Amador Air District
Mission Statement: Work with all businesses and residents to ensure compliance with air pollution control law. Protect public health and the environment from significant air quality impacts. Retain and/or strive to acheive the state and national a... more »
Programs/Resources: Air Pollution Control Resources
Contact: James L. Harris, Acting Air Pollution Control Officer, 209-257-0112, jharris@amadorapcd.org
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Calaveras Big Trees Association
Mission Statement: To support the interpretive and educational programs at Calaveras Big Trees State Park.... more »
, 209-795-3840, cbtvc@goldrush.com
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Calaveras County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
Mission Statement: The Calaveras County department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division is responsible for the overall management and operation of all solid waste collection, disposal and recycling systems in the county.... more »
Programs/Resources: Calaveras County Recycling Education Program
Contact: Jennifer Barr, 209-754-6403, jbarr@co.calaveras.ca.us
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Calaveras County Water District
Mission Statement: The Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) "Our team is dedicated to protecting, enhancing and developing our rich water resources to the highest beneficial use for Calaveras County, while maintaining cost-conscious, reliable serv... more »
Contact: Dick McCleery, 209-257-1851, dmccleery@csrcnd.org
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California Department of Fish and Game, Moccasin Fish Hatchery
Mission Statement: Raise trout to be planted in public waters for anglers to catch.... more »
Programs/Resources: Fish Hatchery Tours
Contact: Glenna Groh - Secretary, 209-989-2312, moccasin@cwo.com
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Center for Ecosystem Survival
Mission Statement: Celebrating our 20th anniversary year, The Center for Ecosystem Survival (CES) is dedicated to creating global partnerships to inspire broadbased participation in the preservation of biological diversity through ecosystem conserva... more »
Programs/Resources: Adopt A Reef, Adopt An Acre, Insect Discovery Lab
Contact: Norman Gershenz, 415-648-3392, info@savenature.org
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Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center (CSERC)
Mission Statement: To identify threats to the environment in the central region of the Sierra Nevada; to educate the public about those threats; to find appropriate solutions to those problems; and to advocate in support of those solutions.... more »
Programs/Resources: Free Environmental Slide Shows
Contact: John Buckley, 209-586-7440, johnb@cserc.org
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City of Stockton--Stormwater/Water Conservation Outreach
Mission Statement:
A no-cost classroom interactive programs is available for 5th grade students that targets the problems and possible solutions to the pollution in our rivers, creeks and sloughs. Students will learn how their behavior at home, sch... more »
Programs/Resources: City of Stockton Stormwater /Water Education, Only Rain Down the Drain
Contact: Sharene Gonzales, 209-937-8791, sharene.gonzales@ci.stockton.ca.us
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Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay
Mission Statement: The interface of land and sea is unique, drawing people for its rich bounty, economic opportunity, recreation and inspiration. Protection of these special places preserves them for use and enjoyment for generations to come.... more »
Contact: Michele Roest, (805) 927-2145, michele.roest@noaa.gov
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Coloma Outdoor Discovery School
Mission Statement: Coloma Outdoor Discovery School celebrates the culture, music, and folklore of the California Gold Rush using lessons of the past to awaken students’ interest and sense of responsibility for the environment.
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Programs/Resources: Coloma Gold Rush/Living History Program, Coloma Outdoor Discovery School, Coloma Outdoor Discovery School Science Program, Coloma Outdoor Discovery School Team Discovery Ropes Challenge
Contact: Kindra Garcia, 530-621-2298, kindra@cods.org
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Community Alliance with Family Farmers-- Farm-to-School Program
Mission Statement: The Community Alliance with Family Farmers is building a movement of rural and urban people to foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economies and promotes social justice.
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Contact: Ildi Carlisle-Cummins, 831-761-8507, ildi@caff.org
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Cosumnes River Preserve
Mission Statement: The Cosumnes River Preserve Partners envision the permanent protection of a continuous riparian corridor extending from the Cosumnes headwaters to the Delta, including adjacent floodplain and wetland habitats, and a vast vernal po... more »
Programs/Resources: Cosumnes River Preserve V; Units 1-6, Cosumnes River Teacher Orientation Packet, Willow Slough Trail Guide
Contact: Jeff Rhoades or John Durand, 916-683-1700, info@cosumnes.org
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Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Mission Statement: To create greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the natural and cultural resources of the Sacramento region, the need to conserve these resources, and their interrelationships and interdependencies within the Earth... more »
Programs/Resources: Effie Yeaw Aquatic Ecosystems Programs, Effie Yeaw Nature Area Tours, Frontier Ranch Life, Hands-on Science, Life Sciences, Maidu Field Day at Effie Yeaw
, 916-489-4918, info@effieyeaw.org
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Foothill Horizons Outdoor School
Mission Statement: Provides classroom presentations, fieldtrips, teacher inservices, ROP training for high school students. Provides experiential science and Native American curriculum to visiting groups of 5th and 6th graders. Provide 4 & 5 day res... more »
Programs/Resources: Foothill Horizons Naturalist in the Classroom
Contact: Dan Webster, Head Naturalist, 209-532-6673, DWebster@stancoe.org
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Friends of the Logging Museum
Mission Statement: The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum has been established to tell the story of the forest history of logging and the importance of it's values and products in our daily lives.
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Programs/Resources: Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
Contact: Mark Johnson, 209-795-6077, mjohnson37@earthlink.net
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Gilton Solid Waste
Mission Statement: The goal of Gilton Solid Waste and Resource Recovery is to provide the highest quality waste management services to all of our customers. We constantly work to ensure the protection and improvement of our local community and envi... more »
Programs/Resources: Gilton Resource Recovery and Transfer Facility Tours
Contact: Cindy Gilton, 209-573-6200, cindyg@gilton.com
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Grassland Environmental Education Center
Mission Statement: The Grassland Environmental Education Center (GEECe) is a field trip facility for K-12 schools to learn about the ecology of the San Joaquin Valley wetlands. Children participate in hands-on indoor and outdoor activities. Field ... more »
Programs/Resources: Grassland Environmental Education Center (GEECe) Fieldtrips
Contact: Candace Sigmond, 209-704-4772, losbanosinfo@dfg.ca.gov
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Great Valley Museum of Natural History
Mission Statement: The Great Valley Museum was established in 1970 to further the understanding of science and natural history, especially in the Great Valley region of California, and to provide the public with educational exhibits, displays, progr... more »
Programs/Resources: GVM Museum Tours: Central Valley Habitats, GVM Museum Tours: Great Animals of the World, GVM Museum Tours: Your Backyard, GVM Science Suitcases, GVM Special Exhibit: California Birds of Prey, GVM Special Exhibit: Night Prowlers, GVM Teacher Workshops, GVM Traveling Teacher - Nature and Earth, GVM Traveling Teacher - Park Programs, GVM Traveling Teachers - Animals, GVM Traveling Teachers - Young Children, GVM Videos
Contact: Sandra Vanwey, 209-575-6196, vanweys@yosemite.cc.ca.us
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Headlands Institute
Mission Statement: The Headlands Institute is a private, non-profit educational organization dedicated to teaching science and environmental education in nature's classroom to inspire a personal connection to the natural world and responsible action... more »
Programs/Resources: Environmental Educators Training Program (EETP), Headlands Institute, Headlands Institute Conference & Retreats, Teen Environmental Action Mentorship Program-(TEAM)
Contact: Melissa Meiris, Director of Education and Community Programs, 415-332-5771, hi@yni.org
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Lodi Lake Nature Area
Mission Statement: A 58-acre riparian woodland on the Mokelumne River provides a perfect setting for docent-led tours, as well as a self-guided trail. A small, but attractively presented "Discovery Center" complements the experiences provided by th... more »
Contact: Kathy Grant, 209-339-8722, kathygrant@sbcglobal.net
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Micke Grove Zoo
Mission Statement: Promoting the stewardship of nature through enjoyment, understanding, and involvement.... more »
Programs/Resources: EdZOOcation Programs
Contact: Anne Metcalf, 209-331-2138, zooed@sjgov.org
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New Melones Lake and Visitor Center
Mission Statement: The New Melones Lake Visitor Center and Museum were completed as a part of the New Melones project in 1992. Its main purpose is to present the public with information on the use of the Stanislaus River by prehistoric and historic ... more »
Contact: Pattie Guida, 209-536-9094 x221, pguida@mp.usbr.gov
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Oak Grove Nature Center
Mission Statement: This grove is a natural oak woodland. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley which has a Mediterranean climate. The primary focus of the Nature Center programs is on local wildlife, their native habitats, and the early residents ... more »
Programs/Resources: California Garden of Economic Botany, Oak Grove Nature Center Docent Presentations
, 209-953-8814, jrexroth@sjgov.org
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Oakland Zoo
Mission Statement: To inspire respect for and stewardship of the natural world while providing a quality visitor experience.... more »
Programs/Resources: Conservation ZooMobile, Oakland Zoo Docent Programs, Oakland Zoo On-site Classroom Program, Zoo Camp, ZooMobile, Oakland
Contact: Gail Ellis, 510-632-9525 x121, gail@oaklandzoo.org
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Energenius® Program
Mission Statement: To help young energy users to become "Energeniuses" which are people who use energy efficiently and safely.... more »
Programs/Resources: Energenius® Bill Buster Program, Energenius® E Program, Energenius® Habits Program, Energenius® Kindergarten Program, Energenius® Programs
Contact: Pam Murray, 415-972-5416, PMW2@pge.com
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Point Reyes National Seashore Association
Mission Statement: Cooperating Association to Point Reyes National Seashore. We operate park visitor center bookstores, have a membership, obtain grants, run an Environmental Education Center for school groups, a residential summer camp, a field se... more »
Programs/Resources: Clem Miller Environmental Education Center, Point Reyes Field Seminars, Point Reyes Summer Camp, Wild in the Wilderness-Adventures in Environmental Education
Contact: Scott Wolland, 415 663-1224, edcenterdirector@ptreyes.org
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Sacramento Zoo
Mission Statement: To inspire appreciation, understanding and respect for all living things through stimulating education, wholesome recreation and innovative species management.... more »
Programs/Resources: Operation Adaptation Wildlife Show at the Sac Zoo, Sacramento Zoo E-Feature, Sacramento Zoo Field Trips, Sacramento Zoo Loan Kits, Sacramento Zoo Outreach Program: Hip Habitats, Cool Critters, Sacramento Zoo Safari of the Senses, Sacramento Zoo Teacher Workshops, Teen Volunteer Program, ZooMobile Outreach, Sacramento
Contact: Education Department, 916-264-8814, ageiger@cityofsacramento.org
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San Joaquin County Office of Education
Programs/Resources: DELTA Studies Curriculum
Contact: Judi Wilson, 209-468-9096, jwilson@sjcoe.net
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San Joaquin County Public Works
Mission Statement: To educate the community members of San Joaquin County about the prevention of Stormwater pollution and water conservation.... more »
Programs/Resources: SanJoaquin County Public Works, Storm Water Management Program
Contact: Stephanie Reyna, 209-468-3073, sreyna@co.san-joaquin.ca.us
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San Joaquin Outdoor Education
Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage children to take a responsible role in protecting our natural resources, experience a rich science-based environment, and learn to appreciate the bounty and diversity of the earth.... more »
Programs/Resources: Camp Redwood Glen, SJCOE Jones Gulch, SJCOE Redwood Glen
Contact: Dan Randrup, 209-468-4809, drandrup@sjcoe.net
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