Institute of Environmental Research and Education

Environmental Leadership Program

Applications for the 2023-2024 Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) will open August 2023. Undergraduate students from any major can apply for consideration. In addition to leadership training, ELP provides the opportunity for each student to work with a local business to complete and implement a community-based project in Northeast Florida. The goal of the program is to create the next generation of environmental leaders. 

UNF Faculty, contact Kelly Rhoden, Assistant Director of the Institute, to schedule a short presentation to promote the ELP opportunity to your students in your summer 2023 or fall 2023 classes.

Do you have a contact, at a local business, that would benefit from mentoring a student while time is dedicated to implement a project for the business?  Have them connect with the Institute for further information.  

Jacksonville Environmental Symposium

• Date: Friday, Oct. 13, 2023
• Location: Adam W. Herbert University Center
• Cost: $15-50

The Jacksonville Environmental Symposium presents a unique opportunity for members of the community to interact with the regulatory agencies responsible for developing and implementing environmental policy. The symposium provides valuable opportunities for communication and helps to further the goal of protecting our limited natural resources and improving the quality of life in Northeast Florida.

This event is sponsored by the City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board and Institute of Environmental Research and Education.

Registration