Blog
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Lets take a look at some studies and articles that discuss the benefits of diversity and inclusion. Don't forget to link studies in the comments below, share your resources and knowledge.
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Sharing another blog post from the Riveredge Nature Center blog that talks about the different ways we consume versus curate technology in our day to day lives and gives ideas for how to integrate technology into nature-based learning experiences.
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The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and Kettering Foundation have recently released Energy Choices: What Should We Do About America’s Energy Future? This guide for deliberative forums takes on the complex network of economic, environmental, and political issues around…
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Lisa Eadens of the Colorado Alliance for EE shares insights from the organization's Diversity and Inclusiveness Initiative and resources from their Community Weaving Workshop that helped their stakeholders re-think environmental outcomes in terms of community needs.
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Get updates on the Nature-Based Preschool National Conference in Seattle on August 2-5. Read a story about nature experiences playing a central role in children's moral development. Hear from the director of a holistic early childhood program in New York. Learn how to help us collect research…
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As partt of NAAEE's monthly webinar series, we heard from Dr. Eric Dinerstein, Director of WildTech and the Biodiversity and Wildlife Solutions Program at RESOLVE.
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Each of the Guidelines for Excellence publications has been developed with the expressed purpose of helping us improve our own practice as environmental educators. In this blog posting, Yash Bhagwanji describes how he uses Early Childhood Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence…
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NAAEE is pleased to announce the second annual EE 30 Under 30 call for nominations is now open!
The application process closes on July 28th, 2017 at 11:59pm EDT. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Luh at amanda@naaee.org.
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"Visualizing Change” is a website [ http://vischange.org/ ] that provides a toolkit full of examples and dynamic visuals and builds on advances in cognitive and social science research, to enable informal educators to use visual narratives on climate change to more effectively reach diverse…
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Here's your opportunity to learn more about our newest publication - Community Engagement: Guidelines for Excellence. View the recorded webinar (recorded on May 9, 2017) that provides an overview of the guidelines, how they were developed, and how you can use them in your own work.
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For the July edition of NAAEE's monthly webinar series (Bringing New Ideas and Innovation to the field of EE), we heard from Mary Ford (National Geographic) and Danny Edelson (BSCS) who shared their expertise in using citizen science to promote learning and increase our impact.
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Through hydroponics and aquaculture projects, George Mason HS students are contributing fresh lettuce and fish to their high school cafeteria and are becoming Green-o-vation pioneers.
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In his guest blog, international environmental scientist Stefan Moss shares his approach partnering with the faith community and developing EE curriculum that integrates environmental stewardship, social issues and spirituality. Stefan currently serves as Professor of Environmental Science at…
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Wendell Berry a writer/poet and Poet Laureate of Kentucky is someone who begs us to go outside into nature....because it offers respite and is a home to reflection and renewal. Yes, the arts help us make connections to nature, encourage us to think and feel and listen and touch....Wendell Berry…
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Read about how students at The Siena School in Silver Spring, MD engaged in a bioblitz event with help from National Geographic in this blog written by Jennifer Chambers, Math & Science Department Chair and Environmental Education Coordinator at The Siena School.
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As Educational Technology & Evaluation Specialist at Riveredge Nature Center, I recently published a blog post about our organizational philosophy regarding the role of technology and nature. This article only scratches the surface on the topic which of course could be much more detailed, but…
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Launched in 2007 by Centre for Environment Education (CEE) at UNESCO’s 4th International Conference on Environmental Education held at Ahmedabad, India, the Handprint represents the belief that we can make a difference through individual and collective actions to solve the environmental problems.
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We share our experiences with nature in our writings, our depictions in art, dance and music. But it is not only a way of sharing nature, it is a way of connecting vicarious experiences we have in the world through metaphor.
As Robert Lynd has written: "In order to see birds it is necessary to…
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Read the latest edition of Natural Start's News! We offer a great "how-to" guide for advocating for young children; announce open registration for the National Nature-based Preschool Conference in Seattle; list lots of job opportunities; share our newest Member Spotlight: Tiny Explorers in Oregon…
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Emerging research is demonstrating more and more the importance of hope in tackling long-term, large-scale issues like climate change. We have learned that feeling fearful and helpless does not effectively move us to action, and it is important that we approach climate change education from angles…
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Harold Hungerford has been a public school teacher and administrator, and a professor in science and environmental education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Hungerford is a pioneer of environmental education in the United States, and his recent memoir, "Hell's Bells" is now…
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This blog originally appeared on Jesus Jazz and Buddhism and is reposted here with permission from Dr. Joe Lombardi. Explore the world of music and connecting to nature through the work of Joe Lombardi.
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May 9 at 4:00 PM EST
Please join us for the next installment of NAAEE's monthly webinar series (Bringing New Ideas and Innovation to the field of EE) on Tuesday, May 9 from 4-5 pm EST for an introduction to the latest edition to the National Project for Excellence in EE, Guidelines for Excellence…
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Project Learning Tree has presented awards to outstanding educators for the past 23 years all across the country for exhibiting excellence in environmental education. This year’s distinguished outstanding educators are all passionate, exemplify best practices and understand the importance of…
