Central Coast
Serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura & Kern Counties

Welcome to the Region 8 CREEC Network!

The CREEC Network links teachers with high quality environmental education resources to improve the environmental literacy of all California students. It is your best source for Environmental Education Resources in California! Visit our Resource Directory, EE Calendar, E-Newsletter and other opportunities for Funding, Student Contests, For Teachers and For Providers all found on the links in the yellow boxes on the far left column of the website.

CREEC Network is now on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/creecnetwork
The Facebook page will include postings such as:

• Links to, or summaries of, EE research / educational research
• Updates on the Children and Nature Network
• Links to upcoming conferences for AEOE, NAI, NAAEE, CFAITC
• Information on efforts to build capacity at the state-wide level
• CA Content Standards / Frameworks Textbook Adoption updates; CDE Updates
• EEI updates
• Environmental education updates
• Model schools - descriptions/examples/photographs

What the Region 8 CREEC Network Provides:
Accomplishments and Testimonials

Region 8 Serves: San Luis Obispo County Ventura County Santa Barbara County Kern County

Please click on the above links to find out about the EE Resources and Programs and EE Providers in YOUR county. We have also added a Reference Sheet for each county so that you can now print out a list of EE Providers in YOUR county to share with others. Please note that the CREEC Network Resource Directory is a valuable resource to you in finding out what kinds of environmental education is occurring in YOUR county. Please avail yourself of these resources.

Spread the word about the CREEC Network Click on the flyer to download a copy.   

Download a copy of the CREEC Flyer and distribute it at your school, organization, community, meetings, or to fellow environmental educators.

Current Update on EEI - The Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI)

The EEI Curriculum User’s Guide and additional resources are available online at the EEI training website.

TEACHERS – Are you going to use the new EEI curriculum this school year?
Any teacher who is going to utilize EEI curriculum units needs to fill out a Pre-Survey. This survey asks not only which unit they are going to teach, but also about other green and environmental efforts at the school and in the classroom. It can be accessed directly here: EEI Survey.
Please note that the teacher editions are password protected and you have to fill out the web form on the curriculum unit page first before you can access the teacher’s editions.

EE PROVIDERS - Now is the time to think about linking your program with specific EEI units. As Central Coast and Kern County schools begin to utilize this curriculum we hope to enhance the experience by providing teachers with local connections to outdoor education. Review a PDF catalog of the EEI units to see which ones overlap with the content of your program.

Learning Objectives Aligned to State Standards in EEI
Final List of Learning Objectives for EEI

Environmental Principles and Concepts
Environmental Principles and Concepts

List of 85 EEI Units for Grades K-12
List of all 85 EEI Units

GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS

1. Having a net zero environmental impact
2. Improving the health and performance of students and staff
3. Ensuring the environmental and sustainability literacy of all graduates.

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Ribbon Schools
Green Ribbon Schools Resources

CTE curriculum resources for Green Schools

Quick Glance Environmental Education Resources

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