NC Environmental Education

January 23 - Urban Beekeeping with Bee Downtown's Ben Dictus

Join us Wednesday, January 23 in the NC Museum of Natural Sciences SECU Daily Planet Theater to learn more about urban beekeeping with Bee Downtown's Lead Beekeeper, Ben Dictus.

Educator Spotlight: Chris Goforth

Congratulations to Chris Goforth, Head of Citizen Science for the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, for completing the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.

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Educator Spotlight: Rachel Collins

Congratulations to Rachel Collins for completing the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification!

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DEQ Secretary Regan Recognizes Fort Caswell Educator Tara Whicker

DEQ Secretary Regan was at Fort Caswell to congratulate Tara Whicker for completing the department’s Environmental Education Certification Program and to learn more about Caswell’s educational programming.

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Educator Spotlight: Paul Mazzei

Congratulations to Paul Mazzei, Public Programs Coordinator for the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island, on completing his N.C. Environmental Education Certification.

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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.

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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

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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

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Educator Resources

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Geology Hike at Mount Jefferson State Natural Area West Jefferson, NC Outdoor Experience

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Marissa Blackburn, educator at the NC Aquarium, with colorful lorikeet birds sitting on her arms and head

Find Jobs and Internships

Jobs and internships in order by application deadline and grouped by month due

Certified environmental educator Nina Quaratella on an ocean dock holding a sea urchin

Certification

Learn how Environmental Education Certification can enhance your career and introduce you to a diverse community of educators

Teacher and students with school solar panel project.

Grants

Find grants for school and community environmental education projects

News

Follow the latest news on our Teachable Moments Blog

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.

Visit Environmental Education Centers

Administration building at Cape Fear Botanical Gardens in Wilmington with blooming azaleas in front

Connect with North Carolina’s Environmental Education Community Join our Listserv

What We Do

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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.

Learn more about what we do