Environmental Educators of North Carolina

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Environmental Educators of North Carolina

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Providing community, professional development, & recognition for NC environmental educators.🌲📚🦎🔍

EENC’s vision is to inspire those we work with to create an environmentally literate citizenry. We do this by promoting and facilitating professional development, fostering networking opportunities, and demonstrating high quality environmental education programs and materials. EENC strives to be a leader in the field of environmental education within North Carolina, the southeast, and the nation.

10/27/2026

🌎️ Climate Science and Communication 🌎️
This course is designed to teach the basics of climate science and introduce educators to climate change communication strategies, and features activities from Project WET’s Climate, Water, and Resilience Educator Module. Sign up today!
https://www.kaee.org/eecourses/climate-science-&-communication

10/25/2026

⛰️ Appalachian Mountain Ecology ⛰️
This course is designed to provide educators with knowledge of important ecological principles within an Appalachian Mountain context. Throughout the course, fieldwork requirements are embedded to allow participants to gain firsthand experience.
Sign up today!
https://www.kaee.org/eecourses/appalachian-mountain-ecology

10/23/2026

EENC wants to come to you in 2027! As we are planning our program schedule, we'd love to bring more in-person learning opportunities to you. We're currently scheduling an NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence workshop, a workshop using the BEETLES materials, and a collection of our new Mini Workshops that are only 3 hours long. If your site is interested in hosting an EENC workshop, please contact us!

10/21/2026

🍂 Take Me Outside Week! 🍁
From October 19–23, educators and learners are invited to celebrate outdoor learning through free virtual programming, curriculum-connected resources and, most importantly, time spent learning outside.
Registration is free: https://takemeoutside.ca/tmoday/

10/15/2026

🌎 Today is the FINAL DAY to sign up for our JEDI course!
Ready to deepen your understanding of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in environmental education?
This introductory, asynchronous course will help you:
🌱 Build a foundation in JEDI concepts and language
💬 Develop skills for navigating sensitive conversations
📚 Explore the intersections of environmental and social justice
🌿 Reflect on your own practice and develop an action plan for continued learning
Whether you're just beginning your JEDI learning journey or looking to strengthen your existing practice, this course is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow.
Don't miss your chance to join us for this important learning experience.
https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

10/14/2026

🌎 New to inclusive education? You've got a place here.
🌱 Been practicing inclusive education for years? You belong here, too.
Our Accessible by Nature course is designed for educators at every stage—from those just beginning to explore inclusion to experienced professionals looking to deepen their practice.
Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, we'll explore how to design learning environments that are accessible and appropriately challenging for all learners.
Whether you are a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, experienced professional, or just getting started, this course will invite you to reflect deeply on how you plan and teach, not just what you teach.
Let's move beyond making learning accessible for some and work toward learning environments designed for everyone. 💚
🌿 Join us for Accessible by Nature!
https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

10/12/2026

📢 Western Section Board Nominations needed! EENC is managed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, and we need YOU to ensure representation across North Carolina. We want to ensure that voices and perspectives from across North Carolina are represented, and this is a special message to the western section, inviting you to apply!
✅️ This is a great way to create a deeper connection to this community, build some resume experience, and share your talents and skills on a statewide, regional, and even national level. Most positions are a 2-year commitment, allowing you time to get your footing and really dive into the work of the organization. The nomination process consists of an application, an interview, and then a vote from the general members for a full slate of candidates.
https://www.eenc.org/join-our-board
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBYNg6rxfl_avtksNIoDA1qbHZPahM5HwQy7e_SR0LrlNO_Q/viewform

10/09/2026

🌎 Environmental education is about people, places, and the relationships between them.
So how do equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion shape the work we do?
Our JEDI Introductory Course is designed specifically for environmental educators and environmental professionals who want to build a stronger foundation in the language, concepts, and principles of JEDI work.
Together, participants will explore:
🌱 The history and intersections of the environmental movement and social justice
💬 Communication strategies for navigating sensitive topics
🔎 Bias, stereotypes, and oppression
🤝 Power, privilege, and microaggressions
💡 Personal reflection and developing an action plan for continued learning
This course is an opportunity to build shared language, reflect on our own practices, and spark continued learning and action.
Created through a partnership of environmental education and JEDI organizations, this course recognizes that creating a more just and inclusive environmental movement is ongoing work, and there is always more to learn.
🌿 Join us in doing the work.
https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

10/07/2026

🌎 Big news for Environmental Education in North Carolina! 🌿
You may have heard the news—and we think it’s worth celebrating!
The programs and certification currently housed within the N.C. Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs are moving to the Center for the Environment at Catawba College.
EENC is thrilled to support this transition and collaborate with the Office of Environmental Education team, the Center for the Environment team, and environmental education stakeholders across North Carolina as this next chapter takes shape.
🤝 We’re excited about what this transition means for the continued strength and growth of environmental education in our state!
Be sure to follow NC Office of Environmental Education, Environmental Educators of North Carolina, and Center for the Environment at Catawba College on social media for updates as the transition unfolds.
🌱 Here’s to the next chapter of Environmental Education in NC!

10/05/2026

From mushrooms 🍄 to sea life 🐚 to insects 🦋, our conference tables became their own little ecosystems!
Between sessions, conversations, and connections, participants filled the tables with drawings inspired by the natural world. Because when you bring a room full of environmental educators together, you never know where a little creativity will grow. 🌱

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Hendersonville, NC
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