home-page Lunchtime Discovery Series: May 25 @ Noon: Waste Reduction in the Food Bank Supply Chain Last year, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle distributed more than 8.9 million pounds of food to our neighbors in need — of which 6.3 million pounds was prevented from reaching landfills. Take a journey through the Food Bank supply chain, beginning with a look at Food Recovery 101. NC's Natural Heritage Program - Using Science to Guide Conservation Misty Buchanan will discuss how the Natural Heritage Program inventories North Carolina’s natural areas and uses the information to create a network of nature preserves that will protect our natural heritage for future generations. Watch this Recording Educator Spotlight: Sarina Dellinger Sarina Dellinger, the Public Garden Manager at Elizabeth Holmes Hurley Park for the City of Salisbury completed her NC Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Sarina Educator Spotlight: Melissa Amoabeng Melissa Amoabeng, a farm educator with the Durham Public Schools Hub Farm recently completed the NC Environmental Education Certification Program. Read more about Melissa Educator Spotlight: Megan Rodgers Lane Megan Rodgers Lane, the public science and internship coordinator for the UNC Institute for the Environment's Center for Public Engagement with Science recently completed the NC Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Megan and her project Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 9 September 31st Annual Environmental Educators of North Carolina Conference NCSU McKimmon Conference & Training Center, Raleigh, NC 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 Join the NC-EE email listserv! 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 Lunchtime Discovery Series: May 25 @ Noon: Waste Reduction in the Food Bank Supply Chain Last year, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle distributed more than 8.9 million pounds of food to our neighbors in need — of which 6.3 million pounds was prevented from reaching landfills. Take a journey through the Food Bank supply chain, beginning with a look at Food Recovery 101. NC's Natural Heritage Program - Using Science to Guide Conservation Misty Buchanan will discuss how the Natural Heritage Program inventories North Carolina’s natural areas and uses the information to create a network of nature preserves that will protect our natural heritage for future generations. Watch this Recording Educator Spotlight: Sarina Dellinger Sarina Dellinger, the Public Garden Manager at Elizabeth Holmes Hurley Park for the City of Salisbury completed her NC Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Sarina Educator Spotlight: Melissa Amoabeng Melissa Amoabeng, a farm educator with the Durham Public Schools Hub Farm recently completed the NC Environmental Education Certification Program. Read more about Melissa Educator Spotlight: Megan Rodgers Lane Megan Rodgers Lane, the public science and internship coordinator for the UNC Institute for the Environment's Center for Public Engagement with Science recently completed the NC Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Megan and her project Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 9 September 31st Annual Environmental Educators of North Carolina Conference NCSU McKimmon Conference & Training Center, Raleigh, NC 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 Join the NC-EE email listserv! 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
