Environmental Education

The American River Natural History Association (ARNHA) and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center are dedicated to providing educational and interpretive programs and information about the natural environment, principally in the American River Parkway.

TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. GUIDED BY SCIENCE & ECONOMICS, WE FIND PRACTICAL & LASTING SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS.

The Coral Springs Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital; DBA Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital (SNC) is a vital 501c3 organization serving South Florida. We are a volunteer-driven organization, founded in 1995 by a dedicated group of volunteers committed to helping wildlife. Our mission is twofold: *To rehabilitate injured, sick, and orphaned wild, native animals and return them to their natural habitat. We also maintain habitats for animals that cannot be released due to their injuries or non-native status. *To provide environmental education to students and adults virtually, as well as through outreach programs and in-house field trips for schools, scouts, civic groups.

THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE WORLD'S OCEAN, WAVES AND BEACHES, THROUGH A POWERFUL ACTIVIST NETWORK.

HIGHLANDER SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND MOVEMENT BUILDING IN APPALACHIA AND THE SOUTH. WE WORK WITH PEOPLE FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE, EQUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS TO TAKE COLLECTIVE ACTION TO SHAPE THEIR OWN DESTINY.

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BE A LEADER IN ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY BY PARTNERING BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENTS AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO BUILD THRIVING, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND TECHNOLOGIES. THROUGH CROSS-CUTTING PARTNERSHIPS AND MULTI-SECTOR NETWORKS, THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO UPLIFT COMMUNITIES THROUGH WATER ACCESS, SANITATION AND HYGIENE, HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE.

GUIDED DISCOVERIES PURPOSE IS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES OF DISCOVERY. GUIDED DISCOVERIES PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUALS IN MARINE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE, AS WELL AS OCEAN AND MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE. PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR APPROXIMATELY 32,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY.

TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT LEAD THEM TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD.

DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD TO IMPROVE OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONSERVATION.

PROTECTING AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED IS A NETWORK OF RIVERS, STREAMS AND PONDS THAT ALL FLOW INTO THE MYSTIC RIVER AND ULTIMATELY BOSTON HARBOR. HOME TO 600,000 RESIDENTS, THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION WORKING TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THIS WATERSHED; AND ENGAGE AND EDUCATE RESIDENTS.

TO SUPPORT THE LISTED BENEFICIARIES IN THEIR CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION EFFORTS.

THORNE'S MISSION IS TO BUILD EARTH STEWARDSHIP BY CONNECTING YOUTH TO NATURE THROUGH JOYFUL, HANDS-ON, PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES.

In 2022-23, NYC Outward Bound Schools served 30,141 students and educators, respectively, through our core program areas, Network Schools, Crew and Select Strategies for Schools, and Outdoor Adventure Programs.(See Schedule O).

The mission of Colorado Outdoor Education Center is to develop the potential of individuals by providing extraordinary educational experiences in the natural world.

WILDERNESS INQUIRY'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, IDENTITIES, AND ABILITIES THROUGH SHARED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SO THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN EQUITABLY EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF TIME SPENT IN NATURE.

THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN NATURE.

THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION, DOING BUSINESS AS NEEF, IS THE NATION'S LEADING ORGANIZATION IN LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

TO DEVELOP A CITIZENRY THAT HAS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMMITMENT, AND MOTIVATION TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT.

TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE, ENCOURAGING STEWARDSHIP OF WILDLIFE AND WATER.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MAN'S INTERRELATIONSHIP WITH HIS ENVIRONMENT THROUGH VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INSPIRES MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE. WE ENGAGE WITH OUR FORESTS AND FIELDS TO FOSTER APPRECIATION, DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING, AND ENCOURAGE STEWARDSHIP OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

PROVISION OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AS PART OF CURRICULUM

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH'S MISSION IS TO CREATE HEALTHY HOMES AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BY IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING HAZARDS, ENGAGING PEOPLE, AND ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS.

USING THE POWER OF SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP, LEAVE NO TRACE IS ON A MISSION TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE OUTDOORS AND THE PLANET.

IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE NATURE CENTER TO PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE BY: NURTURING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN LAND PROTECTION AND RESTORATION, AND ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE INTERACTION WITH NATURE.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER WATERSHED BY FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CONSERVATION AND LAND USE

Provide environmental education and conservation opportunities

THE SERVICES, THAT THE EXCHANGE PROVIDE, FOCUS ON EDUCATION ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND ASSOCIATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PLANNING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. EXAMPLES OF EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDE SUCH TOPICS AS ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, ELECTRICAL SAFETY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING EDUCATION, PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY, PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE EDUCATION SAFETY FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS & SCIENCE, EMA IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY THROUGH STORYTELLING.

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING, ENJOYMENT AND STEWARDSHIP BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR PARTNER AGENCIES - THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE,CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, AND OUR TRIBAL PARTNERS - WHO ARE ENTRUSTED WITH THE CARE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PUBLIC LANDS.

DVNHA supports education, preservation and scientific research in Death Valley National Park and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.

THE CENTER FOR ALASKAN COASTAL STUDIES FOSTERS RESPONSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OUR NATURAL SURROUNDINGS AND GENERATES KNOWLEDGE OF THE UNIQUE MARINE AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS OF KACHEMAK BAY.

WEC IS A GLOBAL, NON-PROFIT, NON-ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONS OF MEMBER COMPANIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.

Schoolhouse of Wonder creates kind, curious, and confident kids through nature-based outdoor adventures.

To creatively reconnect the community to nature and to one another.

EARTHTEAM EMPOWERS TEENS TO BECOME LIFELONG ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

PROMOTING THE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND REHABILITATION.

ECOACTION ARLINGTON PROTECTS AND IMPROVES WATER, AIR, AND OPEN SPACES IN THE ARLINGTON COMMUNITY AND NEARBY AREAS BY PROMOTING STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONNECTING ALL CITIZENS TO PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT ACHIEVE A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE.

THE PRATT CENTER'S MISSION IS TO STIMULATE A LIFELONG RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND JOY IN, THE NATURAL WORLD. WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THEMSELVES AS A PART OF NATURE, DEPENDANT UPON THE EARTH'S RESOURCES.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION

Educate the general public and students of all ages about our natural environment and encourage better citizen participation in its protection and conservation through education and the arts.

TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

We are dedicated to educational, scientific, historic and interpretive endeavors that enhance the public understanding, awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the natural and cultural resources of the Anza-Borrego Desert region.

Crowe's Nest Farm is an educational organization dedicated to fostering public appreciation, knowledge, and wise stewardship of both the agricultural and wildlife resources of Texas.

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK.

TO EDUCATE AND HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE RAINFOREST ACREAGE.