Calling green educators who want to learn from others in central Appalachia and Ohio! Virtual and small group outdoor sessions run Oct. 27 to Nov. 21.Topics include land labs, water and phenology with local scientists, and interdisciplinary environmental education beyond the science classroom.

by Joe Brehm | October 22, 2020

Two days of hands-on experience for teachers and educators with an interest in environmental education and inquiry-based learning. Oct. 29 - 30, 2019 at Burr Oak State Park, Ohio.

by Joe Brehm | September 20, 2019

Lead environmental lessons, citizen science projects, youth action teams, camps, and festivals. Become a naturalist who knows the land of Appalachian Ohio like a best friend. Make our community a more vibrant, fulfilling, healthy place to live. AmeriCorps members serve 1 year with a living allowance, education award (for tuition or student loans), healthcare, and training opportunities.

Ohio Stream Restore Corps AmeriCorps members serve for one year in communities of need, providing environmental education, watershed restoration, zero waste, economic development, and public lands improvement. Members are provided a living allowance, education award, and service-related budgets. Go to http://ruralaction.org/get-involved/americorps/ for more!

Join Rural Action's Ohio Stream Restore Corps Americorps program for a 12-month position focused on Environmental Education. Three positions are open and we are accepting applications until July 15th. Positions begin in mid-August and last one year, with the option to commit for a second year. Rural Action is a non-profit based in Southeast Ohio (Athens County) that works for social, environmental, and economic justice in the region. Contact Joe Brehm at joe@ruralaction.org with questions.

AmeriCorps members serve a term of 12 months accumulating a total of 1,700 hours of community based service, an average service load of 35 hours a week.

by Shannon Stewart | March 3, 2017

The Ohio Stream Restore Corps (OSRC) is a program administered by Rural Action that places 26 AmeriCorps into communities throughout Appalachian Ohio to perform direct service related to watershed restoration, environmental education, eco and heritage tourism, and zero waste. Members are placed into programs of Rural Action and with local partner organizations to better serve the needs of local communities.