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Lunchtime Discovery Series - Mammalogy Underground: Nov. 6 @Noon
Take a tour with us behind the scenes of the museum’s Mammalogy Collection from two stories underground. We will see some of the iconic research specimens from the Mammal Collection's 30,000 specimens.
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Lunchtime Discovery Series - The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: Oct. 30 @Noon
Derick will share how his first adventure on the Appalachian Trail transformed his perspective on the outdoors, inspiring him to pursue many more journeys, including his recent thru-hikes of the Continental Divide Trail and the Long Trail in Vermont.
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In AWE of DEQ Educators
Last week, four educators from the NC Department of Environmental Quality led a “State of AWE Workshop” for K-12 classroom teachers and nonformal educators at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Lab in Beaufort.
Read more about their experience
Educator Spotlight: Marie Noel
Marie Noel, a retired nurse and volunteer docent from Guilford County, recently completed the NC Environmental Education Certification Program.
Read more about Marie and her project
🌎 EARTH DAY Environmental Literacy Plan Release on April 22 at Lincoln Heights
State leaders will release the North Carolina's K-12 Environmental Literacy Plan on Earth Day, Monday April 22, 2024 at Lincoln Heights Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary School
Read the plan
Visit Environmental Education Centers
North Carolina has more than 200 Environmental Education Centers that provide quality environmental education for the public, including outdoor experiences, trained staff, exhibits and programs. They serve as vital partners in the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program and are a valuable resource for classroom teachers, parents and nonformal educators.
What We Do
The NC Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs serves as a clearinghouse for all the environmental education resources in North Carolina. The office manages a nationally recognized professional development program that certifies educators in environmental education. The NC Environmental Educator Certification Program provides enrollees with outdoor teaching skills, science and nature content knowledge and environmental education methods. The program is widely recognized as a credential for hiring purposes across the state, and many enrollees credit the program with advancing their careers. The program has certified more than 1,200 individuals and there are currently more than 800 people enrolled in the program.
River Basin Program
Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators.
