Non-formal Environmental Education at the State-Level

As part of the National Environmental Education Advancement Project's 1995 survey of state-level environmental education (EE) programs in the United States, respondents in each state were asked to respond to three questions regarding communication and coordination between formal and nonformal EE. Environmental education can be found in a wide variety of non-formal settings. A sampling of these programs might include a week-long stay at a residential outdoor school, interpretive walks at a nature center or state park, a Girl Scout camp nature program, an astronomy lesson at a local museum or a raptor program at the city zoo.

Section B of the survey asked the following three questions. State-by-state responses to these questions can be found by clicking on the appropriate question.

• Question One: Is there a listing within your state of non-formal programs such as outdoor schools, nature centers, zoos, museums, parks, etc.?
• Question Two: What forms of coordination are there among non-formal educators? (e.g. newsletter, statewide organizations for interpreters or administrators,...)
• Question Three: Are there strategies for involving non-formal educators in efforts to expand or strengthen EE in the state?

Additionally, contact information for nonformal EE organizations in each state was obtained from survey respondents. Contact information is available from the National EE Advancement Project at (715) 346-4748 or by email.