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Nonprofit Organizations
Through these nonprofit organizations that are Earth Protect’s resource partners, you can connect to others that share a concern about the environmental issues you care about.
You can easily participate in helping them achieve their missions through their programs, volunteering and making donations. We are proud to introduce you to them and encourage you to learn about them. Get involved, it's your world.
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CAEE was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1989 to serve the shared interests of public agencies, businesses, teachers, community organizations and individuals distributing and using environmental education materials and programs. It is a neutral and objective source of information related to environmental education in Colorado, and a voice for EE's important role in the balance between societal needs and environmental quality.
During the last 20 years, the organization has grown to include more than 700 members, 150 active volunteers, and several well established services. Our members include teachers, students, informal educators, public agency employees, businesses, retirees, and many more.
Meetings to support professional develop and networking of environmental educators in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Summit County, San Louis Valley, Denver Metro, and Grand Junction.
Teacher Liaison Network
Teachers who provide peer leadership and promote environmental education as a valid classroom tool to other teachers and administrators in their school.
Environmental Education Directory
A listing of over 950 environmental education activities and programs serving to connect those looking for program resources with those providing them.
Decision-Maker Forums
Through feature presentations, dialogue, and strategic thinking, this symposium enhances understanding of the benefits of environmental education for children, adults, and communities.
Awards for Excellence in Environmental Education
Honors leadership in developing effective, cooperative, cross-sector environmental education by annually acknowledging organizations and individuals for significant contributions to the field of environmental education.
Advocacy Support
Calls for action on pending legislation, public meetings on education, and more to build broad-based support for the field of environmental education.
Teaching OUTSIDE the Box: Colorado’s Conference on Environmental Education
Offers a multitude of opportunities to learn about environmental education activities, current research, innovative teaching techniques; to discuss new resources; and to network and share experiences.
Diversity and Inclusiveness Roundtables
Quarterly roundtable discussions foster conversations about issues of inclusiveness and diversity to increase and broaden the diversity of environmental education audiences and providers.
EE Resource Review
Offers a review process based on the National Guidelines for Excellence in Environmental Education to strengthen and improve environmental education resources.
Certification of Environmental Educators
A certification process designed to help environmental educators develop and grow in the knowledge and skills needed to provide high quality environmental education.
Environmental Literacy Plan
CAEE is currently working to develop a coordinated strategy between Pre-K-12 grade teachers and environmental educations providers to restore and increase field experiences as part of the school curriculum, improve state-wide access to existing EE programs and materials, make connections with state education standards, and create opportunities for enhanced and ongoing professional development of educators.
