The mission of the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide leadership, education and technical assistance in the management and conservation of agricultural and natural resources by integrating and disseminating local, state and federal resources.

Resource conservation and a better environment through education and public outreach.

To protect the natural resources placed under our stewardship, to use those resources to provide inviting opportunities to the visitor, and to use those opportunities to provide the highest quality interpretive services that allow the visitor to increase their awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of our natural and cultural history.

Ozark Bird Conservancy is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit research organization using rigorous research, education, and outreach to advance the conservation and ecology of wild birds in the Interior Highlands of the central U.S.

At Ozark Natural Science Center, the Ozarks are our classroom as we bring science to life. ONSC is where students and adults explore science by living it - through hikes, teamwork, and discovery in the natural world.

Our Mission: To strengthen the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of land, water, and wildlife in the Ozarks.

Our Vision: Everyone should have the opportunity to connect with the outdoors. We inspire and educate our community to protect the Ozarks.

Our Core Values:
1. Create clear and engaging educational programs
2. Provide hands-on experiences in the outdoors
3. Encourage responsibility for the natural world

Support the reduction, reuse, and recycling of municipal solid waste through education, community engagement, and grant projects.

The Ozark Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1962 with the principal purpose of preserving wild and scenic rivers, wilderness areas, and unique natural environments—primarily within the Ozark‑Ouachita region. Guided by its motto “Conservation • Education • Recreation,” it advances this mission through public advocacy, educational programming, recreational outings, publications, and environmental stewardship to ensure these special landscapes are protected and appreciated for generations to come

To manage and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.

Vision: PEI is a leader in promoting scientific literacy and civic engagement by empowering people to make balanced, well-informed decisions for just and sustainable communities. Mission/Purpose: PEI supports educators by specializing in professional learning and FieldSTEM implementation.