EENC recognizes that in our field, sometimes a little bit goes a long way in making a difference for the teachers, non-formal educators, government employees, students and volunteers we work with.  To help with that, each year EENC awards mini-grants of up to $250 to support projects that promote excellence in environmental education. 

We are proud to announce this year's winners.

• Ginny Paul of Beaufort County Schools for "STEAM in the PARK"
• Kayla McCoy of Wilkes Soil & Water Conservation District for "Vermicomposting in the Classroom"
• Mir Youngquist-Thurow of Agape Center for Environmental Education for "Water Quality Chemical Resupply"
• Jennie Emmons of Excelsior Classical Academy for "STEAM in the Park Acadia Professional Development"
• Allison Murphy of the Town of Garner for "Barefoot Sensory Pathway"
• Desirae Balsamo with Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools for "Regenerate the Future: Utilizing Vermicompost to Tackle Waste Reduction and Food Insecurity"

Check back in December to learn more about what they accomplished!