AgTAC (Edison Agricultural Technology Applications Center)
Mission Statement: To assist customers in finding energy and energy efficiency solutions for their home or business.... more »
Programs/Resources: Power Up (Edison AgTAC)
Contact: Gary Pikop, Program/Project Analyst, 559-625-7127, PikopGJ@SCE.com
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Avila Beach Marine Institute
Mission Statement: The Avila Beach Marine Institute is a nonprofit educational support organization dedicated to providing children, their parents and educators with unique opportunities to be delighted and amazed by the ocean, its inhabitants, its ... more »
Programs/Resources: Port San Luis Marine Institute
Contact: Margaux O'Quest, 805-595-7280, pslmi@charter.net
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BLM, San Joaquin River Gorge
Mission Statement: The management Area straddles the San Joaquin River and serves both Fresno & Madera Counties. We are located about 45 minutes (drive time) northeast of Fresn/Clovis & about 45 minutes to the southeast of Madera. Maps can be down... more »
Contact: Tracy Rowland, 559-855-3492, trowland@ca.blm.gov
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Boyden Cavern
Mission Statement: Located at the bottom of Kings Canyon, Boyden Cavern is centrally located between Grant Grove & Cedar Grove - a perfect addition to a day in the park.
The 45-minute tour covers geology, biology and history/social studies.
Open eve... more »
Contact: Carolee Stephenson, 209-736-2708, caverns@caverntours.com
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Cal Poly Organic Farm
Mission Statement: Cal Poly Organic Farm seeks to provide educational opportunities in sustainable agriculture through an on-campus sustainable farm that serves as the center of a thriving network of producers and consumers.... more »
Programs/Resources: Cal Poly Organic Farm
Contact: Anastasia Killham, 805-756-6139, akillham@calpoly.edu
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California Department of Fish and Game, Fresno
Mission Statement: The mission of the Department of Fish and Game is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for the use and enjoyment of the public... more »
Programs/Resources: Salmonids in the Classroom (CA DF&G - Fresno)
Contact: Gail Hickman-Davis, 209-853-2533 ext. 8#, gdavis@dfg.ca.gov
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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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Calvin Crest Outdoor Education Program
Mission Statement: To provide a quality outdoor education experience for students in public and private schools from Central California, and to enable those students to become more aware of their individual and community responsibility to be good st... more »
Programs/Resources: Calvin Crest Outdoor Education Program
Contact: Bill Dodge, Outdoor Education Director, 559-683-4450, outdoored@calvincrest.com
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Central and Southern Sierra Wilderness Education Project
Mission Statement: Provides environmental education curriculum, fieldtrips, teacher inservices, EE activity kits, EE materials for loan. Wildlink -- a multiyear, interdisciplinary endeavor to reach out to diverse audiences and deliver science, geogr... more »
Contact: Barb Miranda, Program Coordinator, 209-372-0735, Barbara_Miranda@partner.nps.gov
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Central Valley Agricultural Literacy Project
Mission Statement: The Central Valley Agricultural Literacy Project creates a network to support agricultural literacy efforts in the Central Valley of California — bringing resources to California's students, teachers, parents and administrato... more »
Contact: Lonna Torrico, Director, 559-278-4559, lonna_torrico@csufresno.edu
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Central Valley YMCA Camp - Sequoia Lake
Mission Statement: To provide quality camping and outdoor education programs to families and youth.... more »
Programs/Resources: Summer EE Camps (Lake Sequoia YMCA)
Contact: Janaan Sorenson, Facilities Manager, 559-335-2382
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Circle J - Norris Ranch
Mission Statement: The Circle J - Norris Ranch serves as a site for instructional programs operated by the Tulare County Office of Education as part of the Clemmie Gill School of Science and Conservation (SCICON). Programs conducted on the property ... more »
Programs/Resources: Field Trips at Circle J-Norris Ranch
Contact: Nancy Bruce, Coordinator, 559-539-2263, circlej@ocsnet.net
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Clemmie Gill School of Science and Conservation (SCICON)
Mission Statement: To provide first-hand experiences in nature to better teach concepts in science and conservation.... more »
Programs/Resources: SCICON Outdoor Education Program
Contact: Rick Mitchell, Administrator, 559-539-2642, rickmit@tcoe.k12.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.
Coloma Outdoor Disco... more »
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.
CAFF's Farm-to-School... more »
Contact: Ildi Carlisle-Cummins, 831-761-8507, ildi@caff.org
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CREEC Region 7
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Contact: Trudy Tucker, 559-877-2218 x3126, tltucker@fs.fed.us
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Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee
Mission Statement: The Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 to promote the welfare of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) in its native wild state. Committee members share a deep concern for the contin... more »
Programs/Resources: Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee-Desert Tortoise Natural Area (DTNA), Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee-The Interpretive Center
Contact: Melissa Nicolson, 909-683-3872, dtpc@pacbell.net
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Edison Agricultural Technology Applications Center (AgTAC)
Mission Statement: Edison AgTAC is the Agricultural Technology Applications Center that provides information relative to energy efficiency and environmental solutions to the public and to support local educators with our available resources via env... more »
Contact: Gary Pikop, Program/Project Analyst, 559-625-7127, PikopGJ@SCE.com
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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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Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT)
Mission Statement: To provide K-12 teachers with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively teach their students about natural resource management principles and practices in forest ecosystems.
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Programs/Resources: FIT (Forestry Institute for Teachers) Workshops
Contact: Heather Morrison, Coordinator, 800-738-TREE, ncsaf@mcn.org
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Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Mission Statement: The mission of the Chaffee Zoological Gardens and the Zoolynx Program is to promote awareness, education, preservation, conservation, and participation in our natural world.
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Programs/Resources: Habitats Lab, Ocean Connections, Teacher Professional Development at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Wild Connections Lab, Zoo Preview, Zoo Talks, Zoo Tours, Zoolynx (Chaffee Zoological Gardens), Zoomobile, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Zoopeteers
Contact: Lesley Gates, 559-498-5920, lgates@fresnochaffeezoo.com
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Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning
Mission Statement: To provide quality, cost-effective and service-oriented management of special districts, disposal sites, solid waste operations, and special projects.... more »
Programs/Resources: Solid Waste Education Outreach Program
Contact: Susan Schneider, Public Information & Education Coordinator, 559-262-4259, sschneider@co.fresno.ca.us
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Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
Mission Statement: We provide EE 4-6th grade curriculum, classroom presentations, field trips, teacher inservices, education to general public, EE projects, and EE mini grants. Available in Fall 2006 - a 5th grade water cycle poster with landmarks ... more »
Programs/Resources: Clean Storm Water Grant Program — For Schools and Non-Profits (FMFCD), Clean Storm Water Learning Activities Guide (FMFCD), Clean Stormwater Classroom Presentations (FMFCD), Stormwater and Urban Runoff Videos (FMFCD), Volunteer Storm Drain Stenciling Program (FMFCD)
Contact: Patrick Bryan, Brandy Swisher, 559-456-3292, patrickb@fresnofloodcontrol.org or brandys@fresnofloodcontrol.org
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Fresno Metropolitan Museum
Mission Statement: The Fresno Metropolitan Museum is dedicated to serving the cultural and educational needs of the people of the central San Joaquin Valley with programs in art and science.... more »
Programs/Resources: Fresno Metropolitan Museum Education Programs
Contact: John English, 559-441-1444 x210, johne@fresnomet.org
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GEMS Center-Fresno County
Mission Statement: The GEMS center is a teacher resource center from the Lawrence Hall of Science working in collaboration with UC Merced. The center offers science units and kits to Fresno County teachers and provides workshops and inservices. Many... more »
Programs/Resources: Recycle Rex RecyCool Club
Contact: Alisa Brooks, Co-Director, 916-322-0476, brooksfam5@hotmail.com
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Generation Green
Mission Statement: The Central California Consortium (CCC) is an environmental education, minority outreach and recruitment program. The CCC serves as a bridge between the USDA Forest Service, underserved areas, and community partners. Our mission... more »
Programs/Resources: Central Caliifornia Consortium
Contact: Jim Oftedal, 559-294-4962, joftedal@fs.fed.us
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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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