National Environmental Education Resources
The following is a list of education or resource providers in North America that we believe offer programs that enhance critical thinking, problem solving and effective decision making skills about environmental issues for teachers and students.
United States
American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest, paper and wood products industry. This site provides a series of interactive, educational flyers on paper reuse, recycling and sustainable forestry.
Classroom Earth offers lists of the most popular and widely used environmental education programs for K-12 classrooms. Each program provides proven curricula, materials and opportunities for in-person training on how to use the program with students. These programs are national in focus, meet North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) guidelines and many align with state standards of learning.
EE Link, Environmental Education on the Internet is a resource designed to support students, teachers and other EE educators. The site contains Internet environmental based school projects, classroom activities, environmental facts and data, grant information, and links to other environmental sites.
Environmental Literacy Council gives teachers the tools to help their students develop environmental literacy and the analytical skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices. This site offers practical teaching resources in a wide variety of projects including air and climate, land, water, ecosystems, energy, food and the environment & society.
Firestorm: Thinking Critically About Environmental Issues Check out these new teaching materials from the Environmental Literacy Council designed to help middle and high school educators teach students about forest health, forest fire, how to evaluate different informational materials and how to think critically about environmental issues.
Forest Resource Environmental Education (F.R.E.E.) Network is for teachers and students of all grade levels who want to learn more about forests and the management of forests. Find research and teaching resources by topic and grade level, an environmental quiz and links to other forest-oriented information sites.
Globe Program is a hands-on, international, environmental science research and education program which links students, teachers, and the scientific research community in an effort to learn more about our environment through student data collection and observation. Find activities and resources for teachers and students, information on professional development opportunities and workshops, and opportunities to collaborate with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world.
National Arbor Day Foundation helps people plant and care for trees and encourages the celebration of Arbor Day to advance global environmental stewardship. Find information and resources here for state and national Arbor Day activities, tree identification and seedling purchases.
National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF) strives to build a stronger economic, societal, and ecological future through environmental learning. The Foundation focuses on EE's potential to strengthen and improve education, health, and business, especially in disadvantaged communities. Find information here on various programs and links to several of its publications.
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a network of professionals and students working throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world. This site includes a list of environmental education standards, called the materials and learning guidelines. It also incorporates EE resources, projects, and news and information about the organization.
Project Learning Tree (PLT) has been recognized as one of the premier Environmental Education programs in the world. Through hands-on interdisciplinary activities, PLT provides students with opportunities to investigate environmental issues and encourages them to make informed, responsible decisions. This site offers information on workshops, grants, curriculum and a link to the PLT coordinator for your state.
Society of American Foresters (SAF) is a national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Find grade level specific tools for teachers on trees and forestry.
U.S. Environmental Protection Association (EPA) leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. Find grade specific education resources here for K-12 teachers and students as well as information on grants, training, fellowships and the President's Environmental Youth Awards.
Canada
Canadian Forestry Association advocates the protection and wise use of Canada's forests, water and wildlife resources through public awareness and education programs. Includes links to classroom resources for teachers and Envirothon Canada information.
Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to raising awareness of the impacts of human activities on the environment, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, conducting and sponsoring wildlife and environmental research, and recommending legislative changes to protect wildlife and its habitat. This site offers resources for educators including "Learning about Wildlife" education kits and WILD programs and resources.
Globe Program is a hands-on, international, environmental science research and education program which links students, teachers, and the scientific research community in an effort to learn more about our environment through student data collection and observation. Find activities and resources for teachers and students, information on professional development opportunities and workshops, and opportunities to collaborate with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world.
The Green Lane is Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information. The Green Lane helps connect Canadians, exchange information and share knowledge for environmental decision-making.
Green Street offers teachers environmental education programs that actively engage elementary and secondary school students in learning about the environment and promoting environmental stewardship. Programs are aligned with provincial curricula and materials are ready-to-use in the classroom.
Learning for a Sustainable Future works with educators from across Canada to integrate the concepts and principals of sustainable development into the curricula at all grade levels. Find information on professional development workshops for teachers, classroom and on-line activities and links to other on-line education resources.
Project Learning Tree (PLT) has been recognized as one of the premier Environmental Education programs in the world. Through hands-on interdisciplinary activities, PLT provides students with opportunities to investigate environmental issues and encourages them to make informed, responsible decisions. This site offers information on workshops, grants, curriculum and a link to the PLT coordinator for your province.
WILD Education is brought to you by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. This site offers teachers and students information and resources on a variety of learning programs including Project WILD, Fish Ways, WILD Schools, Focus on Forests, Ocean Education, and Space for Species.
