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April 22, 2026
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Apply Now to the 2026 Youth Innovation Challenge

Due May 31
The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) is thrilled to launch the 2026 Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC): Advancing Marine Conservation! This opportunity invites young people between the ages of 15 and 30 from around the world to share their innovative solutions to protect marine resources using environmental education. Three winners will receive a $1,000 USD prize and be invited to attend the YIC award ceremony in Taiwan.

Learn more >
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eeWEBINAR: Deliberating Environmental Issues with Youth and Adults

Tomorrow! April 23, 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Join NAAEE and the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) for this interactive eeWEBINAR to introduce deliberation as a values-based approach for engaging both youth and adults in meaningful public dialogue. All registrants will receive the recording.

Register >
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Next Wave EE: Highlighting EE Certificates and Programs

Friday, April 24, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Join the Higher Education eePRO Group for a look at advanced training in environmental education, featuring programs from The College of New Jersey and Hamline University plus scholarship highlights.

Register >
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Registration Is Open for NatStart26

June 24–27, 2026
The annual Nature-Based Early Learning Conference in San Antonio offers a chance to explore bold ideas in nature-based early learning through inspiring sessions, new research, and meaningful connections.

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Join Outside for 5

Supporting kids is meaningful, hard work—and we see you. Parents, caregivers, teachers, advocates, and community partners: getting kids outside matters more than ever. Even five minutes outdoors can spark confidence, creativity, and connection.

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New National Survey: Understanding the State of High School Environmental Science Education

Calling high school environmental science teachers: Share your voice! Too often, tools, and curricula are built on assumptions. This 15-minute survey will help inform future resources that reflect your real needs, your classroom, and your experience.

Take the survey >
Stories from the EE Field
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Bringing Ocean Science to the Far North: E-STEM Education in Coastal Aotearoa

With help from a 2024 Global E-STEM Award, TriOceans launched an outreach program that offers experiential ocean science activities directly to schools and community groups.

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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
  • Guidelines for Excellence: Early Childhood EE Programs Workshop
  • eeWEBINAR: The Power of Systems Thinking for Environmental Educators (Recording)
  • Taking Action for Biodiversity Education Facilitator Training

 

 View more learning posts on eePRO >

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Opportunities
  • Global Action Days 2026
  • Ornithological Research Internship

  • Grants Available Through the Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation


View more opportunities on eePRO >

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Resources
  • Cyberchase Celebrates Earth Month: Educator Resources, Family Activities, and All-New Episodes
  • MACAN Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Curriculum

  • National Farm to School Network Resource Database


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