Educating the World's Future Environmental Leaders

The Environmental Literacy Council is an independent, non-profit organization made up of scientists, economists, and educators striving to connect teachers and students to balanced, science-based resources on the environment.

8.25.2008

Council Quoted on TV's "Rocky Geared Up"

The Environmental Literacy Council is quoted regarding forest succession after a wildfire in the latest episode of the television show "Rocky Geared Up." The episode airs on the Outdoor Channel, Friday August 28 @ 1:00 PM EST and repeats Saturday August 29 @ 4:30 PM EST. To learn more about forest succession or to download our Firestorm curriculum, see the Forests section of our website.

8.22.2008

Internet Scout Report calls the Council's Teaching Resources "a real find."

The Environmental Literacy Council's Teaching Resources were spotlighted in the August 22, 2008 Internet Scout Report. Published weekly since 1994, the Scout Report is one of the Internet's oldest and most respected publications. The team's professional librarians and subject matter experts say "visitors should not miss" the "creative" and "engaging" Environmental History Modules. [Read the full Review] [Visit our Teaching Resources]

8.20.2008

Environmental Literacy Council Now Listed at iGive.com

Who hasn't uttered the words, "I wish there was something I could do to help"? Now you can. Start shopping! That’s right, go head and buy something for yourself –– a new CD, the latest bestseller, everyday essentials like pet food or vitamins, even a computer. Every time you shop at one of the over 680 name-brand stores in the iGive.com Mall, we receive a donation of up to 26% of each purchase you make -- at no additional cost to you.

Join www.iGive.com/enviroliteracy and then shop till you drop. We’ll appreciate it!

8.11.2008

Environmental Literacy Council now listed at GoodSearch.com

What if the Environmental Literacy Council earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our Facebook Cause to Help Build Environmental Literacy? Well, now it can! GoodSearch.com donates half its advertising revenue to the charities its users designate. All you have to do is download the GoodSearch toolbar or add GoodSearch to your existing search options. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up for the Council! Looking to do a little online shopping? GoodShop.com donates up to 37% of each purchase from hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, and Best Buy to your favorite charity.

To sign up, go to http://www.goodsearch.com/ and enter "Environmental Literacy Council" as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!