A Forest for Every Classroom (FFEC) and Park Research partner with Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, the Conservation Study Institute, Shelburne Farms, Green Mountain National Forest, and the Northeast Office of the National Wildlife Federation.Through a professional development program, teachers developed curricula integrate hands-on natural and cultural explorations that address concepts in ecology, sense of place, stewardship, and civics. Each program's unique partnership of public and private organizations is a model for how collaboration can increase the effectiveness of organizations to serve communities, enhance educational outreach, and protect public lands.