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Kids in Parks

Kids in Parks is an expanding network of family-friendly outdoor adventures called TRACK Trails. Each TRACK Trail features self-guided brochures and signs that turn your visit into a fun and exciting outdoors experience.

Find a TRACK Trail Adventure

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Outdoor Classrooms

Many schools in North Carolina have outdoor classrooms such as school gardens, nature trails and gathering spaces that bring learning outside.

Explore some of the Model Environmental Education Schools in NC or Add Your School

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NC Environmental Literacy Plan

Strategies for examining environmental issues while balancing cultural perspectives, the economy and public health

Environmental Literacy Center

Located within the Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center in downtown Raleigh, we have 2000+ holdings of books and DVDs

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Nature Play and Learning Places

Where children of all ages and abilities can form an emotional bond with their natural environment

Model Environmental Education Schools

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Resource Map

Find environmental education resources across the state

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Research and Data

Peer-reviewed research reveals that environmental education and outdoor experiences can improve student learning and behavior

Environmental Education Organizations

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Find resources by type, location, distance, environmental focus, audience or age group

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