Pre-Conference Workshops 2022

Virtual Workshops (Closed)

Please Note: Registration for Workshops closed on October 3rd.

Note that all times are Mountain Standard Time. Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time and will be on standard time while the rest of the United States is on daylight time. Mountain Standard is equivalent to Pacific Daylight Time.

Thursday, October 6: 9:30 AM–1:00 PM MST

Building Capacity for Justice-Centered Climate Change Education

Presenters: Lindsey Kirkland, Climate Generation; Seth Spencer, Climate Generation; Sarah R Johnson, Wild Rose Education

Climate Generation and 26 organizations across North America are developing a model for centering justice in climate change education for our annual Summer Institute for Climate Change Education. Join us in an interactive workshop to explore the dimensions of planning that create justice-centered environmental education programming and discuss key learnings.

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Nature-Based Charter Schools to Increase the Accessibility of Environmental Education

Presenter: Jessica Lehson, Watershed Public Charter School

One of the greatest challenges in nature based education is accessibility. Charter Schools provide a path to create accessible public schools that focus on Environmental Education. These schools make nature-based education available to a diverse group of families priced out of other options. Join us to learn more about this model.

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Ocean Literacy and E-STEM to Empower Youth in Climate Action

Presenters: Carlos Perez Murcia, Fundación Mundo Azul, Centro CIMAP.; (Presenter) Hazel Araujo, Semillas del Océano

Working in ocean conservation in a developing country has taught us that E-STEM is a key component to promote Ocean Literacy and empower youth to create innovative solutions and tackle climate change. Join us in a hands-on workshop on how to empower young ocean leaders for a better tomorrow.

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How to Teach Climate Change Effectively

Presenters: Karen Acton, OISE, University of Toronto; Michele Michele Martin; Melanie Williams, LSF-LST

Climate change is the most complex challenge facing humankind today and schools must engage students in meaningful learning and action. Educators are looking for effective ways to teach this difficult and nuanced issue. Join this lively workshop to share research, strategies, and resources to actively teach climate education.

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Re-Storying, Gamifying, and Reconciling Environmental Education for a Regenerative Future

Presenters: Jane Ji, Springbay Studio; Haley Higdon, Natural Curiosity; Ian Shanahan, Green Teacher

Building a regenerative future is a fundamentally integrative endeavour, one that requires diverse ways of knowing, relating, and playing. Experience Natural Curiosity’s transformative inquiry framework deepened by Indigenous perspectives, Green Teacher’s resources that highlight place-based storytelling as a pedagogical tool, and Springbay’s award-winning games designed to encourage real-world climate actions.

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Know Your Audience: Empowering Effective Climate Change Communicators

Presenters: Ruthie Gold

In this interactive workshop, we’ll use Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) resources to explore how understanding your audience is critical to engaging people in climate change issues and combating climate change denial. Participants will be equipped with tools to bring back to their learners empowering them to be effective climate change communicators.

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Thrive Naturally

Presenter: Amy Lang, University of MD Extension

Current research indicates that programs intentionally blending positive youth development (PYD) and nature-based goals result in enhanced outcomes for both. Experience a highly interactive set of nature-based PYD lessons to discover why participants thrive with increased confidence and social skills, while experiencing increased affinity for nature.

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Workshop registration closes October 3.

In-Person Workshops: Wednesday, October 12

Full-Day: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM MST

NAAEE Affiliates Workshop

Presenter: Bruce Young, Affiliate Relations Specialist, NAAEE

Join other leaders from the NAAEE Affiliate Network! Our annual workshop focuses on building capacity at both the Affiliate and network level. Workshop is designed specifically for Affiliate Staff and Board Members. Lunch is included.

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Community-Centered EE: NAAEE Community Engagement Guidelines Leaders Workshop (FULL)

Presenters: Libby McCann, Antioch University New England; Jean Chimbirima Kayira, Antioch University New England; Luciana Ranelli, Antioch University New England; Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve; Emily Schuttenberg, Antioch University New England; Susana C Mateos, Antioch University New England; Anne Umali, NAAEE; Bora Simmons, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education

Come join this supportive, engaged network of workshop leaders! This interactive session introduces NAAEE’s Community Engagement: Guidelines for Excellence and the Equity & Inclusion expansion of these guidelines; offers facilitation and programming ideas; plus guidance to design learning opportunities in your community context. Participants will also attend a virtual November coaching session. This workshop is sponsored by ee360; registration and lunch are included.

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Engaging Classrooms in Environmental Data and Community Science with FieldScope

Presenters: Sean O'Connor, BSCS Science Learning; Audrey Mohan, BSCS Science Learning

Learn about a set of open access lessons for middle and high school learners that engage them in scientific inquiry using real data generated from volunteers. We will also share how projects can bring their environmental monitoring datasets into the FieldScope platform and model the instructional approach.

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Advancing Civics in Environmental Education

Presenters: Vince D Meldrum, Earth Force; Alyssa McConkey, Earth Force

Wondering what all the hype is around Environmental Action Civics? Looking for ways to meaningfully engage youth in local community environmental solutions while stimulating deeper learning? Join us for this dynamic four-part workshop where we will include a mix of activities, media, and guest speakers (including local experts from Arizona universities).

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Engaging Youth Groups in Community Action Projects for the Environment

Presenters: Martha C. Monroe, University of Florida; Gabby Salazar, University of Florida; Ailee Odom; Sarah West Davis, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

CAPE (Community Action Projects for the Environment) is a new program for youth clubs combining environmental education and civic engagement. In 8 meetings youth select an issue and focus a project on addressing a policy change in their community to benefit their environment. Take home a guide to test!

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Nurturing, Educating, Connecting: A Tour of Manzo Elementary's School Gardens

Presenter: Carly Pierson, Community & School Garden Program

How did Manzo Elementary become the flagship for school gardens? Experience how a community-based grassroots effort became a program that fosters social-emotional growth; helps students reclaim their nutritional health; grows food, community, and cultural traditions; connects UA students with school gardens; and links students and educators with UA agrivoltaics research. Transportation is included.

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The Road to NAAEE Higher Education Accreditation: A Map for Success

Presenters: Rebecca L. Franzen, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education; Billy Bennett, Kentucky Environmental Education Council; Patty Born, Hamline University School of Education; Howard Drossman, Catamount Center/TREE Semester; Lucy R. McClain, Shaver's Creek Environmental Center - Penn State University
Moderator: Bora Simmons, National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education

Maybe you've been debating about accrediting your college or university EE program… Here’s a great opportunity to make some headway! We’ll provide critical information including an in-depth review of standards, strategies for incorporating them into curriculum, sample assessments and models from faculty members who are accredited. Bring your laptops and documents to begin the process.

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