Raise Money For NC's Environmental Educators!

Did you grow up catching fireflies, playing in the creek, or building a fort in your yard?

Most children in today’s world won’t, which means that when they grow up, they may not have a vested interest in protecting our natural resources and natural spaces. Environmental educators across the state are working to change that, and we need your help. 

The Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC) supports the many types of educators who teach concepts we all need to understand: how natural systems work, what we must do to interact responsibly with our environment, and how we can protect natural resources for future generations.

EENC wants to change the world by:

• Providing professional development and networking for educators. 
• Diversifying the field of environmental education.  We want our membership to be more representative of our state population and ensure all our members feel prepared to provide inclusive learning experiences for diverse audiences. 
• Bringing together like-minded organizations to increase capacity. 
• Promoting excellence in environmental education.

You can help us.  In 2020, with your support EENC will:

• Host new large events to meet the needs of students and classroom teachers.
• Build capacity for the field of environmental education through strategic partnerships, especially those with organizations who share our vision for a more equitable and inclusive future. 
• Redefine and expand our offerings for educators including: awarding a second year of mini-grants, exploring micro-credentials, creating new benefits and resources for members, and hosting Guidelines for Excellence workshops.

This year, I am participating in a fundraising campaign to help raise $40,000 from November 18th to January 1st. These funds will continue for us to provide professional development and networking opportunities for educators, as well as supporting partnerships for environmental education organizations on a statewide scale.   This year, I have set my goal to raise $1,000. If I reach it, I will participate in a something mud-tastic during our next board retreat in January and evidence of it will be posted (a video, of course). 

If you have had any positive experiences with the natural world and its wonder, or if you'd like to see me get down n' dirty, please support our mission and consider to donate.  For more information about EENC, please visit our website here.

Thank you for your support!