Education & Outreach 

Our Services

Community Partnership for Pollution Prevention

Taking care of the environment is not a singular effort. Our department needs the help of citizens and businesses alike to prevent pollution. We focus on education and outreach to increase awareness on what we do and how you can help.

Everything You Need to Know

Want to invite us to give a presentation or set up a booth at your next event?

Call (956) 794-1650 or email felizondo1@ci.laredo.tx.us for scheduling. Follow City of Laredo Environmental Services Department on Facebook for upcoming events!

Educational Presentations

  • Career Days

    Connecting students with environmental professionals to explore careers in conservation, sustainability, and public service.

  • Watersheds

    Learn how watersheds impact our community, wildlife, and drinking water—and how you can help protect them.

  • Composting

    Hands-on lessons in turning food waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing landfill use, and supporting a greener future.

  • Native Wildflowers

    Discover the importance of native wildflowers in supporting pollinators, conserving water, and preserving local ecosystems..

  • Trees

    Educational programs highlighting the value of trees for clean air, shade, and community well-being—plus how to care for them.

Activities

Watershed Demonstration and DIY Watershed

Experience how water moves through our environment and create your own mini watershed to see the impact firsthand.

Seeded Gift Tissue Paper

Craft eco-friendly tissue paper embedded with seeds—wrap a gift and give the gift of future flowers or plants.

Seed Balls

Learn how to make seed balls that can be scattered to grow native plants, helping beautify and restore local habitats.

Earth-Worm Hotel

Build a worm habitat to discover how earthworms recycle organic matter and enrich soil naturally.

Education

Where Does it Drain to?

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Here's Where It Drains To!