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Central American Ethnobotany - Belize to the Museum's Living Conservatory
Join us July 24 at noon as Dr. Jillian M. De Gezelle discusses Central American ethnobotany highlighting medicinal and other culturally significant plants of Belize, followed by a tour of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences' Living Conservatory.
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Educator Spotlight: Lauren Huffstetler
Lauren Huffstetler, a natural resources assistant at McDowell Nature Center in Charlotte recently completed her N.C. Environmental Education Certification.
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My Journey in Environmental Education
Trent Stanforth, Membership Chair for Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), shares his journey in environmental education.
Read the story on EENC's Website
Film Highlights Certified Environmental Educators in North Carolina
The new certification film premiered at our 2019 recognition event to celebrate Certified Environmental Educators in North Carolina.
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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.
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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