1. AEOE Environmental Education Certification Program
| Dates: Application deadline extended to July 15th Location: Virtual | ||
 | Description: The Environmental Educator Certification Program (EECP) recognizes experienced environmental educators for their skills and contributions to the field and draws together stewards and educators of the environment into a structured and effective initiative. The EECP is an 11-month program running August through June in which environmental educators demonstrate their competency through group discussion, individual reflection, submission of assignments, and the completion and presentation of a community action project. Visit the AEOE website to learn more. |
2. CAELI Webinar: Green Careers in Arts, Media, and Entertainment
| Dates: July 23, 2025, 3:30-5:00 pm Location: Via zoom | ||
  | Description: This session will explore how K-12 higher education, and informal learning can build green skills and career awareness. Join us to explore eco-friendly opportunities in creative industries. RSVP at bit.ly/greencareerart. |
3. National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Webinar: Enhancing Interpretation through AI and Conversation
| Date: August 14, 2025, 10:00am Pac (2 hours) Location: Via zoom | ||
 | Description: Discover how AI can support participatory interpretation by sparking hands-on, sensory-rich, and meaningful visitor experiences. In this 2-hour webinar, explore a practical framework and use generative AI to create site-specific questions and activities that deepen engagement and connection through conversation. Dr. Jacquie Gilson is a lifelong interpreter passionate about training others to create engaging, two-way visitor experiences. She has worked with park and heritage organizations at all levels and completed a Doctor of Social Sciences in 2015, focusing on how inspiration can deepen the impact of heritage interpretation. Registration fee. To register, visit the NAI website. |
4. AEOE Online Course: Climate Literacy
| Dates: August 20 – October 5, 2025 Location: Online – Moodle | ||
| Description: This rigorous online course is designed for communicators, educators, and community leaders who want to deepen their understanding of the science behind climate change and evidence-based, equitable solutions needed to address it. Participants will explore how climate systems function, how human actions influence climate, and how climate influences people and other parts of the Earth system. The course combines scientific readings, engaging videos, interactive simulations, systems thinking activities, and data visualizations to support a rich learning experience. While it does not focus on teaching strategies, it provides a strong scientific foundation to support confident, informed engagement with climate education materials. In addition to global climate science, the course incorporates California-based resources and data to ground concepts in real-world examples; while these materials are locally focused, they serve as valuable case studies that offer insights and applications relevant to participants from any region. Click HERE to register. |
5. California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
| Dates: September 26-28, 2025 Location: Sacramento, CA | ||
 | Description: The conference is designed for PreK-12 grade educators, administrators, and volunteers to come together to learn and share how to incorporate food and fiber into all curricular areas. From hands-on learning and workshops to engaging guest speakers and field trips, this event is an incredible way to learn how to bring agriculture education into the classroom. Early bird registration available through August 11th. |