Mission:
The Environmental Education Advisory Council of New York City cultivates an inclusive community committed to increasing its capacity to understand and address NYC’s environmental and related societal challenges. —9/18/2019
Founded in 1974, EEAC is a non-profit, tax deductible organization made up of dedicated educators, youth leaders, environmental professionals and students. EEAC members work together to stimulate and encourage environmental education in New York City and the surrounding region.
The purpose of the Environmental Education Advisory Council is to:
– Speak with a single voice to influence environmental education policy.
– Make environmental education information readily available to classroom teachers.
– Advise the New York City Department of Education on the benefits of including environmental concepts in all aspects of the curriculum.
– Serve as a permanent advisory group to the New York City Department of Education.
– Help educators develop in young people a responsible attitude toward the natural and built environment.
– Share in the enjoyment of the environment.
EEAC Steering Committee
The steering committee meets monthly to discuss and report on committee activities which include Programs (networking events, workshops, conferences, and tours), Communications (newsletter, social media, website, and listserv), Finance and Fundraising, Membership, Special Projects (EEPF/TEEP), and Liaisons with other environmental education (EE) related organizations (NYSOEA, Green Horizons, SCONYC).
Visit the Steering Committee page for information on the meeting agendas and minutes, the steering committee officers and members, and EEAC’s Adaptive Plan the roadmap resulting from a strategic planning process.
- Report: EEAC Lunch and Learn—The Role of Standards in Environmental Education Programs 5/21/202410/1/2024 Report on The Role of Standards in Environmental Education Programs, EEAC Lunch and Learn of 5/21/2024
- Report on the First “How Things Work” Conference for Students Grades 6–CollegeReport on the March 5, 2024 How Things Work Conference at the Great Hall at City College
- Video: EEAC Lunch and Learn—The Role of Standards in Environmental Education Programs 5/21/2024Length: 50:40. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- How Things Work Conference 3/5/2024March 5, 2024, Tuesday 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
- Video: EEAC 2023 Annual Meeting 12/13/2023Video: EEAC 49th Annual Meeting, Wed, Dec 13, 2023, 5:30-7pm
- Report on the First “How Things Work” Conference for Students Grades 6–CollegeReport on the March 5, 2024 How Things Work Conference at the Great Hall at City College
- How Things Work Conference 3/5/2024March 5, 2024, Tuesday 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
- Environmental Education Expo 12/5/2023 Tue 4:30pmEE Expo 12/5/2023 Tue 4:30-6 pm at Hudson River Park’s Pier 57, 25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011
- The Air We Share Dance FestivalPOSTPONED: Due to rain in the forecast, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10:30 am – 4 pm. The Air We Share Dance Festival is a convergence of open mic speak outs about the latest developments and projects in the Bronx to improve air quality and the environment with JBOLC’s second annual… Continue reading The Air We Share Dance Festival
- NYSOEA Spring Migrant Bird Walk 3/27/2021Join NYSOEA’s Metro Region Members for a bird walk, Inwood Hill Park, Sat 3/27/21, 10 am
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