Environmental Education Center
About
LEED Platinum Environmental Center
The Environmental Education Center is a City of Plano LEED Platinum facility focused on sustainability and environmental learning. The grounds include exhibit space, educational gardens, and indoor classrooms. The facility is Nature Explore certified.
Family & School Programs
Plano's Sustainability and Environmental Education team runs structured programming. Programs include:
- Free educational programs for families
- School field trips
- Sustainability workshops
- Outdoor classroom sessions
- Composting and gardening demos
- Nature Explore play area
- Special seasonal events
What's Included
- Free public access during operating hours
- Program materials provided
- Nature Explore certified outdoor classroom
Experience
Unusual city-funded sustainability + nature center - kids learn green-building science alongside outdoor exploration. Strong fit for STEM-curious families and school groups.