Colorado EE Capacity Collaborative

Colorado EECapacity Collaborative We Connect Communities to the Environment Where They Live and Empower Them to Make a Difference Over 30 Denver Metro organizations are working to: Identify and share relevant ideas, practices and resources our Develop a network to enhance the capacity of environmental education collective impact Expand relationships and collaborations Stewardship and Conservation And More! 60% of adults say the main reason to protect the environment is a health concern. Connection to Nature Youth Leadership Outdoor experiences increases activity levels, helping the one in three American kids who are obese get fit. 2 Education Access and Equity Environmental Justice Environment-based education is an educational equalizer, improving reading, science achievement, and critical thinking skills across ethnic and racial groups. Civic Engagement Healthy Communities Participation in environmental education has positive impacts on students' motivation and civic engagement." Nature enhances social interactions, value for community and close relationships." 11 Community Who are we engaging in our communities? Environmental Education understands the community identifies community needs Families Youth You! Schools analyzes their organizational capacity develops relationships Adults Educators identifies community strengths Colorado EECapacity Collaborative is working to: Connect communities to their environment connects community to local environment - Engage new perspectives, ideas and innovation Learn, share and collaborate - Promote inclusivity - Develop leadership - Improve environmental quality - Create healthier communities - Cultivate informed and empowered communities practices inclusivity and celebrates diversity fosters sustainable community benefits Get engaged with us! We envision more engaged and empowered communities making responsible decisions about the environment. Contact [email protected] Colorado EECapacity Collaborative consists of over 30 Denver Metro organizations, including: EECapacity is EPA's National Environmental Education Training Program, a partnership among: FOUND NWAY D.U.G. EART VOC UNITED STATES Environmental Learning for Kids NIVE Project Learning Tree olorado BIG CITY And BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER naaee AUDUBON Department of Geography anc Environmental Sciences MOUNTAINEERS ONTORMUAN o COTTONWOOD ace SOCIETY more! Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado NMENTAL caee INSTITUTE DENVER For Emeronmenta URBAN GARDENS North American Association Donver INCE 19T FORCE Put a Littie Wildlife In a Child's Life for Environmental Education Amerlens am thang AS A Od Colorade Alianse Parka + Recrestion PROTECTION Education BERVER Sources: 1.NEETF/Roper (2001). www.neetf.org. 2,5.http://www.nwf.org/Be-Out-There/Why-Be-Out-There/Benefits.aspx 3,4.Wheeler and Thumlert (2007). Environmental Education Report. www.k12.wa.us/research. ENVIRON ERMELL Colorado EECapacity Collaborative We Connect Communities to the Environment Where They Live and Empower Them to Make a Difference Over 30 Denver Metro organizations are working to: Identify and share relevant ideas, practices and resources our Develop a network to enhance the capacity of environmental education collective impact Expand relationships and collaborations Stewardship and Conservation And More! 60% of adults say the main reason to protect the environment is a health concern. Connection to Nature Youth Leadership Outdoor experiences increases activity levels, helping the one in three American kids who are obese get fit. 2 Education Access and Equity Environmental Justice Environment-based education is an educational equalizer, improving reading, science achievement, and critical thinking skills across ethnic and racial groups. Civic Engagement Healthy Communities Participation in environmental education has positive impacts on students' motivation and civic engagement." Nature enhances social interactions, value for community and close relationships." 11 Community Who are we engaging in our communities? Environmental Education understands the community identifies community needs Families Youth You! Schools analyzes their organizational capacity develops relationships Adults Educators identifies community strengths Colorado EECapacity Collaborative is working to: Connect communities to their environment connects community to local environment - Engage new perspectives, ideas and innovation Learn, share and collaborate - Promote inclusivity - Develop leadership - Improve environmental quality - Create healthier communities - Cultivate informed and empowered communities practices inclusivity and celebrates diversity fosters sustainable community benefits Get engaged with us! We envision more engaged and empowered communities making responsible decisions about the environment. Contact [email protected] Colorado EECapacity Collaborative consists of over 30 Denver Metro organizations, including: EECapacity is EPA's National Environmental Education Training Program, a partnership among: FOUND NWAY D.U.G. EART VOC UNITED STATES Environmental Learning for Kids NIVE Project Learning Tree olorado BIG CITY And BLUFF LAKE NATURE CENTER naaee AUDUBON Department of Geography anc Environmental Sciences MOUNTAINEERS ONTORMUAN o COTTONWOOD ace SOCIETY more! Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado NMENTAL caee INSTITUTE DENVER For Emeronmenta URBAN GARDENS North American Association Donver INCE 19T FORCE Put a Littie Wildlife In a Child's Life for Environmental Education Amerlens am thang AS A Od Colorade Alianse Parka + Recrestion PROTECTION Education BERVER Sources: 1.NEETF/Roper (2001). www.neetf.org. 2,5.http://www.nwf.org/Be-Out-There/Why-Be-Out-There/Benefits.aspx 3,4.Wheeler and Thumlert (2007). Environmental Education Report. www.k12.wa.us/research. ENVIRON ERMELL