Project CenterEnvironmental STEM
PA Environmental Literacy Hubs
Six regional hubs advancing environmental literacy and sustainability education through place-based learning aligned with Pennsylvania’s STEELS standards.
Program purpose
Why it matters
PA ELit helps learners understand environmental systems and their relationship to community well-being, sustainability, and green careers. Its regional model makes high-quality environmental learning locally relevant and accessible.
In action
How the investment comes to life
Regional hubs convene partners, offer educator learning, support Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences, develop place-based resources, and connect schools with outdoor and community learning opportunities.
2025–2026 Reach
Impact at a glance
A quick look at the people and partners reached across Pennsylvania.
Looking ahead
Our Goals for Impact
Clear, measurable goals show how this program is working to turn public investment into meaningful outcomes for Pennsylvania’s students, educators, and communities.
Regional Hub Action
Ensure all six regional hubs document at least one STEELS-aligned environmental-literacy activity and its public reach.
- Baseline
- Baseline to be established through ORBIT data collection.
- Target
- Six hubs with documented activity and reach
- Timeline
- June 30, 2027
- Measure
- ORBIT hub activity and regional reports
Expanded Participation
Increase documented reach by at least 5% across students, educators, and workforce or community partners.
- Baseline
- 1,750 students, 118 educators, and 194 workforce/community partners
- Target
- At least 1,838 students, 124 educators, and 204 partners
- Timeline
- June 30, 2027
- Measure
- Validated ORBIT participation records
Place-Based Learning
Document how every hub connects environmental learning to a locally relevant watershed, sustainability, or green-career priority.
- Baseline
- Baseline to be established through ORBIT data collection.
- Target
- One documented place-based priority per hub
- Timeline
- June 30, 2027
- Measure
- Hub narratives and supporting evidence in ORBIT