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Nov. 30 @ Noon: Lunchtime Discovery Series - Hoo's in Your Backyard? The Owls of North Carolina
Join Colleen Bockhahn as she explores our local owl species and the magic behind their adaptations and natural histories.
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Nov. 9 @ Noon: Lunchtime Discovery Series - Crazy About Mushrooms
Join amateur mycologist Anna McHugh for a tour of North Carolina’s fungi, from the delicious to the deadly.
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Educator Spotlight: Emily Davidson
Congratulations to Emily Davidson on Completing Her NC Environmental Education Certification!
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Brooke Hullings - Educator Spotlight
Brooke Hullings recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification. Brooke, a former educator at the NC Zoo, joined the National Guard during the pandemic
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Educator Spotlight: Jennifer Browndorf
Jennifer Browndorf, a retired public-school teacher, recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification. She credits the certification with helping her start an “encore” or post-retirement career with NC State Parks.
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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.
