EST, is an organization of students with a mission to improve the local environment, enjoy the outdoors, and instill a sense of environmental awareness in the community.

This dynamic network is an effective means of fostering environmental educational experiences and stewardship while directly benefiting the community and the environment.

Check out this two minute video introduction of the EST program created by the United Way of the Greater Capital Region.

Youth who are interested in joining EST should print out the application (click here), complete it, and have their parent/guardian review and sign the parental permission form, and then bring it to their first meeting.  A parent or guardian should contact us by e-mail or phone to learn more about the program before coming to their first meeting.

Environmental Study Team now has a Schenectady chapter!  

The Schenectady EST, operated by the Schoharie River Center, and Watershed Assessment Associates, LLC. of Schenectady, is open for business and looking for interested youth. They meet twice a week after school (Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 - 6pm. Click here to read the full press release.

For more information about EST at either Schenectady or Burtonsville, contact John McKeeby at 875-6889 or via email at schoharierivercenter@juno.com.

EST Opportunities

We've added a new page to the website that will highlight various opportunities that are made available to EST members as they become available.

Right now, for example, you can enter the National Wildlife Federation Annual Photo Contest.  Or, work with other EST members to produce a short video for the EPA Water Quality Video Contest. Click here to find out more.