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June 11, 2021

NAAEE 2021: The Power of Connection
Research Symposium, October 7–8 and Conference, October 12–15
We're going virtual again! Save the dates and watch this space for more information.
For five decades, NAAEE has convened one of the leading annual conferences for environmental education professionals. And the annual research symposium attracts new and established researchers to examine in-progress EE research and promote dialogue between researchers and practitioners.
Learn more at https://conference.naaee.org.

World Environment Day 2021 Blog Collection
Discover the unique ways that members of our EE community are restoring ecosystems as a part of personal journeys, classroom units, and community development.
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eeADVOCATE: An Advocacy-Based Newsletter
Subscribe to eeADVOCATE for quarterly reviews of environmental education's policy accomplishments, previews of opportunities that lie ahead, and tools for engaging in advocacy for the EE field.
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Climate Change Education and Climate Justice Resources
No matter what your role as an educator—science teacher, naturalist, community organizer, activist—NAAEE can help you develop and reach your climate literacy goals.
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Resources and Considerations for Improving Accessibility
For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, learn from educators, artists, activists and thought leaders on accessibility and inclusion. We’ve also included a few resources to help guide you!
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Washington State Passes Outdoor Education Bill
Washington State leads the United States in support for outdoor preschools. The passage of SB5151, which provides licensing to outdoor preschools, signifies a huge win for EE advocates. This is a critical step to addressing educational equity and access to nature-based programs.
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Four New Children’s Books to Love and Ten to Revisit
Check out a list of upcoming and published children’s books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2021. From foraging to fishing, conservation to climate change, these books support EE while bringing diverse perspectives to the classroom.
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Stepping Outside
In this month's eeBLUE Watershed Chronicles blog post, Mary Ronan from the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve shares the insights and joys witnessed during virtual place-based programs that transported students into the world of the Great Lakes.
Read more >YEP Connect: A Helpful, Virtual Happy Half-Hour

June 30, 7:30 PM ET Join a great group of young and emerging EE professionals like yourself for 30 minutes to connect and recharge.
Registration Is Open for the Natural Start Alliance Early Learning Conference!

July 26–30 Join us for a full week of exciting sessions, workshops, speakers, and virtual site tours. View the schedule at a glance to start planning your week! Year-long access and pay-what-you-can pricing available.
Webinar: Demonstrating the Power of Environmental Education

July 7, 3:00 PM ET - Research offers a unique perspective through which to infuse energy into the EE field. During this webinar, we'll learn from the eeWORKS research teams about the proven benefits of EE.
Webinar: Communities Grow Greener When Young People Have a Voice

June 22, 3:00 PM ET - This webinar walks you through key steps to involving young people in local investigations and civic action to improve their communities.