Join the Community of Practice

The Community of Practice brings together the people who make meaningful environmental civic learning possible. Learn from one another, share what's working, and build partnerships that strengthen your practice.

Hosted by Earth Force, this virtual community is your hub to access specialized training, participate in live PD events, and share resources with a national network of over 600 K-12 science teachers, civics educators, and environmental nonprofits.

Join the Community

Environmental Applied Civics isn't something you have to figure out alone. Whatever your role, you're part of the same movement. Explore the benefits of joining below.

Engage with a network of practitioners in your region and across North America, swapping ideas and fostering collaboration.

Connect

Dive into a library of resources, shared best practices, current research trends, and proven strategies. Find solutions to implementation challenges.

Grow

Access our virtual, self-paced EAC 101 course and join trainings and workshops rooted in a community-driven, evidence-based approach to professional growth.

Learn

Share your events and success stories with a national network. Explore opportunities to collaborate on grants, conference presentations, and more.

Share

Find your people—and keep learning together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our community of practice is built for anyone dedicated to advancing youth-led environmental action. We bring together a diverse, collaborative network of:

    • K-12 Educators: Science, civics, social studies, and environmental education teachers looking to share classroom resources and student-led learning strategies.

    • District & Curriculum Leaders: Administrators focused on integrating interdisciplinary civic action into district-wide science and humanities curricula.

    • Nonprofit & Non-Formal Educators: Community practitioners, youth-adult partnership advocates, and environmental nonprofit staff looking to scale their impact and share best practices.

  • Joining this community connects you with a dedicated network of peers focused on equipping youth to become active, informed decision-makers. As a member, you will:

    • Collaborate with Peers: Exchange proven strategies, curriculum ideas, and success stories with fellow science and civics teachers, district leaders, and nonprofit partners.

    • Access Shared Resources: Use and share classroom tools, resources, and professional development opportunities

    • Shape the Field: Contribute to discussions that elevate youth-adult partnerships and advance place-based, action-oriented environmental education nationwide.

  • There are many ways to get involved! Members actively participate by:

    • Asking questions and posting updates in the Community Feed.

    • Sharing classroom-ready resources, lesson plans, and project guides.

    • Promoting relevant professional development and environmental education events.

    • Joining chat discussions and virtual events.

    • Collaborating on our ongoing community standards and charter to help shape the future of the field.

  • Yes! While Earth Force hosts and supports the platform, our alliance is fundamentally member-driven. Our over 600 members—including K-12 science and civics teachers, district coordinators, and non-formal educators—have a direct voice in our growth. You are actively encouraged to contribute to our charter, suggest new focus areas, and co-create resources that help youth lead on local environmental issues.