Research
EE is effective! Need some evidence? Research into the benefits of environmental education, educating for sustainability and outdoor play:
Grants
Need a grant? Here are some places to start looking:
- https://www.epa.gov/education/
environmental-education-ee- grants - https://www.grantwatch.com/
cat/10/environment-grants.html - https://www.neefusa.org/grants
- Schoolyard Habitat Grants | State of New Hampshire Fish and Game (nh.gov)
- https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/
- https://www.nhschoolgardens.org/grants
- https://www.noaa.gov/education/opportunities/grants-networks
- NHEEd to Get Outside Grant offered by NHEE
Partners
Looking for EE programing, service learning, or opportunities to partner or volunteer? Here are some lists of potential partners:
Youth Contests, Opportunities & Events
- Ocean Awareness Contest: Ages 11-18
- Youth Climate Leaders Academy: Grades 9-12
- World of 8 Billion Video Contest: Grades 7-12
- NH Envirothon: Grades 6-12
- NH Drinking Water Festival, Poetry Contest, and Science Fair: Grades 3rd-5th
- Earth Prize Environmental Sustainability Competition: Ages 13-19
- President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects developed by K-12 youth
- Young Reporters For the Environment Competition:Ages 11-25
- National High School Climate Forum
- Scientist to Go: Grades 5-8
- Global Student Changemaker Contest: Grades K–12 (varies by submission)
- Trust for Sustainable Living Student Competition: Ages 7–18
- International Young Eco-Hero Awards: Ages 8–16
Employment Bulletin Board
Employment and Professional Development
Looking for EE Certification or Professional Development, Training or Events?
Applying to EE jobs and want support of writing cover letters and resumes?
Environmental Educator Knowledge and Skills: Guidelines for Excellence
Education
Need a lesson plan, materials, project guides for community outreach or outdoor classrooms, or other teaching resources?
- Trainings, Resources and Opportunities for Educators | Extension (unh.edu)
- https://naaee.org/eepro/
resources - http://cloudinstitute.org/
free-k-12-exemplary-lessons/ - https://www.plt.org/
environmental-education- curriculum - http://www.projectwild.org/
resources.htm - http://www.projectwet.org/
resources/materials - http://se-ed.co.uk/edu/
resource-home-page/ - http://www.ck12.org/
- http://www.troutintheclassroom.org/
- https://kidsgardening.org/
- https://coast.noaa.gov/estuaries/estuary-resources/
- https://ww2.kqed.org/education/
- https://outdoorlearning.com/
- https://www.oberk.com/watercyc
leglossaryofterms - Getting REAL: A Framework for Climate Change Education
- https://www.farmbasededucation.org
- Reading Lists to Inspire Community Scientists of All Ages
- Circling the Sun, Racing the Wind Book: offers more than 25 arts-infused outdoor games and activities for ages 3-12
- https://www.climateliteracy.earth/
- https://newhampshire.agclassroom.org/
- National Indian Education Association Culturally-Based Curriculum for Educators, Parents and Students
- https://discovertheforest.org/
- https://www.letsgocompost.org/
