Onondaga Earth Corps, Inc.
The mission of the OEC is to empower youth to be active participants in creating positive change for their communities and the environment.
When the Eli MacDonald Green Team was restructured in 2005 as the Onondaga Earth Corps (OEC) for local communities, OEC was formed to:
- Help youth understand the relationship between people and the urban ecosystem
- Engage youth in hands-on community and environmental service learning projects
- Train youth for future jobs and careers in environmental fields
- Empower youth by developing their leadership abilities that help them analyze situations, solve problems and implement strategies to improve their communities
These can be accomplished by bringing youth to the forefront of creating livable, sustainable communities through service, social enterprise and outreach.