eeNEWS for January 30, 2025

The latest news, resources, and opportunities in the EE community

January 30, 2025

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Weaving Strength from Complexity

January 30, 9:00 AM ET / 1600 SAST
Join GEEP Africa and guests Gerry Salole and Tamzin Ractliffe for an interactive discussion on how African communities look to Indigenous Knowledge to understand and respond to complex environmental, social, and economic issues that make up the "polycrisis."

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Expanding Autism Inclusion in Zoos and Aquariums

Zoos and aquariums strive to be welcoming and inclusive spaces for science and environmental learning for diverse audiences. Read about changes being made to improve the experience of visitors, staff, and volunteers with autism.

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Environmental Education and Democracy

February 12, 4:00 PM ET
Join this two-part panel offered through the ee360+ program to explore how EE can activate democratic participation and decision-making for a sustainable future.

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New Additions to PRO Picks

Find new resource recommendations on teaching about water quality and marine education in PRO Picks, the NAAEE resource collection created by experts in their fields. These new additions include lessons, databases, free tools, and hands-on activities for educators to teach about the ocean and how to care for it.

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New from The World We Want: The NAAEE Podcast

Teaching Through Laughter: A New Bridge to Climate Conversations with Esteban Gast | S1 Episode 6
Comedian and climate educator Esteban Gast reveals how a shift in communication can inspire a renewed sense of awareness and action.

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Learning

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Reimagining the Role of Teachers

Recording available:
The Natural Start Alliance recently hosted a webinar with the authors of Reimagining The Role of Teachers in Nature-Based Learning to explore how educators can embody many roles when implementing nature-based strategies.

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Sharks in the Pacific Northwest Virtual Workshop

February 14, 2025
Enhance your knowledge of the Salish Sea marine ecosystem. What better way to spend this Valentine's Day than learning about sharks? It's going to be jawsome!

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Making Climate Science Matter

February 15, 2025
Join Climate Generation for the "Teach Climate Network" workshop on the Fifth National Climate Assessment with Patrick Chandler, an education specialist for the Climate Literacy Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN).

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Opportunities

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Saving the Corals with Kids, Youth, and Scientists

Better understand the threats to coral reefs in Colombia and how conservation plays a part as a Reef Check Diver certified through the #SaveTheCoral project.

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World Water Day Art Contest

This World Water Day celebration event features a student art contest and showcases the efforts of teachers and students to improve waterways and understand the current issues they face.

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Wild Gift Fellowship Applications Open

Wild Gift's six-month Fellowship program blends virtual leadership development and reflection sessions with an immersive 18-day backcountry trek through Idaho or Utah.

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Resources

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EARTH Lessons and Workshops

Education and Research: Testing Hypotheses (EARTH) offers teacher workshops and lessons written by and for teachers using data from ocean observing systems.

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Transferable Solutions Newsletter

Learn how to establish yourself in fields beyond environmental education and find opportunities to do environmentally-minded cross-sector work.

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Deep Ocean Education Project

Find resources from NOAA Ocean Education, E/V Nautilus, and the Schmidt Ocean Institute exploring the deep ocean in an easily searchable database.

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