Onboarding Toolkit

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), a nationwide network of Extension professionals dedicated to reducing the impact of disasters by ensuring research-based resources are readily available to the Cooperative Extension System, stakeholders, and communities. Your involvement is crucial to our mission of strengthening community resilience across the nation.

Getting Involved

There are numerous ways to contribute to and benefit from the EDEN network. We encourage delegates to actively participate in the following:

  • Join a Committee

    Participate in committees focused on specific areas of interest to collaborate with colleagues and shape EDEN initiatives.

    Committees

  • Attend the Annual Conference

    Network with colleagues, share your work, and learn about the latest advancements in disaster education.

    Annual Conference

  • Contribute to Response Notes

    Participate in committees focused on specific areas of interest to collaborate with colleagues and shape EDEN initiatives.

    Response Notes

  • Submit Resources

    Contribute relevant educational materials, tools, and resources to the EDEN network, ensuring that our members have access to the best available info.
    Submit Resources

  • Serve as a Grant Reviewer

    Lend your expertise by serving for relevant grant opportunities, helping to advance disaster education research and programs.

    Funding Opportunities

  • Engage in State-Level Activities

    Collaborate on local and regional initiatives by engaging with state and regional EDEN groups.

  • Participate in Professional Development/Webinars

    Enhance your skills and knowledge in disaster education by participating in webinars and professional development opportunities.

    Webinars

  • Participate in Exercises

    Improve preparedness and response capabilities by engaging in or contributing to disaster simulation exercises.

Communication

Being part of EDEN offers numerous benefits for your professional growth and impact:

  • Public Website

    This website is the public hub for EDEN, offering the Resource Dashboard, directory, and other resources, providing easy access to materials and resources that reflect the depth of the network’s work.

  • Announcement Emails

    EDEN sends newsletters, funding opportunities, professional development activities, and special announcements via email. This extends to interested parties outside our member and delegate group.

  • EDEN Calendar

    Stay up to date. Access or subscribe to the Main Calendar

  • Listserv Email

    Delegates and POCs have access to and can use the EDEN Listserv to request assistance, solicit information or resources, or otherwise engage the network in developing situations.
    Email to learn more about listserv options.

  • EDEN Intranet on Connect Extension

    The EDEN Subgroup on Connect Extension is the internal intranet for EDEN member, POC and delegate communication. Key features include:
    – Organized Discussions
    – Customizable Notifications
    – Secure Resource Sharing
    – Centralized Knowledge Management

    Connect Extension

Checklist

To make the most of your EDEN experience, we encourage you to take the following initial steps:

  • Join a Committee

    Actively participate in a committee that aligns with your interests and expertise. Contact the committee chair to learn more.
    Committees

  • Whitelist the EDEN email list

    Ensure that emails from the EDEN network are not filtered into your spam or junk folder by adding eden@extension.org to your email client address book.

  • Join the Connect Extension Intranet Group

    This online platform serves as our primary communication and collaboration hub.
    Connect Extension

  • Submit resources to the dashboard

    Contribute relevant educational materials, tools, and resources to the EDEN network, ensuring that our members have access to the best available info.
    Submit Resources

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We Are Extension

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is made possible by USDA NIFA and our participating USDA Cooperative Extension and NOAA Sea Grant Extension programs. Over 300 delegates representing over 75 disciplines at 77 state Extension programs in 50 states and 3 US territories. See all Delegates.

The EDEN website receives support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture under NIFA/USDA Agreement No. 2023-37623-40794