We work toward a vision.
We strive for a world in which every person benefits from a connection to nature and acts in such way to ensure that future generations can do the same.
We strive to live our values in all that we do.
We believe…
- in connection to nature – when people have a connection to the natural world, humans, human communities and the environment benefit.
- in education and mentoring – the future of our natural world depends on people with the knowledge and skills to act positively on its behalf.
- in equity and inclusion – everyone has the right to experience the benefits of time spent in nature. A healthy environment will be realized through the talents and hard work of people with a diverse set of identities.
- in innovation and creativity – working within a college, we have access to incredible and diverse minds. We believe this is one of our greatest strengths and embrace it wholeheartedly.
- in collaboration and community – efforts and outcomes are strengthened when we create community and work together to achieve common goals.
- in passion and care – we believe that our work is enhanced when we unabashedly share our passion and care for people and the environment.
We set goals.
Our current five-year goals are to…
- increase the visibility of the ELC within the College and the community.
- increase the programming for local middle and high school aged youth.
- increase diversity within our programming and foster an inclusive environment in all that we do.
- upgrade our East Drake facilities.
- increase collaboration with College faculty and staff.
Come Work with Us
We are currently hiring. Click on the links below to learn more about our openings and how to apply. Email [email protected] with any questions.