Conservation Education Lunch & Learn Webinar Series 2023 

The Benefits of Environmental Education for K-12 Students | January 18, 2023 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm (CST)

To register for this free virtual webinar, click here: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcO-urzgvGtx3PyOIqmhOQ8B6PmJ5__cG#/registration

Environmental education initiatives have been shown to increase students’ knowledge about the environment and the natural world. However – increasing students’ knowledge represents the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits environmental education programs have in the lives of students. During this webinar, we’ll learn about the extensive benefits by exploring a recent report and analysis of over 119 peer-reviewed studies demonstrating the impacts of environmental education for K-12 students. This report was conducted and funded through a partnership between Stanford University and the North American Association for Environmental Education, and demonstrates the power of environmental education in having a positive impact on many different aspects of student lives, including academic performance, critical thinking skills, personal growth and life-building skills.

Presenter: Amber Schiltz, Education Assistant Division Administrator, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission 

This webinar is part of the Conservation Education Lunch & Learn Series. Education is an essential part of conservation. Understanding how people learn and what motivates conservation-based behavior changes are complex subjects that span across many scientific disciplines. This free virtual series dives into the science behind educational efforts and practices by learning from experts on a variety of science and educational topics. For questions about the series, contact Amber Schiltz, Fish & Wildlife Education Assistant Division Administrator at amber.schiltz@nebraska.gov

All webinars will be recorded and found here: 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jnrlvrCTp2f0ksRmppXPl2E9eB70lOO