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August 26, 2026
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There's So Much to Experience at NAAEE 2026!

Joining us in Portland for the 2026 NAAEE Annual Conference and Research Symposium? Registration is open for hands-on workshops, Portland field trips, networking opportunities, and special events designed to help you learn, connect, and have fun. Explore topics such as climate resilience and ocean literacy, visit Tadpole Pond at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, and connect with colleagues at meet-ups, eePRO gatherings, and Portland Pubs. Emerging professionals can also take advantage of dedicated opportunities to build skills, grow their networks, and connect with peers.

Learn more and register →
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New Air Quality PRO Picks

Interested in using real world data to teach your learners about air quality? Our newest PRO Picks collection of educator resources includes mapped visualizations, datasets, and activities that help learners learn about and explore air quality at local, regional, and global scales. Science writer Daniela Pennycook shares her favorite resources developed by NASA, EPA, and other renowned institutions. 

Explore the collection →
Stories from the EE Field
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Learning Together: Language, Nature, and the Conversations That Shape Us

In the latest episode of The World We Want, host Gerry Ellis talks with Diego Román about the power of language, curiosity, community, and dialogue in environmental education. Together, they explore why knowledge alone rarely changes behavior, and how shared experiences can inspire deeper understanding and action. 

Hear from Diego →
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BLAKE Inspire: Turning the Legacy of Sir Peter Blake Into Environmental Action for Young Leaders

Ginny Ellis-Kirifi is a 2025 International CEE-Change Fellow working in Aotearoa (New Zealand) to inspire and educate young people as guardians of their environment. Learn more about Ginny's role with BLAKE, supporting the planning and delivery of week-long environmental education and leadership experiences.

Read the blog →
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Unidad Educativa TUNA: Where the River Is the Classroom

Through the NAAEE's Global E-STEM Awards’ Next Generation Transportation Grant, Fundación Pachamama has supported the Solar Canoe by fitting a 10-meter canoe with solar panels and electric hardware to serve as a mobile classroom. Learn more about how this project supports Kapawi and its school, Unidad Educativa (UE) Tuna, increasing access to education through a sustainable transportation solution tailored to local conditions in the Sacred Basins of the Amazon River.

Read the blog →
More from the eePRO Community

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

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Learning

Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) Outdoor School Summit

Mountainly Storytelling Course for Young People

UM Wilderness Management Graduate Certificate

View more learning posts on eePRO →

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Opportunities

Apply for the 2027 Whitley Awards

Global Innovation Challenge

View more opportunities on eePRO →

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Resources

New Water Explorer's Education Guide

Podcast: "The Greatest Story Never Told: Making Climate Adaptation Visible"

Using Crowdsourced Public Data to Explore Air Quality

View more resources on eePRO →

 
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