Environmental Education
Our programs get kids out into parks, learning about nature, and bringing stewardship to Chicago’s parks and Cook County’s forest preserves.
In our Nature Along the Lake program for elementary students, we teach about the wonders of nature, inspiring kids with field trips to Chicago’s lakefront in different seasons of the year.
Our Earth Team program, in partnership with After School Matters, teaches environmental responsibility and stewardship to teens. Below is a video of an Earth Team program.
Friends of the Parks offers a range of education programs for Chicago Public School. We also work with the Chicago Public Schools on Service Learning, providing credit for graduation from high school for community service hours. We call it our Club CYCLE Program.
