EENC | North Carolina Environmental Education Community

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

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Mon, Oct 21
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education – Online Course
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Oct 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – Dec 16, 2024, 5:00 PM
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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, Nov 04
Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education
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Nov 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – Dec 16, 2024, 5:00 PM
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We hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all learners.
Mon, Dec 02
Methods of Teaching Environmental Education Online Workshop (MOTEE)
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Dec 02, 2024, 8:00 AM – Dec 20, 2024, 5:00 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, Jan 06
EE and the NC Science Standards
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Jan 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jan 31, 2025, 5:00 PM
Online Course
This course is designed to help formal and non-formal educators understand North Carolina state science standards and how environmental education can apply to those standards when planning lessons and curricula for school-age audiences.
Mon, Jan 20
NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence Workshop: Environmental Education Programs, Thursday AM Section
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Jan 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jan 31, 2025, 5:00 PM
Workshop
This workshop will focus on the Environmental Education Programs Guidelines for Excellence publication.
Mon, Feb 03
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education – Online Course
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Feb 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – Mar 31, 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, Feb 17
Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education
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Feb 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – Mar 31, 2025, 6:00 PM
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We hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all learners.

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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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