Earth Education

Earth Education is a volunteer and intern program founded and coordinated by the University of Colorado’s Environmental Center.  We provide free environmental education programs to local public and private schools in the greater Boulder community.  

Here you will find information on who we are and what our programs are all about.  Our programs provide wonderful opportunities for undergraduate student volunteers, community members and local school teachers.

General Information - Earth Education's mission statement and contact information, as well as an idea of who we are and what we do.

Teacher Information - To give teachers a better idea of what types of programs we provide there is information on the subjects we teach as well as several example lesson plans created by this year’s interns!

Student and Volunteer Information – Volunteer opportunities for CU students and community members.  

Earth Education Internship - Earth Education is currently offered as 3 credit course through the Environmental Studies Department in spring semester.

Links - Helpful curriculum web sites for kids, teachers, and volunteers.

The Earth Education program received the "2002 Excellence in Higher Education" award from the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education! Click here for more information about the award, and other award winners.