K-12




  • Easy ways to brush up on your history IQ

    Learning more about events from the past can help make sense of current circumstances and inform the future. Equipping yourself with historical knowledge gives you the ability to understand how contemporary society came to be. read more »
  • Helping kids make money lessons real in a digital age

    Get them on track for financial security

    From budgeting for a favorite purchase to learning about investing, the digital landscape provides ample opportunities to help kids build smart habits. read more »
  • Preparing for the future of work

    Tips to help teens choose a career path

    American teens are preparing for a workforce shaped by AI, new approaches to education and economic uncertainty. While challenges are real, optimism remains high. read more »
  • DEC seeks inspiring images of trees for Annual Poster Contest

    The annual Arbor Day Poster contest encourages photographers and artists of all ages to submit images that capture the power and beauty of trees. read more »
  • Beavers: The ultimate ecosystem engineers

    Small creatures that make a big impact

    As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents with bright orange teeth and a flat paddle-shaped tail have been reshaping landscapes by craftily constructing dams that slow flowing water, creating ponds where they build their lodge homes. read more »
  • Introducing Snapshot NY

    Help Us Discover New York’s Wild Side!

    DEC is excited to announce Snapshot NY, a collaborative citizen science initiative between DEC and the NY Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University. We are inviting YOU to be part of a groundbreaking wildlife research project across New York State. read more »