HOW THINGS WORK II CONFERENCE

Introduction and Background
How Things Work — The Exhibits
Bronx Community College Poster Exhibits in Collaboration with Other CUNY Schools
Evaluation

The Teacher Environmental Education Preparation (TEEP) project was established in December of 1999 as a partnership among the Environmental Education Advisory Council (EEAC), the Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education at New York University and the Council on the Environment of New York City (now GrowNYC). EEAC still coordinates the current version of the project.

50 Years of EEAC NYC 
1974–2024

Explore the past 50 years of the Environmental Education Advisory Council of New York City.

Registration is only open to college students. 

The Environmental Education Advisory Council (EEAC) of NYC, the Bronx Community College, and James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center are excited to host the Third How Things Work Conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Bronx Community College. 

"Join the annual NYC Outdoors Environmental Education Expo to discover programs, resources and opportunities available for NYC teachers, students and families from dozens of local organizations! 
"Each year, this free event aims to showcase environmental education for New York City teachers and informal educators, in hopes that more children will have the opportunity to experience and learn about the natural features of our city. 

Join us for the EEAC NYC 2025 Annual Meeting on December 4 at Solar One's new Environmental Education Center.

Nature Is Everywhere

November 6 (Thursday) – November 9 (Sunday), 2025

Attendees will experience the conference for the day, or spend the weekend with educators from all over New York State and beyond. Network with peers, attend workshops, and participate in group natural history outings, all while supporting outdoor education. 

SCONYC
Science Council of New York City

sconyc.org

Agenda

5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Welcome and Mingle

5:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Overview of the Event — NY League of Conservation Voters

5:30 PM - 6:50 PM
Write Postcards with Other Environmental Educators

6:50 PM - 7:00 PM
Wrap Up and What's Next?

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MEETING SUMMARY

Report: An Exploration of the Role of Learning Standards in Environmental Education Programs

Link to Lunch and Learn Recording
Link to presentation slidedeck

The Environmental Education Projects Forum, a program of the Environmental Education Advisory Council (EEAC), is a network of environmental educators and professionals working together to create and implement systemic projects to support environmental and sustainability education in formal and non-formal settings.

Projects that emerged from Forum’s annual workshops include: