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.

???? Meet the 2024 Youth Innovation Challenge Winners: Krishna Pentayah & the Sov Lanatir Team from Mauritius Team Sov Lanatir aims to restore mangrove forests in Mauritius damaged by the 2020 MV Wakashio oil spill. This project addresses biodiversity loss and promotes environmental stewardship through community engagement and education. It integrates hands-on restoration activities, such as propagule collection, nursery establishment, and seedling planting, involving local residents and fisherfolk in conservation efforts. By combining scientific research with community involvement, this project creates a replicable model for mangrove restoration and environmental education. ?? Watch the winning video here: https://lnkd.in/gV_vqe8p? ? The 2024 #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge gave young people around the world the opportunity to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources and engage people of all ages in marine conservation stewardship. Learn about all the winners and finalists: https://lnkd.in/gxnAa8jU?

If you're a young or emerging professional feeling nervous excitement about networking effectively, you're not alone! In this fun and interactive pre-conference workshop, you will focus on “peopling” skills that can be immediately applied at the #NAAEE2024 Conference! This workshop is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for Environmental Educators and is available at no cost. Secure your spot now! Visit https://lnkd.in/gzGm8ADr and we will see you in Pittsburgh! 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.

Meet the 2024 Youth Innovation Challenge Winners: Brigitta & Gabriella from Indonesia! ?? Watch their full video at https://lnkd.in/g8qscXex Brigitta Maria Andrea Gunawan and Gabriella Reyna Ardisa Gunawan's project, Diverseas, aims to enhance ocean literacy through immersive experiences such as virtual dives, workshops, and facilitator training. Through collaboration with conservation professionals and educators, Diverseas will offer accessible, engaging learning opportunities, including a prototype course that encourages participants to adopt and plant corals, promoting hands-on conservation efforts. It additionally seeks to build a network of 500 ocean advocates by 2030, empowering learners to become conservation leaders by highlighting careers in marine science! The 2024 #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge gave young people around the world the opportunity to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources and engage people of all ages in marine conservation stewardship. Learn about all the winners and finalists: https://lnkd.in/gxnAa8jU

CEE-Change Fellow Vanessa Barela, MEd had to navigate a variety of barriers while developing outdoor education curriculum within the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). Learn what Vanessa gained from the experience and how she was able to challenge the status quo to create equitable opportunities for all students. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNaRqX6e Talking Talons Youth Leadership #CEEChange #CivicEngagement #EnvironmentalEducation #Equity #Inclusion #OutdoorEducation

We’ve had over 70,000 visitors come through #eeJOBS in the last 90 days! Was one of them you? With new listings every day, eeJOBS offers opportunities across a variety of environmental education roles. Stop by https://jobs.naaee.org or subscribe to our weekly eeJOBS newsletter to have the newest listing sent to your inbox!

Meet the Youth Innovation Challenge Winner: Axell Sutton | Mexico Axell created the "Global Maritime Decarbonization Toolkit,” an innovative project that provides practical strategies and educational resources to empower communities, industry leaders, and policymakers to adopt sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions in the maritime industry. The toolkit covers key topics such as decarbonization concepts, policy recommendations, community management, and success stories of young activists, promoting environmental stewardship within port communities and beyond. The 2024 #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge gave young people around the world the opportunity to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources and engage people of all ages in marine conservation stewardship. Learn about all the winners and finalists: https://lnkd.in/gxnAa8jU?

Whether you’ve been working in K–12 environmental education for decades or you’ve just begun your first position, if you have a genuine and proactive desire to share knowledge with your peers and are eager to help others grow, this eePRO moderator position is for you! We’re hiring a K–12 #eePRO group moderator and would love to hear from you! Check out https://lnkd.in/eamRyzF3 for details on how to apply.

We’re ecstatic to announce the 2024 GEEP Youth Innovation Challenge Winners and Finalists! Congratulations to the 2024 winners Brigitta and Gabriella, Axell, Krishna and team, and all of our finalists! Each winning proposal will receive a $1,000 USD prize for their solution and one member from each winning team will attend the International Conference on Marine Debris hosted by the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) in Taipei, Taiwan later this month. ??Visit https://lnkd.in/gxnAa8jU to learn about winners and finalists and watch their video pitches! The 2024 #GEEPYouthInnovation Challenge gave young people around the world the opportunity to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources and engage people of all ages in marine conservation stewardship. This year, we received over 150 applications. Thank you all of our applicants for your dedication to and passion for protecting our ocean and marine environments! The Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC) is a program of the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), a vibrant and inclusive learning network designed to champion environmental education (EE) around the world, in partnership with the Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA). GEEP is a partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Taiwan Ministry of Environment, and the North American Association for Environmental Education. We looked for solutions that were innovative, feasible, informed by research, and included an environmental education component.

As the North Atlantic region shifts into autumn, the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is using this opportunity to educate community members on native plantings and the benefits of building your mini-meadow in the cooler seasons. Learn more and dig into the variety of educational resources and experiences the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy offers! https://lnkd.in/gyjfrZqZ #EnvironmentalEducation #NativePlants #WatershedEducation