The document defines an 'EcoArt Node' as a committed group of stakeholders led by a nonprofit or subunit of an existing organization dedicated to growing EcoArt and supporting EcoArtists in their local area. It lists several potential EcoArt Nodes in development throughout South Florida, with the longest in development bolded. It outlines six steps for a group to achieve 'EcoArt Node' status, including workshops, embedding an EcoArtist in projects or agencies, and developing an 18-month EcoArt apprenticeship program.

1. EcoArt South Florida defines an ‘EcoArt Node’ as a committed group of stakeholders, with a strong organization at its center (either as its own nonprofit, or as a subunit of an existing organization) dedicated to growing EcoArt and supporting emerging EcoArtists in their locale. http://ecoartsofla.org/get-involved/apprenticeships/

2. EASF EcoArt Nodes in development as of 10-2011 ( BOLD =longest in development) Florida City Miami Dade Everglades/Florida Bay Leigh Woodham, Dolly Hand Cultural Center Belle Glade Palm Beach (initial contact September 2011) Okeechobee Terry Olson, County AIPP Orlando area Orange Kissimmee Tessa LeSage, County Sustainability Manager Ft. Myers Lee West Coastal County Arts Council, City of Key West AIPP, Keys USGBC The Keys Monroe Jennifer Tisthammer, EASF AC, Dep Dir, Deering Cutler Bay Miami-Dade Debby Coles Dobay, EASF AC, Manager, AIPP Boynton Beach Palm Beach Osvaldo Monzon, EASF Board, Dep Dir, Elliott Museum; Jesse Etelson, previous EASF apprentic Stuart Martin Jon Ward, Director of Community Development Ft. Pierce St. Lucie East Coastal Contact City County Watershed

3. South Florida Watersheds, Source: South Florida Water Management District