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Educator Spotlight: Mary Hannah Cline
Congratulations to first grade teacher, Mary Hannah Cline on completing the N.C. Environmental Education Certification.
Read more about her experience in the program
An Unknown World of Small Creatures
The extent of Earth's biodiversity is still unknown--sometimes we do not even know about species in our own backyards. Join us on Wednesday, June 5 to learn more about the discoveries of leaf-mining and stem-mining insects in North Carolina.
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Education Spotlight: Megan Tumpey
Congratulations to Megan Tumpey, a Children's Program Assistant at JC Raulston Arboretum, on completing her N.C. Environmental Education Certification.
Read More about Megan
MarineQuest Launches A New Citizen Science Project
A new citizen science project, Storm Surge Protectors, supports healthy coastal wetlands and a storm-resilient coast.
Read more by our guest blogger, Jade Woll
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.
Watch the Film
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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