EV Mobilized for Earth Month 2026
This April (and continuing through May!) our volunteers brought learning to life across 20+ Earth Month events in 2026, engaging families and turning awareness into action. We spread a love for...
2025 Brownlee Award Winners
We’re excited to announce the recipients of this year’s Brownlee Award for Outstanding Service – Sally Tomlinson and Helena Wee! Both are amazing volunteers, and our organization is better because of their efforts.
An Energizing Earth Month at EV
We are so excited that Environmental Volunteers was represented at 15+ Earth Month events in 2025! Our EV volunteers, staff, and board members engaged hundreds of families and kids with fun...
Special Volunteers Honored in February
Almost 20 years ago, the Environmental Volunteers received a special annuity from the Robert Brownlee Foundation, establishing The Robert Brownlee Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. This award...
Environmental Actions
Environmental Actionsby: Natalie AmbrosioThey come in all shapes and sizes, but the important thing is that they keep coming in whatever form feasible. Here at the EV we watch what happens when...
Ways to Get Involved
Ways to Get InvolvedVolunteerAt Environmental Volunteers, we connect passionate people with opportunities to share their love of science and nature with others. You don’t need experience to join the...
Gifts from the Kitchen
Gifts from the KitchenAs we navigate what-is-safe with our family and friends this holiday season, we can all agree the next best thing to a hug are yummy treats from the kitchen. Enjoy EV’s...
The 2020-2021 Teen Docent Cohort reflect on their year with the EV
The 2020-2021 Teen Docent Cohort reflect on their year with the EVEach year the EV trains a handful of teen docents and last year we started a new teen cohort designed to create community,...
Thanksgiving Recipes from the EV
Thanksgiving Recipes from the EVThis holiday season, we wanted to share a collection of squash recipes from our amazing volunteers. We all worked hard as a team to bring you the healthiest and most...
Initiative – How the EVs strengthen our team
Initiative – How the EVs strengthen our teamI love when I see volunteers taking initiative. It shows me that they feel a sense of ownership and value in the work they do at the EV. The past 6 months...
EV Special Project Days
EV Special Project DaysVolunteer Photo by Christine ZackScissors? Check. Glue gun? Check. Laminator? Check. Chocolates? Check. It’s Special Project Day – Morning at the EcoCenter! Volunteers get to...
Squid Empire Book Review
California Market squid - NOAA One of the many popular EV kits used for school services is “Squid Dissection.” For those of you who shy away from presenting this kit or have a hard time getting past...