Ecological Education

Lessons, articles, and principles to further ecological teaching and learning

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Nourishing Students: Early Childhood Education Resources

Discovering Fruits and Vegetables with Early Learners

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Taste Testing California Fruits and Vegetables

Connect the classroom and the cafeteria with engaging taste tests for students, educators, and school nutrition professionals.

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Jennifer Lew Vang with students at lunch table

Julien Elementary Students Enjoy California-Grown Produce in the Central Valley

Jennifer Lew-Vang, Registered Dietician and Director of Child Nutrition for Turlock Unified School District, is on a mission to introduce students to new local foods.

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Center for Ecoliteracy staff and partners with Senator Laird

2026 Advocacy Priorities

We advocate for policies to advance food justice and provide children with equitable access to free, nutritious school meals.

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Plan a Farmer Visit to Your School

A guide to plan and host student-centered visits from local farmers.

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Connecting the Classroom, Cafeteria, and Garden

Watch as students meet a local farmer, try organic berries, and show off the bounty of their school garden.

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