Ecological Society of America

SEEDS is an education program of the Ecological Society of America. Its mission is to diversify and advance the ecology profession through opportunities that stimulate and nurture the interest of underrepresented students to not only participate in ecology, but to lead. Focused mainly at the undergraduate level, with extension services for communities, high schools, graduate students, and international collaborations, the SEEDS program promotes an ecology profession with wide representation to ensure environmental understanding and a sustainable future for all..

The core SEEDS program components offer hands-on, engaging experiences with ecology that exhibit the relevance and applications of the science. Each experience also provides opportunities to interact with a diverse group of ecologists and other motivated students to both broaden and deepen students’ understanding of ecology and potential careers.

Make a Donation

We invite you to contribute to ESA's SEEDS program and help support and encourage greater diversity in the ecology profession.

Support Students: Download and Use ESA's Toolbar

There's an easy way to support SEEDS and the next generation of ecologists! Download and use the new ESA toolbar and ESA earns cash "rewards" which will go to supporting ESA's Real Brown Student Travel Fund and SEEDS. The more you use, the more we earn. And look for the 'Click to Give' button located on the toolbar. Hit it once a day and SEEDS and students benefit too! Download the ESA Toolbar today and keep ESA at your fingertips!

Join the SEEDS Listserv

If you wish to join the SEEDS network and receive announcements for opportunities, please send us an email with your name, contact information, and school to fred@esa.org.  Include “Add to Listserv” in the subject line.