Drift Creek Nature Center

Environmental Education Links

American Camp Assocaition	As a leading authority in youth development, ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience.
The Awakening the Dreamer Initiative	Our mission is bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Planet Earth.
Children and Nature Network	The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working worldwide to reconnect children with nature. C&NN provides access to the latest news and research in the field and a peer-to-peer network of researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.
Environmental Education Association of Oregon	The Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO) initiates, leads, participates in and supports projects and programs for systemic change that advance the role of environmental education in achieving student success in education, and as a non-regulatory tool for addressing natural resource challenges.
EPA Environmental Education	EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education (OCHPEE), leads and coordinates EPA programs to provide national leadership in promoting environmental literacy, in accordance with the National Environmental Education Act of 1990 (NEEA).
Hooked On Nature	Our mission is to provide resources, workshops and training to inspire and empower people to develop joyful, loving lifelong relationships - with each other and the natural world.
Leave No Trace	The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide.
National Environmental Education Foundation	Chartered by Congress in 1990 to advance environmental knowledge and action, our ultimate goal is to activate environmentally responsible behavior in the general public.
Nature Rocks	Nature Rocks is a national program to inspire and empower families to play and explore in nature. Our mission is to make it easy for you to have fun in nature, and connect with others to do the same. We want all families in every city in America to see for themselves how much Nature Rocks. Your kids will be happier, healthier and smarter, and besides, it is generally free and a rockin’ way to create and share fun quality family time.
North American Association for Environmental Education	NAAEE is the professional association for environmental education. Our members promote professional excellence in nonformal organizations, K-12 classrooms, universities (both instructors and students), government agencies, and corporate settings throughout North America and in over 55 other countries. Since 1971, the Association has created opportunities for its members to improve their skills in creating and delivering programs and services that teach people how to think, not what to think.
Project Learning Tree	PLT uses the forest as a "window" on the world to increase students' understanding of our environment; stimulate students' critical and creative thinking; develop students' ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and instill in students the commitment to take responsible action on behalf of the environment.
Roots and Shoots	To foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. [more]