named programs · 9 · from sources
what they call their work
3/4 Grade- Arizona 5 C's
A program for third and fourth graders including a classroom visit and an on-site field trip at Central Arizona College, introducing students to the five symbols found in the Great Seal of Arizona: Copper, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, and Climate.
3/4 Grade-Corn Festival
A program for third and fourth graders including a classroom visit and an on-site field trip at Central Arizona College, involving educational activities about corn, from harvesting and grinding to tasting corn products.
Fifth Grade-Water Out West
A program for fifth graders including a classroom visit and an on-site field trip at Central Arizona College, focusing on water conservation, hydroelectricity, Arizona's water history, the water cycle, and water careers.
First Grade-Alfalfa to Ice Cream
A program for first graders including a classroom visit and an on-site field trip at Central Arizona College, teaching about cow anatomy, alfalfa, and milk production.
Free In classroom Presentations
NREC teachers provide in-classroom presentations on agriculture and conservation-related subjects, including hands-on activities and materials.
Free On-site Field Trips
Classes schedule field trips to the education center at Central Arizona College, consisting of indoor and outdoor educational, hands-on activities lasting approximately 4 hours.
Legg's Get Crack'n Kindergarten
A 1-hour classroom presentation for kindergarteners exploring the parts of an egg and the sequence of eggs from farm to store.
NREC CORN FESTIVAL Video Lessons
A series of online video lessons about corn, covering its history, planting, harvesting, processing, and uses, including making plastic.
Second Grade-Veggie Ventures
A program for second graders including a classroom visit and an on-site field trip at Central Arizona College, focusing on healthy nutrition, growing techniques, seed germination, and vegetable harvesting.
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- In-classroom agricultural and conservation education School-Based Garden & Hydroponics EducationProvides in-classroom presentations for students on agriculture and conservation, including hands-on activities and materials. This includes a specific 1-hour presentation for kindergarteners on the journey of eggs from farm to store, aligning with state science standards.
- On-site educational field trips Nature-Based Early Childhood EducationHosts approximately 4-hour on-site field trips at its education center, featuring indoor and outdoor hands-on educational activities. These include specific programs for first graders ("Alfalfa to Ice Cream"), second graders ("Veggie Ventures"), third and fourth graders ("Corn Festival" and "Arizona 5 C's"), and fifth graders ("Water Out West"), all designed to meet state educational standards in science, social studies, and health.
- Production of educational video lessons School-Based Garden & Hydroponics EducationProduces video lessons of annual programs for classroom or at-home use, accompanied by supplemental materials. This includes a multi-part video series on the "NREC CORN FESTIVAL" covering corn anatomy, history, planting, harvesting, processing, recipes, and industrial uses.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Experiential and hands-on environmental education experiential_learning unique to this orgUses hands-on, experiential learning methods in both classroom and outdoor settings to deliver immersive environmental education that engages students through direct interaction with natural systems.
- Pre-visit educational preparation pre-visit preparation unique to this orgEnhances the impact of field trip experiences by preparing students with a classroom visit prior to the on-site "Ag Venture" program, building foundational knowledge and engagement.
- Remote and flexible learning adaptation remote_learning_adaptation unique to this orgConverts in-person educational content into video format to support flexible delivery in classrooms or remote learning environments, expanding access beyond physical site visits.
- Standards-aligned curriculum design standards-based education unique to this orgDesigns educational programs to align with state academic standards in science, social studies, and health education, ensuring relevance and integration into formal education requirements.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$62K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$60%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$106K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 3
- Marcus Martin — Director
- Roni White — Director
- Wayne Tomkinson — Director
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Central Arizona College Partner — Hosts the Natural Resource Education Center on its Signal Peak Campus.