Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) was recently named a bronze-level Eco-School by the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program which promotes environmental education, conserving natural resources and “greening” physical structures … Read more
Students and Nature
Back to School Career Advice
Along with visiting your career services office and checking out the resources in the EcoLeaders Career Center, you can also get advice here from today’s green leaders – such as the eight … Read more
Creating Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders
Since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has worked to conserve the nation’s wildlife and wild places. As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we are recognizing important moments in our … Read more
Small School Makes a Big Journey
Spectrum Charter provides school-to-work transition instruction in the classroom and on-site at businesses for students ages 13-21. The program is structured to meet the needs of students who do not … Read more
Engaging Students Outdoors in Atlanta
The Earth Tomorrow Summer Institute is one component of the National Wildlife Federation’s year-round Earth Tomorrow program that includes a week-long, intensive residential experience. Participants learn about local environmental issues, … Read more
Monarch Butterfly Ecology Camp Inspires Future Leaders
In December 2015, the National Wildlife Federation named San Antonio, TX a Monarch Champion City for committing to accomplish all of the actions under the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, and partnered … Read more
High Demand for Sustainable Career Info
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of representing the National Wildlife Federation EcoLeaders program as manager of our growing Career Center at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) conference … Read more
Kids Design Wildlife Crossings
Why did the mountain lion need to cross the road? While there are many answers to that question, the question tackled by visitors at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation … Read more
Project-Based Learning for EcoLeaders
Throughout 2016, the EcoLeaders Career Center, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation and partners, is celebrating the motivating stories and career accomplishments of young professionals making their names (and a … Read more
Learning is Natural in Montana Eco-Schools
“I know this tree!” exclaims an excited first-grader, grasping a ponderosa pine seedling. She’s holding one of 150 seedlings distributed to students ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade at DeSmet … Read more
