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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.
Oyster Reef Chorus - Using Estuarine Soundscapes to Assess Habitat Health
Join us on November 28 to learn more about how soundscapes are being used to research underwater habitats.
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Educator Spotlight: Leah Farr
Congratulations to Leah Farr on completing her N.C. Environmental Education Certification.
Read more about Leah and her experience in the Environmental Education Certification Program
Educator Spotlight: Molly Nelms
Read more about Molly and her project at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, NC on the Teachable Moments Blog.
Read more about Molly
Educator Spotlight: Angela Roach
Congratulations to Angela Roach, park ranger at Falls Lake State Recreation Area on completing her NC Environmental Education Certification.
Learn more about Angela on the Teachable Moments Blog
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
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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