launched a global pledge for EE for people from all cultures, ages, walks of life, and professions to sign, committing to work towards three core goals to promote universal environmental literacy. Sign and share the pledge here!
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Many of us learn by doing, getting dirty, being engaged as learners, being invited to learn. The adage, "I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do and I understand," should be our mantra for environmental education. Here are some thoughts garnered from experience, and reflection.
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Amy Butler, Director of Education at the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier, Vermont, describes the ECO program, which brings public school children in Vermont into the great outdoors to foster nature connection. Amy will host a follow-up discussion Oct. 29-Nov. 2 to answer questions and to…
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This blog by "Amy" Yu Xianrong from Future Generations China (FUQUN), a visiting fellow from China as part of the Professional Fellowship Program, talks about first impressions working with NAAEE during the month-long Fellowship. The Professional Fellowship Program is funded by the U.S. Department…
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At the center of eePRO’s group discussion platform are the 14 eePRO Groups—special interest groups created by and for members and supporters. Several of the eePRO groups, including K-12 EE, met for a brown bag networking opportunity during the NAAEE conference in Spokane, WA.
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The Rural Informal STEM Learning Conference, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and held at its headquarters, was the first of its kind to bring together key innovators and experts in rural STEM learning outside of school.
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Karen Hollweg, Climate Change Education eePRO group moderator, shares insights gained from reporting on the September 2018 Global Climate Action Summit and the analogy for understanding the different contributions carbon dioxide and methane make to climate change–and why we need to control both…
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In this May 2018 Outside Magazine article, writer James Edward Mills celebrates twelve activists and athletes who are making the outdoors a more inclusive playground. You may know a couple of these folks!:)
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If you're looking for one last activity to round out your October programs, here are some great suggestions from Project Learning Tree (PLT). Halloween programs already nailed down? Be sure to add these ideas to your program resources file to consider next year.
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Emma Huvos, founder of Riverside Nature School, writes about her experience starting a nature school for children ages 3 to 6 on her family's farm in West Virginia.
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There’s a plethora of super climate change education sessions on this year’s NAAEE Conference Program! Plan ahead to find some sessions that will be especially valuable to you.
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Babies and environmental education.
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Lots happening at Natural Start! Go to our latest newsletter and read the feature story "A Stronger Voice for Quality Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments," plus our member spotlight on BLM's early childhood program in Anchorage, Alaska. You'll want to save the date for our 2019 Natural…
