Education
Conservation Nation Academy Celebrates its First Book Launch!
On November 8, 2023 at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), we celebrated the launch of Through My Anacostia Eyes: Environmental Problems and
January 9, 2024
Conservation Nation Awarded Grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust
We are excited and honored to receive a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to expand our environmental leadership opportunities for middle school students! Through
December 6, 2023
Exciting New Lessons Coming to the Conservation Nation Academy
We have been hard at work creating new lessons that introduce students to inspiring conservation role models in fun and interactive ways. Our materials are
November 30, 2023
Girls Going Green
Conservation Nation wants all girls to have the confidence to see themselves as conservation champions, all the way up to pursuing STEM academic and career
August 17, 2023
Viewing the Natural World Through “Anacostia Eyes”
If I were a birdwing butterfly, I know what I would love how my wings spread so beautifully – up to 11 inches wide, and
August 15, 2023
Spring Education Update from Diane Lill
It was a great honor for me to join the amazing Conservation Nation team in September 2022. Together with my education colleague, Joanna Levi, we
April 5, 2023
New Middle School Lessons Coming in 2023
We are looking for educators to join the Conservation Nation Academy, gain free access to unique ready-to-teach lessons featuring wildlife conservationists from traditionally underrepresented groups,
March 16, 2023
Native Plant Garden Update
My NxtGen grant project was to create a native plant garden for Freedom High School. The garden is a combined effort of me, The Center
January 10, 2023
Academy Pilot Program Completes a Successful First Year
Imagine a world where students with access to nature and conservation-minded professionals become change agents for environmental conservation—both in their daily lives and future careers.
August 22, 2022
