Increasing Environmental Literacy in Sonoma County Youth

By Margaret Boeger Education Director

The Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) is a regional consortium of environmental education professionals from organizations, agencies, and school districts. SEEC was created to enhance best practices in our fields and to encourage the creative exchange of ideas within the science education community. Our mission is to create vibrant, innovative collaborations that increase environmental literacy in Sonoma County youth. As a collaborative, SEEC undertakes its mission by identifying and addressing regional needs for environmental education beyond the scope of individual organizations. Pepperwood is proud to have been part of the SEEC leadership team since its inception,

SEEC’s work reaches over 25,000 students and community members annually through the collective’s programs. We promote professional development within our community, and we have held nearly 20 workshops focused on topics promoting best practices in environmental education that are prioritized by the SEEC community. These include monthly speakers’ series as part of our regular meetings – thanks to the support of the Community Foundation Sonoma County! In 2016, we launched a multisite event designed to connect Latino families with outdoor resources, called “Day of the Child.” In 2023, we look forward to continuing this important work and implementing a capacity-building opportunity with our partners at LandPaths. Stay tuned to learn more!