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Pine Middle School Teaches Life Skills and Environmental Stewardship in the Garden

1/28/2013 // Liz Soper

On any given day at Edward Pine Middle Schoolin Reno, Nevada, you can find students out in the school garden: building raised bed boxes, weeding, filling them with compost or selling produce they grew to neighbors in their community. Mike… Read more >

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It’s an Urban Jungle Out There – Growing Sustainable Schools in New York City

1/25/2013 // Emily Fano

Last October, I started my dream job as New York City Outreach Manager for Eco-Schools USA. Every day, I get to wake up and help teachers and parents find ways to make their schools more sustainable by reducing waste, saving… Read more >

The Berlin Wall Exhibit at the Newseum.

What’s Happening at the Green Ball: Navigating Your Way around the Newseum

1/19/2013 // Guest Author

Guest post by Shelley Cohen Are you one of the lucky 2013 Green Inaugural Ball ticket holders? Here is an insider’s guide to some of the eclectic, quirky and truly imaginative things going on at the Green Ball: Green Wish… Read more >

Spicy Tuna Tartare in a Sesame Miso Cone, one of the delectable dishes in store for guests at the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball.

Gourmet Dining at the Green Inaugural Ball

1/18/2013 // Guest Author

Guest post by Shelley Cohen One of the most frequently asked questions about the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball is, “Do I have to eat before the Ball?” Well there is an easy response: “Come hungry!”  The evening will feature epicurean… Read more >

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Updates to 2013 Green Inaugural Ball Lineup and Attendees

1/17/2013 // NWF

Nicholas David to perform at 2013 Green Ball We’re thrilled to announce that The Voice’s Nicholas David will join our lineup of musical performers at the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball. The singer/songwriter/pianist and second-place finisher is known for his creative… Read more >

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Wasted? Not at the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball!

1/15/2013 // Guest Author

Guest post by Shelley Cohen No trash cans? Correct! The 2013 Green Inaugural Ball will not have a need for trash cans. A commitment was made by the Newseum, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and event organizers to compost and recycle all… Read more >

Washinton's Metro system is one of the best options for getting around during Inaugural festivities. Flickr photo by .

How Will YOU Get to the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball?

1/9/2013 // Guest Author

Guest post by Shelley Cohen. The Newseum, site of the 2013 Green Inaugural Ball, is centrally located on Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of D.C. and all of the inaugural action. Choosing the Newseum as our green venue provides attendees with… Read more >

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Step 1 to Running a Truly Green Event: Finding the Right Spot

1/3/2013 // Guest Author

By Shelley Cohen.  The 2013 Green Inaugural Ball will bring together diverse groups from among the energy, environment, conservation, and clean-tech communities. The attendees are  among those on the front lines of addressing the most pressing environmental challenges of our… Read more >

University of New England studied the feasibility of providing a river ferry service for commuters to the Biddeford Campus of UNE across the Saco River. Image credit Dick Buhr.

NWF’s 112 Best Green Campus Projects of 2012

11/28/2012 // Sara Gassman

Today, the NWF Campus Ecology program announces the addition of 112 case studies to our searchable online case study database. This database, which currently holds nearly 800 case studies, has been a valuable resource to campus communities for 23 years,… Read more >

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My Green Roof Halloween Costume

10/31/2012 // Carla Brown

This year’s recycled Halloween costume was inspired by the green roof at PS41 in New York City – our hearts are with the teachers and students today! Read more >