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2008 CityRoots Photo Journal now available!

UEI is excited to introduce the 2008 CityRoots Photo Journal, highlighting the hard work of over 180 dedicated community volunteers belonging to 11 neighborhood ecological restoration projects across the Boston area.

Over the course of the summer, 78 trees and close to 200 shrubs and perennials were proudly added to the Boston landscape, contributing to UEI's mission of building healthy, vibrant cities.

Congratulations to all our participants - 2008 was the most successful year in CityRoots history! See you in 2009!

 

Volunteer

Students, Parents, Retirees, and Working Professionals:

Be a part of our work! UEI volunteers are involved in some of the most exciting aspects of our vision of expanding ecological stewardship in urban areas.

Our programs are perfect for:



Field Studies

Reach out to our local youth by helping UEI's Field Studies Program. Work with students during school to conduct ecological studies at various sites around Boston. Volunteers serve alongside teachers and guide ecological field studies in an effort to engage urban youth in the natural environments found in their urban neighborhoods.

Out of School

Extend our curriculum into the after school hours and help students learn necessary science skills and ecological stewardship even after the school day is over. Similar to our In School Field Studies Program, the Out of School program creates a safe after school environment for students to gain a wide perspective on ecological issues. Experiments, field trips and group projects enhance science learning. We are looking for both experienced leaders and fresh assistants around Boston.



Or make your own path...

We're interested in your specialization! If you want to volunteer but are short on time consider giving a short presentation to classes or after school programs in your area of expertise such as: renewable energy, forestry, birds and animals, nature or farming. We are open to the varied possibilities of enhancing the science learning of urban youth.



Ready to go?

Fill out our Volunteer Application