Blog
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NAAEE is partnering with Stanford University and other respected organizations to demonstrate the impact and value of environmental education by substantiating powerful anecdotes from across the field with empirical evidence. We are conducting comprehensive literature reviews that demonstrate the…
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Read the January News hot off the press, and learn about Natural Start's new series of in-person workshops and free webinars, hear from David Catlin about what it takes to develop a business plan for a nature preschool, find out how to submit a proposal for the 2017 Nature-Based Preschool National…
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Workshops at Natural Start Official Training Sites help educators plan & implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs for young children. Every Natural Start workshop is a full-day experience of immersion in nature, professional development, and networking. Trainings are coordinated…
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NAAEE Advisory Council member Angela Mooney D'arcy, founder and Executive Director of the Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, a Los Angeles-based, Indigenous-led organization that works to build the capacity of Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples to protect sacred lands, waters, and…
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Kristen Poppleton from Climate Generation is circulating this initiative, and I’m forwarding it to you with my hope that you’ll all participate. We need to keep working together now more than ever.
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Sharing nature with children...what does that mean and does it allow us to engage children through free play?
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Read the December newsletter and welcome Natural Start's new Director, Emililan Geczi; consider submitting a proposal for the 2017 National Nature-based Preschool Conference in Seattle; take advantage of an exclusive offer from Tuffo, the maker of Muddy Buddy rain suit; and consider making a…
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Those of us teaching students about climate change have a conundrum: How do we teach the extensive “bad news” – rising temperatures, erratic weather, flooding, and wildfires – while encouraging our students to engage with climate change rather than retreating into despair and denial?
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What's your New Year's Resolution as it relates to your work or interest in climate change? Here, 13 respected individuals answer that question in 100 words or so, brought to you by Yale Climate Connection.
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Instilling a love for the outdoors at an early age is one of the best ways to encourage sustainable habits, like recycling.
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Do you teach environmental education at a college or university? Are you responsible for designing staff development? We've recently published five resource guides focused on each of NAAEE's Guidelines for Excellence publications.
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Environmental Education Advocacy Call Thursday, Feb. 9th, 2-3 ET. All Are Welcome!
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The Washington Post celebrated the New Year with an amazing front page story that is even better online – enhanced with videos. I highly recommend that you look at it, and predict that you will find it to be an incredible story and an excellent teaching resource.
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On behalf of the Socio-Scientific Committee of the World Environmental Education Congress, we invite you to submit an Abstract that addresses the WEEC2017 Congress Theme: Perspectives, Challenges and Innovation in Research | Perspectives, Défis et Innovation en Recherche | Perspectivas, Retos e…
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The "Urban Environmental Education Review" book covers ideas related to urban context, theoretical underpinnings of urban EE, educational settings, participants, and educational approaches.
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How nature had a profound impact on two people - personal stories, something we need for affirmation.
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The Call for Proposals for the 2017 Nature-Based Preschool National Conference is open!
Go to: https://goo.gl/forms/oHrAwHEqE2o7yFsa2
Deadline to submit is March 6. See you in Seattle!
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Ambreen Tariq identifies herself as a 33-year old woman, a person of color, an immigrant and a muslim whose Instagram @brownpeoplecamping posts are encouraging the outdoors community to be more welcoming to newcomers and those who don't fit the traditional outdoorsy type mold.
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Learn how an outdoor classroom offers early literacy development and answers the question, "Will my child be ready for Kindergarten?" Read about a nature kindergarten operates within a public elementary school. Get ready to submit your proposal for the 2017 Nature-Based Preschool National Conference…
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Announcement of the NAAEE post-election policy analysis and Thursday, Dec.1 conference call.
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Learn how the November 2016 Florida Project Learning Tree GreenSchools Conference used PLT GreenSchools investigations as a guiding lens for hands-on activities at this multi-day advanced professional development training.
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Kick off our monthly webinar series in 2017 with Shaun Martin, the Senior Director for Climate Change Adaptation at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), who will speak on Tuesday, January 24 at 3:00 ET. Register now and we will send you the recording if you are not able to make it!
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This blog is my personal commentary on a wide range of things to do with learning and sustainability – both viewed very broadly.
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As more international corporations increasingly advance their corporate sustainability agenda, Project Learning Tree (PLT) has partnered with the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) to ensure that environmental education organizations have a seat at the table.
