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Friday, September 11
 

9:45am EDT

Big Learning, Little Boots: Successful Outdoor Education for Pre-K-2
Friday September 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 7B
Teaching young learners outdoors is a powerful way to foster environmental literacy and meaningful connections to the natural world. This interactive session explores research-based strategies for maximum engagement of young students in outdoor learning experiences. Delve into best practices for establishing outdoor routines, promoting student interest and focus, and facilitating meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom walls.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Michel

Lauren Michel

Lincoln Heights Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary
Magnet Coordinator
avatar for Elizabeth Peacock

Elizabeth Peacock

Lincoln Heights Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary School/ City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Environmental Connections Integration Specialist/ Environmental Educator
avatar for Kelly Wilson

Kelly Wilson

Lincoln Heights Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary
Principal
Friday September 11, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 7B
  Empowering Educators with Applied Research

1:30pm EDT

Affinity Group: LGBTQIA2S+ in EE
Friday September 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 7B

Friday September 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 7B
  Affinity/Professional Group Meet Up

2:30pm EDT

ᏙᎩᎷᏫᏍᏓᏁᎰ We Are Working Together
Friday September 11, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 7B
Come and celebrate the joy of successful community collaborations that immerse students in nature and culture! Learn how environmental education partners across western North Carolina work with New Kituwah Academy, Cherokee language immersion school, to create outdoor experiences that honor Cherokee language, history, culture and identity. Simple on campus activities to overnight camping adventures. Join us!
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Metz

Jessica Metz

New Kituwah Academy
Teacher
Friday September 11, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 7B
  Carolina Connections

4:15pm EDT

Join Science Across NC: Year-round Statewide Collaborative Science Events
Friday September 11, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Room 7B
Science Across NC is a statewide collaborative that helps educators connect learners with outdoor, participatory science across the year. This session will introduce the network, show how schools and organizations can join, and feature the October NC Spider Search as a timely way to engage students in observation, biodiversity, and community science.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Goforth

Christine Goforth

Head of Collaborative Science, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Head of Collaborative Science
avatar for Lauren Greene

Lauren Greene

North Carolina Botanical Garden
Youth Environmental Education Specialist
avatar for Jonathan Marchal

Jonathan Marchal

Director of Education, The North Carolina Arboretum
Director of Education
Friday September 11, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Room 7B
  Carolina Connections
 

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