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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day in North Carolina
Please join us in recognizing the educators and natural resources that make our state so unique.
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Show Us Your Backyard Nature Finds
Leading up to Earth Day, we will be encouraging educators, parents, caregivers and students to post photos of their backyard nature using #NCBackyardNature and mentioning @northcarolinaee in Twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts.
Read more about how to Celebrate Earth Day
Recognize NC's Environmental Educators for Earth Day 2020
We plan to highlight NC's environmental educators throughout the month of April and on Earth Day, April 22. Give a "shout out" to your favorite educators on social media using the hashtags #NCEarthDay50 and #NCEnviroEducators.
Learn more about Certified Environmental Educators in NC
Environmental Education during the COVID-19 State of Emergency
Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs EE Certification Program COVID-19 Policy--Online and remote training options for environmental educators--Resources for home instruction and remote learning.
Go to the COVID-19 Page
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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