The Everglades Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to leading efforts to restore and protect the greater Everglades ecosystem. Since its founding in 1993 by a group of local outdoor enthusiasts, the Foundation has become a respected and important advocate for the sustainability of one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Serving as an influential powerhouse in the
environmental world, The Everglades Foundation has a history of influencing environmental policy by providing bipartisan solutions backed by sound scientific research.
Rooted in science and inspired by these solutions, The Everglades Foundation takes on a powerful democratic approach when advocating for the restoration of America’s beloved wetland.
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Mission & Vision
The Everglades Foundation works to protect and restore America’s Everglades through science, advocacy, and education.
We envision an Everglades with abundant freshwater for consumption, enjoyment, ecological health and economic growth for generations to come.
The Everglades Literacy Program empowers the next generation of conservation stewards by investing in teachers to drive cultural change within schools for the benefit of local and ecological communities.
As the vital efforts of Everglades restoration takes center stage, it is important to recognize the key to long-term sustainability rests on the shoulders of the next generation understanding the ecological and economic value of the Everglades.
The Everglades Literacy Program gives teachers the tools and knowledge to teach and move forward in educating current and future generations. The program provides teachers, students, schools, and families with:
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STEM-based professional development – Everglades Literacy Teacher Trainings.
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Free lessons and materials for each teacher who attends a Teacher Training.
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Free, online PreK-12 Teacher Toolkit with comprehensive Everglades lesson plans that align with State Academic Standards.
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Additional instructional resources for the classroom or virtual classroom.
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K-12 Everglades Champion Schools Program – designed to showcase and recognize exceptional Everglades literacy efforts in a school.
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Classroom presentations, participation in science nights, field trips, and other school events.
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DEDICATED TO EDUCATION & PRESERVING AMERICA'S EVERGLADES
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FOR ANY GENERAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US:
Telephone: (305) 251-0001
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625 Palmetto Bay, Florida 33157
General email: Education@EvergladesFoundation.org
If you’d like more information about the
Everglades Champion Schools Program, please contact: