Posted on January 23, 2026 by Savannah Headen

We are so excited to welcome you back to our center as we were busy prepping for this season! As the school year picks up again, so does the behind-the-scenes work of our EAA Education Outreach Center (EAA EOC) staff. Long before students arrive on a field trip or a group steps foot in our center, our team is diligently planning every detail.

School Program Activity

There is much work to be done in the short winter break between semesters. From preparing hands-on activities, or watershed models and interactive lessons about recharge and conservation, our staff is busy behind the scenes. We coordinate with teachers to schedule and curate their visit. We review our STEAM lessons to ensure that our programs are aligned with current state standards, aka the TEKS to compliment and support classroom learning. Keeping our exhibits and materials fresh helps foster place-based learning with real world examples showcasing current data, local issues, and real conservation stories. We prepare our educators and volunteers by training them in all things Edwards Aquifer to help them be ready to answer questions and guide visitors through the story of the Edwards Aquifer in a fun and approachable way.

During a typical visit, our staff monitor engagement levels more than you’d expect: Which activities make students light up? Where do they ask the most questions? What concepts need more explanation? These observations help adapt to students and visitors in real time and help shape future lessons and outreach.

The EOC’s mission is simple but powerful: help people understand where their water comes from and what they can do to protect it.

Behind every field trip, every exhibit, and every excited student at the EAA EOC, there’s a team working hard to turn information into inspiration. Monday, January 26, 2026, is International Day of Environmental Education also known as World Environmental Education Day, and it serves as a reminder that teaching people about the Edwards Aquifer doesn’t just fill minds; it protects water, supports communities, and shapes the future of our shared environment.