NSW Early
Childhood
Environmental
Education Network
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Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Conference
Following the success of the inaugural conference held in New Zealand last year, ECEEN invites all those interested in environmental education to attend the 2007 conference, The future begins with early childhood.
Early Childhood Education for Sustainability 2007 Conference
The future begins with early childhood
1–3 November 2007
Cockatoo Island, Sydney
For more information, go to the Sydney Environmental Educators Network website
or contact ECEEN: nsweceen@earlychildhood.org.au or (02) 9398 4374.
About us
The NSW Early Childhood Environmental Education Network (ECEEN) evolved from an early childhood advisory group established by the NSW Environment Protection Authority to support environmental education in the early childhood sector.
NSW ECEEN works under the auspice of Early Childhood Australia. It provides for the exchange for teaching ideas and resources, conducts professional development and refers groups and individuals to places where they can gain advice. The network consists of volunteers from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of expertise and experience.
The aim of the network is to bring together interested people and organisations in order to promote the paramount importance of integrating environmental education into all facets of young children’s lives in NSW.
We support the teachers, carers and parents of young children by providing the resources and information necessary to facilitate meaningful environmental education into their daily experiences.
Contact us
Julie Gaul
Project Officer, NSW ECEEN
T: (02) 9398 4374
E: nsweceen@earlychildhood.org.au
Join Us!
NSW ECEEN supports early childhood professionals and families of young children by providing resources, information and support necessary to facilitate meaningful environmental education into their daily experiences.
Membership Benefits
- Quarterly newsletter.
- Resource kits available for loan.
- Free attendance at Network meetings. These meetings include interesting presenters and are held in services which demonstrate environmentally sustainable best practice.
- Free entry in Sustainable Projects Recognising Outstanding Practice Awards (SPROuts). NSW ECEEN aims to support and acknowledge those early childhood services in NSW demonstrating an outstanding commitment to promoting environmental best practice and sustainability through the SPROuts Practice Award. The winning entry receives a prize to assist in future environmental projects or resources.
- Liaison with early childhood networks, individuals and organisations at local, state, national and international levels.
- Affordable professional development and training sessions.
Membership
ECEEN provides information, resources and support to interested persons for an annual membership (renewable on 1 January). Membership rates are $25 (individual) and $50 (organisation).
To become a member, contact the ECEEN Office or download a membership application.
Seeds for the Future newsletters
February 2007 (500 KB)
December 2006 (500 KB)
October 2006 (500 KB)
July 2006 (500 KB)
May 2006 (1 MB)
March 2006 (400 KB)
January 2006 (350 KB)
October 2005 (150 KB)
July 2005 (450 KB)
Current projects and case studies
Have a look at some of the great environmental education projects being undertaken around NSW.
View the SPROuts Practice Awards Case Studies presentation (PowerPoint slideshow).
Showcase your project to share your environmental achievements with the network and be in the running to win our SPROuts Practice Award! It’s easy, just fill out the project form.
Download the SPROuts Practice Award project case study application form here (PDF)
For more information, view the SPROuts Practice Award flyer (PDF)
Resources
Resource List
In development
Frequently asked questions
In development
NSW ECEEN Links
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