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This resource collection was curated by ordinary people—just like you—committed to sparking civic action, ecological understanding, and cultural transformation.
Whether you’re an educator, artist, student, or community leader, you’ll find something here to help you build a kinder, greener, more beautiful world.
Foundations & Frameworks
Educating for American Democracy: Offers inquiry-based frameworks to integrate civics and history education with environmental themes.
Habits of Heart and Mind: A report on strengthening civic culture, including environmental stewardship as a civic value.
Earth Force Resources: A comprehensive hub for Environmental Action Civics, empowering youth and adults to co-lead systemic environmental change.
Environmental Education Practices That Support Civic Engagement: Stanford-led research on how environmental education fosters civic skills and community resilience.
Civic Engagement for Environmental Sustainability: Case studies and strategies for integrating civic participation into sustainability planning.
Project Ideas & Toolkits
29 Civic Engagement Project Ideas: Includes environmental campaigns like community clean-ups, conservation awareness, and energy-saving initiatives.
150+ Sustainability Project Ideas: A massive list of ideas for individuals and groups to promote sustainability in everyday life.
36 Environmental Project Ideas: Youth-friendly ideas ranging from pollinator gardens to lobbying for sustainable packaging.
150+ Sustainability Project Ideas: Massive list covering energy, waste, water, agriculture, biodiversity, and green transportation.
59 Sustainable Development Group Projects: Practical examples for students and community groups.
25 Inspiring Civic Action Project Ideas: Includes environmental clean-ups, awareness campaigns, and advocacy efforts.
Toolkits & Campaigns
iCivics Civic Learning Week Toolkit: Resources for integrating civics and environmental themes in classrooms and communities.
Made By Us – Civic Season: A national campaign to inspire civic action, including environmental initiatives.
Environmental Action Civics Week: Annual celebration of youth-led environmental civic action, with events, workshops, and awards.
Institutional & Community Engagement
Museums as Polling Sites: A guide to turning cultural institutions into civic hubs, including environmental programming.
More in Common: Research-driven strategies to bridge divides and foster collective action on shared challenges like climate change.
Community Involvement in Environmental Protection: Explores the pivotal role of local engagement in tree planting and habitat restoration.
Sustainability in Edina, MN: A local government example of civic-driven climate action planning and community engagement.
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