Partners & Regional Networks
New Partners
It's time to put your organization on the map!
If you would like to be included on the Virginia Naturally Partners map or you need to update your information, please provide a physical address along with standard contact information. Please use the on-line form www.surveymonkey.com/s/VaNPartners to send your information. It will only take a few minutes to put your organization on the map!
Check to see if your organization is on the map. If your organization has a blue marker, the information has been updated.
If you are not a Virginia Naturally partner already please make sure to check the new partner box on the form. If you are an existing Virginia Naturally partner, please make sure your information is up to date!
Partners Map
Use this tool to find an organization that provides environmental education programs, resources and services in your community.
Regional Networks
Throughout Virginia educators from community groups, schools and government are working together to deliver high quality environmental education (EE) programs and services. This approach will expand the capacity in the state for providing EE, create a stable leadership network, and support community-based initiatives.
Ten regional teams comprised of formal and informal educators have organized around this goal.
Alleghany Highlands Environmental Council
Center for Rappahannock-Rapidan Environmental Stewardship (CRRES)
Central Virginia Environmental Education Alliance (CVEEA)
Charlottesville Regional Environmental Education Council (CREEC)
Eastern Shore Environmental Education Council
Hampton Roads Alliance for Environmental Education (HRAEE)
Loudoun Environmental Stewardship Alliance (LESA)
Shenandoah Valley Environmental Education Alliance
Partner Resources
Links of interest for professional development and networking for environmental educators.
Professional development
Professional development opportunities are open to all professionals working with youth in environmental education.
Recommended resources
Get the Facts about Virginia's Environment
Fact sheets from the Department of Environmental Quality on various environmental topics.Read the definition of a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE)
Environmental Literacy & Environmental Education Defined
EETAP has developed these understandable and explainable descriptions of "Environmental Literacy" and "Environmental Education" to make it easier for the field to explain and how these terms are directly connected with people’s lives. Included with the descriptions are examples of what environmental literacy looks like, how EE and educational achievement are linked, EE "done right," and links to additional resources.My Environmental Education Evaluation Resource Assistant (MEERA)
A web-based tool for planning and learning about environmental education (EE) evaluation(s).
Questions?
Please call or email us!
For questions about partnership contact the Virginia Naturally Coordinator, Sheila Barnett or (804) 698-4055.
For questions about the map or website contact the webmaster, Jennifer Underwood or (804) 698-4235.
Need some supplies or have a request? Contact the Administrative Support Staff, Mary-Stuart Torbeck or (804) 698-4419.