
Education

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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.

Now Recruiting: Youth Advisory Council
Calling All Youth Who Are Passionate About Wildlife, the Environment, and Community Leadership! Conservation Nation is a Washington, DC non-profit with a goal to preserve the

Planet of Trees
This project, funded by the Conservation Nation NxtGen Conservationist student grant, had two goals: educate others on the beneficial impact of trees on the planet and plant trees in my community.