Student Environmental Education
Our hands-on outdoor learning programs provide opportunities to engage with the natural world in authentic and meaningful ways.
Throughout the year, we work with youth of all ages to plant trees, clean up litter, test local river water quality, explore nature, celebrate Earth Day, and more. The programs are designed to build knowledge and critical thinking skills, help develop a deeper appreciation of local environmental issues, and inspire students to take action to protect the environment.
Academic performance increases when children learn outdoors
According to a study by the American Institute of Research, students performed better in school when their curriculum included outdoor education. Students who enjoyed outdoor education experienced increased standardized test scores, enhanced attitude about school, improved in-school behavior, improved attendance, and overall enhanced student achievement.
If you are a teacher or youth group leader, check out our Educators Page for more details. The page also has a resource list for area environmental field trips.
