Environmental Education and Communication

Mar 3, 2025

Natural Resources Professor Promotes Post-Disaster Resilience in Impacted Communities

Kathryn Stevenson is one of many researchers collaborating on a project aimed at supporting teachers in resilience-focused disaster response.

Jan 13, 2023

Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead In Ocean Environmental Action

Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers suggests.

Jul 8, 2022

Ocean Advocacy Workshop Prepares Students for Environmental Leadership

NC State professor Stacy Nelson collaborated with public and private partners to teach students about the critical sustainability challenges currently facing global oceans.

Mar 2, 2022

Quiz: Which North Carolina Invasive Species Are You?

North Carolina is home to many invasive plants, animals and insects. Take our quiz to find out which one you are.

Aug 2, 2021

This Is How College Students Think We Could Pay for Wildlife Conservation in the US

States would support new ways of paying for wildlife conservation, including drawing on revenue from natural resource extraction companies and using state-level sources like lottery funds or sales taxes.

May 12, 2021

The Next Generation of Hunters Could Look Different

A new survey led by NC State researchers found a diverse group of potential hunters in a survey of college students.

May 10, 2021

Graduation to Vocation: Caitlin Reilly is Connecting Youth to Agriculture

Reilly will graduate in May 2021 with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management and a minor in human dimensions of natural resources. After graduation, Reilly will serve as assistant director of the outdoor education program at Davidson College.

Apr 20, 2021

Officials, Voters Show More Concern About Plastic Waste in Ocean After Kids’ Presentations

An NC State study shows voters and leaders showed more concern about trash in the ocean after kids' presentations.

Sep 3, 2020

How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change

Children may help adults set aside ideological biases and unite in a collective response to climate change.

Aug 5, 2020

To Bond with Nature, Kids Need Solitary Activities Outdoors

A new study found solitary activities like hunting, fishing or exploring outside are key to building strong bonds between children and nature.