ECLIPSE is an education and civic engagement program designed to help students and their communities lead the way on environmental stewardship.Through tailored curricula, hands-on learning, and community partnerships, ECLIPSE empowers youth to understand environmental justice, shape local action, and imagine futures where they have a seat at the table.
Climate change and environmental degradation are already impacting communities across the country, but students often don’t see themselves in the conversation or the solutions. Especially in rural and underrepresented areas, many young people:
Aren’t taught how to engage with public decision-making
Don’t see clear pathways into environmental careers
Lack access to relevant, local, and empowering environmental education
1. State standards-aligned modules on environmental justice, civic engagement, and sustainability.
2. Lessons adapted to local environmental challenges and community assets
1. Workshops and toolkits to help educators bring environmental themes into the classroom.
2. Ongoing mentorship from higher education faculty and community experts.
1. Student projects tied to real community needs.
2. Youth-led presentations to elevate student voice and build public support
1. Skills development and exploration of jobs in sustainability and public service.
2. Direct engagement with professionals in clean energy, planning, conservation, and beyond
We’re expanding the program to new sites. If you’re an educator, school district, community leader, or funder interested in youth civic leadership and environmental education, let’s talk.
