The North Carolina Arboretum’s mission is to advance our state’s future by creatively connecting people, plants and places through education, design and economic development.

Camp Olympia is dedicated to having fun together,helping people grow in body, mind, and spirit.

The Outdoor School strives to use the outdoors to awaken ourselves and others to the potential within and around us.

To get kids outside to and protect and preserve our local environment.

To preserve and protect for future generations unexcelled Parklands that reflect the needs and values of our whole community.

Our mission is to cultivate resilience to environmental stress by supporting community, personal well-being, and vital ecological health. Our vision is through our efforts, current and future generations will live a healthy, diverse, and regeneerative environment. We offer uplifting and nurturing community-building activities, articles, stories, and programs to give voice and support to those who share our passion for a sustainable, flourishing, nature-connected future.

To foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River's diverse watershed with quality educational programs, exhibits, and meaningful events.

To provide a first class learning environment that will educate and inspire the school children and general public of South Texas about science and space exploration.

Empower people through equitable and representative STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Advocate for science-driven methodologies to promote environmental, climate, and socioeconomic justice for people and nature. Foster community development through equity, justice, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

To explore, enjoy and protect the planet.