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Coney Island students welcome spring, fortify nabe against flooding with planting project * Brooklyn Paper

Student volunteers replanted beach grass for climate resiliency in Coney Island Creek Park.

Brooklyn Children's Museum breaks ground on $15 million garden renovation project * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Children's Museum is renovating its garden with a $15 million project to create an outdoor space that enhances educational opportunities and community engagement.

Nonprofit group makes unlikely transformation of Brooklyn reservoir into classroom: 'It is critical'

NYC H2O is transforming Ridgewood Reservoir into an environmental classroom while combating invasive species to restore local biodiversity.

After losing his sight, the Tijuana River Estuary offered other ways to see - High Country News

Ron Peterson, who lost his sight to glaucoma, leads nature walks using non-visual senses to explore the Tijuana River Estuary.

Bill '67 and Peter '71 Alfond Coastal Research Center / Flansburgh Architects

The Coastal Research Center exemplifies sustainable architecture, emphasizing community engagement and environmental education through innovative design and strategic placement.
The project enhances experiential learning by connecting educational spaces with the surrounding marsh ecosystem, promoting awareness of ecological preservation.

Nature Walk: Explore Sand Dune Habitat at San Francisco's Ocean Beach

The event will provide insights into restoring native habitats at Ocean Beach.

Coney Island students welcome spring, fortify nabe against flooding with planting project * Brooklyn Paper

Student volunteers replanted beach grass for climate resiliency in Coney Island Creek Park.

Brooklyn Children's Museum breaks ground on $15 million garden renovation project * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Children's Museum is renovating its garden with a $15 million project to create an outdoor space that enhances educational opportunities and community engagement.

Nonprofit group makes unlikely transformation of Brooklyn reservoir into classroom: 'It is critical'

NYC H2O is transforming Ridgewood Reservoir into an environmental classroom while combating invasive species to restore local biodiversity.

After losing his sight, the Tijuana River Estuary offered other ways to see - High Country News

Ron Peterson, who lost his sight to glaucoma, leads nature walks using non-visual senses to explore the Tijuana River Estuary.

Bill '67 and Peter '71 Alfond Coastal Research Center / Flansburgh Architects

The Coastal Research Center exemplifies sustainable architecture, emphasizing community engagement and environmental education through innovative design and strategic placement.
The project enhances experiential learning by connecting educational spaces with the surrounding marsh ecosystem, promoting awareness of ecological preservation.

Nature Walk: Explore Sand Dune Habitat at San Francisco's Ocean Beach

The event will provide insights into restoring native habitats at Ocean Beach.
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5 Children's Books That Expertly Teach About the Environment

Reading to children fosters reading skills and teaches environmental lessons through content.

Column: Volunteering where the views are heavenly, the cause is critical, and the sea lions are barking

Volunteers at Pt. Lobos State Natural Reserve aim to cultivate a new generation of conservationists through education and appreciation of nature.
#climate-change

New Government website shows how much sea levels have risen

The US Sea Level Change website makes sea level data publicly accessible, aiding communities in understanding and preparing for climate challenges.

Bringing Climate into the Classroom: New Hampshire Students Push for Increased Climate Literacy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Youth are taking action on climate change through grassroots organizations like 350NH, addressing educational gaps and advocating for renewable energy.

Collaborating to create more resources for rural students - High Country News

Students in southwest Colorado participated in hands-on environmental education to explore careers related to climate and ecosystem restoration.

How To Start a Green Team in Your Child's School

Young people are deeply concerned about climate change and seek meaningful action from adults.

Try to save the planet from burning up in this board game

Board games can educate and foster dialogue about environmental stewardship, making complex issues like climate change more approachable for younger audiences.

The Case Of The Missing 45 Million Gallons Of Milk

Students at Lovin Elementary School in Georgia reduced food waste through sorting and weighing, raising awareness among kids.

New Government website shows how much sea levels have risen

The US Sea Level Change website makes sea level data publicly accessible, aiding communities in understanding and preparing for climate challenges.

Bringing Climate into the Classroom: New Hampshire Students Push for Increased Climate Literacy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Youth are taking action on climate change through grassroots organizations like 350NH, addressing educational gaps and advocating for renewable energy.

Collaborating to create more resources for rural students - High Country News

Students in southwest Colorado participated in hands-on environmental education to explore careers related to climate and ecosystem restoration.

How To Start a Green Team in Your Child's School

Young people are deeply concerned about climate change and seek meaningful action from adults.

Try to save the planet from burning up in this board game

Board games can educate and foster dialogue about environmental stewardship, making complex issues like climate change more approachable for younger audiences.

The Case Of The Missing 45 Million Gallons Of Milk

Students at Lovin Elementary School in Georgia reduced food waste through sorting and weighing, raising awareness among kids.
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The Basque Country nature reserve at risk from Guggenheim expansion plans

The Urdaibai Bird Center successfully rewilded an area, becoming a key stopover for migrating birds amid growing development pressures.

Celebrating Haunted Hydrology' for Spooky Lake Month

Spooky Lake Month combines education with entertainment, focusing on unusual lakes and water bodies rather than supernatural stories.

The Evolution Garden, a Green Journey Through Geologic History

The Evolution Garden offers a compressed timeline of Earth's history, immersing visitors in 540 million years of ecosystems in just 15 minutes.

Fourth Graders Give the DC Council a Lesson in "Herping" - Washingtonian

Max Girshick and classmates successfully advocated for the eastern red-backed salamander as DC's official amphibian, showcasing local wildlife and ecosystem significance.
#timber-construction

learning house by max otto zitzelsberger treads lightly on german open-air museum grounds

Max Otto Zitzelsberger's Learning House emphasizes sustainable timber construction while respecting historical context and educating future architects.
The project exemplifies a modern approach to traditional design, focusing on environmental education and efficient material use.

Pelgulinna State Secondary School / Arhitekt Must

The school exemplifies environmentally responsible construction, integrating architecture with nature to enhance educational experiences.

learning house by max otto zitzelsberger treads lightly on german open-air museum grounds

Max Otto Zitzelsberger's Learning House emphasizes sustainable timber construction while respecting historical context and educating future architects.
The project exemplifies a modern approach to traditional design, focusing on environmental education and efficient material use.

Pelgulinna State Secondary School / Arhitekt Must

The school exemplifies environmentally responsible construction, integrating architecture with nature to enhance educational experiences.
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EFFEKT and MAST Reveal Gateway to Denmark's Largest Marine Nature Park

SØMÆRKET enhances access to Nature Park Lillebælt, promoting environmental education and marine heritage.

Queens Botanical Garden: Your Guide to a Year-Round Nature Retreat

Queens Botanical Garden offers a serene escape in NYC, blending nature, education, and cultural heritage.

Girls' middle school students release juvenile trout raised in their classroom

Middle school students from Urban Assembly Institute participated in a Trout in the Classroom program, fostering environmental education and conservation awareness.
#sustainability

Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field

South Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field is being developed into a 7-acre educational campus.
The campus will include a new high school and partner with six local nonprofits.

Kew Gardens is building a new 'state of the art' learning centre

Kew Gardens is replacing a cafe with a two-storey learning center to enhance educational facilities and promote environmental education.

Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field

South Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field is being developed into a 7-acre educational campus.
The campus will include a new high school and partner with six local nonprofits.

Kew Gardens is building a new 'state of the art' learning centre

Kew Gardens is replacing a cafe with a two-storey learning center to enhance educational facilities and promote environmental education.
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My Life as a Naturalist Educator - San Francisco Bay Times

Kim Powell's career as a naturalist educator began with leading high school students on eco-adventures, evolving into transformative experiences in nature that inspire environmentalist work and long-lasting relationships.

Pioneering program teaches students about local watershed

The BioSITE program at Children's Discovery Museum involves high school students in yearlong field research focusing on local watersheds.
Nearly 26,000 students from 40 schools, mainly in the San Jose Unified School District, have participated in this award-winning program since its launch.

Hands-on science program puts students in an outdoor classroom

Connecting students with nature is crucial in the digital age.
Field research programs like BioSITE help students learn in a hands-on way.

City Parks Foundation Opens Registration for Spring Learn and Play Programs

Free and low-cost environmental education and sports programs available for youth and seniors in all five boroughs.
Registration open for various programs including Track and Field, Golf, Seniors Fitness, Tennis, Yoga, and Pickleball.

The Best Places to Go Tide Pooling in the Bay Area | KQED

Tide pooling is a great way to enjoy nature and learn about the environment.
Tide pool creatures are delicate, and touching them can harm their ecosystem.

Arbor Day Fair (SF)

Hands-on activities and info booths at the Arbor Day Fair include bucket truck rides, planter box building, and tree nursery tours.
Free compost available at the fair - bring a 5-gallon bucket to collect.
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