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Join EELCorps​

Passionate about the outdoors? Make your mark and help people of all ages connect with the natural world. The Environmental Education Leadership Corps is sponsoring EELCorps AmeriCorps members at sites across the Commonwealth to lead environmental education, Light the spark for a better tomorrow in your community. Help with summer camps, lead EE lessons, engage with K-12 learners, and Serve with AmeriCorps!​

Partner with EELCorps

Recruitment for EELCorps service site partners​ for the 2025-2026 AmeriCorps service year will begin in February. EELCorps service site partners are made up of Kentucky nonprofits, educational institutions, and governmental agencies that have a framework for environmental education, but need folks with a passion for the field of environmental education to bring their educational offerings to life. If you are an agency that could benefit from the service of an AmeriCorps member, please stay tuned, and send any questions to our Program Director, Ashley Mike at ashley.mike@ky.gov.​​


​Announcements

The application for the 2025 - 2026 Professional Environmental Education Certification course is open now. To learn more about the course and find the application, visit our EE Certification​ page for more details. Spots are limited to the first 17 applicants.

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Our Mission

KEEC's mission is to promote learning and skills for a sustainable and economically healthy environment. ​

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Get Your EE Certification!​

​Our PEEC course is one of eight accredited courses nationwide. What makes Kentucky's comprehensive program unlike any other is our dedicated team of instructors. Read about these accomplished leaders in the field of environmental education here​. ​