Our Initiatives
Many of the Nature Based Education Consortium's initiatives arise from priorities identified in working groups.
Other initiatives are collaborative projects connecting us to other groups advancing equity in nature-based learning.
Stories for Change
Shifting the narrative of the outdoors
We are shifting the narrative about outdoor and environmental spaces in Maine through storytelling.
A project of the Stories for Change working group.
Outdoor Equity
Increasing outdoor access for all
We are working to expand equitable access for historically marginalized people including Black, Indigenous, and people of color​.
Teach ME Outside
Elevating community-designed solutions
Teach ME Outside was a collaborative project between the Nature Based Education Consortium, Maine Environmental Education Association, and the Maine Math and Science Alliance to ensure that all Maine youth have access to powerful, hands-on environmental learning opportunities. The project is now primarily supported by MEEA and MMSA, in partnership with Maine communities. You may read more about the program here:
Policy
Moving toward systemic change
Our network of Maine youth, educators, advocates, and organizational and school leaders has been excited about advancing policies at the state level.
Advocacy
Building power in communities across Maine
We are connecting and engaging a network of local advocates passionate about outdoor learning in the state.
A project of the Advocacy working group.
