Animals breathe out what plants breathe in.
Fungi and bacteria recycle nutrients, making them available for other organisms. And, there are a million other examples from the inter-connected web of life. The center, founded in 1989 by Jayni Chase, comedian Chevy Chase's wife, is involved in many projects in keeping with its theme of environmental education. It is housed within Antioch University's New England Graduate School, a leading institution in environmental studies. The center's staff cites reports that indicate children perform better as students when given environmental education programs at school.