Our Work
Nature Based Learning
We partner with schools and community organizations to develop and deliver nature education programming for young people, and families.
Community Building
We organize activities that build the connection community members have with the environment and each other.
EVENTS
Your Donation Will Help Us Grow
Our programs are in their early stages of development. Pilot programs and introductory experiences are growing into sustainable initiatives with the help of donors and supporters. Please consider making a donation or getting involved.
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From a Seed to A Sapling – August 2022 Newsletter
From a seed to a sapling. That is what it feels like right now as Rochester Ecology Partners enters a new stage of growth. In the last two months we had our first big event, added a board member, brought new people onto our team, moved into an office for the summer, and have worked with our partners to launch the Neighborhood Nature Summer Program.
Wrapping Up Our 2nd Annual Nature Based Learning Symposium
The last two days of August, Rochester Ecology Partners brought together almost 150 teachers from around the region to explore new and innovative approaches to teaching rooted in nature-based learning.
Nature Based Learning Symposium Participant Details
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Nature Based Learning Symposium next week. There are a few things that we wanted to share before the event that will help us all have an excellent experience. This is truly a community endeavor where everyone is contributing...
Hiring a Researcher / Community Engagement Specialist
Rochester Ecology Partners is seeking Researchers / Community Engagement Specialists for our project to connect groups dedicated to improving community well-being and the environment for all in the Rochester Region. We are looking to hire individuals from Monroe County and one from Ontario County.
Seeking Educators for Our Worlds Connect
We are seeking high school educators to participate in an innovative and trailblazing project during the 2022-23 school year. Our Worlds Connect is a project designed to build relationships between students from disparate communities through a series of...
Hiring A Neighborhood Nature Program Assistant
Rochester Ecology Partners is seeking a part time Neighborhood Nature Program Assistant for the summer. This job is perfect for anyone who wants to lead young people in fun and interesting activities that get them exploring nature in their neighborhoods.Position...
Environmental Organization Landscape Analysis Feedback Sought
The Environmental Organization Landscape Analysis project is an effort to understand the work of organizations that are working to create a more just and sustainable environment in the Rochester Region. Our project team is looking to get feedback from community...
Find A Way
Find a way. When I have something I’m trying to sort out I’ll often head into the woods. This time I was camping along the Finger Lakes Trail trying to figure out if I should leave classroom teaching to pursue building something, I wasn’t quite sure what yet, that...
Finding Nature Together – May 2022 Newsletter
It feels good to be getting out and doing things to fulfill our mission of helping all people find nature where they live, work, and play through nature-based learning and community building!
Community-Engaged Learning Award
The St. John Fisher College Community-Engaged Learning Program recently awarded Rochester Ecology Partners a Reciprocity Award for our work with students in Dr. Jim Bowman’s community writing course. Channing Harell, Brooklyn Kicherer, Hailey Rice, and Chloe Wu piloted survey questions and analysis for our newly launched Environmental Organization Landscape Analysis project. Their work informs how we go about building a better understanding and stronger network of the organizations creating a more just and sustainable Rochester.