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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.
Environmental Educators of North Carolina Annual Conference
The 2018 EENC conference in Atlantic Beach, September 27th-29th, will feature a full schedule of professional development, networking and field experiences.
Find out more and register to attend
Rachel Carson Reserve
DEQ Secretary Michael Regan learning about estuaries with educator Lori Davis and 1st and 2nd graders at the Rachel Carson Reserve.
Learn more about NC Coastal Reserves
Cool Springs Environmental Education Center
Read more about Cool Springs Environmental Education Center in the Sun Journal. Photo by Todd Wetherington.
Cool Springs Environmental Education Center offers education in the outdoors
Educator Spotlight: Courtney Long
Meet NC's newly certified environmental educator.
Read about Courtney's work and her experience in the program on the 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.
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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