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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.
On September 30, a panel of military, academic and government experts met to discuss the risks posed by sea level rise and opportunities to build resilience across North Carolina’s coastal communities.
Read more about the event and view the livestream
Find a Wetland Near You
A new wetland interactive map will help you locate wetlands to visit, photos and activities.
Explore this new interactive resource
Educator Spotlight: Lily Dancy-Jones
Read more about Lily and the pollinator garden she created at her school on the Teachable Moments Blog.
Read more about Lily
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
Educator Spotlight: Gretta Steffens
Congratulations to Gretta Steffens, environmental educator coordinator for Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District on completing her NC Environmental Education Certification.
Learn more about Gretta 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
8th Annual Nonformal Educators Meeting, December 12
A unique collaboration between the Science Section of the Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Environmental Quality to support nonformal educators and encourage partnerships between schools and the nonformal science community.
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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