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September 17, 2025
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NAAEE 2025: Bringing Fresh Ideas to EE

What keeps environmental educators glued to their screens? How about five days of compelling keynotes and must-see sessions that span everything from powerful storytelling to civic engagement, climate comedy to cutting-edge solutions, and conservation education to classroom learning! Whether you’re new to environmental education or leading the field, dive into the preliminary schedule for NAAEE's Annual Conference and Research Symposium and discover sessions you just can’t miss! 

Explore the NAAEE 2025 schedule and register >
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Shellebrating Education on the North Carolina Oyster Trail

The NC Oyster Trail organizes NC Oyster Month in October, putting on an event almost every day of the month to “shellebrate” oysters. From community storytelling to hands-on learning, aquaculture is equipping educators with the skills to lead in classrooms and in conversations across their communities. Read our latest in eeBLUE's Harvest Stories.

Read the blog post >
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eePRO Digests Are Back!

We just made it easier to stay in the loop! You can now opt in to receive a weekly email digest with the latest posts, blogs, and discussions from the eePRO groups you’ve joined. Find new tools to support your work in your inbox.
Here’s how to opt in:
1. Visit eePRO and log in.
2. Navigate to "My Account" at the top of the page.
3. Click on "Manage Info."
3. Go to the "Photo, eePRO Groups..." tab.
4. Check the "Opt into group activity digest" box.
5. Click Save.

Head to your account settings >
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Seeing Ourselves in Nature Webinar

September 25, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Join the Natural Start Alliance in welcoming author and educator Jessica Fong and learn about her new book, Seeing Ourselves in Nature. This powerful new collection of stories reframes outdoor learning through the lens of equity, identity, and belonging.

Register to attend >
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Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Month of Action

Outdoor Alliance for Kids (OAK) is hosting its second annual Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Month of Action this September, which celebrates 4th graders and their families becoming eligible for free access to National Parks and public lands. The EKO Month of Action Toolkit offers ways you and your organization can get involved, share your success stories, host an event, and support this crucial program. 

Access the toolkit >
Four panelists talk about AI, education, and ethics in this Zoom webinar
AI Webinar Recording Available

See why this NAAEE webinar had our highest turnout of 2025: Pressing questions, justified skepticism, tools for educators, and techniques to help students become more empowered in their learning. Hear from three esteemed guests about the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI. 

Watch the recording >
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Technology and Environmental Education: What the Research Says

Recent research reveals the keys for educators to successfully deliver EE through the use of digital technologies. One recommendation is to intentionally leverage technology to extend and amplify outdoor learning rather than replace it.

Read more of the findings >
More from the eePRO Community

Join NAAEE’s eePRO community to network with environmental education professionals around the world. 

We're always looking for new content to share with the EE community.  If you find resources, opportunities, events, or trainings that would benefit environmental education professionals, please share them on eePRO!

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Learning
  • Climate Creative
  • Pre-Conference Workshops Available for NAAEE 2025
  • Workshop: The Earth as a Role Model for Building Empathy and Belonging

View more learning posts on eePRO >

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Opportunities
  • Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Month of Action
  • Vitamin N Challenge
  • Share Your Experiences in Nonformal EE
  • OAK Week 2025
  • Student Scholarship and Conservation Project Grants

View more opportunities on eePRO >

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Resources
  • Engage the Range
  • START: Sustainability Tracking, Analytics, and Roadmap Tool
  • Journey North

  • Stormwater Control and Stream Restoration: What Works and What Does Not

View more resources on eePRO >

 
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