Center for Global Environmental Education

News & Updates:

Northern Nights, Starry Skies: Our PBS Learning Media classroom materials, based on the documentary and developed by CGEE and PBS North, were nominated for Public Media Awards for Educational Resources for the Classroom and Topical Feature.

Twin Cities Teachers: Sign up for Adopt-a-Drain support materials for your classroom.

Sea Change for Lake Superior:  Join us on Oct. 10 for a preview and fundraising event at Hamline University to support our upcoming documentary, co-produced by CGEE and PBS North.

Rivers Institutes: We just finished the very successful Rivers Institutes this summer. Sign up to be notified of future institutes.

Professional Development

A group of teachers in a boat on a river

Teacher River Institutes, webinars, and graduate courses for educators.


K-12 Classroom Resources

Online K-12 learning resources for teachers and classrooms.

Multimedia Production

Exhibit kiosks, videos, interactive learning programs, and more.

Community Outreach

Outreach to raise public awareness and stimulate environmental stewardship.

Cornerstone Programs

Education happens when learners connect with their subject matter. Our work combines storytelling - the world's oldest means of communication - with the modern tools of technology to build that connection. We use our expertise in the four cornerstone programs above to facilitate environmental literacy and stewardship. 

Our Purpose

To foster environmental literacy and stewardship in citizens of all ages.

A leader in environmental storytelling through digital and multimedia, the Center for Global Environmental Education ("CGEE") works with teachers, students, community leaders, and concerned citizens to connect learners of all ages with the environment. For over three decades, the Center for Global Environmental Education has inspired learning and produced outstanding educational resources. 

The Center's pioneering work in environmental education is grounded in the tradition of progressive learning that has been a hallmark of Hamline University's School of Education. The Center's strategic use of technology creates and supports global communities of learners committed to the stewardship of local environments.