Williamsport, Pennsylvania — Students can take environmental education classes while experiencing the environment firsthand through the Floating Classroom Series hosted by the Middle Susquehanna River Association. Classes will be held on the Hiawatha Riverboat and will feature guest speakers on the theme of the Susquehanna River. The first four ofRead More →
12 organizations from southwestern Ohio to northern Kentucky received $150,000 in grants. The funding supports programs focused on closing achievement gaps while advancing energy, engineering, and environmental education. Grants a portion of Duke Energy’s multi-million dollar annual philanthropic investments in local initiatives.Read More →
(File photo) MANILA – UniTeam senatorial candidate Harry Roque would push for environmental education for kindergarten through elementary school students to develop a sense of environmental responsibility. Roque said students need to be knowledgeable about the major environmental issues facing the world so they can develop critical and creative thinking.Read More →
By ROB SMITH/ecoRI News Team PROVIDENCE — A bill that would introduce climate change education resources into Rhode Island classrooms is being met with support, though critics say it would overburden already stressed teachers. Representative Terri Cortvriend, D-Portsmouth, and Senator Valerie Lawson, D-East Providence, introduced the Climate Literacy Act (H7275/S2039)Read More →
The Hanover–Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District recently named Robin Didlake as District Environmental Education Teacher of the Year. The agency is thrilled to announce that she has also been selected as one of two Environmental Education Teachers of the Year for Virginia. Didlake has been a teacher in VirginiaRead More →
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Created: 14 Feb. 2022 07:49 Environmental activist: Anna Oposa Island nations must play a role on the world stage when it comes to the marine environment, according to environmental activist Anna Oposa. Mrs. Oposa, co-founder of Save the seas of the Philippines, said that while island nations may not beRead More →
KARACHI: WWF-Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Novumpack for corporate sustainability and is collaborating in environmental education campaigns, WWF-Pakistan announced on Wednesday. As the largest non-profit organization working in environmental and nature conservation in Pakistan, WWF-Pakistan strives to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and buildRead More →
The past 18 months have been filled with hopes, dreams and challenges, heavily impacted by the historic viral pandemic. It became evident during this time, perhaps more than ever before, that people regard parks and natural areas as essential to their lives. People have shown a new appreciation for natureRead More →
We can all make a difference from our home or office, by implementing specific actions. the World Environmental Education Daywho is commemorated on January 26andinvites us to raise awareness of the challenges we face in this regard. This is why we are sharing seven actions here to contribute to theRead More →
World Environmental Education Day is celebrated every January 26 since 1975. Its main objective is emphasize the importance of environmental education as a scientific discipline. Also for to raise awareness on the need to act actively protect the planet and mitigate human-caused impacts on climate change. It was first heldRead More →
In an environmental studies class at a secondary school in a South African township, the teacher takes the students outside on a sunny autumn morning. She shows them how to plant a tree and ensure its survival. The students look captivated as each of them plants their own sapling inRead More →
South Africa has a long history of environmental education, with wildlife conservation taking the lion’s share in private institutions outside the formal school system. But that changed in post-apartheid education policy when the Constitution guaranteed citizens the right to a healthy and safe environment. South Africa’s curriculum integrates environmental educationRead More →
Content of the article An outdoor educational facility for children has received a $50,000 boost. Content of the article Nature’s Calling Environmental Education in St. Williams recently received the donation from Scott and Dana Booth, former owners of Booth’s Harbor Marina. “When I heard about Nature’s Calling environmental education, IRead More →
Why do we disconnect from nature? Why do we support consumer practices that take us away from reality? Why do we build huge buildings and destroy natural areas? Why don’t we explore these spaces, why don’t we know? Why not put your hands in the ground, plant trees, compost andRead More →
Green Lakes State Park Environmental Education Center. (PHOTO CREDIT: BEARDSLEY ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS) MANLIUS, NY – Beardsley Architects + Engineers recently announced that the Green Lakes State Park Environmental Education Center in the town of Manlius has been selected by AIA Central New York for an award of merit AIARead More →
The results of a student-led survey suggest that teens in Alberta want to know more about climate change in school. In the spring of 2021, the Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education (AYLEE) – a group of students in grades 7 to 12 working to advance environmental education and climateRead More →
To achieve Net Zero 2050, the building blocks of Social transformation must be in place now, and one of the main pillars of these building blocks is environmental education. Carbon emissions should be something that becomes paramount in our daily routines if we are truly to bring about a changeRead More →
MEB adds climate change to environmental education curriculum It has been decided by the Ministry of National Education that the elective course “environmental education” in two levels of secondary schools will be implemented under the name “Environmental education and climate change” in three levels at starting next year. In hisRead More →
The study of the Quran clearly shows that it is the duty of man to respect the environment, and also to understand that all the components of the universe play their part just like man. As argued and demonstrated in other columns of this series, the Quran is the wordRead More →
DS Smith continued its environmental education project with schools in Zărnești in partnership with the Brașov County School Inspectorate. The educational project, launched last year, aims to familiarize school students with concepts such as recycling, environmental protection and the importance of a circular economy. More than 570 children participated DueRead More →
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Environmental education It is necessary to sensitize the population to the promotion of natural conservation and environmental protection Posted on Dec 15 2021 | Author RASHID WANI With the ever growing population of Jammu and Kashmir, there is a need to empower people on the choices they have to makeRead More →
CHARLES TOWN – The Potomac Valley Audubon Society is recruiting for two full-time 6-month positions at AmeriCorps starting in March 2022 and ending in late August. One will focus on the implementation of PVAS educational programs for youth, and the other will focus on conservation initiatives and land management inRead More →
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Environmental education in EU schools and the migration crisis were high on the agenda of the proposals suggested by citizens during the last two panels of the Conference on the future of Europe . The conference is the EU’s deliberative democracy experience, where 800 citizens randomly selected to discuss, debateRead More →
WAPPINGERS FALLS – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the restoration and improvement of an accessible trail at the Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center in Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County. The half-mile Woodland Trail was destroyed by a microburst in May 2018, andRead More →
WASHINGTON, November 16, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. “We are delighted to welcome this group of talented and accomplished individuals to the NEEF Board of Directors,” said NEEF ChairmanRead More →
The executive director of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says the ministry views environmental education (EE) and education for sustainable development (ESD) as tools to support environmental protection and conservation of biodiversity in Namibia. Teofilus Nghitila made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf by theRead More →
Trail improves access to natural resources in the Hudson Valley and provides new educational opportunities for visitors New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the restoration and improvement of an accessible trail at the Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center in Wappingers Falls inRead More →
WILLIAMSTOWN – Go crazy and find out who’s eating what at the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center. Join the Center’s environmental educator for one of the following guided hikes in November. At 13h. On Sunday, November 14, attend Nut Crazy, a family program to learn about local nuts and whoRead More →
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Mandy Kern is left, Onlaee Nicklin (middle) is illustrator and publisher Tracy Million-Simmons with Meadowlark Press (right). FHSU University Relations A staff member at Fort Hays State University has been recognized by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education for overcoming the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic on environmentalRead More →
An anonymous donation of $ 2 million is a huge boost to a ‘net zero’ educational facility project in the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods. The donation – said to be the second-largest donation in the Lake County Forest Reserve District’s 63-year history – comes from the sameRead More →
Luanda – The Minister of State for Social Affairs, Carolina Cerqueira, on Wednesday stressed the need to promote actions aimed at the preservation and conservation of species, fauna and flora and, above all, environmental education . The minister, who was speaking at the presentation ceremony of the new Minister ofRead More →
02/11/21 HAYS, Kan. – A Fort Hays State University staff member has been recognized by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) for overcoming the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic in environmental protection. environmental education. Mandy Kern, Program Specialist at FHSU’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) near GreatRead More →
Summary Schools run workshops and virtual projects to keep students engaged in environmentally friendly activities Do and learn, the message of educators As the 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP 26) in Glasgow reflects on ways to save the planet, schools in West Bengal areRead More →
Tools of the trade: Virtual environmental education November 1, 2021 Screenshot of the virtual educational program on the staff hosted environment Environmental educators at the Department of Natural Resources depend on the outdoors to share our passion and love for Maryland’s flora and fauna with our constituents. Some of theRead More →
As countries prepare to participate in climate negotiations at the UN conference in Glasgow, educators and school leaders in India are calling for reforms to the environmental education offered in schools across the country . The 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP26) hosted by theRead More →
Principals and educators across the country want to be heard about the change in the way environmental education is delivered in schools right now. This comes in the context of the 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP26) being hosted by the UK from Sunday. RepresentativesRead More →
The 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP26) hosted by the United Kingdom begins on Sunday (representative) Image Credit: Shutterstock New Delhi: As countries prepare to participate in climate negotiations at United Nations conference in Glasgow, educators and school principals in India call for reforms toRead More →
As a chilly breeze blew cool air off nearby Chesapeake Bay on Wednesday, October 6, state and local dignitaries gathered to honor the legacy of a visionary governor whose attention “Soft but compelling” on environmental issues sparked a 40-year process of improving this resulting body of water. Governor Ralph NorthamRead More →
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Stressed by an impending environmental disaster? You are not alone and best of all, this stress can be productive. Psychologists suggest that eco-anxiety – a lingering feeling of fear, guilt, and helplessness in the face of the current climate situation – can be used to become the first step byRead More →
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Natasha Parsons, an eighth-grade science teacher at Garrard Middle School and 2007 and 2012 EKU alumnus, won the Kentucky Association of Environmental Education (KAEE) MK Dickerson Outstanding Educator Award for Excellence in Environmental Education. at its 45th annual convention in September, according to a press release. “My reaction to theRead More →
Natasha Parsons taught at Garrard Middle School for three years. RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ / Press Release) – Natasha Parsons, eighth-grade science teacher at Garrard Middle School and EKU alumnus in 2007 and 2012, won the MK Dickerson Outstanding Educator Award for Excellence in Environmental Education from the Kentucky Association ofRead More →
Region 10 press releases October 6, 2021 The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced that funding of up to $ 3 million for local environmental education grants is now available under the 2021 Local Environmental Education Grants program. EPA will award grants in each of the 10 EPA regions,Read More →
STOW PRIMARY School was named the Schools Champion at this year’s Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free Awards. They were also crowned Scottish Champions for the third year in a row at the Better Energy School Awards for Excellence in Environmental Education. It has been three years since the school madeRead More →
It wasn’t too long ago that a desolate piece of land just north of Capitol Drive, surrounded by railroad tracks to the west and 31st Street to the east, was completely devastated. Today it is a thriving green space called Green technology station designed to capture rainwater. The project canRead More →
US Senator Chuck Schumer said: “In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, I fought for billions of dollars in federal investments in green and resilient infrastructure across New York State, including $ 125 million in prevention efforts. flooding of the Mill River watershed. This center for environmental education and resilience isRead More →
LITTLE NECK, QUEENS – A historic farm in Queens will get a new education center as part of a multi-million dollar investment in two of the borough’s museums, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday. The city has awarded $ 5 million to the Queens County Farm Museum in LittleRead More →
David Balakirsky, a freshman computer science student at the University of Maryland, recently won the Presidential Environmental Youth Award for his involvement with the Bioma Project, a nonprofit student organization dedicated to educating young people about the environment. The PEYA award is organized by the Environmental Protection Agency and isRead More →
Children learn to enjoy the outdoors in Nature’s Classroom Report by photojournalist Mike Hughes TAMPA, Florida – Since 1969, more than 328,006 elementary students from Hillsborough County schools have experienced Nature’s Classroom, an outdoor environmental education program located on 365 acres of land along the Hillsborough River. During a three-dayRead More →
WITH THE AUTHORIZATION of Rock Hollow One of the places where kids can play is the Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Education Center in Robeson Township. (Courtesy of Rock Hollow Woods) Michelle Zeitz is the new Executive Director of the Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center. Michelle Zeitz has been appointedRead More →
Friends of Rappahannock spokesperson Lis Heras announced earlier this month that approximately $ 140,000 of the grant would go to fund an environmental education program at schools in Fauquier and Culpeper counties. The grant, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, will fund the program at Fauquier and CulpeperRead More →
Eleven-year-old Jack Dalton from Manchester has another name: the “Kid Conservationist”. His YouTube channel is full of fun videos about endangered species and the natural world. His efforts in environmental education have won him the President’s Environmental Youth Award. Get NHPR reports on politics, the pandemic, and other hot topicsRead More →
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A Topeka girl has been named the Presidential Laureate for her palm oil project that educates the community about its role in deforestation. The United States Environmental Protection Agency says that in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, it has named Adelyn MeyerRead More →
AMBOY — The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present several public programs this summer and fall. The first, Stream Safari, will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28. Participants will learn that the freshwater community is diverse in animals and plants. Program participants will explore the creekRead More →
Environmental education requires more investment and innovation if future generations are to be able to fully respond to the climate emergency, experts said. The deepening environmental crisis will continue to worsen if there is not significant support and investment in environmental and science education, the researchers warned. Reforms would helpRead More →
Outdoor Environmental Education Grants Awarded for Watershed Studies July 1, 2021 Funding supports projects promoting science and stewardship for students The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced $160,000 in awards for students and youth in outdoor science and watershed education in the state. The following schools and nonprofits will receiveRead More →
According to a new report, education is not giving students enough knowledge to adapt, act and react to climate change and environmental crises. The , on the eve of the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development, reviewed the education plans and curriculum frameworks of nearly 50 countries from allRead More →
“By simply studying the names of places and places in geography class, the course should study the impact of human actions on different parts of the planet” The majority of environmental degradation results from a lack of education. We need to make sure that our younger generation is aware ofRead More →
The Huntsville Botanical Garden wants to help families show their love for the planet with special Environmental Education Week programming. From April 19-23, Environmental Education Week is the perfect way to celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day with the kids. Environmental Education Week Activities at the Huntsville Botanical GardenRead More →
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Environmental Education Association will hold its annual meeting and conference virtually on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 and 8. With 30 workshops led by Maine educators and two key plenary panels, this is the largest annual gathering of practitioners and students of environmental education and outdoorRead More →
A central Maine college that recently announced plans to permanently transition to blended learning is now expanding to southern Maine with the launch of an environmental education program at the Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester . Unity College on Tuesday announced plans for the Environmental Professions Technical Institute, whichRead More →
River Bend Nature Center exists to provide environmental education and outdoor recreation for the whole family. This morning Brian sees what kind of fun awaits you outdoors at Racine. River Bend Nature Center exists to provide environmental education and outdoor recreation for the whole family. This morning Brian sees whatRead More →
Did you know that regional parks provide environmental education to elementary school students in Sonoma County? While we can’t get together for face-to-face classes at this time, students can still have fun exploring nature in our new virtual tours, which we’ve expanded to include two favorites: “Only Rain Down theRead More →
The citizen science association Delta Environment is in the process of establishing a new endowment at the Rochester Institute of Technology to create an environmental education program at RIT’s Tait reserve. Through the Wayne Harris Delta Environmental Education Endowment Fund, RIT will continue Delta’s mission by incorporating environmental programs andRead More →
Todd Radenbaugh was known for his tenacity and boundless enthusiasm for education and the environment—someone who tackled global issues through community action. “Sustainability starts at the local level. And sustainability has to stay local. And sustainability has to use both science and local culture,” Radenbaugh said, speaking to KDLG lastRead More →
Fadekemi Ajakaiye The Oando Foundation (OF), an independent charity, has launched a project to promote environmental education and sustainable action for students in target schools and host communities in Lagos State with the support of Sumitomo Chemical, a Japanese chemical company. NCF said in a statement that Sumitomo Chemical, JapanRead More →
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world. A United Nations report has warned that greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are at an all-time high, “with no signs of slowing”. Many countries are recording extreme weather, higher average temperatures and rising seas. Meanwhile, the first waveRead More →
How the Eco Ambassador Program Transforms Environmental Education by Center for Sustainable Development |September 24, 2020 In September 2019, many eco-ambassadors took part in a “Fridays for Future” strike at the Bauer Center, Millburn, NJ. Photo: Radhika Iyengar Two and a half years ago, Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable DevelopmentRead More →
ULM Marketing and Communication Office | Monroe News-Star Joydeep Bhattacharjee, Ph.D., professor of biology at Louisiana Monroe University, received an environmental education grant from the EPA. The $133,720 grant will address local environmental issues through educational and stewardship activities using action-oriented research. It has been more than 15 years sinceRead More →
Photo by the US Fish and Wildlife Service As schools rethink their learning strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, now is an opportunity to include more outdoor learning. Most major public school systems in Maryland are developing remote learning plans for at least the fall semester in response toRead More →
Environmental education will be integrated into school curricula from September 2020 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This is the meaning of the tête-à-tête held on July 13, 2020 between the Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development of the DRC, Claude Nyamugabo, and his colleague from Primary, SecondaryRead More →
Since the onset of Covid-19, the shift to virtual learning has certainly upended education everywhere. And environmental education may have suffered further damage, given the importance of experiencing nature first-hand. That said, e-learning could also offer new avenues for raising awareness, potentially enabling even more people to access vital environmentalRead More →
Environmental education has been one of Armenia Tree Project’s main programs for the past 15 years. So when schools closed and people started following social distancing norms to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the organization quickly shifted gears. In Armenia and the Diaspora, the ATP had an ambitiousRead More →
When it comes to talking about the importance of environmental education, students often remain confused because they don’t actually know how an environmental science degree can benefit them. If you are currently studying biology, chemistry or another similar subject, you may develop an interest in environmental science in the monthsRead More →
Humans have polluted the earth for many centuries, and now the damage is becoming too much for the earth to bear. We dump millions of tons of waste into the ocean, exploit natural resources, endanger countless flora and fauna and cut down our trees. According to the IPCC Fifth AssessmentRead More →
In the fight against climate change, the creative spirit of our children is our greatest resource and protects our sacred lands. While parks and recreation departments across the country are primarily known as recreation centers for health, well-being and entertainment, these agencies also play a vital role in protecting naturalRead More →
TEHRAN – Environmental education has been included in the country’s school curriculum to prepare students for the protection of natural resources and the environment, while it needs to be more effective and acquired at an early age to bring about cognitive changes and student-friendly behaviors, the Mehr news agency reported.Read More →