University of Michigan- School of Natural Resources
Links to a variety of environmental organizations with job postings.
Global Environmental Change Series - Grades 9-12
Developed by the National Science Teacher's Association (NSTA) and EPA, the four part series consists of "Carrying Capacity;" "Biodiversity;" "Deforestation;" and "Introduced Species." All volumes include National Science Education Standards-based content, teaching techniques, and assessment methods.(grades 9-12). Online ordering avail
Arizona's Roadside Environments
Arizona Roadside Environments (A.R.E.) is a cooperative project between professional researchers at Northern Arizona University and secondary school classes. Research information on Arizona's Environment available.
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre,North Vancouver, B.C.
The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is a natural history museum in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The facility provides interactive displays on temperate rainforest ecology and global environmental issues. Environmental education programs are available for school children from grades K to 12.
Essex County Greenbelt Association, Mass
"Greenbelt's land programs help local communities and landowners to safeguard ecosystems, foster agricultural usage, and protect scenic vistas and special natural features." Information on community activities, educational resources and curriculum guides.
North Cascades Institute
Field-based environmental education about the natural history and culture of the Pacific Northwest for people of all ages.
Teach With Databases:Toxics Release Inventory
"Designed by NSTA and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide teachers and students with a community-based context for chemistry, biology, and environmental science classes. The TRI database is a record of chemicals whose release--into air, surface water, or groundwater--is monitored by the EPA." Online ordering available.
Environmental Education Information Index - Onslow County,NC
Environmental education information and links to Environmental Update (an online newsletter), word games, and local projects (urban & rural). Written for local residents, teachers, and agencies in N.C.
Environmental News Network
"The Environmental News Network mission is to create environmental awareness on critical issues through the presentation of fair and balanced daily news and information products."
Noah's Park - A Green Musical
This is a full-scale musical suitable for secondary schools and colleges with a music/drama department wishing to make a "green" statement. (Composed by Richard Percy, UK).
Georgia Wildlife Federation
Supports Schoolyard Habitat and Backyard Habitat programs and certifications along with NWF. Information on grants, EE Resources, workshops and volunteer opportunities.
International Wolf Center
Wolf tracking via radio telemetry data (updated weekly), the latest information on wolf recovery efforts around the world, full text of scientific research papers, educational links for teachers and students and pictures of wolves.
Ferry Beach Ecology School,Saco, Maine
Ferry Beach Ecology School is a residential environmental education center on the southern coast of Maine. During the Spring and Fall terms, FBES offers 3, 4 and 5 day residential programs, as well as day programs and outreach programs to public and private schools. (3rd through 8th grades).
Let's Save Our Earth (Board Game)
A fun and eductional game that teaches simple things each of us can do to help the Earth. Great education tool for children ages 8 and older. Developed by Eco-Angels Enterprises.
MarineLab: Environmental Education in Key Largo, FL
"MarineLab provides field trip experiences for you and your students in subtropical/tropical Key Largo, FL. Discussions on seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef ecology are followed by snorkeling field trips. Programs range from one to six days. Teacher workshops are also offered!"
Yosemite National Institutes
Yosemite National Institutes provides science-based, educational adventures in Nature's Classroom K-12 students and adults. Special programs include Teen Environmental Action Mentorship and Environmental Educator's Certificate Program.
Earth Day has Helped Turn America 'Green'
News article reviewing the impact of Earth Day since its beginning in 1970. Christian Science Monitor, April 22, 1998.
Earth Day Network
In addition to supporting Earth Day and promoting environmental citizenry, Earth Day Network seeks to increase the quantity and quality of environmental education available to K-12 teachers of all subject areas.
Green River Preserve
"Natural science summer camp for gifted and motivated 4th - 8th graders. A natural science curriculum that teaches environmental awareness, interconnectedness, and appreciation for the natural surroundings based on the Forest Carter novel 'The Education of Little Tree'"
Bonus.com - Environment Feature
Cross-curricular, interactive activities about water pollution, recycling and air quality. Originally designed to support Bonus.com's Earth Day contest. Check out the four elements: Earth, Air, Water, Space. Each contains many fun and educational activities all about the environment of the earth we call home.
E Jobs: Environmental Jobs and Careers
Environmental jobs in government, companies, law firms, and non-profits. Organized by employer, specialty and region. This site allows you to look for jobs in specific geographic areas and agencies. There are also link for salary surveys, resume resources and other career resources.
Hamline University's Environmental Education Certificate
"The Environmental Education Certificate Program is open to all K-12 teachers and other educators, including naturalists, museum specialists, and site and park interpreters who are interested in developing a focus on environmental education in their professional work."
Sustainable Development Institute: Atlantic CoastWatch
"Atlantic Coastwatch - A pithy newsletter about environmentally mindful forms of economic development along the Atlantic seaboard - from the Gulf of Maine to the eastern Caribbean. Published every 2 months, with news of people, places, issues, problems and solutions." Available online in PDF format.
Sustainable Minnesota
Home of Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3) providing comprehensive information on energy and environmental issues in Minnesota. Topics include climate change, renewable energy, electric utility restructuring, biofuels, wind, solar, nuclear, environmental costs, ecological tax reform, and more.
Waste Reduction, Recycling and Scrap-Based Manufacturing
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance's (ILSR) page of success stories and information on recycling and material reuse.
Bronx Zoo Education Department K-12 Curricula
"Bronx Zoo curricula integrate classroom lessons and zoo-visit field trips...and are used in schools and zoos in 48 U.S. states and around the world. " Grades K-12. Information on ordering materials, teacher workshops and school programs at the Zoo. Selected resources have been reviewed by the National Project for Excellence in EE.
Conservation Leadership School ~ Pennsylvania
June 26-July 2, 2005 and July 10-16, 2005
Penn State's Conservation Leadership Schools are two-week outdoor workshops for high school students interested in natural resource management, conservation, and exploring solutions to environmental problems.
Wildlife Conservation Society
Educational opportunities from the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Wildlife Center, Prospect Park Wildlife Center and Queens Wildlife Center. Information on educational workshops, field trips and wildlife curricula.
