The Inspiring Work of Our Youth Leaders
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Belle- President
Water Week Resolution
- Wrote, discussed, and submitted a Water resolution for Massachusetts water week.
- Developed a plan for teachers and students to inspire them to learn about water issues locally and internationally.
- Lead youth in workshops at the Water Summit at the MA state house.
- Awarded with recognition from Senator Pacheco for her dedication to bringing awareness to the issues of water.
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Harjap - Co President
Environmental Education Week Resolution
- Helped establish contact with State government officials to develop a proclamation for a week-long celebration for environmental and sustainability education
- He penned a draft proclamation that inspired the State’s draft proclamation for NJ Environmental and Sustainability Education Week
- It will be the first time since 2009 that New Jersey has celebrated Environmental Education Week and it will be the first time (ever) that New Jersey would celebrate a week that recognized the importance of environmental AND sustainability education (during national environmental education week).
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Congratulations to our 2018 Scholarship Winners!
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Green Difference Maker Scholarship sponsored by Project Green Schools & National Grid Scholarship - $2,000
The Green Difference Maker Scholarship is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional leadership on behalf of Project Green Schools. This scholarship honors impactful environmental leadership that takes place beyond the walls of a traditional school and out in our communities. This change maker has made a real difference in the lives of many, and we anticipate great things to come in this young person’s future!
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Tait Rourke - Blackstone Valley Prep High School, Cumberland, Rhode Island
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Gabrielle Allmendinger - Manchester Essex Regional High School, MA
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Energized Future Scholarships sponsored by Current powered by GE and Project Green Schools - $1,000
The Bright Future Scholarship is given to 2 graduating seniors pursuing higher education in a related area of study; Energy, Environment, Innovation, STEM, Business, Community-related are of student. The scholarship
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Laura West - Ballston Spa Senior High School, NY
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Allison Carter - Barnstable High, MA
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Rolling Admission for Project Green Schools' National Youth Council
Project Green Schools is looking for highly motivated students in Grades 5-12, to represent their state. Students will have opportunities to meet with policy officials, attend policy briefings and events, as well as attend business and stakeholder events.
Formerly, the National Green Student Leadership Council, the National Youth Council advances the student voice with regard to environmental education and environmental literacy. The National Youth Council provides a forum for student voices, where ideas, concerns, and suggestions are collected and put into the hands of local, state, and national leaders who will listen carefully and hopefully take action. The National Youth Council’s student leaders are the ones who communicate student views to those who make decisions about environmental education and environmental literacy.
Learn More and complete an application.
It's never to early to sign up!
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Project Green Schools & Coral Restoration Foundation Ocean Ambassador Program
In collaboration with the Coral Restoration Foundation, Project Green Schools is looking for students to participate in a pilot summer leadership institute THIS summer in Key West, Florida.
Program Description: Students will focus on ecological stewardship and global leadership. Through their time on the Keys, students will become Ocean Ambassadors as they learn about current oceanic threats as well as about the importance of spreading the knowledge they have gained about the blight of the coral reefs of the Florida Keys. Focus skills will be on creating effective programs and communicating messages.
Details are as follows:
What
: Summer Leadership Institute Pilot
When
: July 27-29 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
3 day, 2 night accommodations at Marine Lab (Key Largo)
Cost
: $390 per student. This price is all inclusive (meals, lodging, snorkel gear, boat charters for field trips, labs, evening activities and other resources) for 3 days and 2 nights, which is way way less then the cost of hotel rooms and food down on Key Largo.
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Students Hard at Work at Ethan Allen Preparatory School
Every day, the students at the Ethan Allen Preparatory School in Ridgefield, CT get lunch take-out from a local deli that comes in a Styrofoam box. In an effort to cut down on waste and to be more eco-conscious, the students are finding creative ways to re-use their take-out containers and create unique artwork. Their ultimate goal is to raise money to purchase an AquaSprouts Garden, a low-maintenance, self-contained ecosystem that combines fish keeping and hydroponic gardening.
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Connor Hicks and James Farina having fun coming up with ideas for their Styrofoam box.
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The Ethan Allen Preparatory School students work together on their green art projects. (Students in the photo: Michael Donnelly; Connor Hicks; Elizabeth Garfield; Nathan Han; James Farina; and George Garrett)
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James Farina gets creative recycling a styrofoam lunch box.
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Days to Celebrate:
June
- 15th: Global Wind Day
- 21st/22nd: Summer Solstice
July
- 11th: World Population Day
- 29th: International Tiger Day
- 26th: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
August
- 10th: World Lion Day
- 12th: World Elephant Day
- 12th: International Youth Day
- 15th: Day of the Cotton-top Tamarin
- 17th: World Orangutan Day
Check out a full year's worth of Days to Celebrate
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2018 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Student Programs
2018 Ocean Awareness Student Contest: Our Oceans in a Changing Climate
Bow Seat's annual Ocean Awareness Student Contest is now accepting submissions! Students ages 11-18 are invited to submit visual art, poetry, prose, film, and music (new!) that explore this year’s theme:
Our Oceans in a Changing Climate.
Contest Information:
- Students can earn awards of up to $1,500!
- Open to: students from around the world ages 11-18 with an adult sponsor
- Students can work as individuals or a group
- Free to enter
- Deadline: June 18, 2018
2018 Marine Debris Creative Advocacy Competition
Do you work with motivated young people who are passionate about the environment? Sponsor students in the 2018 Marine Debris Creative Advocacy Competition! This national competition challenges middle and high school students to lead a creative campaign in their school or community that educates others and inspires action to reduce or prevent marine debris.
Competition Information:
- Students can earn awards of up to $5,000!
- Open to: U.S. students in grades 6-12 with an adult sponsor
- Perfect for green teams, marine science or sustainability clubs, arts groups, honor society members, Scout troops, or any environmentally-minded teens
- Students can work as individuals or a group
- Free to enter
- Program supported by a grant from the NOAA Marine Debris Program
- Deadline is June 18, 2018, but students are encouraged to register project ideas early
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High Schools Join the North American Marine Environment Protection Association
A NAMEPA high school chapter is an extra-curricular club that brings students together to educate, advocate, and activate for the marine environment
IN A NAMEPA CHAPTER YOU WILL:
ADVOCATE:
Support the maritime industry, protect the marine environment and support our
education programs
EDUCATE:
Lead environmental service projects, educational seminars and fundraisers at your school or in your community
ACTIVATE:
Gain leadership experience in new fields and inspire the next generation and members of your community to become ocean stewards
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Grants, Recognitions, Scholarships, Internships and Competitions
Check out TRY for the Environment which consists of five programs for grades K-4
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Careers and Internships
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Internship Challenge
The program facilitates the placement of college students and recent graduates who are considering career opportunities in the life sciences in paid internships across the state.
Apply Today
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