For the last four years, Eco Practicum has had great success connecting college students and recent graduates with the knowledge, skills, and connections to take their university education to the next level and apply it in the field.

“Eco Practicum was the perfect supplement to my university education. It was enlightening and empowering to see how lessons from the classroom play out on the ground, and the whole experience made me a better student and equipped me for life after college.” – Eco Practicum NYC alum

Eco Practicum has always pushed the boundaries of environmental education to help college students delve deeper into what they’ve learned in the classroom. Now, we’re taking our pedagogy one step further, doing even more to strengthen students’ skills and connections with experts. Our curriculum now culminates in a final project that challenges students to actualize their ideas through practical implementation. To learn more about the final projects for Eco Practicum NYC and Eco Practicum Catskills, visit our website:https://www.ecopracticum.com/final-projects.html

Below is the program description:

Eco Practicum offers experiential environmental education and action programs for college students and recent graduates. The programs consist of hands-on farm work, meetings with experts in many environmental fields, thoughtful discussions facilitated by skilled democratic educators, and a final project that challenges participants to actualize their ideas through practical implementation. Eco Practicum calls upon emerging leaders to consider multiple sides of complex issues, while helping them gain practical skills and connect with leading-edge organizations. Eco Practicum NYC takes place during Spring Break (March 8-15; 15-22) and explores the unique ecological infrastructure of New York City, focusing on food, energy, and resource management.Eco Practicum Catskills (May 31-June 14; June 14-28) is our summer program that delves into the intricate socio-environmental issues affecting the bioregion.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the deadlines to apply are February 1stfor Eco Practicum NYC and April 1st for Eco Practicum Catskills. Students can apply online and learn more about the programs at www.EcoPracticum.com