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Science Council of New York City
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A combined list of all EEAC Events, Partner News, Newsblog, Newsletters, Reports, Video features, and other news, announcements, and updates.
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At: Hunter's Point South Park
Agenda
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Welcome and Mingle
5:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Overview of the Event — NY League of Conservation Voters
5:30 PM - 6:50 PM
Write Postcards with Other Environmental Educators
6:50 PM - 7:00 PM
Wrap Up and What's Next?
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At: Bronx Community College, Gould Memorial Library
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Report on this event: Report: How Things Work II Conference
The Environmental Education Advisory Council (EEAC) of NYC, the Bronx Community College, and James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center are excited to host the How Things Work Conference on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Bronx Community College. NYC middle and high school students and educators are invited to attend and learn about environmental systems through exhibits and activities. See attached flyer for more information.
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At: Online — Access information provided after contacting us
A gathering of EEAC Steering Committee members and anyone else interested in joining for a time of networking and partner news.
Anyone interested in joining the meeting, please contact us.
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At: Battery Park Offices
A gathering of EEAC Steering Committee members and anyone else interested in joining for a time of networking and partner news.
Anyone interested in joining the meeting, please contact us.
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At: Online — Access information provided after registration
EEAC will be organizing a ‘no-shame’ book group from February-April. Together we will be working through What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. This book is a series of interviews, essays, and poems that will allow us to speculate what a climate future might look, feel, and be like.
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At: Online — Access information provided after registration
EEAC will be organizing a ‘no-shame’ book group from February-April. Together we will be working through What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. This book is a series of interviews, essays, and poems that will allow us to speculate what a climate future might look, feel, and be like.
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At: Online — Access information provided after registration
EEAC will be organizing a ‘no-shame’ book group from February-April. Together we will be working through What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. This book is a series of interviews, essays, and poems that will allow us to speculate what a climate future might look, feel, and be like.
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At: Hudson River Park's Pier 57, Discovery Tank Classroom
The Teacher Environmental Education Preparation (TEEP) project was established in December of 1999 as a partnership among the Environmental Education Advisory Council (EEAC), the Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education at New York University and the Council on the Environment of New York City (now GrowNYC). EEAC still coordinates the current version of the project.
50 Years of EEAC NYC
1974–2024
Explore the past 50 years of the Environmental Education Advisory Council of New York City.
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Join us to celebrate EEAC's 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
5:30–7:30 pm
at Kimball Hall (NYU)
246 Greene St, New York, NY 10003 [map]
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MEETING SUMMARY
Report: An Exploration of the Role of Learning Standards in Environmental Education Programs
Link to Lunch and Learn Recording
Link to presentation slidedeck
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At: The Y at Watson Woods
Outdoor Education: Our Natural Community
Experience the conference for the day, or spend the weekend with educators from all over NYS and beyond. Network with peers, attend workshops, and participate in outdoor activities, all while supporting environmental education.
Visit the NYSOEA Annual Conference website: https://www.nysoea.org/annual-conference.html
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The Environmental Education Projects Forum, a program of the Environmental Education Advisory Council (EEAC), is a network of environmental educators and professionals working together to create and implement systemic projects to support environmental and sustainability education in formal and non-formal settings.
Projects that emerged from Forum’s annual workshops include:
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Report on this event: Report: EEAC Lunch and Learn—The Role of Standards in Environmental Education Programs 5/21/2024
A virtual lunchtime session to discuss the role of standards in environmental education programs. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom.
In light of recent conversations on EEAC’s list-serv, a problem of practice has emerged discussing the role of learning standards in environmental education programs and materials.
Hear from guest speakers Greg Borman, Director of Science from NYC Department of Education, and Mallory Easton, Teaching and Curriculum Specialist Billion Oyster Project, to share perspectives from educators.
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At: Online — Access information provided after registration
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Report on this event: Report: EEAC Lunch and Learn—The Role of Standards in Environmental Education Programs 5/21/2024
Join us for a virtual lunchtime session to discuss the role of standards in environmental education programs!
Lunch and Learn: The Role of Standards in Environmental Education Programs
In light of recent conversations on EEAC’s list-serv, a problem of practice has emerged discussing the role of learning standards in environmental education programs and materials.
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At: The Great Hall at City College (located in Shepard Hall)
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Report on this event: Report on the First “How Things Work” Conference for Students Grades 6–College
Registration is open until Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 (registration information below).
We are excited to announce the first-ever How Things Work Conference, a special program hosted by EEAC, City College, and the James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center.
