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We bring the brightest minds together to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement through the power of education to create a more sustainable future for all. For five decades, NAAEE has served as the professional association, champion, and backbone organization for the field of environmental education, working with a diverse group of educators in the US, Canada, and Mexico to advance environmental education. Environmental education focuses on learners of all ages, the importance of experiential, interdisciplinary education, developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, promoting civic engagement, and creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.

10/08/2026

From timely sessions and new connections to special remarks from Dr. Chi-Ming Peng, Minister of Environment, Taiwan, a warm welcome from Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, and a powerful plenary with Baratunde Thurston, there was plenty to learn and reflect on today. And yes, there were also therapy dogs! Here’s to another great day of imagining what’s possible. Share your favorite part of today with !

10/02/2026

A new eeRESEARCH collection explores six studies on storytelling, music, photography, visual art, theater, and interactive installations, and what they reveal about creative approaches to environmental learning!

From songwriting outdoors to student-created plays, the research points to some powerful possibilities for putting learners in the driver’s seat, using creative work to better connect with their environments.

Check out our "Arts-Based and Creative Approaches to Environmental Education" collection today: bit.ly/Creative-Approaches-To-EE.

09/28/2026

We love Portland! Mayor Keith Wilson has officially proclaimed October 5–10, 2026, Environmental Education Week, recognizing the vital role environmental education plays across all ages and communities.

This proclamation comes just as environmental educators from around the world are set to gather in Portland for the NAAEE 2026 Annual Conference and Research Symposium, from October 6–9. We’re honored to be part of a week that celebrates the work of our field and the people who make it possible.

There’s still time to join us! Register for NAAEE 2026 and come "Imagine If…" with us in Portland: conference.naaee.org.

09/21/2026

NAAEE’s eeBLUE seeks an evaluation and communications consultant!

What can six organizations teach us about effective ocean and coastal acidification education and outreach?

The eeBLUE Ocean Acidification Education and Outreach Mini-Grants Program supports six Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers member institutions as they integrate ocean and coastal acidification into their education efforts. Now, we’re seeking a consultant to evaluate the projects, identify what works, and turn those findings into useful stories and resources.

If you enjoy asking good questions and making sense of data, this opportunity may be for you!

Proposals are due November 20, 2026.

Know someone who should see this opportunity? Share it with your network!

🔗 https://bit.ly/RfP-Eval-And-Comms

09/16/2026

Announcing the winners and finalists for NAAEE and ’s 2026 Youth Innovation Challenge! This award recognizes creative ideas to protect our ocean. Please give a round of applause for this inspiring group of young innovators. Learn more about them and their impressive concepts today: bit.ly/2026-YIC-Winners.

09/14/2026

Coming up fast this Thursday, September 17! Join comedian, educator, and activist Esteban Gast for an interactive eeWEBINAR on building community through humor, vulnerability, ritual, and connection. Walk away with practical ideas for creating experiences that bring people together and inspire action. Register now: bit.ly/CommunityChangesEverything.

09/11/2026

Christopher Davis, a 2025 CEE-Change Fellow, honored the legacy of Compton’s Eagle Tree by developing an art exhibit that preserves the environmental stories of his community. The “We Are the Land” exhibition blends paintings, archival photos, and community narratives, turning a loss into an engaging learning experience for himself and others: bit.ly/We-Are-The-Land.

09/08/2026

Want to join us in Portland this October? Financial aid is still available!

NAAEE is offering 25% registration discounts to individuals for whom regular registration rates pose a financial hardship. Apply by this Friday, September 11!

We want to make sure as many voices and perspectives as possible are part of NAAEE 2026, and we hope to see you in Portland. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/NAAEE2026Aid.

09/04/2026

It might be time to look beyond the classroom... and build more porches! In the latest episode of "The World We Want," host Gerry Ellis joins Margie Vandeven and Roger Still for a wide-ranging conversation about nature, community, childhood, and the places that give us room to slow down and pay attention to the world around us.

Listen to "Creating New Spaces for Learning About the World Around Us," and explore what it means to create more welcoming spaces for discovery and connection: bit.ly/CreatingNewSpaces.

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Washington D.C., DC

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+12024190412

Website

http://www.naaee.org/

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