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By Ann Parry In June, the ERC received a $13,300 grant from LUSH Cosmetics to support our Pesticide Action program which is working to reduce the use of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers in the Wood River Valley. On Saturday, November 12 from 11:30am – 3:30pm, ERC staff (Hadley DeBree, Alisa McGowan, and Ann Parry) traveled to Meridian to spend … Read More

Attention all 4th and 5th grade students: Do you love exploring the rivers near your house, trekking across hillsides to see what exists on the other side, or searching for animals that are living around you? If that’s you, come join us for Science After School (SAS). The fall sessions are about to begin! Science After School is a FREE … Read More

The Environmental Resource Center (ERC) is currently hiring a Program Director! The ERC is seeking an individual for a leadership position with at least 2 years environmental/educational experience to work in a fun, team-oriented office. This candidate must have excellent writing, communication and people skills. Position open until filled. For a full position description, please click below: Program Director Job … Read More

Help the ERC connect people to nature through education in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho! These 11-month AmeriCorps positions, starting September 2015, offer an exciting opportunity for involvement with a wide array of environmental education programs and outreach initiatives.  The Program Associates will carry forth an environmental education program for all the elementary schools in the district and implement a number … Read More

We have just finished our eight week Spring Exploration Series and this year was one to remember.  For those who don’t know, this series is a program where the ERC invites science presenters into 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms.  After a busy, two-day schedule, the presenters see more than 450 students each week from schools around Blaine County.  Speakers hail … Read More