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March 25, 2026
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Last Call for EE 30 Under 30 Nominations

Due March 31
NAAEE is recognizing young changemakers for contributing to communities around the world through environmental education. Do you know someone who deserves this honor? Submit a nomination for them (or perhaps yourself) for the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026. Watch the Applicant Webinar for additional tips on creating a strong nomination. Recording now available on NAAEE's YouTube channel. 

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Share Your EE Knowledge and Research at NAAEE 2026!

Proposals due April 10
Join hundreds of educators from around the world as you present your take on this year's theme, "Imagine If..." Submit presentation proposals for this year's in-person gathering in Portland, Oregon, that spark imagination, broaden participation and belonging, elevate promising and proven practices, and nurture creative solutions for our future.

We're also currently inviting volunteers with at least five years experience in EE to help review proposals for NAAEE 2026.

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The Best New Children’s Nature Books: Announcing the Blueberry Award Winners

March 25, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Looking for the best new children’s books to support literacy, nature connection, and environmental stewardship? Join the Natural Start Alliance and the Evanston Public Library for their annual live webinar as they introduce the 2025 Blueberry Award winners and honors, share book talks, and offer practical strategies for using these titles in classrooms, libraries, and outdoor learning settings.

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Stories from the EE Field
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Engineering a Water-Secure Future: Rural Youth as Water Innovators in Kenya

With support from the 2024 Global E-STEM Award, the Riley Orton Foundation works to bring STEM concepts to rural schools in Kenya. In the organization's Climate Solutions workshops, students learn renewable energy and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, addressing clean water access while promoting environmental sustainability and empowering future innovators.

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Beyond Validation: How NAAEE Accreditation Sparked Program Growth at The College of New Jersey

The Environmental Sustainability Education Minor at The College of New Jersey is an interdisciplinary program that prepares future educators to integrate environmental concepts across disciplines. NAAEE accreditation has strengthened the program and increased opportunities for graduates.

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Listening in the Desert: How the CEE-Change Leadership Institute Reshaped My Community Action Project

Dr. Molina Waters shares her experience as a new member of the CEE-Change Fellowship, a cohort dedicated to civics and environmental education. Through listening, reflection, and a new take on leadership, Mo gained a new perspective on developing a Community Action Plan.

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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
  • March 26 eeWEBINAR: The Power of Systems Thinking for Environmental Educators
  • Biodiversity Education Online Course

  • Caterpillars Count! Arthropod Monitoring Project

  • Nature-Based Pre-K Certification

 View more learning posts on eePRO >

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Opportunities
  • Education Faculty Wanted for Study on Nature-Based Early Learning

  • World Food Forum Startup Awards

  • 2026 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest

View more opportunities on eePRO >

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Resources
  • Enough to Share: New E-STEM Children's Book

  • Sustainable Food Negotiation Simulation

  • The Magnificent Monarch Migration: Storybook and STEAM Guide for Pre-K–3

View more resources on eePRO >

 
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