by Jared Foxhall | Jul 20, 2020 | News
NECS is finding safe and creative ways to get the youth and children outdoors, learning, and having fun. Nature Connection continued into it’s second week, with a day each at Longhaul Farm in Garrison, the Peekskill Riverfront, and DewPew Park. Monday was...
by Jared Foxhall | Apr 6, 2020 | News
Dear NECS Community, Our world and immediate communities have already been greatly affected by the rapidly evolving health crisis (COVID-19). As a result—following CDC advice—NECS has suspended all of its in-person spring programs and will be transitioning our entire...
by Jared Foxhall | Dec 30, 2019 | News
It is with immense gratitude to our community of supporters that we share our 2019 impact report. Since 2013, NECS has aimed to infuse our community with rich and dynamic educational and character-building opportunities. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR 2019 IMPACT REPORT...
by Jared Foxhall | Oct 20, 2019 | News
Studies show that adults who have been routinely exposed to the natural world as a child are more likely to engage in daily habits that protect it. In an effort to strive towards a cleaner planet, this summer from July 1st to August 9th, NECS took to the woods with...