Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative
Connecting Educators, Engaging Students, and Caring for the Upper Valley
The Upper Valley is a place of breathtaking forests, winding rivers, and vibrant communities—one that we cherish and have a responsibility to protect. Connecting young people to the land, their communities, and the rich ecosystems around them is essential to ensuring a future where both people and nature thrive.
That’s where the Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative (UVTPC) comes in. We bring together educators, schools, and professional development providers to collaborate, share resources, and strengthen place-based ecological education (PBEE) across the region. By working together, we ensure that every student has the opportunity to explore, understand, and care for the places they call home.
Join us in deepening the connection between learning and place—because when students truly know their communities, they’re inspired to take care of them.
What the UVTPC has to offer you
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A dynamic local network of passionate peers who can support you in your PBEE work
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Blog posts highlighting stories of local PBEE practitioners, events, training opportunities, and grant listings.
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On-site presentations to educate staff on PBEE professional development opportunities in the Upper Valley
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Individualized consultations to help you determine and connect to the PBEE resources that are right for you
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An annual conference bringing together practitioners from around the region to share and learn about best practices in PBEE
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Easy access to PBEE resources and networking opportunities through our website
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Opportunities to join our Community of Practice (CoP), become an educator leader for ECAP, or create your own opportunities for connection and share them with us
Research and Evaluation Library
Effects of Regular Classes in Outdoor Education Settings
Hopeful Stories
Our Shared Work
The UVTPC is a network of Upper Valley educators working together to advance high-quality place-based ecology education. We share the following vision statement:
All Upper Valley students are deeply engaged in education that fosters
ecological understanding and connection to place.
