Grassroots Environmental Education, a non-profit organization, was founded in 2000 by Patti and Doug Wood. Its mission is to 'educate the public about the links between common environmental exposures and human health.' The organization is primarily funded by private donations while the Westchester Community Foundation, the Long Island Community Foundation and the Rauch Foundation provide additional support.
The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization that works to protect the natural land and water of Bethesda and the surrounding Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Call the number provided or visit the organization's website for more information.