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Environmental Educators of North Carolina

Providing community, professional development, & recognition for NC environmental educators.🌲📚🦎🔍

EENC’s vision is to inspire those we work with to create an environmentally literate citizenry. We do this by promoting and facilitating professional development, fostering networking opportunities, and demonstrating high quality environmental education programs and materials. EENC strives to be a leader in the field of environmental education within North Carolina, the southeast, and the nation.

09/10/2026

🌎🎙️ Looking for stories that inspire action? Tune in to The World We Want!

What if the world we want isn’t just something we imagine—but something we can actively build together?

🌱 The World We Want is a podcast from our partners at the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), in partnership with GLOBIO. Each episode explores the people, ideas, and stories driving meaningful change through education.

From educators and community leaders to organizations creating solutions to some of our world’s biggest challenges, the podcast shares stories of curiosity, compassion, resilience, and action—and reminds us that a more just and sustainable future is possible when we work together.

🎧 Listen, get inspired, and discover what it takes to turn hope into action.

Because the world we want starts with the work we do today. 💚
https://eepro.naaee.org/eepodcast

09/07/2026

🌿 Strengthen Environmental Education Across North Carolina

Environmental education is stronger when we work together. 💚
EENC offers Organizational Memberships designed to support not just individual environmental educators, but the organizations, agencies, schools, and teams across North Carolina doing this important work.

When your organization joins EENC, you're investing in your staff, strengthening your professional community, and helping build a stronger network of environmental educators across our state. 🌎

Whether you're a school, nonprofit, government agency, nature center, or other organization engaged in environmental education, there's a place for you in the EENC community.

🌱 Support your team. Connect with your peers. Strengthen environmental education.

👉 Consider becoming an EENC Organizational Member today!
https://www.eenc.org/become-a-member

09/04/2026

🌿 One Week to Go Until the 2026 EENC Annual Conference! 🎉
In just seven days, environmental educators from across the state will come together to celebrate 35 years of transformative learning.
We're excited to:
🌿 Learn together.
🤝 Build new connections.
💡 Discover innovative teaching strategies.
🌎 Celebrate the power of environmental education.
If you're joining us, we can't wait to see you!
Let's celebrate the past, inspire the present, and grow the future of environmental education, together.

09/02/2026

🌿 Less than Two Weeks to Go 🌎💚
Registration closes today at 5pm!
The EENC Annual Conference is almost here, and we're looking forward to welcoming educators from across North Carolina for a few unforgettable days of learning, connection, and inspiration.
Whether you teach in a classroom, nature center, park, museum, or community space, you'll find new ideas, supportive colleagues, and experiences that remind us why environmental education matters.
If you haven't registered yet, now is the perfect time!
https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

08/31/2026

🌿 Start your conference experience a day early! 🌿

Join us on Thursday, September 10 for one of our exciting Pre-Conference Field Trips and dive into unforgettable learning before the 2026 EENC Annual Conference officially begins!

🐺 Red Wolves at the Museum of Life and Science
Explore one of North Carolina's most fascinating conservation success stories. Learn about the critically endangered red wolf, the efforts to protect this iconic species, and how conservation education inspires action.

🧌 The Trolls at Dix Park
Experience the larger-than-life art installation at Dorothea Dix Park, where creativity, storytelling, and nature come together. Discover how public art can deepen our connection to the natural world and inspire environmental stewardship.

Whether you're passionate about wildlife conservation, environmental art, or simply looking to connect with fellow educators before the conference begins, these immersive experiences are the perfect way to kick off an inspiring weekend.

🎟️ Space is limited, be sure to register for your preferred field trip when you sign up for the conference! Registration ends on Wednesday!
https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

08/28/2026

🌎 Creating inclusive environmental education starts with learning together. 🌿

Join EENC for an online course designed to build a strong foundation in the language, concepts, and principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) for environmental educators and environmental professionals.

Whether you're new to equity work or looking to deepen your understanding, this course provides a welcoming space to reflect, learn, and grow alongside a community of peers.

Together, we'll explore:
🤝 Effective communication for sensitive topics through group agreements and nonviolent communication.
💬 A shared language for meaningful conversations about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
🌱 The historical connections between the environmental movement and social justice—and how those histories continue to shape our work today.
🧠 How bias, stereotypes, and oppression influence our experiences and interactions.
✨ The role of power, privilege, and microaggressions, and how to develop a personal action plan that supports more equitable and inclusive practices.

This course was developed through a collaborative partnership between the Center for Diversity and the Environment, EcoInclusive, Justice Outside, Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education, and the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education.

🌿 Learning is the first step toward creating more welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone. Join us as we continue that journey together.

https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

08/25/2026

🌿 Create learning experiences where every learner belongs. 🌿

Join us this November for Accessible by Nature, an online professional development course designed to help educators create more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

This course isn't just about what you teach, it's about how you teach.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, nature center staff member, or environmental education professional, you'll explore practical strategies to reduce barriers to participation and design experiences that challenge and support all learners.

✨ Throughout the course, you'll:
🌱 Build a strong foundation in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
🤝 Explore tools and strategies to better support learners with learning differences, physical accessibility needs, and language barriers.
🔍 Reflect on your current teaching practices and identify barriers to participation.
📝 Redesign a lesson, activity, or program using UDL principles to create a more inclusive learning experience.

Whether you're just beginning your inclusion journey or have years of experience creating accessible programs, Accessible by Nature will provide fresh ideas, practical tools, and meaningful reflection to strengthen your teaching.

💚 Because when we design with accessibility in mind from the start, everyone benefits.

📅 Join us this November and help make environmental education accessible for all.

https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

08/22/2026

🌿 Your environmental education journey belongs here. 💚

Whether professional environmental education is your past, present, or future, EENC is here to support you every step of the way.

As North Carolina's professional organization for environmental educators, EENC connects passionate people who believe in the power of learning through nature. From classroom teachers and park rangers to nonprofit professionals, informal educators, students, and retirees, our community is stronger because of members like you.

✨ When you become an EENC member, you'll:
🤝 Connect with a statewide network of environmental educators.
🌱 Grow your skills through professional development and conferences.
📚 Access exclusive member benefits and resources.
💡 Stay informed about opportunities in the field.
🌎 Support and strengthen environmental education across North Carolina.

No matter where you are in your career, there's an individual membership level designed to meet your needs.

💚 Show your love for environmental education. Invest in your professional growth. Become part of a community that's making a difference.

Join EENC today!

https://www.eenc.org/become-a-member

08/19/2026

🌿 Three Weeks to Go!
Just 3 weeks until the 2026 EENC Annual Conference! ⏳
Imagine spending a few days surrounded by passionate educators who believe learning happens best through experience.
✔️ Hands-on workshops
✔️ Inspiring conversations
✔️ New teaching ideas
✔️ Meaningful connections
✔️ Plenty of time outdoors
This is your chance to recharge, collaborate, and return home with practical ideas you can use right away.
🌿 We hope to see you there!
https://www.eenc.org/upcoming-events

08/17/2026

🧢 Wear Your Passion for Environmental Education! 💚🌎

There's no better way to celebrate the 2026 EENC Annual Conference than with exclusive anniversary swag!
Whether you're a longtime member of the EENC community or attending your first conference, our limited-edition apparel is a fun way to commemorate 35 years of inspiring educators, fostering connections, and creating meaningful learning experiences.
🎉 Order now so your swag is ready for the conference!
https://www.eenc.org/shop

Thank you for supporting EENC and helping us continue our mission of empowering environmental educators across North Carolina.

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