The Watershed Project
Organization Details
| Name | The Watershed Project |
| URL | http://thewatershedproject.org/ |
| Phone number | (510) 665 - 3430 |
Organization Description
| Service(s) description | We engage students, teachers and volunteers in creek beds and on the shorelines, giving them the tools to create and care for healthy watersheds. We reach out to support grassroots watershed organizations and nurture young people to aspire to environmental careers defending precious natural resources. We work with students in their classrooms and also take students out on field trips to local parks. |
| Program impact | We offer watershed education programs for all ages, which focus on connecting local communities to watersheds, nature and stewardship opportunities. Our programs are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and take into account current best practices in science and environmental education. We are committed to providing quality STEM experiences for all students. Our elementary programs focus on introducing students to watersheds and providing opportunities for them to explore nature in their neighborhood. We believe that spending time outside in local parks is key to establishing a lifelong connection to nature and a desire to protect it. Our middle school and high school programs focus on introducing older students to watersheds through data collection, direct service, design challenge and discussion. Through actual hands-on engagement in local parks and on-going projects, we believe that middle and high school students can be inspired to become leaders in watershed stewardship. |
Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with The Watershed Project are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.
Academic & Social Emotional Learning (3 programs)
Programs to help bolster academic learning with SEL skills and competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.