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Lunchtime Discovery Series: June 7 @ Noon - Diaphanous Days
Join John Gerwin, Ornithology Research Curator and Educator with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for a look at some wasps and bees and their look-alikes in a piedmont urban setting.
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Lunchtime Discovery Series: May 31 @ Exploring NC's Remote Places with Jeremy Markovich
Join Jeremy Markovich, longtime journalist, writer, producer and podcast host in North Carolina, to hear fascinating stories as he has traveled from one side of this state to the other in search of weird and wonderful stories.
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Educator Spotlight: Nikki Jones
Nikki Jones restored a nature trail with 5th graders and community partners at Polk Central Elementary School for her NC Environmental Education Certification.
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Educator Spotlight: Miranda Elkins
Congratulations to Miranda Elkins, Lincoln County Assistant Ranger with the NC Forest Service for recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification.
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Educator Spotlight: Kim Lehnes
Congratulations to Kim Lehnes, a high school biology teacher for completing her NC Environmental Education Certification.
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Visit Environmental Education Centers
North Carolina has more than 200 Environmental Education Centers that provide quality environmental education for the public, including outdoor experiences, trained staff, exhibits and programs. They serve as vital partners in the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program and are a valuable resource for classroom teachers, parents and nonformal educators.
What We Do
The NC Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs serves as a clearinghouse for all the environmental education resources in North Carolina. The office manages a nationally recognized professional development program that certifies educators in environmental education. The NC Environmental Educator Certification Program provides enrollees with outdoor teaching skills, science and nature content knowledge and environmental education methods. The program is widely recognized as a credential for hiring purposes across the state, and many enrollees credit the program with advancing their careers. The program has certified more than 1,200 individuals and there are currently more than 800 people enrolled in the program.
River Basin Program
Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators.
