Some of the features include links to the best educational sites on the Internet for a wide variety of subjects and age groups, listed in an easy to navigate format. Functioning as a civic, scientific research, education and charitable organization with existing alliances in the U.S., Canada, and Britain. An annual competition for high school students throughout North America. Designed as a way to teach kids about environmental education, the best teams from 47 states and Canadian provinces compete at a summer play-off on a selected topic . The Center is a nonprofit organization, with the principal objectives of developing programs and projects in environmental education, training, and protecting natural resources.
Internships are available to spanish speakers throughout the year.
CET's 3 part program consists of a year of academic preparation through a curriculum driven program, an immersion experience, and a year of environmental advocacy in their home environment. Conservation Leadership Schools Penn State's Conservation Leadership Schools are two-week outdoor workshops for high school students interested in natural resource management, conservation, and exploring solutions to environmental problems. This program is designed to create an awareness for conserving natural resources, to provide opportunities for action at the individual and community level, and to introduce students to environmental careers. A project of the National Wildlife Federation. For information on participating, go to the online order form.