Connecting People, Nature, and Society
Our vision is a Southwest Florida that promotes the interconnectedness of natural and social systems required to create a healthy and resilient environment for the benefit of all.
We are a hub and convener for environmental education outreach to the community, and applied research. The center trains teachers in outdoor education, gets kids outside through experiential learning, and implements strategic partnerships. Together we can build a healthy and prosperous environmental future through learning, self-discovery, problem-solving and decision-making for a just and sustainable world.
At the Center for Environment and Society we focus on our mission in three ways, (1) Nurture connections to nature through direct experiences (2) Grow environmental know-how through education and (3) Expand engaged citizenry for action.
FGCU Students
CES (Center for Environment & Society) is always looking for interested students to take part in environmental education and outreach. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the environmental education coordinator, Regina Bale rbale@fgcu.edu, to get started. Projects are available for all majors and any skill level from setting up events and making advertisements to writing policy or grant proposals.
K-12 Education
Sharing the techniques and research of The Water School with K-12 audiences in our service region is an important part of our work. Through the TREES program we empower K-12 teachers to use their schoolyards to teach standards-based content. TREES provides teacher training and resources to improve schoolyard learning on any campus. Are you interested in having a T.R.E.E.S. training at your school? Contact our environmental education coordinator Regina Bale rbale@fgcu.edu.
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Why Give?
Your donation helps train teachers in environmental education, get kids outside through experiential learning, and provide outreach to the community. Together we can build a healthy and prosperous environmental future through learning, self-discovery, problem-solving and decision-making for a just and sustainable world. One important step each of us can take today....go outside and enjoy nature!