Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon is pleased to announce that she has received recognition for her extensive work in the field of environmental education. For many years, Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon has been teaching children and adults alike about nature, the environment, and the importance of seeing oneself as part of that larger world.

“This is something that I’m extremely passionate about,” said Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon about her work. “Seeing ourselves as part of nature, as part of the world, is one of the most fundamental parts of learning to become part of a community and to respect the environment, and yet it’s something that we so often lose out on. I love having the opportunity to bring both kids and adults back to that simple, basic relationship through immersion in the environment, and then to come back and talk about it - what did you see, what did you smell, what was your experience, what does that mean to you.”

For her creative approach to environmental education, Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon has been honored multiple times. Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon has received multiple Certificates of Appreciation from the USDA Forest Service, Region 9, Eastern Milwaukee for her Contribution to the Conservation Education Outreach Program and consulting services. For her childhood education programming, Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon was awarded an EcoKids Nature Camp Special Recognition for outstanding commitment and contributions to Leo Carrillo, California State Parks. Additionally, Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon has received an Environmental Merit Certificate from the Midcity Neighbors Environmental Committee, and a Service to the College Award from Santa Barbara City College.

“I think, in part, these honors have reflected a significant desire to learn more about the environment,” remarked Rainbow Wulfeck Pharaon. “I certainly don’t want to sell myself short,” she joked, “but I think that one of the reasons that kids and adults find my programming so engaging is that this natural component of our lives is so often missing. We don’t always have the opportunity to go out into nature, play and simply experience and reflect on it. My largest hope is that my work inspires others to encourage further investment in environmental education.”