Organizations

Visit these organizations’ websites for opportunities, forums, lesson plans and activities, webinars and instructional videos, employment opportunities, articles, and inspiration. There are hundreds of organizations devoted to learning outside, but these are some of the best due to the quality of their materials, longevity, and missions. On each website, you will find a “resources” link for lessons and activities.

The Nature Based Education Consortium

Green Schoolyards America

National Environmental Education Foundation

And of course, Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, and Project WET (Water Education Today)

For Maine Educators:

The Maine Environmental Education Association

Teach ME Outside

Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership

Maine Audubon Educator Resource Center

The Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative