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Feb 1st @ Noon - Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown: Fighting the Good Fight from the Small Town of Sedalia
Join us for the first #LunchTimeDiscovery in our Black History Month Series, as we learn more about Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown’s impact on civil rights and black education, and explore how her work continues to live on.
Jan 25 @ Noon: Lunchtime Discovery Series - Least Brook Lamprey
Learn about Jerry Reynolds’ discovery of the least brook lamprey in his Johnston County backyard stream and his work to document their annual spawning activity.
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Educator Spotlight: Marta Toran
Congratulations to Marta Toran, an instructor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University on completing the NC Environmental Education Certification
Read more about Marta and her project!
Educator Spotlight: Shannon Lally
Shannon Lally, an instructor for Muddy Sneakers, a non-profit that provides an outdoor science education program for fifth graders attending public schools throughout North Carolina, recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification.
Read more about Shannon and her project
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.
