NAAEE: eeNEWS for May 13, 2021

[Liz Ellsworth]

eeNEWS: The latest news, resources, and opportunities in the ee community Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The latest news, resources, and opportunities in the EE community Subscribe  |  Join NAAEE   NEW! Join Us for the First Taiwan-US Bilateral Workshop on Climate Education May 19, 9:00 PM ET and May 27, 9:00 AM ET Climate change is a responsibility we all must take on, and we can’t do it alone. Hosted by National Taiwan University (NTU) and the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP), you'll hear from climate education experts in Taiwan and the United States.  If you're a climate educator, or a student pursuing climate education for the future, we hope you'll join us for this event! Register > There's More Time! Call Your Senator for Environmental Education Immediate Action Requested: Please call your US senators by this Friday, May 14! Healthy increases to EE funding at the EPA and NOAA are on the horizon. We have a limited window to show our support for well-funded EE. Read on for all the information you need (including a sample script) to be successful in this effort. Read more >   New CEE-Change Fellowship Opportunity! Informational webinar: RECORDED  Application deadline: May 17  Apply for a CEE-Change Fellowship and gain the skills needed to create lasting change in your community. This 18-month program offers an extraordinary opportunity to design and implement a community action project that blends civic engagement and EE. Watch the informational webinar to make the most of your application!  Read more >   We Need Your Input: What Role Does Civic Engagement Play in EE? Deadline extended to May 15 NAAEE is helping to disseminate a survey for EE instructors, managers, directors, and funders about the appropriateness and use of different approaches to civic engagement. The results will inform future training focused on these techniques and the role of civic engagement in practice. Read more >   Natural Start Forum: Removing the Gear Barrier May 20, 12:00 PM ET This month we are highlighting an essential part of nature-based learning: outdoor gear! Hear stories from providers around the country who’ve removed barriers to accessing quality outdoor gear, creating sustainable models for programs and families.  Read more >   eePROpel: A Young Professional's Path to an EE Career As part of the fifth anniversary of the launch of eePRO, NAAEE is featuring EE professionals who have used the platform to connect, collaborate, and learn. Our next story features Zachary Ashbrook, Stewardship Coordinator with the Western New York Land Conservancy, who used eePRO to engage with the environmental education community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more >   Why K–12 Should Feature in America’s National Climate Strategy  Learn why K–12 education is viewed as an urgent partner in addressing climate change in a new report by UndauntedK12, New Buildings Institute, and the Coalition for Climate Education Policy. Read more >   eePRO Global Meet Up Report Read a quick report on what we learned during our eePRO Global Group meet up. Read more > 50th Anniversary Member Spotlight: NAAEE Board Member Danni Washington "I believe that the work we're doing today will directly inform the next generation to be the leaders we need to create a society that prioritizes people and the planet." Watch video > NAAEE 2021 Proposal Reviewers Needed Deadline: May 14 NAAEE seeks volunteers to review proposals for the 50th Annual Conference and 18th Annual Research Symposium. Reviewers should have at least five years of experience in the field. Register > RFP: Evaluation of EE 30 Under 30 Changemaker Grants Program Apply by May 21 We are seeking an external evaluator to assess the implementation and outcomes of our EE 30 Under 30 Changemaker Grants program. More > RFP: Great Lakes B-WET Resource Creation and Collection NAAEE and NOAA are seeking a consultant to assess and compile a list of currently available educational resources from Great Lakes B-WET partners and create content for a suite of website platform-ready tools. More > From the eePRO Community   LEARNING Professional Development ISC 2021 Summer School—Cognitive Challenges of Climate Change Summer Institute for Climate Change Education: A Regrounding in Truth Inspiring Environmental Learning Through Music and Song A Cli-Fi Book Club for College Educators and Sustainability Advocates National Geographic Storytelling for Impact More >   OPPORTUNITIES Grants, Contests, Publishing Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act Webinar Teaching for Sustainable Communities Teacher Institute Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Listen. Lead. Share. Campaign Fellowship: Transatlantic Exchange of Civic Educators Virtual Conference for Garden Educators Climate Action Academy Virtual Internships with U.S. Forest Service Yale Environment 360 Video Contest Bringing Community Science into Classrooms More >   RESOURCES For Students and Educators Tune into Forests from Around the World ENTANGLED Documentary Watermelon Magic NAAEE Affiliate Network Goals—Summary of Feedback and Report Follow that Nutrient Project Learning Tree's Explore Your Environment: K–8 Activity Guide Understanding and Teaching Global Mining Issues More > Join NAAEE’s eePRO community to network with environmental education professionals around the world. 1725 DeSales St. NW Suite 401 Washington, DC 20036 202-419-0412 This email bulletin is provided by NAAEE under Assistance Agreement No. NT 83695801 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has not been formally reviewed by EPA. 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