We've moved in!
The Birge Clark-designed “paddlewheel boat” building in the Palo Alto Baylands has come back to life as the EcoCenter, the new home of the Environmental Volunteers. Following a highly successful capital campaign and reconstruction, the EcoCenter is our headquarters and will soon be a new nature center open to the public. Click here to read more.
Wild Crush a Wild Success!
On April 29th, approximately 200 happy guests enjoyed a festive evening of wine and chocolate in the Cultural Arts Center of the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, to benefit the Environmental Volunteers. Thank you to everyone who helped make Wild Crush a success! Click here to see pictures of the event.
EcoCenter Community Challenge
Be a part of our wonderful EcoCenter
We have launched our EcoCenter Community Challenge for investment in the EcoCenter’s educational programs. As part of this campaign, two EV docent families have put forth a $10,000 challenge gift that will match donations of $25 or more to the educational fund. We are raising support from new and old friends to bring the very best science and nature programming to the EcoCenter.
Click Donate Now and then choose "EcoCenter Community Challenge" at the "My/Our Contribution" drop-down box. Thanks!
EV in the News
Click on the links below to hear the interview on KUSP, Central Coast Public Radio
Measuring the Effect of a Field Trip
"Close to fifty Mountain View fourth graders are tramping through a county park in the hills above their town. They’re chasing after lizards, examining woodpecker holes and throwing twigs into speedy streams. It looks awesomely fun. But it’s supposed to be more than just fun. It’s supposed to be science class. Tour Guides from a non-profit called Environmental Volunteers are leading small groups of kids through the park. John Seyfarth’s group stops to smell the sage."
Environmental Non-Profits Making it Easier to Teach Science
"This year, the Santa Clara collaborative is working with the school district in Mountain View to provide all fourth and fifth graders with a steady diet of natural sciences. Fourth grade teacher Margie Wysocki loves it."
Fun Nature Facts
Did You Know? Large schools of sardines on exhibit tend to swim against the current during the day, but turn around to conserve energy at night when not feeding. If you have any fun facts to share with the EV community, email Vandy or post it on our Facebook page.
Photo Credits:
EcoCenter: Nicolas Prade & John Armstrong