THE ANCA ANNUAL SUMMIT, taking place this year August 21-25 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, is the premier professional development opportunity for leaders of nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations. With a focus on leadership and management practices for our unique profession, the Summit provides participants with a wealth of knowledge, strategies,…
Are you looking for more ways to get your students outside next school year, but need some structure and purpose? Do you want to find more authentic projects and practices for Science? Direct experience in nature is critical in fostering the next generation of climate leaders.The Schoolyard Ecology program from Harvard Forest provides educators in…
Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean that nature needs to stay outdoors as kids head back to school. In this event José G. González, Cathy Jordan, Ph.D. and Sheila Williams Ridge, Ed.D. will discuss how nature impacts mental health, social emotional learning and cognitive function in support of academic outcomes. Examples of how parents,…
The largest international event of its kind, the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference gathers people who are passionate about nature, art, science, curiosity, and wonder to share ideas, learn from each other, support each other, inspire each other, and have fun together in nature’s beauty. Sharpen your pencils! The 2023 online event will offer classes,…
The fifth annual EBC New England Climate Change and Resiliency Summit brings together leaders at the national, regional, and state level to answer these questions. The Summit provides an opportunity to learn how New England’s climate is changing, how industry and the public sector are addressing the challenges, what opportunities are associated with adaptation and…
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education activity guide that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, it provides a foundation for developing positive impressions about nature while also building lifelong social and cognitive skills.…
“The Climate Beacon Conference will host national and local innovators for two days where they will highlight beacons of opportunities for addressing climate change throughout Massachusetts,” said Mary Skelton Roberts, who is also serving as an advisor to the Climate Beacon Project. “We are coming together to gain a common understanding about the problems we face, the…
Research Symposium: October 12 NAAEE’s annual Research Symposium convenes researchers from around the globe to explore the current state and future directions of environmental education research. Participants engage in spirited dialogue about ongoing research and studies in their initial stages, fostering collaboration among researchers, graduate students, policymakers, and practitioners at all stages of their careers.…
Leading for Change: NAAEE Community Engagement Guidelines Workshop This interactive session introduces NAAEE’s Community Engagement: Guidelines for Excellence; offers facilitation ideas; plus guidance to design learning opportunities in your community. Join us if you actively elevate Justice40 in your community and/or your lived experiences reflect the US environmental movement’s historical marginalization of varied identities, cultures…
October 12, October 26, and November 9, 2023, 4pm-5:30pm Do you work with school-aged children? Are you concerned about climate change, but not sure you know enough to teach it with confidence? In this 3-part, online series, you will increase your understanding of climate change science and climate justice, gain practical approaches for teaching the…
In the last ten years, we have seen a groundswell in outdoor and nature-based preschools and an abundance of outdoor play-based learning programs situated on or near school grounds across North America. The possibilities for play are endless, yet the challenges many educators face are equal in measure. It is important to think through our…
Conference: October 17–20 Our 2023 conference will focus on the importance of collaboration, creativity, and crossing boundaries to address the environmental and social issues we face. None of us can tackle these issues alone; we need stronger collaborations, more diverse partnerships, and insights from people with varying backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. As soccer great Pelé…