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This month we are highlighting an essential part of nature-based learning: outdoor gear! Hear stories from providers around the country who’ve removed barriers to accessing quality outdoor gear, creating sustainable models for programs and families. May 20 at 12 pm ET.
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"We have had teachers we thought were exceptional. Do we take the time to send our appreciation?" For Teacher Appreciation Week, Connecting to Nature eePRO Group Moderator Joe Baust shares a question he asked during every Introduction to Education class, and his own journey to answer that question.
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This April, we took the time to reflect on all of the amazing work being done! To many of us, perhaps every day is Earth Day, but we wanted to explore the positives a bit more. We took a moment to reach out to a few amazing people in our community of educators and asked, "What is your favorite thing…
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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 next story features Sarah Wolf, Park Naturalist at Hendricks County, Indiana, Parks & Recreation, who joined the eePRO…
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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3–7! Is there a teacher in your life who encouraged your curiosity of the outdoors? We’d love to hear about it in an eePRO blog post.
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In this month's eeBLUE Watershed Chronicles blog post, Creek Connections Director Wendy Kedzierski and Allegheny College Project Assistants Gretchen Barbera and Isabella Petitta share how a partnership with a local middle school grew to include afterschool watershed education.
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Advocates of nature-based learning! Join a conversation about the newly released Outdoor Preschool Policy Action Framework and find your unique pathway to make nature-based & outdoor preschools available to all children.
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How are California-based organizations shaping the conversation around environmental education and justice? This blog post traces the impacts of slavery through California’s history and explores local organizations' responses to environmental racism.
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A class available for ALL educators as we begin Earth Month - Check out this amazing offering below, and in the opportunities section!
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The Climate Change Education Act was introduced into the 117th Congress on Thursday, March 25. NAAEE and founding members of the Coalition for Climate Education Policy applaud the proposed legislation.
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This past year hasn't been an easy one for many reasons. Periods of change occur during some of our darkest moments. How can change be a catalyst for growth?
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Don't miss the chance to present at Natural Start's Nature-Based Early Learning Conference, taking place virtually July 26-30, 2021.
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Sign on to draft letter asking the new Presidential Climate Envoy, the Hon. John Kerry, to give high priority to climate literacy, education, and training.
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Thoughts on the attempted coup in the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 and what it means to be an ally.
