Flagler County, Fla. – Flagler Schools has been named a Guy Harvey
Conservation District for the 2025-2026 school year, signifying the school system’s commitment to environmental education through teacher professional development, experiential learning and environmental leadership. A presentation honoring the recognition will take place at this month’s Flagler Schools Board Meeting at the Government Services Building in Bunnell, Florida on May 19.
“We are inspired by the work and commitment of the educators and schools in Flagler Schools that, through the Guy Harvey Conservation Education Program, promote marine science and strengthen conservation education,” said Jessica Harvey, CEO of the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF), the global non-profit organization that supports scientific research, advances education, and drives advocacy that protects marine ecosystems to keep the ocean a place for exploration for generations to come.”
Through the Guy Harvey Conservation Education Program, educators, and by extension schools and school districts, can participate in regional professional development opportunities dedicated to environmental STEAM education. Following their training in the program, participants become Guy Harvey Conservation (GHC) Educators who are then empowered with recognition, knowledge and resources they can share with students to foster environmental awareness and contribute to a sustainable future. The program offers supplies and grants for field trips enabling GHC Educators to enhance their teaching and instill conservation values in students.
Open to all elementary, middle and high school educators, the immersive and experiential education program training includes all the materials, classroom supplies and educational content they need to inspire and excite the next generation of ocean conservationists.
“The Guy Harvey curriculum has tremendously impacted Flagler Schools by equipping teachers with engaging training and meaningful marine science resources they can immediately bring back to their classrooms,” said Heidi Alves, Flagler Schools K-12 Science Curriculum Specialist.
“Our students are developing a deeper understanding of ocean ecosystems and becoming responsible stewards of our marine environment. We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Guy Harvey Conservation District and to partner in promoting marine science education and environmental stewardship across Flagler Schools.”
Matanzas High School and Wadsworth Elementary School are currently recognized as Guy Harvey Conservation Schools. Additionally, 15 district educators are currently recognized as Guy Harvey Conservation Educators.
“The commitment of school systems across the nation dedicated to environmental STEAM education creates a ripple effect as educators become catalysts for positive environmental change in the minds and actions of their students,” Harvey added. “Our goal is to educate and enlighten more than 50 million students and more than five million teachers globally with our educational initiatives.”
For more information on the Guy Harvey Conservation Education Program, including
benefits and upcoming training locations, schedules and more, visit GuyHarveyFoundation.org/education/conservationprogram/ or emailcet@guyharveyfoundation.org.
