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Environmental educator leads an outdoor workshop; attendees stand in a circle.

Group of adults stand on a sidewalk looking through binoculars.

Far shot of a group of people standing on the beach, looking at the sunrise.

Environmental Educators lead young children in an activity outdoors.

EENC staff and collaborators stand in front of a projector screen presenting the new Universal Design for Learning course.

Science club participants hold up models of fish.

Two people kayaking.

Silly faces group picture of 2023 Board of Directors.

Three adults work together to clean trash from a rocky section of beach.

Environmental educator holds up a salamander to the camera.

Close-up hands holding a frog.

Environmental educator teaches a lesson about recycling to elementary school students.

Wilderness campers pose in helmets and life jackets before going rafting.

Park ranger points over the horizon while teaching a group of elementary age children bundled in winter clothes.

Drone shot of Girl Scouts holding hands in a circle.

Far shot of the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain.

Environmental educator holds a tortoise up to the camera.

Zoom call screenshot of 2020 EENC Board of Directors.

Adults smile over dinner at the EENC conference.

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Mon, Apr 14
Embracing Evaluation in Environmental Education
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Apr 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – May 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
Online Course
By giving more environmental educators the tools to carry out meaningful evaluations, we can improve our efforts to build a healthier and more equitable future.
Mon, May 19
Methods of Teaching Environmental Education Online Workshop (MOTEE)
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May 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 06, 2025, 6:00 PM
Online Course
Helps practitioners create inclusive and age-appropriate learning experiences, gain group management skills, practice teaching methods to promote inquiry, and gain skills in designing objectives, lessons, and assessments for EE programs using NC Essential Standards as a foundation.
Mon, Jun 02
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education – Online Course
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Jun 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 25, 2025, 6:00 PM
Online Course
This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in the language, concepts and principles of equity work for environmental educators and environmental professionals.
Mon, Jun 16
Accessible by Nature: Designing EE to Support All Learners
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Jun 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Online Course
We hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all learners.

Latest News

Unless: Your Voice Can Make A Difference for EE in North Carolina

Unless: Your Voice Can Make A Difference for EE in North Carolina

Unless: Your Voice Can Make A Difference for EE in North Carolina

Our state’s nationally recognized Office of Environmental Education — a vital, one-of-a-kind resource that supports thousands of...

3 days ago

ResiliencEE in the Mountains

ResiliencEE in the Mountains

ResiliencEE in the Mountains

The EENC members in the West have shown remarkable resilience post Hurricane Helene. Though there have been setbacks, environmental...

Nov 15, 2024

I Am EENC: Mir Youngquist-Thurow

I Am EENC: Mir Youngquist-Thurow

I Am EENC: Mir Youngquist-Thurow

A special guest post from Life Member Mir Youngquist-Thurow. My name is Mir Youngquist-Thurow. I’m currently the Environmental Education...

Oct 15, 2024

From NC to DC: A Climate Education Journey

From NC to DC: A Climate Education Journey

From NC to DC: A Climate Education Journey

EENC will be part of a design team in Washington, DC for the Educating for Climate Action and Justice: Guidelines for Excellence.

Jul 26, 2024

The Road to 100 Journey Continues

The Road to 100 Journey Continues

The Road to 100 Journey Continues

This year, EENC has taken on a membership growth challenge, the Road to 100, to fill in geographic gaps in our membership and have member...

Jun 28, 2024

Silent Auction + Scholarships= Mutualism!

Silent Auction + Scholarships= Mutualism!

Silent Auction + Scholarships= Mutualism!

EENC's Annual Conference has always had the goal of bringing together educators for idea sharing, networking, and an overall good time....

Jun 11, 2024

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Park rangers leads an outdoor workshop for a group of environmental educators.

“I joined EENC shortly after moving to North Carolina. Coming from an environmental education background, I knew that the best way to make connections with other professionals in the field would be through this organization. EENC provides numerous opportunities to network, build community, and to feel supported.

During my time as a member I have had the opportunity to meet and learn from so many talented individuals in conservation and conservation education, and this has certainly helped me grow as an educator.”

-Breanna Walker, 2023 Board Piedmont Section Chair

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