This 2000 study by National Service Fellow Patricia Madigan identifies five common traits of high-quality environmental service-learning programs: encourages youth leadership and decision-making, integrates and values the community voice, fosters civic stewardship, provides opportunity for cross-cultural connections, and plans for the long-term sustainability of the program. The study includes frameworks for program planning and sustainability and four case studies.
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