Center for Energy & Environmental Education
Join us in empowering Iowans with the knowledge, experiences, tools, and inspiration needed to create a sustainable and desirable future for our communities.
The Center for Energy & Environmental Education (CEEE) creates opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at the University of Northern Iowa and beyond to work with community leaders to arrive at evidence-based, solution-oriented responses to the problems they wish to address. We offer technical assistance and services, educational programs, and leadership in energy and environmental conservation, community-based agriculture, and environmental health through staff, national service members, and volunteers. The CEEE serves cities, counties, school districts, teachers, farmers, businesses, elected officials, state agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Environmental Health Program
The Environmental Health Program initiatives focus on community practices and state strategies that significantly reduce exposure to pesticides and other preventable pollutants.
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Empowering Iowa for a greener future through service, education and engagement.
Green Iowa AmeriCorps is a state-wide AmeriCorps program focusing on environmental stewardship, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
Local Food Program
Strengthening Iowa's local food economy
The Local Food Program works to develop a local and regional food system that positively impacts local farmers, consumers, and businesses through education, collaboration, and economic development.
Resilient Iowa Communities
Helping Iowa cities and counties achieve their sustainability, resiliency, and quality-of-life goals.
Resilient Iowa Communities (RIC) is a voluntary assistance & recognition program for Iowa cities and counties aimed at providing resources and recognition for communities to grow and thrive.
Our AmeriCorps Programs: Getting Things Done
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Empowering Iowa for a greener future through service, education and engagement.
Green Iowa AmeriCorps (GIA) is Iowa's leader in boots-on-the-ground energy and environmental services. GIA offers opportunities for our members to gain hands on skills while helping communities and making Iowa a better place to call home. Members focus on a variety of topics including environmental education, community outreach, energy efficiency, sustainability, climate action planning, and conservations efforts across the state!
Nourish Iowa VISTA AmeriCorps
Increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables in Iowa's communities.
Nourish Iowa VISTA members are focused on food access initiatives in Iowa. Our members serve in capacity-building positions with our partner sites across Iowa to incorporate land access, transportation, and financial support as integral pieces to support abundant food access and each person's opportunity to choose the foods they eat.
