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Environmental Education Students Explore 17 State Parks in 15 Days
Four Outdoor Recreation Studies students at Montreat College embarked on an unforgettable 15-day journey across North Carolina this summer, gaining valuable hands-on experience as they work towards their North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.
Read more about their journey
Educator Spotlight: Adrian Chamberlin
Adrian Chamberlin recently completed his NC Environmental Education Certification. Adrian is a nature instructor for two municipal parks in Wake County - Walnut Creek Wetland Center with the City of Raleigh and Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve with the Town of Cary.
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Educator Spotlight: Amanda Strickland
Amanda Strickland, conservation education specialist for Cleveland County Soil and Water Conservation District recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification.
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Save the Date! 2025 NC Association of Environmental Education Centers Institute March 14 at Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, Efland
🌎 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.
