Blog
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Curious about how your organization can better support civic engagement? This new toolkit busts common myths, shares real-world insights, and highlights the powerful roles museums, science centers, and others can play in building more informed and connected communities.
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Inspired by the landscapes of the DRC, Kristian Katele created the "Green Piano," a one-of-a-kind way to bring music and reforestation together. Read his story.
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Outreach or education? As an environmental educator, understanding this can make or break your programs. eePRO Group Moderator Bethany Kogut dives into the details of this distinction.
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What do a sponge and an ice cube tray have to do with tree science? Students in Stroud Center's after-school programming are making surprising and fun connections within the world of watershed education. Read the full story in the latest Watershed Chronicles, a blog series by, about, and for…
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Read how young entrepreneurs in Lubumbashi are launching eco-friendly businesses through the Congo Environnement et Nature program, supported by the Ban Ki-moon Foundation. Hear their voices and explore three inspiring projects.
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What happens when the night isn’t so dark? From fireflies losing their glow to turtles losing their way, this latest post explores these impacts and more, including hands-on activities for educators to help students see how light pollution affects the natural world.
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In this Q-and-A-style blog post, meet the moderators as they reflect on their journeys in EE, and share resources and thoughtful insights for others navigating similar paths.
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If you're looking for a career in the environmental sector, take a look at these helpful tips by YEP eePRO group moderator Musa Kondeh.
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In this essay following the 2025 EE and Civic Engagement panel discussions hosted by Cornell, Nathan Spees examines youth empowerment programs, highlighting how giving youth a voice and agency can lead to meaningful political engagement and lasting change.
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Dr. John Dryzek explores the concept of deliberative democracy in this follow-up to the 2025 EE and Civic Engagement panel discussions hosted by Cornell. Dr. Dryzek's essay defines deliberation, provides examples of its use, and examines five reasons it should support sustainability.
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As a follow-up to the 2025 EE and Civic Engagement panel discussions hosted by Cornell, Dr. Yun-Wen Chan shares more about place-based deliberation, as a way to encourage learners to consider different stakeholder perspectives while examining environmental issues.
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The blog explores how green skills development must evolve beyond technical training to include interpersonal abilities, transformative capabilities, social justice considerations, and collaborative implementation approaches. Drawing on research from multiple sources including a case study of the…
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Intergenerational learning strengthens EE by preserving valuable knowledge from past generations while embracing new innovations for the future. Whether you are an early-career professional or a seasoned expert, engaging in mentorship relationships enriches both personal and professional growth.
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State legislatures in Virginia, New York, Colorado, and more are advancing key policies on environmental education. This quick roundup highlights the latest, giving you a snapshot. Stay informed on what's happening!
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Read the latest in Ripple Effect, an ee360+ blog series! Get an inside look at how ee360+ has transformed the Affiliate Network, powering strategic growth, deepening connections with EE communities, and creating exciting new opportunities for learning. This is how we're shaping the future of EE!
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How can we secure lasting support for environmental literacy? At the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Environmental Literacy Forum, education leaders shared success stories, strategies, and resources to engage local decision-makers on sustainable funding opportunities. Read the blog and register for the virtual…
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Students at Tree Heroes Club dig into hands-on ecological investigations—measuring trees, studying leaves, and learning about the local watershed. But they're also growing something bigger: community. Read a new Watershed Chronicles blog post from Boxerwood, a grantee of the eeBLUE 21st CCLC…
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Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, Inc. connects youth with marine science through hands-on learning with support from an eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grant. From shucking oysters to community programs, MVSG is cultivating the next generation of environmental stewards.
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Are you taking your college coursework and workshops online? The K–12 EE Guidelines: Online Teaching Module provides materials to use in your college course or professional development workshop including a step-by-step introduction to NAAEE's K–12 Environmental Education: Guidelines for Excellence.
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Step aboard with Saltwater Classroom and the Nauti Sisters as they team up to film a behind-the-scenes look at a Maine oyster farm. These videos will become part of Saltwater Classroom’s Online Ocean Literacy Platform, making aquaculture education more available than ever.
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Through exciting hands-on experiences like investigating the quality of their local waterways and participating in a stewardship project, students in the School Grounds to Sound program discover new possibilities in the natural world. Read more in this new post of the Watershed Chronicles series.
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What are the benefits of seeking an accreditation through NAAEE? What's the process like? Find out all this and more from University of Minnesota Duluth's perspective.
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Learn about the success of the ee360+ coalition and its Partner Gathering at the NAAEE 2024 Annual Conference, showcasing how collaboration is advancing environmental education and achieving meaningful progress toward complex environmental goals.
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For Earth Team interns, addressing the challenges of the 21st century starts right at home. Read the inaugural post of eeBLUE's Watershed Chronicles to learn how Earth Team is partnering with local government agencies and organizations to deliver impactful projects to high schools across California.
