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We build connections, provide professional development, and promote excellence for North Carolina's
community of environmental educators.

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Mon, Oct 20
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education – Online Course
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Oct 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 19, 2025, 5:00 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, Nov 03
Accessible by Nature: Designing EE to Support All Learners
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Nov 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 19, 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.
Sat, Nov 22
Inquiry Based Outdoor Learning: Using BEETLES in NC Workshop
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Nov 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Eastern 4-H Center, 100 N Clover Way, Columbia, NC 27925, USA
DATE CHANGE! The BEETLES learning sessions are active experiences crafted to encourage instructors to look at specific aspects of research-based science pedagogy and to inspire shifts in instructors’ thinking about their own teaching and learning.
Mon, Dec 01
Methods of Teaching Environmental Education Online Workshop (MOTEE)
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Dec 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 19, 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, Jan 19
NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence Workshop: Environmental Educator Knowledge and Skills, Thursday PM Section
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Jan 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jan 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Workshop
This workshop will focus on the newly revised Environmental Educator Knowledge and Skills Guidelines for Excellence publication (formerly Professional Development Guidelines for Excellence).

Collaborative Connections: Notes from EENC's Annual Organization Leaders Meeting

Presentation slides used for the meeting featuring different discussion topics EENC hosted its Annual Organization Leadership Meeting this week, bringing together staff from the Organizational Members for conversation and collaboration. This year's conversation started with participants sharing their Roses, Thorns, and Buds for their programs and organizations this year. We heard stories of celebration around taking on new positions and programs, as well as stories of resilie

4 days ago

Recognizing Excellence in Environmental Education

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Environmental Educators of North Carolina held their annual awards ceremony during their conference at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville, North Carolina.

Sep 22

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EENC Joins EarthShare NC

EarthShare NC's Nonprofit Members represent the breadth of work needed to take care of the people and natural treasures that make North...

Sep 14

Announcing the Release of EENC’s 2025-2027 Strategic Plan

The Environmental Educators of North Carolina is thrilled to share our newest Strategic Plan.

Aug 14

A map of all EENC's Mini-Grant Recipients

Announcing EENC’s 2025 Mini-Grant Awardees

Now in its 7th year, we are excited to continue our successful mini-grant program in supporting the teachers, non-formal educators, government employees, students, and volunteers we work with across North Carolina.

Jun 15

Speaking Up for the NC Office of EE

NOTE: This blog post is time-sensitive and may not be applicable at the time of reading. A huge THANK YOU to several members of the EE...

May 16

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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

EENC
Find your community.

We build connections, provide professional development, and promote excellence for North Carolina's
community of environmental educators.

Let's Learn Together

Latest News

Collaborative Connections: Notes from EENC's Annual Organization Leaders Meeting

Recognizing Excellence in Environmental Education

EENC Joins EarthShare NC

Announcing the Release of EENC’s 2025-2027 Strategic Plan

Announcing EENC’s 2025 Mini-Grant Awardees

Speaking Up for the NC Office of EE

Champion Sponsor

EENC Find your community.

We build connections, provide professional development, and promote excellence for North Carolina's community of environmental educators.

Let's Learn Together

Latest News

Collaborative Connections: Notes from EENC's Annual Organization Leaders Meeting

Recognizing Excellence in Environmental Education

EENC Joins EarthShare NC

Announcing the Release of EENC’s 2025-2027 Strategic Plan

Announcing EENC’s 2025 Mini-Grant Awardees

Speaking Up for the NC Office of EE

Champion Sponsor

EENC
Find your community.

We build connections, provide professional development, and promote excellence for North Carolina's
community of environmental educators.