Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Highlighting and Incorporating Environmental Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Environmental Education Programs “Environmental education connects people to the state’s rich natural resources and empowers them to bring positive change to their communities,” says DEQ Secretary Michael S. Regan. “This program is for everyone and we want to make sure it represents the diversity of our state and includes the voices and perspectives of often underserved communities.” Read more about this effort African American Perspectives of Outdoor Experiences Diquan Edmonds examines the history and barriers to outdoor experiences for African-Americans and discusses ways we can make the outdoors more equitable. Watch the Talk Lunchtime Lecture: The Other Side of Environmental Injustice: Parks and Greenspace Inequity in Marginalized Communities Tatiana Height, Doctoral Candidate in Agricultural and Extension Education at North Carolina State University, discusses parks and greenspace inequity in marginalized communities. Watch the Talk The Mountains Are Calling & We Can All Go! Accessibility, Inclusion & Innovation in the Geosciences Dr. Anita Stone Marshall is a Lecturer and researcher in the department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida, Gainesville and a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Her primary research area is Geoscience Education with a focus on access and inclusion for underrepresented groups in STEM, especially people with disabilities. Watch the Webinar The Importance of Black Birders Week and Its Lasting Impact Launched as a social media campaign, Black Birders Week celebrated Black naturalists and broke down stereotypes of Black people in the outdoors and STEM. Read the entire NCSU story People and Their Stories Ti'Era Worsley's 2020 Earth Day Reflection Read More Birding While Black: A Candid Conversation Watch the Conversation Meet the Panelists: 2019 STEM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities Listen Now Plan to Incorporate Environmental Justice Equity, Diversity and Inclusion into Environmental Education Environmental Education has an essential role in fostering environmental justice. Environmental education engages people in their local environment and empowers them to bring positive change to their communities. By having a stronger focus on environmental justice in environmental education, the office will incorporate more voices from underserved communities in North Carolina. Mission Statement and Language of Environmental Education Professional Development Opportunities NAAEE's eeLEARN, Online Learning Modules Equitable and Inclusive EE Search for Professional Development Go to our resource database and under "Resource Type" select "Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion." Press enter or tap the orange search button on the bottom right. Webinars and Podcasts Aug. 21 - EENC Webinar: African-American Outdoor Experiences Virtual Science Cafe Black Birders Week: The Hashtag that Started a Movement Webinar: Connecting to the Latino Community in the Age of COVID-19 The Mountains Are Calling & We Can All Go! Accessibility, Inclusion & Innovation in the Geosciences Tools, Resources and Research Environmental Educators of North Carolina Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - North North American Association for Environmental Education Color of Education Dept. of Environmental Quality's Environmental Justice DEI Resources - National Association for Interpretation Education and Interpretation- American Alliance of Museums DEQ North Carolina Community Mapping System
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Highlighting and Incorporating Environmental Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Environmental Education Programs “Environmental education connects people to the state’s rich natural resources and empowers them to bring positive change to their communities,” says DEQ Secretary Michael S. Regan. “This program is for everyone and we want to make sure it represents the diversity of our state and includes the voices and perspectives of often underserved communities.” Read more about this effort African American Perspectives of Outdoor Experiences Diquan Edmonds examines the history and barriers to outdoor experiences for African-Americans and discusses ways we can make the outdoors more equitable. Watch the Talk Lunchtime Lecture: The Other Side of Environmental Injustice: Parks and Greenspace Inequity in Marginalized Communities Tatiana Height, Doctoral Candidate in Agricultural and Extension Education at North Carolina State University, discusses parks and greenspace inequity in marginalized communities. Watch the Talk The Mountains Are Calling & We Can All Go! Accessibility, Inclusion & Innovation in the Geosciences Dr. Anita Stone Marshall is a Lecturer and researcher in the department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida, Gainesville and a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Her primary research area is Geoscience Education with a focus on access and inclusion for underrepresented groups in STEM, especially people with disabilities. Watch the Webinar The Importance of Black Birders Week and Its Lasting Impact Launched as a social media campaign, Black Birders Week celebrated Black naturalists and broke down stereotypes of Black people in the outdoors and STEM. Read the entire NCSU story People and Their Stories Ti'Era Worsley's 2020 Earth Day Reflection Read More Birding While Black: A Candid Conversation Watch the Conversation Meet the Panelists: 2019 STEM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities Listen Now Plan to Incorporate Environmental Justice Equity, Diversity and Inclusion into Environmental Education Environmental Education has an essential role in fostering environmental justice. Environmental education engages people in their local environment and empowers them to bring positive change to their communities. By having a stronger focus on environmental justice in environmental education, the office will incorporate more voices from underserved communities in North Carolina. Mission Statement and Language of Environmental Education Professional Development Opportunities NAAEE's eeLEARN, Online Learning Modules Equitable and Inclusive EE Search for Professional Development Go to our resource database and under "Resource Type" select "Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion." Press enter or tap the orange search button on the bottom right. Webinars and Podcasts Aug. 21 - EENC Webinar: African-American Outdoor Experiences Virtual Science Cafe Black Birders Week: The Hashtag that Started a Movement Webinar: Connecting to the Latino Community in the Age of COVID-19 The Mountains Are Calling & We Can All Go! Accessibility, Inclusion & Innovation in the Geosciences Tools, Resources and Research Environmental Educators of North Carolina Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - North North American Association for Environmental Education Color of Education Dept. of Environmental Quality's Environmental Justice DEI Resources - National Association for Interpretation Education and Interpretation- American Alliance of Museums DEQ North Carolina Community Mapping System
