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Environmental Centers of Setauket Smithtown: Sweetbriar Nature Center is a private not-for-profit, 501c3 corporation. Through education and examples, ECSS encourages responsible decision making, appreciation, and respect for the unique wildlife and ecosystems found on Long Island. At Sweetbriar, we are dedicated to preserving and nurturing the natural world. We accomplish this by overseeing a diverse range of wildlife habitats, showcasing native plantings, a butterfly vivarium, maintaining a historical garden, and offering scenic hiking trails on the Nissequogue River. Moreover, our center is home to over 100 non-releasable wild animals, including reptiles, mammals, and a captivating variety of birds. Inside our museum, you'll find a demonstrative beehive, an interactive rainforest room, and a host of reptiles, amphibians, and friendly domestic animals. Beyond exhibitions, Sweetbriar is a refuge and medical facility for injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife. We provide essential care to over 2,000 creatures every year, all without any cost to the public. Education is at the heart of our mission. Our dedicated staff and passionate volunteers work tirelessly to inspire a sense of wonder and responsibility for the natural world. Through engaging with our programs, we aim to nurture the next generation of nature enthusiasts and conservation advocates. Our nature center proudly extends its educational outreach to over 250 schools, libraries, parks, and various community spaces across Long Island. Through an array of engaging programs, we aim to foster a deep appreciation for the local wildlife and environment among students and the public alike. Through these efforts, we not only educate but also inspire individuals to actively participate in the preservation and protection of the natural world that surrounds us on Long Island.

The Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia's mission is to promote communication and enrichment among professionals in the field of environmental education through partnerships, initiatives, and access to knowledge and experiences.

Friends of Warner Parks is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and stewardship of the Warner Parks. It works to protect the natural and historical integrity of the area by supporting recreational activities, maintaining and enhancing its features and promoting programs that inspire appreciation and conservation of the Parks.

Land Trust of North Alabama's mission is to preserve North Alabama’s scenic, historic and ecological resources through conservation, advocacy, recreation and education.

Friends of the Eel River works for the recovery of the Wild and Scenic Eel River, its fisheries, and communities.

Dedicated to enhancing the natural beauty and environmental health of Jefferson Parish through community-driven beautification projects and educational initiatives.

Our Mission: To pass on a Scotchman Peaks Wilderness for our children and grandchildren.

The Green Burial Association of Maryland (GBAM) promotes environmentally sustainable Green Burial options throughout Maryland. We support this Mission through public education, promotion of and legislative advocacy for green and hybrid burial grounds, and promoting green practices throughout the funeral industry. We envision a future in which everyone has access to funeral and burial options that are environmentally sustainable and grounded in evidence-based information.

Friends of the Forest Preserves unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County.

THE FRIENDS OF WEHR IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE WEHR NATURE CENTER AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CENTER INCLUDING NATURAL AREAS STEWARDSHIP, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENTS, SUMMER INTERNS, NATURE IN THE PARKS, LIVE ANIMALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

CONSERVANCY EDUCATION AND RESTORATION OF WETLANDS, PRAIRIES, FORESTS, AND WOODS.

Their mission is to safeguard the Great Lakes, the planet’s largest freshwater lake system and the very lifeblood of the Midwest, by advancing public trust solutions and cutting-edge policy work. Through their targeted policy initiatives, FLOW has built key partnerships with state and regional Great Lakes groups, leveraged their expertise to influence agencies and impact state and federal legislation, and grown to be a trusted source of current information on issues affecting their freshwater seas.