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Restoration & Reciprocity: The American Chestnut Tree
Join us on Wednesday, August 28 as Dr. Katie Barnhill-Dilling discusses some of the complex perspectives about the restoration of the American chestnut tree, including those of some Native American communities in Upstate New York.
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Talk and Book Signing with David Mizejewski, September 4 at Noon
Join National Wildlife Federation naturalist and TV host David Mizejewski for a fun and informative talk on creating wildlife-friendly gardens based on his award-winning book Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife, Second Edition.
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Educator Spotlight: Chandler Holland
Congratulations to Chandler Holland, a student a Warren Wilson College on completing the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program.
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Educator Spotlight: Erin Crouse
Congratulations to Erin Crouse, conservation manager for The Conservation Fund on completing the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program.
Read more about Erin and her work at Good Hope Farm
Educator Spotlight: Bruce Young
Congratulations to Bruce Young, a board member for the Virginia Association for Environmental Education on completing the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification Program.
Read more about Bruce on the Teachable Moments Blog
Educator Spotlight: Ashley Meredith
Congratulations to Ashley Meredith, program coordinator at the Durham Public Schools Hub Farm on completing the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.
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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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