North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

📣 Registration is now open for the Annual Conference & Research Symposium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Join over 1,000 attendees as we engage in building bridges across borders, disciplines, and ideas. From themes of climate education to leadership development, this event promises to ignite and inspire your dedication to EE. Find out about scholarships and field trips, and register at conference.naaee.org. #NAAEE2024 Please note: NAAEE 2024 takes place over U.S. Election Day. Please plan accordingly to vote early or remotely if you are a voter in the United States.

Whale, whale, whale, looks like it’s time for a new workshop! Join The Whale Museum’s Virtual Gear Down Workshop for Marine Naturalists this November 15 to learn all the latest in the world of whales and water. With presentations from biologists, policy leads, toxicologists, and more, anyone can leave with fresh knowledge! Learn more and register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gv97JAGY #Workshop #Whales #Ocean #MarineEducation #OceanLiteracy

Whether you’re attending to share your insights or learn from the amazing speakers, we can’t wait to see you at the upcoming NAAEE Annual Conference and Research Symposium! Bring your curiosity, dedication, ideas, and extra room for notetaking, because we have over 400 sessions, including networking events and affinity gatherings, to make this an event to remember. Join us at #NAAEE2024! Register at conference.naaee.org Please note: NAAEE 2024 takes place over U.S. Election Day. Please plan accordingly to vote early or remotely if you are a voter in the United States.

As Northern Uganda's Lamwo and Kitgum districts work to rebuild after years of civil war, the Enabling Rural Opportunity Network (ERONet) contributes to creating more resilient communities. By focusing on empowering women, girls, and people with disabilities, ERONet tackles the deep-rooted challenges that continue to affect the region, like access to clean water, through student-led E-STEM projects. Read more and share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with the ERONet team by visiting https://lnkd.in/ge4-Xfyw #eePRO #ESTEM 📸: Water storage tanks built at schools provide water for student use, but also opportunities to study rainfall, climate, and math. Over 100 storage have been built across Uganda using a common design modified to meet local needs. Source: ERONet

True friendships don’t appear out of thin air—they take time, nurturing, and trust. Meaningful and long-lasting organizational partnerships are no different. CorpsTHAT, USDA Forest Service, and the Urban Connections Program demonstrate how individuals of all ages, abilities, and skill levels have a place in taking care of our national forests. This partnership has grown over the years and through inclusive and intentional efforts, this collective is driving positive change across Vermont’s forests. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtzE8FnT #InclusiveOutdoors #OutdoorEducation 📸 Green Mountain National Forest, VT. USDA Forest Service photo by John McCann.

Finding a new hire where you need them may feel complicated in a highly virtual world, but eeJOBS has your (free) solution! Each week thousands of eeJOBS subscribers receive an email with state-by-state opportunities laid out just for them! How do you get *your* job on that list? Start at jobs.naaee.org to create a free account, and get ready to meet your next candidate! #eeJOBS #GreenJobs #EducationJobs #EnvironmentalJobs

“Children see magic because they look for it.” Environmental education can help children develop more environmentally responsible behavior and nature connectedness, but also a greater lifelong satisfaction and mindfulness. Research conducted by Harvey, C., Sheffield, D., et al.(2023) identifies the long-lasting impact of using the “Three Good Things in Nature” activity with young learners in this eeRESEARCH piece: https://lnkd.in/gRd5uuts Find more examples of research for EE and the movement to connect children and nature in the #eeRESEARCH database, a partnership of the Children & Nature Network and NAAEE.

Through #eePRO Picks, environmental educators can access a free library of subject-specific resources vetted by professionals and experts across the EE field. Meet the pros and see the materials they’ve selected for topics such as food waste, conservation, and water quality by visiting https://lnkd.in/gybEHWJE

2024 Earth Science Week has wrapped up, but earth science continues to play a part in helping communities solve problems and improve sustainability. Earth Science Week provides detailed lesson plans on using local and global data for informed understanding and decision-making. Visit https://lnkd.in/gieckQ6w to begin.

Getting children outdoors improves both mental health and academics while helping to develop an appreciation for nature in their local communities. This past September 23–26, Decorah, Iowa, fourth-graders participated in the School of the Wild program developed by University of Iowa College of Education. The program took students to a variety of outdoor locations, from prairies to ice caves, for active learning. Read more about the experience here: https://lnkd.in/gR8fEzyx #EnvironmentalEducation