Our Programs
Working with a network of health professionals, weathercasters, land managers and teachers, we create and leverage public-private partnerships to promote daily actions for helping people live well while protecting and enjoying nature.
Explore our programs by following the links below.
A strong public-private partnership for water education, Be Water Wise began in Miami schools in 2009, then Atlanta in 2010 and is now in DC schools for the 2011-2012 school year. Be Water Wise DC involves 15 schools, which includes elementary, middle and high schools and three charter schools in the city. Students participate in activities such as water measurement that involve math, science, geography and language skills. Students will also develop projects at their schools to help conserve water and reduce stormwater flowing into local rivers, and will be able to present their projects to city officials.
The Business & Environment Program provides innovative, educational resources on aligning environmental responsibility with business success.
The goal of Classroom Earth is to increase knowledge about the environment among high school students and provide models for including environmental education across different disciplines—from biology to art. Through national competitions the program also highlights innovations in teaching about the environment.
Earth Gauge increases public knowledge by bringing environmental information into American homes through participating broadcast meteorologists around the nation.
The Health & Environment Program advances environmental knowledge among health professionals to improve the public's health with a special emphasis on children and underserved populations.
National Environmental Education Week
EE Week is the nation’s largest environmental education event with learning & activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums and aquariums.
National Public Lands Day is America’s largest volunteer effort to improve and enhance our parks and other public lands.
