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Lunchtime Discovery - Sept. 27 @ Noon: Saving Southeastern Pollinators with Citizen Science
Join us and meet Extension Agent Amanda Wilkins, who was part of a team from NC State and NC A&T State Universities that brought the Great Southeast Pollinator Census to NC.
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Educator Spotlight - E.J. Dwigans
E.J. Dwigans, an Educational Ranger with the NC Forest Service at Holmes Educational State Forest in Hendersonville recently completed the NC Environmental Education Certification.
Read more about E.J. and his project
Lunchtime Discovery: Sept 20 @ Noon - North Carolina Geology Rocks!
Join Professional Geologist Amy Pitts as she takes you on a geologic history tour of some of our state’s most recognizable landforms, from the Outer Banks to the Blue Ridge Mountains and places in between.
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Educator Spotlight: Terri McLeod
September is a big month for fifth grade teacher Terri McLeod. She earned her NC Environmental Education Certification and received the NC Wildlife Federation's Environmental Educator of the Year Award.
Read more about Terri and her accomplishments
Educator Spotlight - Chelsie Bobbitt
Chelsie Bobbitt with the Alleghany Soil and Water Conservation District recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification.
Read more about Chelsie and her project
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.
