EarthShare NJ Wheels for STEM Program

APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED!!!

It’s the only earth we have.
 
Educational field trips that focus on the environment for students are crucial in learning about ways we can positively impact our natural surroundings. These field trips are a critical need expressed by science teachers throughout the state of New Jersey. Unfortunately for many New Jersey schools, budgets for field trip transportation have been decreased or eliminated. This severely impacts the ability of teachers to plan and conduct field trips. This greatly reduces the opportunity for hands-on field experiences in our natural spaces. While many programs have transitioned to virtual or been brought into the classroom, there is nothing like experiencing our natural surroundings in person.

The ESNJ Wheels for STEM program helps to make sure these in person experiences continue. The objective is to get more young people into the amazing natural spaces across New Jersey so that they can create a love for the environment that will last a lifetime.

What is it?

The Wheels for STEM program provides a travel stipend for pre-approved k – 12 public school field trips.  

How is it funded?

Generous donors including individuals, corporations, local businesses and more have contributed to the fund.  There is an oversite committee to make sure the funds are used exclusively for the purpose of supporting this program!       

What’s the catch?

The field trip must be to a current EarthShare NJ non-profit partner.

Partners with field trip offers: 

Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

Field Trips

Friends of the New Jersey School of Conservation

Field Trips

Greater Newark Conservancy

Field Trips

Hackensack Riverkeeper

Field Trips

Lake Hopatcong Foundation

Field Trips

NJ Audubon Society

Field Trips

Musconetcong Watershed Association

FIeld Trips

Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Field Trips

Save Barnegat Bay

Field Trips

SPLASH

Field Trips

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Field Trips

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Field Trips

 

Applications are currently  being accepted and are
due no later than January 31, 2025.

How to Apply?

Applications are completed by the teacher or appropriate district representative online.  A team of EarthShare NJ Board and staff review the applications and select a defined number for funding each fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30). Those selected will receive the funds when they provide documentation of the paid expense.

Apply Here

How can I support the program? 

The more we raise, the more students we can get outside!  Please consider donating to the program here.  Donations are tax deductible.  If your business, foundation, or group would like to help fund the program, let us know and we can share more about how your generosity will be recognized. 

How can I stay informed?

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Questions… Suggestions…. or more?

Please feel free to reach out to us at info@earthsharenj.org.  We’ll get back to you with any information you need!