The Tbilisi Doctrine sets objectives for the practice of environmental education. The doctrine was established at the United Nations Tbilisi Intergovernmental Conference on Environmental Education in 1977. The Earth Center provides a variety of education programs. All programs meet some of the objectives of the Tbilisi Doctrine. The programs are designed to be hands-on, explorative, and informational.
Participants gain knowledge through a variety of learning experiences.
Some activities are passive, such as listening, but most are active, such as searching and exploring. All of the programs stress an understanding, respect, and care for the natural world.