The Neighborhood Ecology Corps (NEC) is a year-long cost-free program for underserved middle schoolers  providing hands-on scientific knowledge of the environmental health and well-being of their own neighborhoods.  Participants receive inspiration, understanding, power, resources and tools required to make their neighborhoods livable, healthy, and safe.

​NEC is a unique partnership between Center for Human-Earth Restoration, NC State College of Natural Resources, NC State Parks, Raleigh City Parks, National Park Service, Triangle Land Conservancy and Partnership for Environmental Justice

    Neighborhood Ecology Corps Membership Application 
    ​Year One
    A detailed registration packet will be provided once you have submitted this form. 
    Please take a moment to read the rules of participation listed below.
Rules of Participation:
  1.  Student will attend all sessions. (80% attendance required for completion)
  2. Student will listen and participate in programs, projects, and discussions and display appropriate behavior at all times. 
  3. Student will obey all rules and regulations.
  4. Parent/guardian will provide appropriate permissions regarding field trips and student privacy. 
  5. Parent/guardian understands that there is no cost to student to participate. 
  6. Parent/guardian will allow student to participate as scheduled:
  • 1 week of Nature Immersion Day Camp (August 7-11) 9-4 p.m., transportation provided, bag lunch required
  • 2 hours/week in afternoon at the designated Community Center (begins in September)
  • 4 hours per Early Release Day Expeditions
  • 7 hours per Teacher Workday Expeditions
  • Weekend Camping Trips as provided by National Parks Service and/or NC State Parks (1-3 trips/year)