model+eco-ed+organizations+and+programs

=model eco-ed organizations and programs=

On this page, we'll compile links (with annotations) that provide interesting examples of environmental education organizations and programs.

North Carolina's Environmental Education http://eefund.org/

Generation Earth, an environmental education program from the Los Angeles Department of Public works (Ernesto Villasenor) http://www.generationearth.com/

[| CREEC − CREEC Programs and Resource] This is a generated list in a PDF format from which I chose the variables when it came to locating the organizations and programs. The variables that I chose are as followed: LA County is the location/area covered; the audience is from K-12 and college students; and these are the following environmental science topics that it covers- Agriculture/farming, Air, Biodiversity, Economics, Ecosystems, Endangered Species, Energy, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science, Legislation, Nature Awareness, Ozone Depletion, Population, Recycling/Waste Management, Restoration, Sustainable Development, Technology & Society, Transportation, Urban Environments, and Water. (Ernesto Villasenor)

[|Barrington Land Conservation Trust (BLCT)] This organization is a great example of a non-profit organization working on a very local level. Every preserved plot of land in the small town of Barrington is monitored by this organization and any encroachment by neighbors is dealt with. Also, there is excellent involvement with the local elementary schools by way of field trips to endangered Diamondback Terrapin territory. (Greg Niguidula)

[|Classroom Earth] Classroom Earth is an online resource designed to help High School teachers from all subjects incorporate environmental education into their lesson plans. This website is a good example of how environmental education can be taught in any subject area, not just science. One example would be in the area of foreign language where cultural studies can be used to incorporate a variety of environmental issues: the concept of endangered species being taught in Spanish, and the popularity of Paris' bike rentals being taught in French. (Deonna White)

Green Guerillas The Green Guerillas are an all volunteer organization helping communities convert alleys and vacant lots within New York City into community gardens. The organization was started in 1973 Liz Christy an artist form the Lower East Side. The passionate all volunteer organization combines education and advocacy to encourage youth to maintain community gardens. The group also teaches the importance of grassroots organizations and coalitions. (Runey)

[|Environmental Concern] Environmental Concern is a not for profit organization founded way back in 1972. Headquartered in Maryland since its founding, the organization has helped restore over 35 miles of shoreline to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The organization led on of the largest restoration projects in the area with the planting of over 550,000 wetland plant species on Poplar Island in 2005. the organization also leads numerous educational programs ranging from educator training to professional training programs. (Runey)

[|List of Organizations] Just a quick short list of various educational and grassroots programs. (Runey)

The Cloud Institute An organization who's mission is "...to ensure the viability of sustainable communities by leveraging changes in K-12 school systems to prepare young people for the shift toward a sustainable future." They offer access to model education programs, services where they design a program for a specific school (or school district, I would imagine) or critique an existing program, and are open to collaboration with other organizations. (Mark Rovereto)

The Center for Ecoliteracy A group that has several education modules on its site, as well as essays and articles on the motivations of ecoliteracy, different teaching strategies, and instructional tools. They also offer consulting services to schools or communities, like the Cloud Institute. (Mark Rovereto)

Green Education Foundation Here's another organization that provides learning materials and activity ideas to K-12 schools and programs. They also have a place where educators can upload their lesson plans and activity ideas, categorized into different grade levels. They also sponsor "challenges" so children can learn more about energy issues, and a school gardening program section complete with educational materials and planting ideas. (Mark Rovereto)

CEE-Center for Environmental Education This groups works out of the Unity College in Maine developing curriculum for the advancement of sustainability. Among other things they have a project known as Secret's out Curriculum that encourages students to come out with tomorrows sustainable solutions by using what they are best at in school. They plan to go nation wide with this program. CEE also provides a general blueprint for greener schools that will advocate more sustainable learning and growth. They focus on health, energy, maintenance, recycling, waste, transportation, food and more on their website. (Dan Fancher)