Greetings!
Congratulations to the National Green Schools Society Class of 2021
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Another challenging school year, yet our Green Schools Society students and schools persevered to continue to make the Green Difference in their schools and communities this year.
Our members worked on improving recycling in their schools and communities, establishing community gardens, keeping their local trails clean (especially during the pandemic), hosting Meatless Mondays, created inspiring blogs, and so much more!
Congratulations to all our Green Schools Society members and a special congratulations to our graduating seniors! We wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavors. Click to see all of 2020-2021 Green Schools Society Honor Roll.
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Project Green Schools hosted our 14th Annual Green Difference Award on May 27th, 2021. Our live virtual event was engaging and rewarding for our Honorees and guests. Congratulations again to all of our Honorees! Thank you again to all of our featured guests and musical performances.
Check out our 2021 Green Difference Awards Honoree Slideshow
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Watch the full 2021 Green Difference Awards Ceremony here.
Click through our Photo Gallery here.
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Congratulations to Our Green Difference Maker Scholarship Honorees
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Project Green Schools and National Grid want to once again congratulation our three Green Difference Maker Scholarship Honorees!
These changemakers have made a real difference in the lives of many, and we anticipate great things in these young person’s future for years to come!
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Top Award (MA) - Heather Morecock
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Runner-Up (MA) - Ria Thekkethala
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Runner Up (RI) - Christina Prew
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Register for the Project Green Schools Annual Golf Tournament
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Project Green Schools cordially invites you to join us at our Annual Golf Tournament and Luncheon to be held at the White Cliffs Country Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts on August 2, 2021.
All proceeds go to Project Green Schools to support the development of the next generation of environmental leaders through education, project-based learning and community service. By participating as a golfer, you will be helping PGS to support tomorrow’s environmental leaders who are influencing sustainable practices and policies, designing school and community-based projects locally and globally, and standing up to fight climate change and other critical issues of our time.
All are welcome, but space is limited. Please spread the word, and we hope you can join us by registering at the link below to secure your spot today!
Register as a foursome or individual player by July 29, 2021.
Rain date August 9th, 2021.
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Thank you to DCU for your Golf Cannon Level Sponsorship!
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Start Your Back To School Fundraiser with Boon Supply
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Gearing up for the 2021-2022 school year? Consider Boon Market, a marketplace of goods that do good—for you, your community, and the planet. Whether you’re passionate about reducing toxins at home, donating to your local school, or eliminating single use plastic, consider using Boon Supply for your fundraising needs.
From waste-free options to cleaning, personal care, and lunch on the go, goods are eco-friendly, uplifting, and intended to make your life GREENER.
Impact doesn’t stop there. The Boon Supply platform makes it easy to give back to your school, club, and organizational projects. Shop well knowing that a percentage of your purchase will go directly towards supporting your projects and the remainder goes toward the greater good!
Boon was founded by Lily Kanter, co-founder of Serena & Lily, mother of three, and passionate social changemaker. We have been featured on The View, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Real Simple Magazine, Good Housekeeping, and more.
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Engage Your Students with Real World and Augmented Reality Learning Experiences through Agents of Discovery
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Scenic America has partnered with Agents of Discovery to offer an exciting new way to learn about scenic conservation. Agents of Discovery is a mobile app that provides a dynamic, engaging, learning experience. With the app, users can play informative games in the form of “Missions” that challenge them to think and learn about the environment around them.
Watch Project Green Schools/Scenic America Live Training on the Agents of Discovery App here.
Learn how to use the Agents of Discovery App here.
Learn more about the Scenic America Agents of Discovery app here
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PGS Webinar: "A Discussion About Environmental Justice In Vermont"
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Project Green Schools was delighted to host "A Discussion About Environmental Justice in Vermont" on May 6, 2021, in partnership with Vermont House Speaker, Conor Kennedy, Shelburne Farms, VT FEED, Hunger Free Vermont, VEEP, Environmental Activists Jenn Wood and James Ehlers, and featuring an address about current legislation, entitled EJ to the People of Vermont from, Professor Dr. Bindu Panikkar from the University of Vermont (UVM).
We were so very proud of the work our Community Engagement Intern, Samantha Salamone, did to bring the conversation/webinar together in Vermont. Watch the full webinar here.
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Congratulations to Project Green Schools Advisory Board Member
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"The REEEAC shall advise the Secretary regarding the development and administration of programs and policies to expand the competitiveness of U.S. exports of renewable energy and energy efficiency goods and services, in accordance with applicable United States regulations."
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Project Green Schools Advisory Board Member Takes Up Gardening
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PGS Advisory Board Member, Michael Isenberg, is sharing his new found love of gardening!
Michael grew over 100 seedlings in his basement and experimented with row cover to help accelerate the plantings of cool weather vegetables outside.
With a germination rate of about 95%, Michael had extra seedlings to share with his friends and family.
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"The Race To Save The World" Documentary
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"The Race to Save The World is a climate documentary with a uniquely optimistic approach. It follows passionate activists whose single-minded focus is the creation of a sustainable world for future generations. These climate warriors, ages 15 to 72, are in the trenches fighting for a livable future, regardless of the personal cost. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Joe Gantz brings an urgent and intimate portrait of the protests, arrests, courtroom drama, and family turmoil these activists endure as they push for change. The Race to Save The World is an energizing call-to-action that inspires viewers to quit waiting on the sidelines and start making their voices heard."
Read words of praise for the film.
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Project Green Schools International Members In Action
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Project Green Schools' is excited to share the work of one of our international members in Cameroon and India.
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On World Environment Day they celebrated through work on an ecosystem restoration project and for World Ocean's Day they set out to clean up one of their shorelines.
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"Act Now organizes world’s longest environment online event, Peace Is Green – Every Act Matters." Click to learn more.
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Noteworthy News and Links
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Calendar of Events/Days to Celebrate
June - Great Outdoors Month
- Great American Campout
- June 5th: National Trails Day
- June 5th: World Environment Day
- June 5 - 13th: National Fishing and Boating Week
- June 8th: World Ocean's Day
- June 13th: National Get Outside Day
- June 15th: Global Wind Day
- June 21/22: Summer Solstice
July
- Plastic Free July
- 11th: World Population Day
- 26th: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
August
- 12th: International Youth Day
- August 19: National Aviation Day
September
- 4th: National Wildlife Day
- 21st: International Day of Peace
- 21st: Zero Emissions Day
- 22nd: World Car-free Day
- 22nd/23rd: Fall (Autumnal) Day
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