Join us for a powerful and intimate day of new learning and inspiration, as we dig deep into the pedagogy and methods for using the community as a classroom. Participants will explore and apply teaching strategies that help students connect with, understand, and engage with their community, with personal perspective and new eyes. Learn to…
MEES is seeking workshop proposals that engage environmental education best practices, advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and tackle complex environmental and social issues. The DEADLINE to submit a workshop proposal is MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022.
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 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Up to two teachers from each of EPA's 10 regions, from different states, will be selected to receive this award. The White…
The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects developed by K-12 youth. The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourages positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with EPA to recognize young people for protecting our nation's air, water, land, and ecology.…
Dive into an exploration of space as you explore Earth’s systems and the Earth’s place in the universe. Using current research and recent discoveries in the field of astronomy, including images from NASA space exploration and telescopes, participate in phenomena and inquiry-based investigations that will bring creativity to astronomy through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and…
How can environmental education better embrace environmental justice education to foster a critical understanding of the environment within the context of human political and social actions? Many marginalized communities experiencing environmental injustices are also those most vulnerable to the effects of the climate crisis. Environmental educators have a unique opportunity to empower communities living within…
A 12-week course and professional learning opportunity offered by Mass Audubon for environmental educators who design and deliver programs and educational materials for adult audiences Winter 2023 Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm ET, January 26-April 13, 2023. Environmental educators will learn how to develop and deliver content using new research-based approaches for program development, teaching, and facilitating engagement…
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2023 CONFERENCE – IN PERSON! SHARE YOUR eeEXPERTISE ~ CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS MEES is seeking workshop proposals that engage environmental education best practices, advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and tackle complex environmental and social issues. The DEADLINE to submit a workshop proposal is MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022. We can’t wait to see you IN-PERSON! SUBMIT WORKSHOP PROPOSAL
Join authors Ridge Shinn and Lynne Pledger as they explain methods of regenerative grazing to raise grass-fed beef in the Northeast and why this should be important to us as consumers. This promises to be an enlightening and interesting evening. "Merging information from the fields of ecology, climate science, nutrition, and animal welfare, authors Ridge…
Do you have a social media presence and find yourself seeking meaningful connections with your community? Transform your social media platforms with a strategic communications strategy—no matter your technical savvy or team size. Join NAAEE Social Media and Communications Coordinator Carrie Albright and Digital Community Coordinator Jimena Cuenca as they share ideas for creating engaging…