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DEQ Secretary Recognizes Elementary School Teacher Rebecca Masters
DEQ Secretary Regan Visits Central Elementary School in Elizabeth City to present kindergarten teacher Rebecca Masters with the department's Environmental Education Certificate.
Read more about Rebecca Masters on our Teachable Moments Blog
Educator Spotlight: Gretchen Stokes
Congratulations to Gretchen Stokes for completing the NC Environmental Education Certification. Gretchen is a PhD student in ecology at the University of Florida, where she also serves as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.
Read more about Gretchen on the Teachable Moments Blog
DEQ Offers Job Mentoring to Wake County Middle School Students
The Department of Environmental Quality is pleased to join Wake County Public Schools and other businesses across North Carolina for Students@Work℠ Month.
Living in the World's Wood Basket
It’s time to talk trees! On Wednesday, we will hear from three professors from NC State University’s forestry program, Dr. Elizabeth Nichols, Dr. Rachel Cook, and Dr. Zakiya Leggett, about sustainable forestry and North Carolina’s forestry industry.
More on this Talk
Educator Spotlight: Molly Gillespie
Congratulations to Molly Gillespie with Muddy Sneakers in Brevard for completing the N.C. Environmental Education Certification!
Read more about Molly and her work on the Teachable Moments Blog
Environmental Education
Increasing environmental literacy and natural resource stewardship in North Carolina by encouraging, promoting and supporting environmental education programs, facilities and resources throughout the state.
Find a Wetland Near You
A new wetland interactive map will help you locate wetlands to visit, photos and activities.
Explore this new interactive resource
Visit NC Environmental Education Centers
North Carolina has more than 200 Environmental Education Centers like the NC Estuarium in Washington that offer field experiences, exhibits and programs
Learn more about the North Carolina's Environmental Education Centers
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.
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