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Salisbury Academy (North Carolina) environmental club offers lessons led by the local college’s internship program, providing opportunities to make local, positive change while building a portfolio for future work in a sustainability field. NC Public Schools Salisbury Academy
Catawba College (NC) installed a 20,000-gallon geothermal runoff recovery tank, which helps to irrigate nearly 30 acres of campus athletic fields. Water collected from the system is also used to refill the campus 210,000-gallon swimming pool. NC Public Schools Catawba College
In the Rowan Elementary School (PA) garden, 2nd grade students harvest radishes, providing opportunities for hands-on environmental learning. PA Department of Education Seneca Valley
Green Woods Charter School (Philadelphia) students participate in making their school more sustainable through recycling, tree planting, and STEM lessons. PA Department of Education
The courtyard is a hub for student outdoor recreation and art at Reading Senior High School (PA), providing a welcoming space for all. PA Department of Education Reading School District
TASIS Dorado in Puerto Rico hosted a TED Talk devoted to environmentalism and “green” infrastructure. This event was instrumental in teaching young students about the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment. Dpto. de Educación TASIS Dorado
Max, the Recycling Super Hero, joins an assembly at Dunn’s Corner School (Westerly, RI) to teach proper sorting and waste reduction. Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)
The Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School (Providence, RI) new construction emphasizes design with breakout spaces, daylighting, and healthy indoor environments conducive for learning. Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Providence Public Schools
Garden City Elementary School’s (Cranston, RI) new building is an important step towards fulfilling the school’s mission Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Garden City Elementary School
Classrooms at William D’Abate Elementary School (Providence, RI) are designed with student needs in mind from collaborative spaces to furniture suited to individual students learning styles. Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Providence Public Schools
Chariho Regional School District (Wood River Junction, RI) students explore alternative growing methods such as hydroponics and planting native species for ecosystem restoration. Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Chariho Regional💚
Artondale Elementary School (Gig Harbor, WA) students research how their classmates travel to and from school each day as part of their exploration of transportation and air quality at the school. WA State OSPI Peninsula S.D.
At Evergreen Elementary School (Lakebay, WA) students observe the natural environment for signs of animal life, nesting, and preparing for the winter season. WA State OSPI
At Creative Learning Preschool (Madison, WI) children learn about how corn is grown during a field trip to a local farm. Wisconsin DPI
Students at Hawthorne Elementary (Milwaukee, WI) explore the newly developed schoolyard, including the three bioswales. Wisconsin DPI Milwaukee MPS
At Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts (Bay View, WI), the courtyard showcases a rain garden and provides space for all classrooms to use for wellness breaks and environmental lessons, such as this flower pot painting activity. Wisconsin DPI
Northland Pines School District students (Eagle River, WI) participate in the ribbon cutting for a new solar array. Wisconsin DPI Northland Pines School District
University of Wisconsin-Stout's sustainability wall in the Memorial Student Center educates the campus on the university's commitment to sustainability, including tips for a sustainable lifestyle and reducing GHG emissions. Universities of Wisconsin (Old) @UWStout