A vision based on the observation that people will work to protect only what they value, and value only what they understand . John Flicker Audubon President and CEO Audubon s Environmental Education Campaign is about linking students to the world around them , to study nature, in nature, to study birds, to restore wetlands, and to observe the complexity of a world that needs their stewardship. It is about hands-on learning, problem solving, team building, and community service. What is natural, native, and wild is less available to children living in an increasingly urban world. Video games, shopping malls, and television are standard entertainment.
Schools are often concrete worlds without access to nature centers, gardens, and wild places.
It is a comprehensive effort to reach out to the American public and to strategic partners. Highlighting quality curriculum reviews and the North American Association for Environmental Education guidelines to allow educators to evaluate potential teaching materials Supporting the re-authorization of the National Environmental Education Act, providing training, grants, and support for environmental education. Establishing an Environmental Education Partnership with the U.S. Department of Education with opportunities for research, publication, and partnership. Promoting hands-on field study opportunity with nature centers, parks, zoos, and other community resources. Promoting balanced, science-based curriculum linking the academic disciplines with real world issues.