Planet Stewards
One Earth, Our Future
The National Earth Science Teachers Association in Partnership with NOAA
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Planet Stewards Application for the 2027 Cohort will open June 1, 2026.
Original photo taken by Analisa Duran, 2022 Planet Steward Recipient
Inspire. Educate. Sustain.
Inspire. Educate. Sustain.
From the classroom to the community, the National Earth Science Teachers Association is committed to continuing the efforts of the NOAA Planet Stewards Education Project, supporting educators in building a more sustainable future. We are proud to champion this initiative offering 10 opportunities of up to $5000 to support hands-on, action-based stewardship projects that engage elementary through college age students, as well as the public.
Awarded stewardship projects must make a substantive, measurable impact on an environmental issue related to their community. Awardees completing their stewardship project along with the reporting requirements may be invited to:
Represent NESTA Planet Stewards at a national science education conference or Planet Stewards workshops to share their work.
Receive invitations to special events and professional development opportunities.
Publish work in The Earth Scientist, NESTA's nationally distributed, peer-reviewed journal.
Eligibility Information
Focus Areas &
Past Projects
Educational Resources
Planet Stewards Stories
Planet Stewards Application
What Success Looks Like
What Success Looks Like
Educators across the country have engaged in a wide variety of stewardship projects in their communities. They have affected real change by reducing marine debris; engaged in inland, coastal, and underwater habitat conservation and restoration; reduced their carbon footprints; and increased carbon sequestration.
NESTA Vision Statement: Inspire passion for stewardship and sustainability of Earth through a collaborative community of Earth and Space Science learning for all.
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