home-page April 14 - Lunchtime Lecture Series: Saving Pollinators One Garden at a Time Join David Mizejewski with National Wildlife Federation on April 14 at Noon to learn more about the importance of pollinators and how each of us can create beautiful garden spaces that also support this critically important group of wildlife. Watch this Talk Lunchtime Lecture Series: Sustainable Seafood - Economic and Environmental Benefits of the North Carolina Oyster Trail Learn more about the NC Oyster Trail and how it is providing economic, environmental and social benefits to the state’s seafood industry and coastal communities. Watch this Recording Educator Spotlight: Jean Pelezo Jean Pelezo, a 5th-grade science and social studies teacher in Cumberland County recently completed her Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Jean and her project Environmental Educator Spotlight: Lianna Koberoski Lianna Koberoski, A Nonformal Educator in Haywood County, Completes Her N.C. Environmental Education Certification Read more about Lianna and her project Environmental Education during the COVID-19 State of Emergency Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs EE Certification Program COVID-19 Policy--Online and remote training options for environmental educators--Resources for home instruction and remote learning. Go to the COVID-19 Page Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 14 April Noon Each Wednesday in April! Earth Day 2021 Lunchtime Discovery Lecture Series View the Calendar Find Jobs and Internships Jobs and internships in order by application deadline and grouped by month due Certification Learn how Environmental Education Certification can enhance your career and introduce you to a diverse community of educators Grants Find grants for school and community environmental education projects News Follow the latest news on our Teachable Moments Blog 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. Visit Environmental Education Centers Connect with North Carolina’s Environmental Education Community To Join our Listserv, email nc-ee-request@lists.ncmail.net with "Join" in the subject line 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. Learn more about what we do River Basin Program Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators. Learn more about our River Basin Program
home-page April 14 - Lunchtime Lecture Series: Saving Pollinators One Garden at a Time Join David Mizejewski with National Wildlife Federation on April 14 at Noon to learn more about the importance of pollinators and how each of us can create beautiful garden spaces that also support this critically important group of wildlife. Watch this Talk Lunchtime Lecture Series: Sustainable Seafood - Economic and Environmental Benefits of the North Carolina Oyster Trail Learn more about the NC Oyster Trail and how it is providing economic, environmental and social benefits to the state’s seafood industry and coastal communities. Watch this Recording Educator Spotlight: Jean Pelezo Jean Pelezo, a 5th-grade science and social studies teacher in Cumberland County recently completed her Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Jean and her project Environmental Educator Spotlight: Lianna Koberoski Lianna Koberoski, A Nonformal Educator in Haywood County, Completes Her N.C. Environmental Education Certification Read more about Lianna and her project Environmental Education during the COVID-19 State of Emergency Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs EE Certification Program COVID-19 Policy--Online and remote training options for environmental educators--Resources for home instruction and remote learning. Go to the COVID-19 Page Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 14 April Noon Each Wednesday in April! Earth Day 2021 Lunchtime Discovery Lecture Series View the Calendar Find Jobs and Internships Jobs and internships in order by application deadline and grouped by month due Certification Learn how Environmental Education Certification can enhance your career and introduce you to a diverse community of educators Grants Find grants for school and community environmental education projects News Follow the latest news on our Teachable Moments Blog 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. Visit Environmental Education Centers Connect with North Carolina’s Environmental Education Community To Join our Listserv, email nc-ee-request@lists.ncmail.net with "Join" in the subject line 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. Learn more about what we do River Basin Program Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators. Learn more about our River Basin Program