Dream Journal: This Year's Winners Are...

Dear Friends,

The Dream in Green Academy program for 2018-2019 has successfully completed its 13th year! We are extremely happy to announce the winners for the Green Schools Challenge at the elementary, middle, and high school level. View pictures of Awards Ceremony here.

Thank you to the local organizations that provided us with amazing prizes and to our partners that helped make this year a success.

If you would like to join our mission and help us expand our reach in South Florida through educational programs consider supporting Dream in Green .

Sincerely,

Barbara Martinez-Guerrero

Executive Director

New Parent Advisory Committee

As our Green Schools Challenge program continues to grow, we are looking for parents of pre-K through 12th grade students that would be interested in helping us continue to improve the program. For the 2019-2020 academic year, we are creating a Parent Advisory Committee that will help spread the word about our program, advise with content, and help us fund-raise and plan events. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please fill out the Parent Advisory Committee Application Form.

Voices for the Environment

We continuing our series that engages our community by sharing stories about how they are stewards for the environment, through either professions or studies. Please share with us your story.

How are you a champion for the environment?

Zulma M Berrios, Chief Medical Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Jane Gilbert, Chief Resilience Officer,

City of Miami

Z ulma M Berrios, Chief Medical Officer,

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Partner Spotlight

Miami EcoAdventures has a variety of new programs for your Summer Camp's enjoyment. All programs are between 2-4 hours long and have been designed for children of varying ages. Choose from Water Adventures, Land Based Programs and Outreach Opportunities. Check out:

Camp Manatee - Greynolds Park

Camp Black bear - A.D. Barnes Park

Visit EcoAdventures for more programs!

Each month, family programs offer adults and children the opportunity to make meaningful memories at Vizcaya. Programs are different each month, and highlight urban farming, storytelling and Vizcaya's natural environments so there is always something new to do at Vizcaya together!

Visit Vizcaya’s calendar for more information on scheduled Family Programs.

Did you know indoor plants help the environment and also reduce stress in the classroom? Consider adding a pothos plant to your teacher wish list for next year. It is an easy-to-care for, low-water, low-light, low-allergy, low-toxicity plant. The non-profit A Plant in Every Classroom offers wholesale-pricing and free shipping.

Help empower kids to be environmental stewards by gifting this book among family and friends, and buying an extra copy to donate to your local elementary school or library. The colorful characters in this story will inspire hearts and minds both in the classroom and at home! Check out the non-profit SpeakDolphin for more books!

Looking for Environmentally Sustainable Products?

Shop the WeeGreen Marketplace! Find a range of unique green and sustainable products and local services. For every product sold you support Dream in Green and its mission towards environmental sustainability.

For more - Visit the Green Marketplace

Looking for Summer Products? Try:

Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent

Bug Eviction! Organic Pest Control

Plant Fertilizers for Gardens

SUPPORT DREAM IN GREEN TODAY!

Thank you to our ongoing partners and supporters !