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The Importance of Community in Informal Science Education

As members of NNOCCI, we all know about the importance of having a community to support our journey as educators. Having a professional community like NNOCCI is vital for our wellbeing and...

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Youth Climate Summit: Building Skills, Hope, and Climate Solutions Together

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On November 8, our Education Department co-hosted our first Youth Climate Summit with the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA), bringing together 53 youth and 11 adult mentors...

Volunteers at Marine Discovery Center (MDC) in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Promote Paradise and Remove a Parking Lot

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The Marine Discovery Center (MDC) in New Smyrna Beach, Florida has been a NNOCCI Member Organization since 2015. MDC recently completed an inspiring project that protects their shorelines from boat...

High school volunteers at The Marine Mammal Center

Mobilizing High School Volunteers as Conservation Ambassadors

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Informal science centers, like The Marine Mammal Center, serve as a valuable platform for connecting visitors with nature and inspiring positive environmental action towards climate change....

From Course to Conversation: A Climate Story on Kelp Forests

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As part of NNOCCI’s 7-week Crash Course, participants learn to tell powerful climate stories using science-based strategic framing tools, such as values, metaphors, and solutions. From riding...

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