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Masters of Our Own Destiny - North Carolina's African American Farmers
Join us Feb. 26 as Melody Hunter-Pillion, PhD student, uses the oral histories of NC's African American farmers and fisherman to tell the story of how these families have shaped North Carolina and the challenges they face.
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Kids Enjoy Outdoor Education at Environmentally Driven Wake County School
WRAL story features Millbrook Environmental Connections Magnet school, one of two environmentally-themed magnet schools in Wake County.
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An Inside View: Environmental Education
Internships in environmental education are fairly easy to find, but can these positions lead to more than a summer job?
Read the full story from NCSU's Forestry and Environmental Resources Department
Film Highlights Certified Environmental Educators in North Carolina
The new certification film premiered at our 2019 recognition event to celebrate Certified Environmental Educators in North Carolina.
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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.
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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