Blog
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Melanie Schikore writes about her Community Action Project (CAP) that uses action research methods to work towards community sustainability goals, particularly the transformation of grass lawns to sustainable yards.
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Getting from changing minds to changing behavior is a challenge all environmental educators face. By providing our audiences with ownership over their actions—and consequences—we can successfully meet this challenge. Learn how New Orleans' teens did just that.
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In the latest Watershed Chronicle, community organizations partnered with Texas middle schools to enhance watershed STEM learning in an after-school program, giving students creative space to express their knowledge of local ecosystems in various visual art projects.
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J. Drew Lanham's book "The Home Place" is based on Dr. Lanham's own life, growing up in North Carolina as a Black man. This is a great read!
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Mangroves are sea life nurseries, protectors of coastal communities, and climate change heroes. What E-STEAM methodologies can we use to teach our students about mangrove forests?
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Mobile gaming can play a powerful role in engaging players by framing conversations to increase wildlife empathy.
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With the help of a few happy clams, shellfish aquaculture and its role in economic resilience blooms in this blog post.
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How can we help Climate Change when we don't understand how we fit in with our surroundings? Here are some resources that can help.
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Deadline: August 8. Do you know of an individual or organization that has accomplished great things in environmental education? You probably do! This is your chance to recognize the wonderful work of incredibly hardworking individuals and organizations for the benefit of the environment.
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The extraordinary 7,200 km non-stop relay from Scotland to Egypt carrying a climate change message from young people to the decision-makers at COP 27. The impact of climate change on our planet will be felt most by our youth and future generations. Their collective voice needs to be heard. We aim to…
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Changemaker grantee Mariam Kabamba tells the story of an environmental education and tree planting program that brought hope to a local community in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Registration for the 2022 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference is open! Register to attend in person in Cincinnati, Ohio, or online.
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Florida students participating in award-winning OysterCorps gain aquaculture literacy and career confidence as they learn about the cultural and environmental importance of oysters in their own backyard.
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Sandhill Crane migration in southwestern Nebraska, along the Platt River, is one of the planet's spectacular migrations. Over half a million cranes converge on the area in late February through early March, powering the local economy through tourism. However, the cranes use more than the river…
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Access to nature can reduce anxiety, green schoolyards can impact students’ physical and socioemotional health, and environmental education can improve health-related quality of life. As environmental educators, we’re familiar with nature’s many gifts, including that of wellness and health. In this…
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During Black History Month and beyond, 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, Black Health and Wellness. Charting the ways personal histories unravel the self, this collage of…
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Read a behind-the-scenes look at community engagement within the Latinx community.
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How did one of the largest cities in Japan with a population of 3.75 million reduce garbage waste production by 43%? This GEEP case study sets out to investigate exactly how the Eco-Picture Diary Environmental Education Project reduced waste through effective environmental education.
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On Wednesday, June 30, at 7:30PM ET, join a great group of young and emerging EE professionals like yourself for 30 minutes to connect and recharge.
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In honor of Pride month, we’re amplifying LGBTQ+ representation and resources in environmental education.
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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 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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Lady Bird Johnson had a love of the out-of-doors. She carried this into her actions as First Lady. Her efforts were an absolute and profound reflection on her love for the natural world. CBS Sunday Morning had a segment about her good work. She recorded many of her thoughts (more than 132 hours)…
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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…
