ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH COUNCIL

Environmental Youth Council

A PROGRAM OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

BASED IN HOUSTON, TX

Environmental Youth Council

A PROGRAM OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

BASED IN HOUSTON, TX

Environmental Youth Council

A PROGRAM OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

A PROGRAM OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND

BASED IN HOUSTON, TX

BASED IN HOUSTON, TX

Teaching grades 4–12 in the Houston area? Reserve your free, hands-on classroom toolkit on air quality, water, and environmental justice. One toolkit is available per teacher and will be shipped directly to your school.

Teaching grades 4–12 in the Houston area? Reserve your free, hands-on classroom toolkit on air quality, water, and environmental justice. One toolkit is available per teacher and will be shipped directly to your school.

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OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Preparingthenextgenerationofenvironmentalleaders.
Preparingthenextgenerationofenvironmentalleaders.
Preparingthenextgenerationofenvironmentalleaders.

TheEnvironmentalYouthCouncil,aprogramofEnvironmentalDefenseFund,empowerstheyouthofHoustontousetheirvoicesascatalystsforchangeintheircommunities.Weequipstudentswiththeknowledge,skills,andinspirationtoadvocateforahealthier,moresustainablefuture. 

TheEnvironmentalYouthCouncil,aprogramofEnvironmentalDefenseFund,empowerstheyouthofHoustontousetheirvoicesascatalystsforchangeintheircommunities.Weequipstudentswiththeknowledge,skills,andinspirationtoadvocateforahealthier,moresustainablefuture. 

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what we do

Our Program Offerings

Hands-on environmental education programs that help youth learn, lead, and take action in their communities.

Science-Based Curricula and Leadership Training

Hands-on lessons about air pollution, climate change, environmental justice, health, and local government are paired with leadership and civics training to introduce students to important issues and develop problem-solving skills to address them.

Student-Led Community Events

Twice Monthly After School Meetings

Annual Capstone Trip

Local Field Trips

Guest Speakers

Science-Based Curricula and Leadership Training

Hands-on lessons about air pollution, climate change, environmental justice, health, and local government are paired with leadership and civics training to introduce students to important issues and develop problem-solving skills to address them.

Student-Led Community Events

Twice Monthly After School Meetings

Annual Capstone Trip

Local Field Trips

Guest Speakers

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Teachers
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