We were excited to have members from the following states and countries join us for our conference: MA, UT, CA, NC, VT, MI, MD, NH, NY, IL, FL, LA, WA, Guam, Kenya, India, United Kingdom, Canada, Cameroon and Iceland.

Presentation by Scenic America (AND LEARN ABOUT NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR SCHOOL!)

Sustainability Tour of American University

Kassandra McGlone has an entrepreneurial spirit with a curiosity and passion for all things new, culturally diverse, environmentally ethical and socially responsible.

With a genuine interest in entrepreneurship, supporting small business and a passion for community, Kassandra partners with business leaders to improve business performance through an array of human resource solutions with Insperity. Prior to Insperity, Kassandra worked on the International Sales & Relations team of the leading family... Read Full Bio.

Jill Sylvester is a licensed mental health counselor, author of the Nautilus award winning book,"Trust Your Intuition: 100 Ways to Transform Anxiety and Depression for Stronger Mental Health," and host of the "Trust Your Intuition Podcast." She is also the creator of Planting the Seeds, a Mom's Choice Award winning....Read Full Bio. 

Hi! I’m Molly Gun, a college student in Pennsylvania from Ashland, Massachusetts. Last year, I was the co-president of the PGS National Youth Council, and now am thrilled to take the next step with Project Green Schools by helping to take on International Development Intern. The fight for a more sustainable future is for everyone and PGS has so much to offer... Read Full Bio.

I have been lucky enough to have worked on several research projects throughout my college experience pertaining to environmental justice, energy security, and sustainable education. I hope to use these foundations..Read Full Bio

Project Green Schools is pleased to announce it has launched a new Corporate Climate Council, which aims to connect businesses, education and the next generation of environmental leaders. This announcement came on the heels of the kickoff to Climate Week NYC the week of September 21, 2020, in which the PGS National Youth Council hosted a session on “Back to School Sustainability” to connect on the climate crisis with their peers.

The Corporate Climate Council invites visionary companies to work collaboratively with the Council’s Leadership Team made up of Staff, Board, Advisory Board, National Youth Council Members, schools and communities to create meaningful, long-lasting change. The Corporate Climate Council stems from the belief that innovative companies’ actions are critical in fighting climate change and are vital in creating awareness for the next generation. This Council will create opportunities for student leaders to connect with government, corporate and professional leaders about solutions to 21st Century challenges while making connections that help youth find their place in higher education and the workforce. Learn more and join the Corporate Climate Council.

Project Green Schools is engaging schools in our second year of “Race for the Planet” and we invite you to be part of this new way to engage students, schools and communities in climate action. Participants will compete in energy and environmental games and challenges held throughout the year focusing on energy, water, waste, and sustainability, to raise funds to support a unique project goal to Green Up Your School/Community. For example, you could host Race for the Planet during Climate Week, Earth Day/Week, Field Day, etc. Learn more and register here. 

Project Green Schools is excited to highlight our student Alumni. Please meet PGS Student Ambassador Alum Sarah Loftus.

While in high school, Sarah volunteered in a student club that was responsible for collecting classroom recyclables. She served as a liaison between this club and Project Green Schools to keep other students aware of events and projects related to energy and the environment. She first learned about renewable fuels made from living things like algae while doing research for a 12th grade biology paper. She decided to pursue bioenergy research later on because she wanted to work towards solving the root cause of climate change. Sarah earned her Ph.D. from the Duke University Marine Lab, her B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University, and she graduated from Oliver Ames High School in Massachusetts.

Sarah now works in the Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office as part of a fellowship program that places scientists in government agencies. Previously, she researched biofuel production from microbes such as algae and bacteria, focusing on how to grow these microbes to reduce the costs of producing biofuels. Sarah has also written articles about science and the environment in numerous outlets. She was a science writing fellow with the Miami Herald newspaper in the summer of 2020, covering Florida-related environmental science stories. In college and graduate school, Sarah also participated in and led several outreach efforts to connect scientists with students, especially young women.

Adventerra Games - Have Fun & Save The Planet!

Watergame: In this cooperative game, win by saving the most water – but don’t let the other players run dry! Ages 7+

Recycle Rally: Race through the streets to collect recyclables! Be strategic, because if you leave too many bins behind, useful stuff is incinerated and the whole town is in trouble. Ages 7+ with advanced rules for ages 10+

Powerhaus: Make your house more efficient by investing in home improvements & appliances – and win by making choices that are better for your wallet and the world. Especially fun for middle schoolers.

Global Warning: Players work together to clean up pollution, but the temperature is rising fast. Can you slow it down before it’s game over for Planet Earth? Popular with teens and adults.

Learn more at AdventerraGamesUSA.com

Teach for Social Justice through Experiential Learning. Bring your vision, program, and project ideas to CWI's 2020-21 VIRTUAL Institutes, our acclaimed learning and design lab. Institute workshops include inspiring learning from our Institute faculty that will support your teaching and programs, whether virtual or in person/hybrid. The Institute is the ideal opportunity for individual educators or teams to begin or advance projects and programs that are flexible for virtual and in-person/hybrid learning scenarios. Our Virtual Institutes are highly experiential, capturing the substance and alchemy of CWI professional events—without geographic limitations—allowing us to bring exciting new resources into our process.

Learn more about the WINTER Virtual Institute 2021 January 7-9.

Project Green Schools Advisory Board Member Kimberly White, editor of The Planetary Press, is currently producing a series, in partnership with the Common Home of Humanity, centered around a proposal for a new global agreement for climate, Common Home Conversations Beyond UN75.

Check out the the trailer to the series and watch episodes weekly.

If your institution has not already been recognized, now is a great time to begin preparing for the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) application cycle by using the resources and programs available on Green Strides. 

Read some common misconceptions about the award dispelled in a blog, and review frequently asked questions about all three award categories.  

For 2021 applications, interested colleges and universities may contact state higher education authorities, while preschools, elementary and secondary schools, and districts may contact state educational agencies. Schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions are eligible only if nominated by a state authority. State education authorities may contact ED-GRS for more information. The deadline for states to submit nominees to ED his now March 1, 2021.

FXB Climate Advocates is seeking high school students who are passionate about the environment and climate change to join our program. Interested students should apply here.

Pull up a seat or curl up on the couch with the kids for an exciting morning of outdoor adventure and conservation short films! You’re invited to join the Mountain Lion Foundation on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 10 AM Pacific for the Wild Child film program, streamed virtually in HD to your home. Learn more and register.

This event is FREE of charge to any school that wishes to attend. Teachers are able to view the festival with their class between December 12^th and 17^th Please contact us for more details at

 crobinson@mountainlion.org or (916) 442-2666.

The Healthy Green Purchasing for Asthma Prevention Guidebook helps schools meet the health needs of students, families, and school staff with environmentally preferred products. The guide serves as a resource for all who care about healthy purchasing for asthma prevention at the school level. Download the Toolkit now!

Topics Covered on EPA’s Indoor Air and COVID-19 webpage include: