New England Environmental Education Alliance/NEEEA

06/14/2023

A fun word and a good one to know.

Word of the Day - crepuscular
adjective (brought to us from follower Cindy Krueger)
cre·​pus·​cu·​lar kri-ˈpə-skyə-lər
Synonyms of crepuscular
1
: of, relating to, or resembling twilight : DIM
crepuscular light
the crepuscular sky
2
: occurring or active during twilight
crepuscular insects
crepuscular activity

06/07/2023

Join our team! WDC is looking to host two full-time Commonwealth Corp members who will serve as Education Specialist to educate people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities in Massachusetts.

Commonwealth Corps is an opportunity to gain professional skills and valuable knowledge while positively impacting diverse communities in our state. Members serve in a full-time position from 8/21/2023 - 6/22/2024.

Benefits include a focus on member training and development, as well as a twice-monthly stipend, a completion award, an inspiring network of fellow members, and other benefits and supports. Joining Commonwealth Corps means becoming part of a diverse group of people across Massachusetts who share a common desire to discover their passion and build their network in service to their communities and the Commonwealth.

Learn more ➡ https://bit.ly/3Hip9l3

08/04/2022

Are you a young professional with a strong interest in EE and a deep commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion? Due August 19, this application lets you showcase how your attendance at , one of the largest gatherings of EE professionals, is something we just gotta have! Find more details:
conference.naaee.org

05/17/2022

Every other Friday on Morning Edition, the Outside/In team answers a question from a listener about the natural world.This week, Mihaela asks: “Every time it rains, there is a white foam forming at the base of the trees on our property… What is that?"

05/17/2022

Produced by: Magen Entertainment Executive Producer: Joshua Royte Clients: NOAA - The Nature Conservancy Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Francisco Campos-Lopez Additional…

05/03/2022

Want to learn the basics of Nature Printing to add to your list of teaching skills. The International Nature Printing Society will be meeting for a week of workshops in July at the Schoodic Institute in Acadia National Park in Maine. A one day educator workshop is planned for Wed, July 27th. You will leave having had three different classes learning multiple techniques; a great lunch with other nature printers, a copy of the Nature Printing Guidebook published by the Society, and a pile of great artwork you printed that day. Oh yes ... and a complimentary membership in the Nature Printing Society. An opportunity you shouldn't miss. Register at this link below. $40 for the day.

https://sites.google.com/view/nps2022workshop/workshop/educators-day?authuser=0

04/07/2022

We’re hiring STEM positions. Some of the positions have been updated in USAJobs, so please check this update if you previously applied. You may have to apply again. https://www.fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/delivering-mission/excel/now-hiring-positions-science-technology-engineering-and-math

04/02/2022

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the newest mission from ! Kids can learn all about lichens and how they keep our air clean.

03/21/2022

We are having a free Train the Trainer workshop for the North American Association Environmental Education (NAAEE) Guidelines for Excellence. It will be broken down into 3 parts. We will have three 1.5 hour sessions with homework in between.

The dates would be March 30, April 13 and then skip for April vacation and the last one is May 4 from 3:30 to 5. It is our expectation that the people who attend will hold or assist with a workshop within a year.

To apply: https://forms.gle/FYjoUvy4fuwzrgR8A