Green Schools was invited to attend a White House Champions of Change event on Monday, February 9, 2015 highlighting Climate Education and Literacy. 

As part of the Champions of Change program, the White House recognizes Americans who are making extraordinary efforts to empower and inspire members of their communities.   The Championsof Change are "helping to increase science-based understanding and awareness of current and future climate change, enhancing climate literacy in K-12 classrooms, on college and university campuses, and in parks and museums across the country."

On February 9, White House officials participated in a discussion with these Champions to learn more about Climate Education and Literacy. Our students were invited to participate in a student roundtable from 3:15pm-4:45pm so that can share their views on opportunities for enhancing climate education and literacy. 

Green Schools is now accepting applications for the 7th Annual Green Difference Awards being held at the MA State House on May 26, 2015. 

Green Schools honors and recognizes Outstanding National Environmental Education & STEM Education efforts led in our Schools & Communities at our Annual Green Difference Awards. 

Awards will be given in the following areas:

• Outstanding Green Superintendent/Principal 
• Outstanding Green Education/Program Director 
• Outstanding Green Community Hero
• Outstanding Green Student [Elementary/Middle/High] Outstanding Commitment to Greenovation [GREEN + STEM + Innovation] 
• Outstanding School-led Project in Climate Action 
• Outstanding School-led Project in Energy Outstanding School-led Project in Conservation 
• **NEW: SUSTAINABILITY AWARD - Outstanding Environmental Education Program w/ Proven Track Record of 3 years!
•  **NEW: SUSTAINABILITY AWARD - Outstanding Environmental Education Program w/Proven Track Record of 5+years!

Applications Due April 5, 2015 

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February 27, 2015 9am - 3:30pm

Cost: FREE
Registration is required and space is limited
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 Join with other informal education professionals to explore Biomimicry - the process of emulating nature's strategies. For 3.8 billion years plants, animals and microbes have been evolving and solving complex problems. Using an approach to innovation that seeks inspiration from nature, Biomimicry often looks to the ocean and marine animals. You are invited to join in exploring this fascinating topic and its potential in engaging a range of audiences through informal education. 

 617-973-6580

New Hampshire Environmental Educators Award

3rd Annual Scattergood Innovation Award

Nominate an innovative policy, project or solution that lead to postivie community impact in behavioral health

Applications Due March 12, 2015

Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators

Applications Due March 13, 2015

Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education Awards

Deadline March 27, 2015

For questions contact Meg Colclough at 617-626-1110 or meg.colclough@state.ma.us 

Eco-Comedy Video Competition - "Clean Water, Clean Air"

Entry Due March 1, 2015

Innovate to Mitigate Challenge

Innovate to Mitigate wants students or student groups to submit ideas about how to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gases. 

Round 1: February 1 - March 23, 2015

Enrich your students STEM experiences with the opportunity to be environmental journalists! I hope you will take the time to post the attached flyer and share this opportunity widely.

This competition is open for students ages 13-21.

The deadline is March 15, 2015.

Great prizes all students will love.

By taking part in the Young Reporters for the Environment competition, your students will:

•   Engage in active citizenship

•   Build research and communication skills

•   Inform citizens about critical environmental issues and their solutions

•   Tell these important stories through writing, photos, or video

•   Connect with youth around the globe

•   Make a difference in their community

YRE USA integrates learning and action through the three interconnected elements of sustainability - social equity, environmental health and economic prosperity - all on a local, national and international level. This competition while a great complement to your core courses is also a great complement to your Eco-Schools USA program and/or your Schoolyard Habitat program.

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On January 13th, 2015 Green Schools participated and presented at the 2015 MA Farm to Cafeteria Conference: Pollinate! 

Green Schools Executive Director and Founder Robin Organ with Anne McGovern and Kathi Mirza from MA DEP

The conference brought together farm to cafeteria advocates - farmers, food service professionals, educators, policy makers, public health advocates, community organizers, youth leaders and more - for a daylong event with workshops and panel discussions addressing a wide variety of farm to school topics including:

• local foods procurement and promotion
• experiential food and nutrition education
• food, farm, and nutrition policy
• growing for the institutional market
• state, regional, and local networking

Learn more and see it all in action at  www.massfarmtoschool.org 

SAVE THE DATE!

The 2015 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Awardees will be announced and posted on our website on Earth Day, April 22nd at 2pm ET on http://www.ustream.tv/channel/education-department.

 Green Schools will be there! 

National Audubon Society will  be presenting a 6 day residential program on their 330 acre spruce-covered island in mid-coast Maine this July,  entitled Sharing Nature: An Educator's Week.

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There is also a diversity inclusion scholarship for ethnic minority teachers and educators which pays for 80% of the costs of this program  ($800 of $1,000).   We are seeking interested candidates to competitively apply for this, and currently we have 4 openings.   View flyer

Sustainable America Blog: How The Fridge of the Future Will Fight Food Waste

14 Healthy Living Apps to Help You Kick Off a Green New Year 

This Japanese farm is 100 times more productive then outdoor farms

By Planting Seeds in His Neighborhood, This Man Got America Talking About Food Deserts

The Greenhouse of the Future: A Step-by-Step Builder's Guide

Jaimie P. Cloud Lectures on Sustainability in Schools

100 Ways to Green Your School - Excerpt from 2014 Green Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony

An internship position is currently open at Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots!

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President Obama's proposal to cut smog-forming pollution is good for public health and for the economy. But some are vowing to fight it every step of the way. Add your name to leave a comment for the EPA in support of cleaner, healthier air.