The Environmental Education & Community Outreach (EECO) Division is dedicated to connecting the public with parks and open space by encouraging life-long learning and appreciation of the natural and cultural resources within our community through interpretive education, volunteer service, partnerships, and public outreach.

Intepretive Education. Providing affordable and accessible experiential and educational programs that enhance the community’s awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting open space. Inspiring people to develop conservation-minded ethics and action by modeling and mentoring sound environmental practices

Volunteer Service. Connecting the community to parks and open spaces through meaningful and educational volunteer programs which instill the need to actively protect habitat and wildlife.

Partnerships. Creating opportunities for collaborations that promote and further enhance mutually beneficial relationships.

Public Outreach. Offering high quality programming and excellent services through a continual understanding of our constituents. Maintaining positive and effective communication that reaches diverse audiences and builds relationships.

Check out our programs, volunteer efforts, and resources! 

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 Let's Go Outdoors!

Discover the wonders of nature by attending a free, quality program from our award-winning Let’s Go Outdoors! catalog. Programs are designed for the young and young-at-heart. 

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 Field Trips and School Groups

Want to visit as a group? An entire class? Learn more about what we offer at MPRPD parks and open spaces and how to apply for Special Use Permits.

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Parks Protect

You have the power to protect endangered and threatened wildlife in your local parks and open spaces. Learn more about these sensitive species and their habitats!

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 Volunteer

Help Preserve and Protect your Parks and Open Spaces! Sign up to become a volunteer today! 

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Self-Guided Hikes at Garland Ranch Regional Park

Along with the popular series of LGO! Naturalist-led hikes, MPRPD offers printable, self-guided hikes at Garland Ranch Regional Park.