The Partnership and JERFSA

The Partnership for Environmental Education is a charitable 501(c)(3) Tax ID:65-0599576

The all volunteer organization Partnership for Environmental Education plays a major role in the field studies portion of the JERFSA experience. The Partnership brings students, educators, scientists, businesses and other concerned citizens together to promote a sustainable environment for our region. Partnership for Environmental Education is the primary funder of this exceptional program and we rely on contributions from individuals, local businesses, corporations and foundations to make a positive impact for the future of our community. Your gift will ensure that our children will have a strong foundation in environmental stewardship, while preserving the historical and natural beauty that is the Treasure Coast.

Program Activities

Program activities include; a core selection of courses for each grade level. Environmental service projects with area agencies, instruction in field study skills, data collection technique training, environmental outreach through recycling and children's literature projects, college classes, research project development and implementation, teamwork and leadership training and career information seminars.

The frequencies of activities, other than traditional class sessions, varies by grade level. The Academy currently provides over 75 field activities per year that include cooperative field work with a variety of agencies for the four grade levels, including at least one overnight  field trip.

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Community Service

Academy students contribute over 200 person-hours of environmental community service as part of their academic learning. Since inception of JERFSA in 1993, it's students have contributed over 250,000 hours of community service. Each year the Academy seeks financial assistance so students can continue learning by hands-on activities, while making a lasting impact in their community. Get in touch with us today and see how you can be a part of this program.

The Enviroservice Program

The Enviroservice was a program developed at Jupiter High School and is participated in by the Sophomore class of the Academy. Students are placed in teams and on a monthly basis each team go to a different location to work alongside professionals from various agencies. Just one day of Enviroservice totals 140 volunteer hours to our environment. Our community partners in the Enviroservice program provide technical assistance and equipment. The jobs performed by Academy students include exotic plant removal, habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, fish population surveys, native nursery upkeep, plant surveys and the always, much needed litter removal and general maintenance of our local natural areas.