The nationally recognized Neighborhood Environmental Education Project (NEEP)’s innovative approach to environmental education offers a unique opportunity for you to supplement your science curricula. With NEEP, schools partner with the Urban Ecology Center for an entire year, transforming the experience from just another field trip to a permanent outdoor classroom where you can reinforce science concepts taught in class with hands-on outdoor activities during multiple visits.
Our science-based programs range from basic wildlife and ecology studies, to the physics of sound and light, to simple machines, to energy, to recycling. At a time when physical education programs are being cut, the Center also offers valuable kinesthetic learning opportunities, including rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, snow shoeing and ice skating. Our custom designed programs meet the needs and desires of the teachers and school districts.
For more information
To find out more about why the Urban Ecology Center is more than just a field trip site, contact Beth Heller, Director of Education, (414) 964-8505, x103 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
National Recognition for NEEP
The National Environmental Education Advancement Project selected the Neighborhood Environmental Education Project as one of the most unique and effective programs in the state, inviting us to share our model with five different urban regions in Wisconsin.
Environmental Education Sponsorship Opportunities
The Urban Ecology Center relies on community sponsors to help provide its terrific programming to schools. The total cost per school for our Neighborhood Environmental Education Program (NEEP) is $8,000, $4,000 of which is covered by the school. Our sponsors commit to completing the fee for one or more schools. Contact our Development Manager Ginger Duiven at (414) 964-8505, 106, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , if you or your organization would like to become a NEEP sponsor.
