Educational Resources

Resources: Educational

Nature Rocks

Texas Children in Nature is a network of organizations and individuals who want to reconnect children and families with nature for a healthier, happier and smarter Texas! Nature Rocks is one way they connect families with partners that offer access to nature, educational programs or healthy events.

Captain Planet

The CPF Institute supports educators and increases their capacity to involve students in investigating natural phenomena, solving problems, and making a difference.

PowerSave Schools

This program educates students about energy efficiency through a project-based curriculum, saving energy in schools and building pathways to green jobs.

Center for Green Schools

The Center for Green Schools works with school decision makers, community volunteers, and leaders to drive progress.

Roots and Shoots

A youth service program to foster respect and compassion for all living things, beliefs, and cultures.

Take Care of Texas Teacher Page

Lesson plans to help teachers inform students on how they can do their part to “Take Care of Texas.”

Covington’s Nursery Event’s and Classes

Covington’s Nursery & Landscape is one of the largest retail and wholesale nurseries in Texas, with 18 acres of trees and premium plant material to choose from!

Ranger Rick

Ranger Rick has long been recognized as the leading nature magazine for kids aged 7 and up.

Carton Council

Free posters and lesson plans!

Exploring Your Watershed

This module incorporates an outdoor lesson, a hands-on lesson, and a web-based tool developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Water Conservation

Educational programs offered by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) focus on building understanding about water resources, state water planning and water conservation across the state.

Does the water I flush come back to me as drinking water?