Urban-Eco

Urban-Eco,501c3 non-profit that is creating global citizens who try to better themselves and leave a positive impact on their local and global communities.

In July 2012 three teachers went on Safari in Kenya following a ten day intensive graduate research course on Kenyan ecology. While on Safari these very same teachers became inspired to bring several of their own students to Kenya to experience scientific study, become immersed in the ecology of the land and the culture of the Maasai Tribe. No organization existed that brought scientific research,

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 10/21/2024

Annual Park Cleanup

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 09/23/2024

First meeting of the year in the books- making dog toys to donate to a shelter using old tee-shirts

09/22/2024

Happy ! Consider donating or getting involved with our friends over at

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 09/25/2023

First meeting of the year! Up-cycling old tee-shirts to Make Dog toys for animal shelter

09/23/2023

Happy World Rhino Day! 🦏 The war on these animal’s lives is still very real and brutal. Check out the amazing work done by the , and to learn more about how to make an impact 💚

08/12/2023

Make an impact this world elephant day and learn more about the Orphans’ Project at The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
Picture from 2017 Urban Eco Fellows Trip that included a visit to

08/12/2023

Happy World Elephant Day!
Jump over to https://worldelephantday.org to learn more about banning ivory sales
Kruger Park 2023

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 02/18/2023

We had such a blast helping at the forest preserve with ! Prior to the work our students spent time learning about some of the invasive plant species they would encounter. . 🌿

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 02/18/2023

Students pitching their plans for long term projects -River & Composting
Wish them luck as they apply for their community grant 🤞

02/18/2023

We’ve been quiet on social media but busy IRL! Our officer dropping off food to the pantry from our drive

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 12/05/2022

December is the season of giving! Students work on food drive for their community service project 💚Can’t donate in person? Dm for ways to donate directly to food shelter

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 11/28/2022

âś…Full leadership team đź’š
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✅Invasive Plant Species Research underway for our Forest Preserve partnership 🤩

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 10/17/2022

7th Annual Park Cleanup for the Urban-Eco club on this chilly October day

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 10/03/2022

Community service Planning underway đź’š

Photos from Urban-Eco's post 09/24/2022

Checkout for ways you can get involved with gorilla conservation. Photo from our last trip to Rwanda with some of our Urban-Eco Fellows🦍Happy 💚Thanks for making it possible

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