ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Rivers

American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. They work to ensure healthy rivers provide clean water, limit pollution, and offer recreational opportunities for thriving communities nationwide.

Bioneers

Bioneers is a non-profit organization that highlights breakthrough solutions for restoring the environment and fostering social justice. They focus on disseminating practical, visionary ideas and innovations across areas like permaculture, biomimicry, and ecological design through media and educational programs.

Cool the Earth

Cool the Earth empowers schools, families, and communities to take meaningful action against climate change. Their primary offering is a free, engaging climate change education program that inspires K-8 students and their families to take measurable carbon-saving actions at home.

EarthEcho International

Founded by the children of Jacques Cousteau, EarthEcho International is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a global youth movement to challenge young people to act now for a sustainable future. They provide free resources and programs that equip youth with the tools to tackle critical environmental issues like ocean health.

Friends of the Earth International

Friends of the Earth International is the world's largest grassroots environmental network, uniting 73 national organizations and millions of members globally. They campaign on the most urgent environmental and social issues, fighting for climate justice, human rights, and sustainable economic systems.

Jane Goodall Institute

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) is a global community conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall. JGI empowers people to make a difference for all living things through conservation, community-centered programs, and the youth program, Roots & Shoots, which fosters environmental and humanitarian action.

Keep America Beautiful, Inc.

Keep America Beautiful is a national non-profit that inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. They focus on litter prevention, recycling education, and community greening efforts across the country.

National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

NEEF is a leading partner in promoting responsible environmental behavior. They work to make the environment an integral part of learning and decision-making by providing science-based resources and educational materials to increase environmental literacy among youth and adults. They are a great resource for educators and parents looking for foundational knowledge on environmental topics.

Natural Resources Defense CounciL (NRDC)

NRDC is an international non-profit environmental organization that uses law, science, and the power of over three million members to protect the planet’s wildlife, ensure clean air and water, and promote a safe and healthy environment for all people.

NatureBridge

NatureBridge connects young people to the wonder and science of the natural world in national parks. They provide hands-on, residential environmental science programs that inspire students to develop a personal relationship with the environment and become informed stewards of the planet.

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

NAAEE is a professional organization dedicated to accelerating environmental literacy and civic engagement through education. They support a diverse network of professionals and advocates who work to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn about the environment and take action to improve it.

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental non-profit dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. TNC works in over 70 countries to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.

Rainforest Action NetworK (RAN)

RAN works to protect tropical rainforests and the human rights of those living in and around those forests through grassroots organizing, non-violent direct action, and public education campaigns aimed at changing corporate policies.

Ten Strands

Ten Strands is dedicated to strengthening environmental literacy in California by advancing environmental education (EE) for all students (EEK–12). They work to create systemic change by connecting state agencies, non-profit partners, and educators to implement high-quality, relevant EE.

Youth Service AmericA (YSA)

YSA is a resource center that partners with organizations around the world to increase the quantity and quality of opportunities for young people to serve and lead. They focus on engaging youth in problem-solving and social change, including environmental service projects.