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June 11, 2025
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Global E-STEM Awards Applications Open!

Apply by July 3
Around the world, nonprofit organizations and public schools are incorporating science, technology, engineering, math, and the environment into their work with students aged 11 to 22. The Global E-STEM Awards support these dedicated organizations with up to $50,000 USD in funding.

Learn more >
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Registration Opens Soon for NAAEE 2025 

Stay tuned for registration details for NAAEE's Annual Conference & Research Symposium taking place virtually in fall 2025. Exhibit booths are now available for purchase. Bring your materials and work to a global audience by participating in the Exhibit Fair.

Visit the NAAEE 2025 site >
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Upcoming Webinar! eeWORKS: What We Have Learned and Why It Matters

June 18, 3:00 PM ET
How is environmental education contributing to a more sustainable planet and society? eeWORKS will help you answer that question! Join four EE research experts as we discuss how the eeWORKS collection can strengthen your case for your programs, funding, and research.

Register >
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2025 Youth Innovation Challenge Seeks Creative Solutions

Submissions due by June 30
We’re seeking creative approaches to marine conservation for this year’s Youth Innovation Challenge. Three winners aged 15–30 will receive a $1,000 prize and a 2-day trip to attend the YIC award ceremony in Kaohsiung, Taiwan! Please share this opportunity with the young environmental innovators in your community.

Apply or share >
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Outreach or Education? Why Knowing the Difference Can Help Us Teach More Effectively

Outreach or education? As an environmental educator, understanding this can make or break your programs. eePRO Group Moderator Bethany Kogut dives into the details of this distinction.

Learn more >
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Environmental Careers and Workforce Development

Environmental education equips communities with skills for emerging environmental careers. Our experts highlight pathways, skills, and resources for preparing for in-demand environmental jobs that address ecological and economic challenges in an evolving workforce landscape.

Learn more >
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Musician Kristian Katele Helps Schools in the DRC Grow a Greener Tomorrow

Inspired by the landscapes of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kristian Katele created the "Green Piano," a one-of-a-kind way to bring music and reforestation together. 

Read his story >
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The Journey to 5K Continues! NAAEE's 5K Challenge Extended Through June 30

May 15–June 30
You already care deeply about environmental education. Joining the NAAEE 5K Challenge is a powerful next step to support the planet and all its inhabitants. What better way to celebrate nature than to get out in it? It’s not too late to get involved! Click the link to sponsor a participant or to sign up for our NAAEE Virtual 5K.

Get involved 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
  • NatStart25: Rooted and Resilient
  • eeWORKS: What We Have Learned and Why It Matters
  • Environmental Action Civics Core Training
  • UK Forest School Training in Maine

View more learning posts on eePRO >

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Opportunities
  • 2025 Forests of NH Teacher Tour
  • Exhibit Booths Now Available for #NAAEE2025
  • Scholarships Available at Rite of Passage Journeys
  • Join the Sustainability Policy Partner Initiative Listserv
  • SDG4 Youth & Student Network

View more opportunities on eePRO >

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Resources
  • National Association of Conservation Districts Education Hub
  • Social Aspects of Sustainability Can’t Be Forgotten
  • UN Ocean Decade: Ocean Science in Action

View more resources on eePRO >

 
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