The Office of Environmental Education seeks to cultivate and support environmental citizenship: the awareness, understanding and appreciation of Florida's environment; and the capacity to think critically and participate constructively in its protection. Together with other government agencies, non-profits, the academic and the private sector, the Office of Environmental Education contributes structure and funding of environmental education in Florida.

In addition to the core program, the LIFE Program, the Office of Environmental Education provides support to educational initiatives within the Department of Environmental Protection, as well as those conducted by a diverse community of environmental education providers throughout the state.

The Office of Environmental Education serves as a liaison between teachers and community organizations and the technical and outreach specialists in the department by providing support services to teachers and non formal educators.