There are many ways to get involved in the Mighty Acorns program. Become a partner, Mighty Acorns school, volunteer, donor or sponsor to benefit our communities’ students.
Whether you are a local business or an interested teacher, opportunities abound to help Mighty Acorns thrive and expand across the region. Together, we can ensure that more students have the opportunity to experience Mighty Acorns.
Partner Providers
Partners Providers consist of federal, state, county and local agencies, educational institutions, not-for-profit agencies and foundations that provide and/or support the mission of the Mighty Acorns program and are willing to commit resources to the vision and mission of Mighty Acorns. [more information]
Schools
Mighty Acorns connects 3rd-5th grade classrooms with a local conservation or youth organization who offers the program curriculum and provides coordinating support for field trips. Mighty Acorns is, by design, a collaborative program. Teachers and administrators provide the critical link to the classroom for this field-based program. [more information]
Volunteers
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own unique skills to the program to further enrich the students’ field experience. It is not necessary for volunteers to be experts in ecology, birding or botany. More important are an openness to and enthusiasm for the natural world and ability to relate well to children. [more information]
Donate
Make a gift today and you can help get more partners and schools involved with Mighty Acorns. Donations support purchasing supplies, transportation to and from field study sites, staff time, and training costs. By supporting Mighty Acorns, you’ll help us achieve lasting results for nature and young conservation leaders. If you’re interested in supporting this program with over 30 years of successes under its belt, contact Soledad Maristany at smaristany@fieldmuseum.org for more information.