About CBEI
Who We Are
The Champlain Basin Education Initiative (CBEI) is a consortium of environmental education groups working in the Lake Champlain Basin. Together CBEI conducts trainings and workshops on teaching about the Lake Champlain Basin for K-12 formal and non-formal educators.
Our Vision
To cultivate a generation of informed, inspired, and active stewards of the Lake Champlain Basin through place-based education and meaningful watershed connections.
Our Mission
To empower educators by providing engaging, place-based learning resources and experiences that connect students with the natural, cultural, and historical richness of the Lake Champlain Basin, fostering environmental literacy and stewardship.
In the Champlain Basin Education Initiative, we believe that:
- Learning begins with questions
- Students learn about their connection to place by exploring, experiencing, and creating the stories of our local places together
- Building a strong community of connected educators helps students navigate their learning journey
Our Goals
- Support Educators: Provide curated tools, curricula, and professional development to enhance watershed-related teaching.
- Foster Connections: Strengthen connections between students, communities, and the Lake Champlain Basin.
- Promote Stewardship: Inspire action and responsibility for the protection and restoration of the watershed.
- Encourage Innovation: Highlight and support creative approaches to environmental education.
- Build Awareness: Increase understanding of the ecological, historical, and cultural significance of the Lake Champlain Basin.
Our Partners
