Partners and Affiliates: 

San Bernardino County Library Home Page

Find out what else is happening at the Highland Branch or other libraries in San Bernardino County by clicking here: San Bernardino County Library Home Page

City of Highland

See what Re-Pete and the City of Highland are planning to help keep our community green! Visit the City of Highland Public Services Division Home Page

Networks and Event Resources:

Children and Nature Network

Network for environmental events (including HEEC's) as well as lots of ideas for     teachers and parents to use to get their children out in nature. www.childrenandnature.org

National Wildlife Federation: Certified Wildlife Habitat Program

The rooftop gardens are a Certified Wildlife Habitat... what about your backyard? Also check out the Be Outside campaign. www.nwf.org

CREEC (California Regional Environmental Education Community)

Join the Network and get involved in environmental education events throughout California. www.cree.org/Region10

Great California Shakeout

Are YOU ready to shake? Get involved in the largest coordinated earthquake drill and learn how to quake proof you home and office. www.shakeout.org

Earth Day Network

Celebrate Earth Day everyday with constantly updated information about local and world-wide events to celebrate our planet. www.earthday.org

Inland Empire Resource Recovery Association - Inland Empire Chapter   

A network of professionals working in the areas of waste reduction, recycling, reuse, composting, pollution prevention, resource conservation, environmental education and sustainablity. inland.crra.com

Education Resources: 

San Bernardino County Stormwater Program

What do gardening, taking care of your dog, & protecting our waterways all have in common? Stormwater Pollution Prevention! You can find a variety of outreach material and an event calendar, so you can do your part to stop stormwater pollution prevention. www.sbcountystormwater.org

Zero Waste Communities of San Bernardino County

The Zero Waste Communities of San Bernardino County is made up of 15 cities and the County of San Bernardino. They have partnered to educate their residents and businesses on waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Reducing waste helps save valuable resources and decrease disposal at our landfills, ensuring a better quality of life. zerowastecommunities.org

University of California Master Gardeners

Master Gardener program in San Bernardino County is to serve as an objective resource to the gardening public regarding sustainable landscaping, backyard food production (vegetables, fruits, and herbs) and school and community garden startup and management. cesanbernardino.ucanr.edu/Master_Gardener/

 Population Connection

Inspiring and interactive ways to teach children of all ages about issues with the growing world population and the interactions between man and nature both locally and world-wide. www.populationconnection.org/site/

Project WET

Curriculum and Activities presented through Water Education for Teachers is standards-correlated and a great way to throw students into the wonderful world of water. www.projectwet.org

Waves, Wetlands and Watersheds (CA Coastal Commission)

Curriculum associated with annual Coastal Clean-up events and the relationships within watersheds and their paths to the oceans. www.coastal.ca.gov

Project Learning Tree

Creative ways to teach children about our forests and forestry... no forest required! Curriculum and activities to get tots (and all students) talking about trees). www.plt.org

Ready.gov (Earthquakes)

Ready.gov is presented by FEMA to provide information on how to prepare, plan and stay informed on a variety of natural diasters. www.ready.gov/earthquakes

The Energy Coalition: PEAK

PEAK is an environmental education program designed to empower students with the knowledge to manage energy use in their homes, schools and communities. www.energycoalition.org/Peak/