We have opened in Addison and we are excited to welcome you back! Masks are required and there are capacity limits in place but - unlike the old place - we have lots of space to spread out. Learn more.

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Get in on this fun eco-service learning event! The Pumpkin Smash offers communities an eco-friendly way to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins - compost! Learn more about the variety of ways to get involved in the Pumpkin Smash from hosting, to volunteering, spreading the word, or offering mini-neighborhood collections.

Join the free webinar individually or get your environmental or service club to tune in as a group. Register here.

In the news: Do you subscribe to Scholastic's SuperScience or Science World magazine? You'll find the Pumpkin Smash featured in their upcoming October issue!

Our educators are ready to engage your students via live programs on Zoom. Choose from a variety of environmental topics including clean water, the 3Rs, natural resource globe, and more.

Contact us to discuss what we can do for your group.

Find brief video lessons to use with your students on everything from energy, to water, air, soil, nature, and the 3Rs and waste. Each video is accompanied by coordinating NGSS and sources for further exploration. More resources are in the works and we will be updating our eLearning page regularly.

Are you looking for hands-on service projects that your students can do in the age of social distancing? The storm drain medallion project is a great way to give back to the community and learn more about protecting clean water right near our homes. Even younger students can participate with the close supervision of an adult. Learn more and apply.

Light pollution is a growing global issue that affects everything from birds, to mammals, insects and even humans. Luckily, it's fairly simple to solve and your students can help! The International Dark-Sky Association wants your help collecting data on light pollution. All you need is access to a computer, smart phone or tablet to contribute. Learn more here.

"Saving the Dark" is a free, 1-hour documentary about light pollution and it's impacts. A good intro for students in middle school and up!

Students in grades 3 through college are invited to submit a video for the Young Filmmakers Contest. Winning films receive cash awards and will be premiere during the One Earth Film Fest in March 2021.

Mr. Bottle Bones is the perfect eco-friendly craft for fall! This is a fun project for older kids or younger children with the help of an adult. It's a great way to reduce and reuse by re-purposing plastic jugs into festive Halloween decor.

You'll need 8-9 gallon-size milk jugs so start saving!

Combine art and the environment! Anyone ages 14+ is invited to submit a design. The winning poster will be used to promote International Compost Awareness Week May 2-8, 2021 and receive a $500 prize.

Join Jean for story time in the SCARCE studio! Follow along as she reads Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell. This simple countdown story introduces readers to a variety of wildlife you may find at a pond while practicing counting skills. Keep up the fun with a Turtle Splash-themed Word Search.

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