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December 17, 2025
Exploring Artificial Intelligence Together: A Conversation for Environmental Educators

Today, December 17, 12:00 PM ET
Technology impacts education in all parts of the world. It's not too late to register for today's webinar where Yue Li (University of Florida), Chris Agnew (Stanford University), Andrew Powers (Greentime.ai), and Ian Humphreys (Foundation for Environmental Education) will offer examples and strategies for using AI to support global education efforts while keeping equity, ethics, the environment, and human-centered design in mind. All registrants will receive the recording.

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Extended: Natural Start 2026 Conference Call for Proposals

Proposals due December 17
Share your knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas for nature-based early learning at NatStart26! Taking place in San Antonio, Texas, and online, this year’s theme is “Imagine If.” The act of imagining encourages us to look forward, be creative, and remain open to what’s possible.

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A Summer of Firsts

Sixty fifth graders from Caroline County, Maryland, spent nineteen days exploring this driving question: Are our rivers swimmable and fishable? Through an eeBLUE grant, ShoreRivers and Caroline County Recreation and Parks built stronger partnerships to provide unforgettable learning experiences for these students.

Read the latest Watershed Chronicles post >
U.S. National Science Foundation-Funded Watershed Education Project 

ENVISION is designed to strengthen environmental literacy in both West Virginia and Delaware. Emphasizing under-resourced regions, this project offers stipends for teachers of grades 3–5 to examine elementary school students’ understanding of local watershed ecosystems and spark interest in environmental STEM.

Learn more >
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Listen to the Full Line-Up from the NAAEE 2025 Podcast Stage

There's a magic that happens in those moments between official meetings—catching someone in the hallway, asking for a quick follow-up about their work. The NAAEE 2025 Podcast Stage aimed to recreate these conversations during NAAEE's virtual Annual Conference and Research Symposium, now available on YouTube.

Watch the NAAEE 2025 >
Help Shape Your eePRO Group!

eePRO Groups thrive because of the insights and experiences you bring. Complete a short survey and contribute your ideas to help shape the future of the eePRO online community.

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More from the eePRO Community

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

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Learning
  • Flourishing in Winter: Guidance for Cold-Weather Play Recording Available
  • Beyond the Ice: The Interconnected Arctic Mosaic

  • Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws: Recording Now Available

View more learning posts on eePRO >

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Opportunities
  • Nature-Based Early Childhood Conference Proposals Due Dec 17
  • 2026 National Children and Youth Garden Symposium Call for Sessions
  • NSF-Funded Watershed Education Project with Stipends for Environmental Educators

View more opportunities on eePRO >

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Resources
  • Free Food Impact Education

  • The Little Things That Run the World

  • The Salish Sea Trilogy Documentary Series

View more resources on eePRO >

 
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