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Be a part of the Natural Start Alliance's annual conference, the nation's largest professional event for teaching, administration, research, and advocacy in nature-based early learning. Submit your proposal by February 5.
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As students in an environmental justice course at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), we had a unique opportunity to work with middle school and high school students through a series of online collaborations to learn and raise awareness about environmental issues.
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Judy Braus, NAAEE Executive Director, shares silver linings of 2020 in her November letter to the field. Please share the silver linings you’ve discovered and some of the positive stories that have made you smile in the comments below the post.
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We are rethinking how we approach evaluation to create better partnerships, programs, and healthier communities and we need your input! Explore the NAAEE Evaluation Portal demo website, and fill out the survey to voice your needs and feedback.
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Each month, Watershed STEM Grantees will share stories about how they implement their projects, adapt to challenges, and work collaboratively towards a blue planet in the eeBLUE: Watershed Chronicles blog posts on eePRO. Join us on their journeys!
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It's not too late to take full advantage of NAAEE's 49th Annual Conference and 17th Annual Research Symposium. Let five attendees tell you why you should.
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NAAEE is working with Professors Bob Powell (Clemson) and Marc Stern (Virginia Tech) to disseminate a survey about what types of professional development environmental educators are receiving, how effective it is, and areas of greatest need to inform the development of more effective professional…
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We have at least 100 reasons why you should register for #NAAEE2020 Conference and Research Symposium, but we narrowed it down to give you enough time to register today.
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Our planet has had a strange mix of ups and downs this year, and it can't rest even if we're staying home. Students might be getting restless learning from home, but it's still essential that you make a statement on how vital it is to be an environmental activist. We only have one planet, and you…
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The Natural Start Alliance is hosting this year's largest national gathering of nature-based early education professionals online (July 29–31) with more content than ever before! Registration is open!
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Good environmental educators recognize there is much to be learned from their students. A long-standing environmental educator, eePRO Group Moderator Joe Baust reflects on the influence of K–16 teachers.
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Learn how new children's book, Earth Hour aims to inspire children to take action to protect the planet. Written by author and sustainability consultant Nanette Heffernan.
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The Maine Environmental Education Association, NAAEE's Maine Affiliate, and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance recently partnered on a survey of community-based environmental learning across Maine. Read more to find out what they learned!
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This ee360 Fellow is rebuilding lives and transforming neighborhoods from Chicago to Detroit!
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A variety of scouting programs across the country offer unique opportunities for youth-driven, informal environmental education.
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Four girls from four continents come together on a hidden island in Amazonia, where they learn to harness their unique, elemental powers to fight evil forces trying to destroy our environment.
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Elizabeth Spike is an environmentalist, scientist, and educator in northern Virginia who is taking on issues of urban air quality and getting students engaged in the process. Learn more about her work and why it matters.
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Don't let a busy schedule stop you from taking your students outdoors. With a few creative tweaks, almost anyone can find time in their day for outdoor education.
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Deadline extended: August 9. Do you know of an individual or organization that has accomplished great things in environmental education? You probably do! You probably know multiple people or organizations. This is your chance to recognize the wonderful work of incredibly hardworking individuals and…
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On Earth Day 4/22/19, NPR released the results of their poll about climate change education – and there’s plenty of good news in the results!
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On April 24, the Spring 2019 Drawdown EcoChallenge ended, and the 1,054 teams that participated (including an NAAEE Team) saved about 344,704 pounds of CO2 !!! For me, that's an astounding measure of what a collective, concerted effort can accomplish in Drawing Down our impacts ! If you missed this…
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In this guest blog, middle-schooler Dalia Melody Hembal shares her research on water conservation. To learn more about Grades of Green, visit https://www.gradesofgreen.org/.
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Recent Hamline University MAEd NSEE graduate Anna Cochran shares her walking field trip map capstone project. Her research and application utilized the Guidelines for Excellence throughout the project.
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Updated listing of all the sessions at the NAAEE Conference related to the Guidelines for Excellence.