home-page Dec. 9 @ Noon - Lunchtime Discovery Series: Saving the Wild South: Escapades of the Early Botanists UNC Press author Georgann Eubanks will talk about two young botanists who explored the Blue Ridge Mountains near Blowing Rock, NC, in 1894 and how they become prominent experts in the field, helping to preserve critical species still in the wild today. Watch this Talk Lunchtime Discovery Series: Red Pandas in the Appalachians Did you know that the ancestor of the red panda was native to our own southern Appalachian Mountain region? Join the WNC Nature Center, an AZA-accredited native wildlife facility located in Asheville, as we explore this fascinating animal. Watch the Recording Environmental Educator Spotlight: Tori Strunk Tori Strunk, an educator at the Eastway Regional Recreation Center in Mecklenburg County, has completed her NC Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Tori and her project Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 3 December Project Learning Tree McDowell Nature Center, Charlotte, NC View the Calendar Find Jobs and Internships Jobs and internships in order by application deadline and grouped by month due Certification Learn how Environmental Education Certification can enhance your career and introduce you to a diverse community of educators 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 Connect with North Carolina’s Environmental Education Community Join the NC-EE email listserv! 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. Learn more about what we do River Basin Program Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators. Learn more about our River Basin Program
home-page Dec. 9 @ Noon - Lunchtime Discovery Series: Saving the Wild South: Escapades of the Early Botanists UNC Press author Georgann Eubanks will talk about two young botanists who explored the Blue Ridge Mountains near Blowing Rock, NC, in 1894 and how they become prominent experts in the field, helping to preserve critical species still in the wild today. Watch this Talk Lunchtime Discovery Series: Red Pandas in the Appalachians Did you know that the ancestor of the red panda was native to our own southern Appalachian Mountain region? Join the WNC Nature Center, an AZA-accredited native wildlife facility located in Asheville, as we explore this fascinating animal. Watch the Recording Environmental Educator Spotlight: Tori Strunk Tori Strunk, an educator at the Eastway Regional Recreation Center in Mecklenburg County, has completed her NC Environmental Education Certification. Read more about Tori and her project Educator Resources Professional Development Field Trips Curriculum and Lesson Plans Certification Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion See All Educator Resources 3 December Project Learning Tree McDowell Nature Center, Charlotte, NC View the Calendar Find Jobs and Internships Jobs and internships in order by application deadline and grouped by month due Certification Learn how Environmental Education Certification can enhance your career and introduce you to a diverse community of educators 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 Connect with North Carolina’s Environmental Education Community Join the NC-EE email listserv! 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. Learn more about what we do River Basin Program Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators. Learn more about our River Basin Program
