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May 7, 2025
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10 Days Left to Submit to Speak at NAAEE 2025!

Due May 16
Whether you’re an educator, researcher, policymaker, or practitioner, now is the time to submit your proposal for the annual NAAEE Conference and Research Symposium taking place online this fall. With presentation formats and strands that cover the full scope of the EE field, we're looking forward to receiving your proposal. 

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Teaching for Tomorrow: How States Are Leading the Way on Climate Education

May 20, 3:00–4:00 PM ET
The Coalition for Climate Education Policy (CCEP) hosts the upcoming webinar, featuring panelists from State Departments of Education and nonprofit organizations. The panelists will share their methods for success and provide guidance to those seeking to create climate education policy and programs in their own states. 

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EE 30 Under 30 Last Call for Nominations

Applications due May 12
There’s just a few days left to nominate yourself or someone you know for the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025! Submit today to join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders, receive global recognition, and have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking.

Take the next steps >
Hands-On Watershed Education

What do a sponge and an ice cube tray have to do with tree science? Students in Stroud Center's after-school programming are making surprising and fun connections within the world of watershed education. Read the full story in the latest Watershed Chronicles, a blog series by, about, and for grantees of the eeBLUE 21st CCLC Watershed STEM Education Partnership Grant Program.

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2025 Youth Innovation Challenge Launching Soon!

Entries due June 30
The Taiwan Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) and GEEP will soon call for young people (ages 15–30) around the world to share innovative ways to protect marine resources and encourage others to engage in marine stewardship. Winning solutions will receive a $1000 prize.

Learn more >
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The Importance of Protecting the Night Sky

What happens when the night isn’t so dark? From fireflies losing their glow to turtles losing their way, this latest post explores these impacts and more, including hands-on activities for educators to help students see how light pollution affects the natural world.

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Teach Climate Network Summer Institute

July 14–17
Climate Generation will host the 20th annual Teach Climate Network Summer Institute, a transformative virtual event designed for educators by educators. Attend interactive workshops, connect with formal and nonformal educators, and access trusted materials to boost your curriculum.

Learn more >
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Earth Day Special Edition with Judy Braus

Listen in to this special episode of The World We Want: The NAAEE Podcast where NAAEE Executive Director Judy Braus speaks to environmental education's role in shaping the future through knowledge, compassion, and hope.

Tell us your thoughts about season one of the podcast in The World We Want survey!

Listen now >
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Sign up for NAAEE's Virtual 5K Challenge!

May 15–June 18
You're invited to choose your own virtual 5K adventure—run, roll, walk, or paddle to raise support for environmental education. Every move you make directly powers NAAEE to support the educators who are cultivating tomorrow's changemakers and moves us closer to a sustainable future.

Register today >
More from the eePRO Community

Join NAAEE’s eePRO community to network with environmental education professionals around the world. 
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Learning
  • 2026 Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Call for Abstracts
  • Speaking of Space Webinars
  • Accepting Applications for MS in Environmental Studies
  • Constructing Understanding—a BEETLES Professional Learning Session
  • 2025 ANCA Annual Summit

View more learning posts on eePRO >
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Opportunities
  • Nominate 2025 Champions of the Earth
  • Register for NatStart25 | Online July 14–18
  • CoalitionWILD Mentorship Program
  • Global Forest Watch Small Grants Fund
  • Save the Elephants Movie Premiere Screening
  • Teach Climate Network 2025 Summer Institute
  • Youth4Climate Call for Solutions

View more opportunities on eePRO >
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Resources

  • Bilingual Resources on Periodical Cicadas

  • Naturally Curious Jane Journal
  • Nature-Inspired Mindfulness Workbook for Schools
  • ProBleu Catalogue of Ocean and Water Literacy Teaching Aids

View more resources on eePRO >
 
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