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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.
Educator Spotlight: Kristin Gibson
Kristin Gibson completed her N.C. Environmental Education Certification this summer while serving as an AmeriCorps Coastal Community Engagement Specialist with the North Carolina Coastal Federation in Newport.
Read more about Kristin on the Teachable Moments Blog
Educator Spotlight: Jane Jarrett
Congratulations to Jane Jarrett on completing her N.C. Environmental Education Certification.
Read more about Jane and her work at East Carolina University on the Teachable Moments Blog
Visit NC Environmental Education Centers
North Carolina has more than 200 Environmental Education Centers like the NC Estuarium in Washington that offer field experiences, exhibits and programs
Learn more about the North Carolina's Environmental Education Centers
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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