EENC Events

EENC hosts several activities every year, including our annual conference and section events. The following calendar of events lists those sponsored or promoted by EENC.  Learn more about our professional development programs.

There are many other environmental education opportunities offered throughout the state that are not offered through EENC. Visit the NC Office of Environmental Education's event calendar to explore other opportunities!

Upcoming events

    • Mon, June 05, 2023
    • Mon, July 31, 2023
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    This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in the language, concepts and principles of equity work for environmental educators and environmental professionals.  It is meant to be an introductory course and spark interest in further learning around justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). The main topics for the course include:

    • Foundations of communication for sensitive topics, including group agreements and nonviolent communication.

    • Developing a common language for discussing JEDI topics

    • Understanding historical intersections of the environmental movement with social justice topics, how those historical events might still be causing impacts today.

    • Understanding bias, stereotypes, and oppression

    • Reflecting on power and privilege that different identities afford, how that power and privilege manifests as microaggressions and how to use the power and privilege you had to develop a personal action plan.

    This course was developed through a partnership between Center for Diversity and the EnvironmentEcoInclusiveJustice Outside, Environmental Educators of North Carolina, Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education, and Kentucky Association for Environmental Education.  

    Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

    • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 8 week timeframe.  Actual time to complete the course will vary, but we estimate it will take approximately 15 hours.
    • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage timely completion of assignments.  While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the courses will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.
    • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on forums and Padlet boards, and writing personal reflections.

    Cohort Timeline: This cohort will begin June 5, 2023.  Participants will have until July 31 , 2023 to complete the course.

    Earning Credit: This course qualifies for 15 hours Criteria I Credit for EE Certification Program Enrollees, 10-hour maximum CE Credit for those already EE Certified.  For all other continuing education, you can earn 1.5 CEU's (15 hours)

    Registration: $30 for EENC members, $40 for general registration.  Sliding registration option also available.

    • Thu, June 08, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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    So far in 2023, more than 600 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in Congress and 46 state legislatures around the country. The majority of these bills target young people, particularly those who identify as transgender or non-binary, or those who are people of color. At the same time, both federal laws and professional ethics forbid discrimination on the basis of sex, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Educators are caught in the middle, and, in fact, a number of these bills specifically target educators and educational curricula, placing schools and educators once again on the front lines of the culture wars. Please join us on June 8 for a question-and-answer session with Craig White and Lore Lane from the Campaign for Southern Equality, a regional organization whose mission is to support the lived and legal equality of LGBTQIA+ people in the South, and bring your questions, concerns, hopes and challenges. 

    About the Facilitators:

    Craig White, MSW (he/him or they/them), Supportive Schools Director, Campaign for Southern Equality.

    As Supportive Schools Director, Craig provides training, policy guidance, and assessment services to assist Southern schools in becoming more inclusive and welcoming for students of every sexual and gender identity. He also advises and advocates on other LGBTQ youth-related issues and policies. Outside of his CSE work, Craig is the lead facilitator for Craig White Consulting, a private consulting practice through which they do racial equity training and consulting with schools, nonprofits and foundations around the US. They also teach as an adjunct faculty member in the Education Program at Warren Wilson College, and are a co-leader of the Leadership Learning Exchange for Equity organized by the Maine Community Foundation. Craig holds an undergraduate degree from Brown University and an MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is a William C. Friday Fellow for Human Relations through the Wildacres Leadership Initiative. He has lived with his family in the Asheville, NC area since 1999.

    Lore Lane (they/them), Impact Coordinator, Campaign for Southern Equality.

    Lore was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. Prior to joining the CSE team Lore was a counselor at a youth shelter and provided an affirming space for queer residents. They are passionate about lived and legal equality and so during one of the worst anti-LGBTQ youth legislative sessions on record they sought out a position that would enable them to continue serving their community. As the Impact Coordinator at CSE, Lore works to maintain and grow the volunteer program by connecting with the community and providing training. They are also able to pursue their passion for uplifting and protecting queer youth in CSE’s Supportive Schools program. They are currently attending Western Carolina University for a degree in Emergency and Disaster Management. In their spare time they enjoy hiking with their partner, caring for their pug and two cats, and making art.

    Logistics:
    This workshop will be held online via Zoom. 

    This workshop will be eligible for 2 hours of Criteria III/Continuing Ed for the NC EE Certification.

    Cancellation:

    Registration for this workshop may be canceled up until 7 days before the official start date for a full refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee, by emailing programs@eenc.org. No refunds will be offered for cancellations after June 7.

    • Mon, June 12, 2023
    • 10:30 AM
    • Fri, June 23, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • Online
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    The Guidelines for Excellence is a series of materials to help environmental educators hone their practice and programs to national standards for high-quality EE programming.   This workshop will focus on the K-12 Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence publication.

    This workshop is for educators (formal, nonformal, and higher education) who want to learn more about:  
    • What environmental literacy is and how to explain the value of environmental literacy.
    • What environmental literacy should look like by the end of grades 4, 8 and 12.
    • How to connect these Guidelines to your EE instructional materials and NC curriculum standards.

    Format: This course will be a combination of independent online work and required group calls.  We will be using an online platform called Moodle for independent work and Zoom for the calls (video and call-in options). 

    Live Call Dates: Tuesday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 20 from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Note: you must attend and participate in both calls to receive full credit for this course.

    Facilitators: Michelle Pearce

    Limited to 20 students. 

    Eligible for 10 hours of Criteria I or continuing education credit for the NC DEQ EE Certificate.

    Registration: $15 for EENC members, $20 for general registration.  

    • Mon, June 19, 2023
    • Mon, July 31, 2023
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    Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students’ needs. This course will encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach, not just the content you teach.  Whether you’re a classroom teacher or outdoor nonformal educator, are an experienced professional or just getting started in the field, and are new to inclusion or have been leading inclusive programming for years, we hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all learners. Focus areas include:
    • Understanding the principles of Universal Design for Learning
    • Describing terms, techniques, tools, and resources to promote inclusivity and access to better serve diverse populations, specifically those with learning differences, physical accessibility needs, and language barriers
    • Evaluating your current teaching practices/pedagogy and your setting to identify barriers to participation
    • Applying the principles of universal design for learning to your pedagogical practices to redesign a lesson, activity, or program

    This course content was designed by Michelle Silvers of Silver’s Lining PLLC, Estrella Risinger with the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education, Michelle Pearce and Lauren Pyle with the Environmental Educators of North Carolina, with contributions from Rebekah Jones and the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning.

    Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

    • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 6 week timeframe.  Actual time to complete the course will vary, but we estimate it will take approximately 10 hours.
    • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage timely completion of assignments.  While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the courses will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.
    • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on forums and Padlet boards, and writing personal reflections.

    Cohort Timeline: This cohort will begin June 19, 2023.  Participants will have until July 31, 2023 to complete the course.

    Earning Credit: This course qualifies for 10 hours Criteria III Credit for EE Certification Program Enrollees, 10-hour maximum CE Credit for those already EE Certified.  For all other continuing education, you can earn 1.0 CEU's (10 hours)

    Registration: $30 for EENC members, $40 for general registration.  Sliding registration option also available.

    • Thu, June 22, 2023
    • 8:30 PM
    • Reedy Creek Nature Center & Nature Preserve - 2986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
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    Join us on June 22nd at 8:30 PM at Reedy Creek Park for an exciting Moth Night event led by Lenny Lampel. The program will start at the nature center, where Lenny will share information about moths, the work that Reedy Creek has been doing, and what our expectations are for the evening. 

    We will then move to designated areas where sheets and black lights have been set up to attract moths, and there participants will get to view and identify various moth species that are found in the Piedmont Section. 


    • Thu, June 29, 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Cradle of Forestry | 11250 Pisgah Hwy., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

    Join us for a beautiful morning stroll through the birthplace of scientific forestry in the US, deep in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. Join us for a FREE behind the scenes tour of the historic Biltmore Campus trail with EENC board member and FIND Outdoors Education Manager Clay Wooldridge, as he takes us back through time to a different era. 

    We will explore the history of the Biltmore Forest School, the natural history of the Pisgah National Forest, and how we can use the outdoors as a tool for teaching history, literacy, science and developing deeper connections to the places we live. Stick around for a picnic lunch afterwards if you would like (lunch not provided). Open to members and nonmembers- limited spots available. Moderate activity level. 

    Register by June 20, 2023 using the link below. If you have any questions, email Dana Miller at western@eenc.org.

    Click Here to Register

Past events

Thu, May 18, 2023 Celebrating Excellence in Environmental Education! (EENC Webinar)
Sun, May 07, 2023 Guided Hike at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest
Thu, April 20, 2023 Launching the NC Science Trail (EENC Webinar)
Tue, April 11, 2023 NCSU's The Science House Adult STEM Night
Tue, April 11, 2023 (Pilot) Environmental Education Programs: Guidelines for Excellence Workshop - Online, Tuesday AM Section
Tue, March 28, 2023 Central Section Virtual Meet & Greet
Wed, March 22, 2023 More than a Like: Building Your Social Media Strategy eeWEBINAR
Sat, March 18, 2023 Inquiry-based Outdoor Learning: Using BEETLES in NC (Chimney Rock State Park)
Thu, March 16, 2023 Introducing the eeGuidance for Equitable Pay and Hiring (EENC Webinar)
Mon, February 27, 2023 CommunitEEs: JEDI in Action
Thu, February 23, 2023 Statewide EE Giving Campaign: Information Session for EE Programs
Mon, February 20, 2023 Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education (Online Course)
Wed, February 15, 2023 EENC Central Meet-Up at TLC's Wild IDEAS
Wed, February 15, 2023 Together We Decide: Practical Tools for Collaborative Decision Making (eeINSPIRE Webinar)
Mon, February 13, 2023 Don't Waste It! Online Workshop
Thu, February 09, 2023 Every Child Matters: 4 Seasons of Reconciliation Learning Opportunity (Outdoor Learning Store Partner Program)
Mon, February 06, 2023 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education (Online Course)
Tue, January 31, 2023 NC Environmental Literacy Plan Working Session
Sat, January 28, 2023 Eastern Section UnConference
Wed, January 25, 2023 eePRO Webinar: Environmental Justice and the Future of EE
Tue, January 24, 2023 Opting In with Birdability (online workshop)
Wed, January 11, 2023 Methods of Teaching EE - Online
Tue, January 10, 2023 Professional Development Guidelines for Excellence Workshop - Online, Tuesday AM Section
Tue, December 13, 2022 EE and the Draft K-12 NC Science Standards: Working Session
Fri, December 09, 2022 Holiday Lights Meet-Up At Whitewater Center
Thu, December 08, 2022 12th Annual Nonformal Educators Meeting (Hosted by DPI + NC Office of EE)
Sun, December 04, 2022 Central Section GrEEn Holiday Crafting
Sun, December 04, 2022 Central Section Nature Book Club - The Puma Years
Tue, November 29, 2022 Accessibility in Outdoor Learning (Outdoor Learning Store Webinar)
Tue, November 15, 2022 Teaching Green in the Elementary Years (Outdoor Learning Store Webinar)
Sat, November 12, 2022 Behind the Scenes Tour at Fort Fisher Aquarium
Mon, November 07, 2022 Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education (Online Course)
Mon, October 24, 2022 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education (Online Course)
Sat, October 22, 2022 Social at Sideways Farm & Brewing (Western Section Event)
Mon, October 17, 2022 Take Me Outside Day & Week! (Outdoor Learning Store Event)
Tue, October 04, 2022 Nature Connection: Sensory Activities for All Ages (Outdoor Learning Store Webinar)
Thu, September 29, 2022 SEEA Annual Conference
Tue, September 27, 2022 Animals Care for Mother Earth: An Indigenous Teaching Resource for Personal Development (Outdoor Learning Store Webinar)
Tue, September 27, 2022 Adult STEM Night Event
Fri, September 23, 2022 Community Engagement Guidelines for Excellence Workshop (Huntersville)
Tue, September 20, 2022 Life Underground: Student Soil Exploration Resources & Activities (Outdoor Learning Store Webinar)
Sat, September 17, 2022 Grandfather Mountain Gathering
Tue, September 13, 2022 Classrooms to Communities: The Best Resources for Outdoor Learning! (Outdoor Learning Store Webinar)
Fri, September 09, 2022 2022 EENC Annual Conference
Thu, September 08, 2022 2022 EENC Pre-Conference Social
Thu, September 08, 2022 2022 EENC Pre-Conference Field Trip: Horton Grove Nature Preserve & Stagville State Historic Site
Thu, September 08, 2022 2022 EENC Pre-Conference Field Trip: Walking Tour of the Hub Farm
Thu, September 08, 2022 2022 EENC Pre-Conference Field Trip: Falls Lake Paddle and Hike
Thu, September 08, 2022 2022 EENC Pre-Conference Workshop: Inquiry-based Outdoor Learning: Using BEETLES in NC
Sat, July 30, 2022 Implementing Culturally Relevant Pedagogy to Navigate Critical Conversations
Thu, July 28, 2022 What Should Equitable Pay and Equitable Hiring Look Like in EE? (Listening Session #2)
Fri, July 15, 2022 What Should Equitable Pay and Equitable Hiring Look Like in EE? (Listening Session #1)
Fri, July 01, 2022 Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education (Online Course)
Sat, June 25, 2022 Panthertown Valley Guided Hike
Fri, June 24, 2022 K-12 Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence Workshop (Huntersville)
Mon, June 13, 2022 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education (Online Course)
Sat, June 11, 2022 Inquiry-based Outdoor Learning: Using BEETLES in NC (Salisbury)
Wed, June 08, 2022 Green Teacher Webinar: Tools and Resources for Summer Fun Outdoors
Sat, June 04, 2022 EENC Central Section Book Club: The End of Night
Sat, May 21, 2022 Don't Waste It! Workshop (Central Section)
Thu, May 19, 2022 Nature Study in Middle School: How to bring out the wonder in Middle Schoolers (EENC Webinar)
Tue, May 17, 2022 CommunitEEs: JEDI in Action
Mon, May 16, 2022 Don't Waste It! Online Workshop
Wed, May 11, 2022 Tools and Resources for Summer Fun Outdoors (Green Teacher Webinar)
Mon, May 09, 2022 Piedmont Section May Book Club: Wild Spectacle
Wed, April 27, 2022 Abenaki Creation Stories (Green Teacher Webinar)
Tue, April 26, 2022 eeINSPIRE Webinar: Climate Emotions in Education
Sat, April 23, 2022 Wildflower Hike at Price Lake Loop
Fri, April 22, 2022 Bringing the Amazon Rainforest to the Classroom (Green Teacher Webinar)
Thu, April 21, 2022 Learning from Children as an Environmental Educator (EENC Webinar)
Tue, April 19, 2022 CommunitEEs: Program/Organizational Leaders in EE
Wed, April 13, 2022 Meet & Greet at Sweeten Creek Brewing Trivia Night
Tue, April 12, 2022 EE Landscape Analysis Results (EENC Webinar)
Fri, April 08, 2022 Don't Waste It! Workshop (Eastern Section)
Wed, April 06, 2022 Swing into Spring: An EENC Social Event
Wed, March 30, 2022 Don't Waste It! Workshop (Central Section)
Fri, March 25, 2022 21EE Skills: Growing Your Environmental Education Program by Expanding your Evaluation Toolkit
Sat, March 19, 2022 Piedmont Section Guided Hike at Pilot Mountain
Thu, March 17, 2022 If It Can't Be Hands On, Make It Minds On (EENC Webinar)
Tue, March 15, 2022 CommunitEEs: Adult Learners and EE
Mon, March 14, 2022 Piedmont Section Book Club
Sat, March 05, 2022 Don't Waste It! Workshop (Western Section)
Thu, February 17, 2022 Spring Cleaning with the EPA! (EENC Webinar)
Fri, February 04, 2022 21EE Skills: Creating EE Videos On An EE Budget!
Mon, January 31, 2022 Don't Waste It! Online Workshop
Sat, January 29, 2022 Central Section Book Club - The Invention of Nature
Thu, January 20, 2022 Safe Passage: The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project (EENC Webinar)
Wed, January 19, 2022 Empowering Student Action with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Green Teacher Webinar)
Tue, January 18, 2022 EENC Community Call: EE and Adult Education
Mon, January 10, 2022 Piedmont Section Book Club - Gloryland
Mon, January 10, 2022 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education (Online Course)
Fri, January 07, 2022 21EE Skills: Creating Inclusive Online Learning Opportunities

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