Our Work
Nature-based Education and Community Cultivation in Greater RochesterNature-based Learning and Play
We partner with schools and community organizations to develop and deliver nature-based education programming for young people.
WildWonder
WildWonder is a nature-based learning program for schools that has students learning and growing in nature. Learn More
Neighborhood Nature
The Neighborhood Nature program provides opportunity for students to engage with nature during their free time after school, on weekends and during school breaks. Learn More
Nature & Children’s Health
Our project aims to highlight why and how nature is good for the mental, physical, and emotional health of children. Learn More
Community Cultivation
We organize activities that build the connection community members have with the environment and each other.
Greter Rochester Environmental Community
This project is an effort to understand and connect the work of organizations improving our environment in the Rochester Region. Learn More
Nature-based Learning Symposium
The Nature-based Learning Symposium brings educators and their partners together to experience and learn about nature-based learning. Learn More
Events
Our events bring the community together for nature-based experiences that connect people in meaningful ways. Learn More
Tree Ambassadors
The Rochester Tree Ambassador Project highlights the health benefits of trees and encourages the expansion of Rochester’s tree canopy. Learn More
Summer 2026
Our programs get youth exploring their community with these programs.
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Hiring Tree Advocates
Rochester Ecology Partners is hiring tree advocates to help us share the benefits of trees with neighbors. To apply visit our listing on idealist.org. Email contact@rocecology.org or call 585-851-1648 for more information. Posted 5/30/2026 Position Summary Tree...
Hiring a Tree Ambassador Project Coordinator
Rochester Ecology Partners is hiring a Tree Ambassador Project Coordinator to help us launch an effort to bring attention to the benefits of trees in our city. Email contact@rocecology.org or call 585-851-1648 for more information. Posted 5/18/2026 Position...
Two Grants Secured For Another Summer of Growing Good
Rochester Ecology Partners is thrilled to announce the receipt of two major grants, totalling $100,000 in funding, to support another summer of Growing Good for youth across Rochester! These generous contributions, $50,000 from The Konar Foundation and $50,000 from...
Hiring Growing Good Summer Educators
Rochester Ecology Partners is hiring a Growing Good Nature-based Educator for the summer to support our Growing Good food and nature enrichment program at the Foodlink Community Farm. To apply visit our listing on idealist.org. Email contact@rocecology.org or call...
Growing Good in Summer 2026
As February melts into March, the first hints of spring are appearing – and so is another year of Growing Good! Last year we spent 6 weeks exploring the Foodlink Community Farm, discovering the secret world of bees, getting our hands in the dirt, and learning how good...