The role mentors play in the lives of students is invaluable and can often lead to extraordinary experiences, both for the mentor and the mentees. This couldn’t be more evident than for mentor, Michelle Hipps-Cruz of Overland Partners and mentees, students of Lamar Elementary School as a part of our Eco-Schools USA program. Read more
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Play-oriented learning in a UNIQUE School Garden
Clark Fork School (CFS) is an educational cooperative where experience in nature and a progressive, place-based curriculum foster academic excellence and a connection to local and global communities. Located in … Read more
School Greening for a Pre-K Audience
Clark Fork School (CFS) is an educational cooperative where experience in nature and a progressive, place-based curriculum foster academic excellence and a connection to local and global communities. Located in … Read more
4 School Year Resolutions for Going Green
Guest post by Jessica Brown Back to school is the perfect time for making school year resolutions to go green. Habits developed in September can easily last throughout the year. … Read more
Welcoming Fall to Your Schoolyard Habitat
Fall is a great time to welcome students back to school, get them outside and exploring their Schoolyard Habitats. Fall is also a great time to make sure that your … Read more
My Days On The Bay
It’s true: I am a very fortunate person and I have the coolest job. And, I was lucky enough to be asked to attend a Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) three … Read more
Green School Challenge A Success
“We will persevere until every watt is watched!” proclaimed the 4th and 5th grade students in Brentwood Elementary School’s Environmental Club. Such is an example of the enthusiasm generated by a recent … Read more
The Art of Sustainability
I imagine that I sat at a desk for most of my grade school education though I can’t say I recall much of those lessons. I can however recall the … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: White House Champions of Change and More!
Climate Change vs. Big Cats From intimidating bears to fierce gators, mascots across the country are the face of any college athletic program. It is hard to not feel a … Read more
