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Due March 31, 2021. The Japanese Society for Environmental Education (JSFEE) has initiated the coronavirus pandemic impact survey on experiential learning related to environmental and outdoor studies in higher education across nations. The purpose is to understand and share the impacts among…
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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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The most difficult challenge for educators and teachers is mastering pedagogy to structure their work while preserving a child-centered approach to environmental education. Literacy and alphabetization represent only one of three bodies of knowledge. Let us explore and link the others for a more…
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Join Affiliate Leaders from around the country on March 17th to learn all about fundraising! It's the task no one likes but is absolutely essential to non-profits. Gain new skills, knowledge, and techniques in how to break-down fundraising into smaller steps that are manageable. And how to build a…
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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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Read and reflect on the importance of connecting to nature and feel spirited to, "Carry on my sweet survivor, carry on my lonely friend. Don't give up on a dream, don't you let it end," as these song lyrics by Peter, Paul, and Mary suggest.
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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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NAAEE and many partners invite organizations to sign on to a letter to EPA Administrator Designee Michael Regan in support of robust funding for EPA's Office of Environmental Education and related programs. Sign on by Friday, February 26.
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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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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 first story features Maureen Ferry, creator and founder of HouseStories, which seeks to engage youth with the built…
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EENM has released "Every Kid, Every Day, Every Way," a framework for systemic change to support equitable, daily access to the outdoors and environmental learning in New Mexico. This shared vision and strategy is the first of its kind in the country.
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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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In her role as Population and Sustainability Organizer at the Center for Biological Diversity, Sarah Baillie shares messaging around population growth and consumption. Read Sarah's guest blog on how to reframe population growth messaging to make it more approachable and fun. Yes, safe sex can save…
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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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This January marks the fifth anniversary of NAAEE’s eePRO platform, the free community hub for environmental education professionals! We’re celebrating five years of advancing EE through a platform to network and engage with peers, share and find relevant resources, learn about grant opportunities…
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The Trash Hack Campaign is a global call of action by the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) and the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) for managing the problem of waste.
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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.
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Sean Russell, an EE 30 Under 30 Changemaker Grantee, shares about his experience piloting a new group of EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors in Puerto Rico to help empower young people to lead water quality monitoring and watershed education programs in their local communities.
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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 hear how the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies and Kenai Watershed Forum are adapting their…
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New year, new books! Here are 10 great upcoming children’s books that celebrate the natural world.
