The Neighborhood Ecology Corps is a program for middle and high school students, entering grades 6-10, that focuses on building environmentally-literate citizens with a holistic view of their communities through hands-on experiences.
The program meets one day per week after school from September through May, and does field trips on select weekends and school break days. Participants gain friendships, gain comfort in the outdoors, and deepen their understanding of the relationship between their community, ecology and environmental justice.
Learn more and view the NEC Program Application.

Join the Neighborhood Ecology Corps
News Published 7/17/2025 Updated 7/17/2025
Contact
Walnut Creek Wetland Park
950 Peterson St.
Raleigh, NC 27610
- Lead Department:
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources