Environmental Education

For in classroom education or resources please contact Kevin at eco2school@dailyacts.org

Starting in August ECO2school will be moving to a new umbrella organization, Daily Acts, for the upcoming school year. Staying true to our roots here in Sonoma County, ECO2school will continue offering mentorship for high school students in service-learning projects and activities that both build awareness and lead to action on climate change.

Please visit https://www.landpaths.org/get-kids-outside/ to learn about the variety of education options.

Mission

Our mission is to foster a love of the land in Sonoma County.

Values

We are committed to practicing these values, always, as we connect people with nature.

• Lead with Nature

• Foster Belonging

• Build Reciprocal Relationships

• Cultivate Common Purpose

• Act with Courage

• Nurture Joy

Please visit https://sonomaecologycenter.org/education/ to learn about the variety of education options.

Sonoma Ecology Center teaches over 1,300 students every year throughout Sonoma Valley. Their programs teach children and adults to care for our natural heritage through experiences that foster curiosity and reverence, and inspire action and caretaking. By educating our community we are helping to cultivate earth stewards — both young and old — who will be equipped to deal with the many environmental challenges we face in the 21st century.

Please contact Christine Kuehn, Education and Communications Manager at ckuehn@sonomarcd.org if you are interested in participating or learning more about our LandSmart Education programs.

LandSmart Education® inspires our community to learn about and participate in natural resource conservation activities through a variety of opportunities. The RCD offers on-farm youth education programs to students ranging in age from elementary to high school combining innovative hands-on experiences with classroom learning to help students develop leadership skills and understand local agriculture and our diverse ecosystems. These LandSmart workshops are often in collaboration with regional RCDs, watershed groups, and agencies in partnership with local working landscapes. Workshops comprehensively cover topics like soil health, rainwater catchment, forest management, and farm conservation planning.

Please visit https://www.sonomawater.org/education to learn about the variety of education options.

The Water and Energy Education Program utilizes a multifaceted approach to help students learn the value of water as an important natural resource. Our programs are FREE and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. We teach inquiry-based, exploratory science. We provide classroom visits, field trips, and curriculum materials for teachers and their students. Our goal is for students to become environmental stewards and informed citizens who can examine the world through an inquisitive, scientific lens.

Please visit https://www.recology.com/cultural-impact/education/ to learn about the variety of education options.

Recology Waste Zero teams provide comprehensive education and outreach services with a goal to inspire sustainable behavior. These teams work closely with local community leaders, tailoring outreach programs to best serve the needs of our customers and communities.