The Neighborhood Naturalist program teaches students about their urban natural environment. Students learn environmental stewardship values and develop a sense of ownership for the natural resources in their own neighborhoods. The program doubles as curriculum training for about 30 teachers each year. MAY Outdoor classroom session linking hands-on nature lessons with the importance of stewardship of the natural areas in the students' neighborhood, led by the school teacher with assistance from DOE staff. JUNE Neighborhood Naturalist graduation ceremony.
Students display projects and take the Neighborhood Naturalist Pledge.
Applications are available each September for sessions beginning the following January.