home-page Lunchtime Lecture Series - Black Bears: A North Carolina Wildlife Success Story … But What Now? Black bears are a North Carolina wildlife success story. Join Colleen Olfenbuttel with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission noon, Dec. 16 to find out why. Learn about our adaptive bears, including how to live responsibly with them and efforts to create BearWise communities. Watch this Talk Lunchtime Discovery Series: Perceptions of African-American Outdoor Experiences Join Diquan Edmonds examines the history and barriers to outdoor experiences for African-Americans and discusses ways we can make the outdoors more equitable. Watch the talk Environmental Educator Spotlight: Mikayla Renn Mikayla Renn, A Conservation Specialist with the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Completes Her NC Environmental Education Certificatio Read more about Mikayla and her project Highlighting and Incorporating Environmental Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Environmental Education Programs “Environmental education connects people to the state’s rich natural resources and empowers them to bring positive change to their communities,” says DEQ Secretary Michael S. Regan. “This program is for everyone and we want to make sure it represents the diversity of our state and includes the voices and perspectives of often underserved communities.” Read more about this effort 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 Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 8 January Mammals, Criteria I Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program 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 our 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 Lecture Series - Black Bears: A North Carolina Wildlife Success Story … But What Now? Black bears are a North Carolina wildlife success story. Join Colleen Olfenbuttel with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission noon, Dec. 16 to find out why. Learn about our adaptive bears, including how to live responsibly with them and efforts to create BearWise communities. Watch this Talk Lunchtime Discovery Series: Perceptions of African-American Outdoor Experiences Join Diquan Edmonds examines the history and barriers to outdoor experiences for African-Americans and discusses ways we can make the outdoors more equitable. Watch the talk Environmental Educator Spotlight: Mikayla Renn Mikayla Renn, A Conservation Specialist with the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Completes Her NC Environmental Education Certificatio Read more about Mikayla and her project Highlighting and Incorporating Environmental Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Environmental Education Programs “Environmental education connects people to the state’s rich natural resources and empowers them to bring positive change to their communities,” says DEQ Secretary Michael S. Regan. “This program is for everyone and we want to make sure it represents the diversity of our state and includes the voices and perspectives of often underserved communities.” Read more about this effort 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 Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 8 January Mammals, Criteria I Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program 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 our 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
