This paper argues that education is necessary but insufficient for creating a just and sustainable future because of the wealth-gap between the global North and South. Three factors are assessed to make this argument: lack of access to resources, the South-to-North brain drain, and nation-specific government policy.

Inclusion of marginalized groups in environmental education requires change from the ground up. In this discussion-based presentation, discover ways your organization can make your educational programming more welcoming for LGBTQ+ participants through shifts in language. Participants will have a chance to evaluate their own content for ways to improve their inclusiveness.

Unexamined cultural and personal narratives erode our capacities for connection with nature and silence diverse voices. Participants will learn and practice identifying and interrupting harmful narratives and replacing them with values-driven leadership stories that foster healthy group cultures and support work across boundaries of racial, economic, gender/sexuality, and power disparities. The power point and presentation are covered under an open source copyright. They can be used and redistributed freely, but require the acknowledgement of the original source. Any significant changes to the presentation need to be cleared with the original creators. The second page of the hand out contains all pertinent information about this copyright.

Unexamined cultural and personal narratives erode our capacities for connection with nature and silence diverse voices. Participants will learn and practice identifying and interrupting harmful narratives and replacing them with values-driven leadership stories that foster healthy group cultures and support work across boundaries of racial, economic, gender/sexuality, and power disparities. The power point and presentation are covered under an open source copyright. They can be used and redistributed freely, but require the acknowledgement of the original source. Any significant changes to the presentation need to be cleared with the original creators. The second page of the hand out contains all pertinent information about this copyright.

Concerns of students of color studying environmental science led to a grounded theory study on the experiences of students of color in undergraduate environmental programs. Results inform environmental programs how to improve their racial and ethnic diversity and, thus, contribute to a more diverse environmental workforce and equitable environmental solutions.

What are the benefits and challenges of a research-practice partnership (RPP)? This presentation focuses on an RPP between university-based researchers and urban environmental educators. We focus on the process of collaboratively investigating a problem of practice: how do relational processes between educators, youth, and place support environmental interest development? Our RPP emphasizes parity between researchers and practitioners, open communication about research design and implementation, and co-design of program interventions. Our setting was a paid summer internship designed to support development of youth environmental interest. Data collection included participant observation, youth and educator interviews, and artifact analysis. We discuss specific strategies for project collaboration, such as early and ongoing project meetings, co-design of program activities that meet both research and educational goals, and the collaborative analysis of artifacts, such as field journals.

The faces, experiences, and abilities of your visitors are changing. Are you stumped by how to create activities that are great for all learners? Join this session to discover and apply instructional strategies for English Learners and students receiving Special Education services to your teaching in the outdoor classroom.