Welcome to Vermont SWEEP: State-Wide Environmental Education Programs.

SWEEP is a coalition of dozens of organizations and individuals promoting environmental education in Vermont. SWEEP's purpose is to foster environmental appreciation and understanding in order to enable Vermonters to make responsible decisions affecting the environment

We welcome you to learn more about SWEEP, our members, and about environmental and sustainability education in Vermont. SWEEP members include environmental organizations, teachers & schools, outdoor educators, museums, farm & forest centers, nature centers, youth leaders, parents, and many others. Learn more >>

Plan to attend SWEEP's Spring Gathering on April 30th
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
at VINS Nature Center in Quechee

Connecting New Learning Standards to EE:  Common Core and A Framework for K-12 Science Education

Join Vermont Department of Education's Gail Hall and Shelburne Farms' Emily Hoyler and Jen Cirillo in a presentation and discussion of what EE providers need to know about the new standards and how environmental education can support the content and skills students need to know and practice.  We'll talk about project-based learning and connecting what you already do to the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (soon to be released). 

The agenda will include news from the SWEEP board plus time to network and share with the group.
Hearty snacks will be served.
Come early to tour the VINS Nature Center and see the raptors.
Carpooling is encouraged!

The Roadmap to Environmental Literacy for Vermont

All sorts of Vermont businesses, organizations and communities are educating people about environmental issues, and many have developed model environmental initiatives in their practices. In partnership with Four Winds Nature Institute, SWEEP is leading a statewide effort to identify and celebrate environmental literacy in our towns, schools, work places. And to talk together to outline a road to action.  To learn more about this project, visit: www.environmentalliteracyvt.org.

SWEEP is a member of the six state New England Environmental Education Alliance. Visit www.neeea.org