Needs From: The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center

Muddy Sneakers Outdoor Classroom is a nonprofit environmental education organization serving school students across North Carolina. Through a curriculum aligned with the NC Essential Science Standards, we take students out of the classroom and into nature—transforming nearby public lands into living classrooms. Since our founding in 2007, we’ve introduced tens of thousands of students to hands-on science learning rooted in the local ecosystems they call home. In the 2025–2026 school year, we will serve more than 4,000 students across half the state—from the Mountains to the Piedmont and beyond. 

As we expand our programs from the 50 counties we serve toward the Coastal Plains, we seek new Board Members in the Triangle region to support our continued growth. We welcome individuals passionate about environmental education, schools, and connecting youth to the natural world. 

Board Member Expectations: 

Attend four virtual Board meetings per yearParticipate in our annual in-person retreat in JanuaryServe on at least one committeeActively support organizational outreach to schools, donors, and partnersMake a personally meaningful annual contribution to the organization

If you're interested in helping more students discover the wonders of science and nature, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Casey Therrien, Director of Development, with any questions or interest.