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The Green Difference Awards + Eco Fashion Show
May 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Genzyme Center in Cambridge
Prepare for an outstanding evening of Eco Education and Eco Fashion, as well as an opportunity to meet outstanding Environmental Stewards of all ages.
The Eco Fashion Show will feature sustainable garments designed by students from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Keynote Speaker: Boston City Councilor-At-Large John Connolly
Host: Miss Massachusetts Amanda Kelly
Honored Guests: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, author Raymond Francis, Green Schools' Student Ambassadors, and others.
Help sponsor this event and The Green Difference Awards!
Sponsored by:
Get ready for Green Schools Summit & Community Fair: April 16th at Woburn Memorial High Schools
Register, Sponsor,Become a Vendor,Become an Exhibitor
Greenschools Gains Non-Profit Status!
We're pleased to announce that greenschools has been officially recognized by the IRS as a Public Charity. We are now a 501(c) (3) organization.
New Grant Will Fund Programs at Cape Cod Children's Museum
The Cape Cod Children's Museum, a greenschools partner, recently received grant funding from the Horizon Foundation for "It's Good to be Green" proposal. With conservation, modest renovation and education as the three main objectives for the grant, the Museum strives to be a model practice, promoting programming that compliments the greenschools mission. As a result of our partnership, greenschools will be hosting a number of programs at the Cape Cod Children's Museum in the coming year!
Greenschools Opens New Headquarters in Norfolk
In August, greenschools officially moved into its new home office at the Massachusetts Audubon Society's Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk.
greenschools is seeking up to 20 New England Schools for our FREE Community Fair
Let us know if you want to bring this FREE interactive educational program to your school!
Space are filling quickly! Let us know if you would like us to come to your school/community.
See SAMPLE FAIR FLYER for details!
The 15th Annual Secretary’s Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education
Green Schools "Environmental Education" program has been selected to receive a Certificate of Honor under the Secretary’s Award Program for Excellence.
Friday, April 24th at 10:30 a.m.
Great Hall – State House, Boston
These awards honor individual schools, teachers and students across the Commonwealth who have distinguished themselves in energy and environmental education initiatives.
GO RED SOX! GO MTA!
greenschools recently partnered with the Massachusetts Teacher Association. We couldn't happier about this partnership and hope to bring environmental education and awareness to teachers across the state of MA.
Executive Director/Founder of greenschools, Robin Organ, and Educator + Green Team Advisor from Wilmington High School, Terresa Pietro, will be recognized for their Outstanding Contributions to Environmental Education this Saturday, April 18th at the RED SOX game. Go Sox!
MTA LINK: http://www.massteacher.org/
Energy Audit Program (EAP) Grants
Learn how to receive GRANTS for an Energy Audit Program [EAP] for your community.
Sponsored by The Department of Energy Resources.
The EAP provides technical assistance to cities, towns, regional school districts and wastewater/water districts to identify capital improvements to reduce energy costs.
School Indoor Air Quality issue?
If your school is having an Indoor Air Quality issue, please contact the Center for Environmental Health [Dept. of Public Health]
Contact Information:
Mike Feeney
(617) 624-5757
email: mike.feeney@state.ma.us
CEH website address at www.state.ma.us/dph/ceh
Bridge School Award announced
Congratulations to the Bridge School [Lexington] Eco Bridge Commmittee!
The Eco Bridge Committee was recently recognized by the greenschools organization for their outstanding green contributions and efforts in their school community. Keep up the good work!
Free Green Cleaning Audit by Casey EMI
greenschools has partnered with Casey EMI to help our schools GO GREEN!
Contact Craig Smith as Casey EMI to get your school a FREE GREEN CLEANING AUDIT! Don't miss out on this FREE opportunity for your school!
Please contact Craig Smith directly at: 800-333-4385 x345
MA Audubon Recognizes Robin Organ
Robin Organ, Executive Director and Founder of greenschools, has won Conservation Teacher of The Year. More info.
Center for Women & Enterprise Recognized greenschools/Robin Organ
The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) recently recognized Executive Director/Founder, Robin Organ, as a Woman of Achievement in the state of MA. [Sept. 19th at CWE in Worcester]
upcoming events
03/24/2010 | Easton, MA (Stonehill College)
Careen/Internship Fair - 3:00-6:00 p.m.
3/30/2010 | Hanscom Air Force Base, MA (Hanscom Primary School)
Staff Training on Environmental Issues & Strategies: 10:00
04/10/2010 | Melrose, MA (Melrose Middle School)
Melrose Wellness & Fitness Fair
Healthy Melrose Family Fitness & Wellness Fair: 10-2
4/11/2010 | Easton, MA (Covenant Congregational Church)
Green Schools leads an environmental program with local Brownies. 3:00p-5:00p
4/14/2010 | Southbridge, MA (Eastford Road School)
Evening performance by Green Girl on ways to GO GREEN!
*Special performance made by Green Schools.
4/14/2010 | Hanscom Air Force Base, MA (Hanscom Primary School)
Special Earth Day Assembly at Hanscom Primary School featuring Green Girl! 10:00am
Green Kids Yoga: 11:15am
04/16/2010 | Woburn, MA (Woburn Memorial High School)
Green Schools Summit & Community Fair: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Fair portion will run from 10:00am - 3:00pm
Green Schools will be hosting its 3rd Annual Green Schools Summit/Community Fair at Woburn Memorial High School, a certified GREEN SCHOOL!
This event is for Middle/High School Students + Teachers, and those interested in environmental education. Registration is required for this event.
Note: This year, over 1,400 WMHS students will be participating in activities throughout the day. Space is limited to just 200 outside attendees. Be sure to register early!
If interested in being a Sponsor, Vendor, or Exhibitor for this event, please contact us.
Register today!
4/18/2010 | Boston, MA (Franklin Park Zoo)
Earth Day Celebration at Zoo New England's Franklin Park Zoo
04/21/2010 | Mashpee, MA (Cape Cod Children's Museum)
Earth Day is Every Day! - 11:30a-1:30p
"Green Girl" will perform an interactive show demonstrating a variety of ways to help keep our earth + bodies healthy!
Stay after to meet and greet Green Girl, play games, and have fun.
04/22/2010 | Boston, MA (Boston Children's Museum)
Boston Children's Museum Earth Day 2010: 11-4
4/26/2010 | Any School (USA)
ALL Schools are encourage to celebrate National Healthy Schools Day.
www.nationalhealthyschoolsday.org
Green Schools is a Sponsor for this national event.
05/01/2010 | Wellesley, MA (Wellesley Public Library)
The Wellesley High School Green Team Presents: The Second Annual Eco EXPO
Location: The field next to the Wellesley Public Library
05/01/2010 | Charlton, MA (Downtown Charlton)
Charlton Earth Fest - 11:00-3:00
Celebrate Earth Day and meet local businesses, schools, Green Schools, and Bag Monster. Play green games and win green prizes for recycling. What could be better! This is event is sponsored by The Charlton Middle School.
5/1/2010 | Norfolk, MA (Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary)
A Celebration of Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate this special day with Eco enthusiasts and families for a fun-filled, environmental event around two special days, Earth Day & Arbor Day.
Live music, crafts, vendors, and lots to do!
5/2/2010 | Norfolk, MA (Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary)
Easton Brownie Troupes head to MA Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary for a Gardening Program hosted by Green Schools and MA Audubon-Stony Brook. 3:00p-5:00p.
5/14-16/2010 | Hanson, MA (Camp Kiwanee)
Bluegrass on the Bogs
Come spend the weekend with us as we continue to support our local, traditional (and not-so-traditional) acoustic musicians and have a great time outdoors!
*Special appearance from Green Girl on Saturday.
Directions: Camp Kiwanee is located at 1 Camp Kiwanee Rd, (Route 58) in Hanson, Massachusetts.
http://www.bluegrassonthebogs.com/
05/22/2010 | Boston, MA (MIT)
Annual Climate Summit for Youth & Educators @ MIT Stata Center
Hosted by Boston Latin's Youth CAN
05/22/2010 | Southborough, MA (Trottier School)
Trottier Middle School's Environmental Fair, 10:00am - 3:00pm
6/8/2010 | Tyngsborough, MA (Innovation Academy Charter School)
Green Schools Community Fair: 8:30-12:15
6/26/2010 | Mashpee, MA (Cape Cod Children's Museum)
Green Schools Community Fair & Environmental Celebration, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate this special day with live music, eco crafts, environmental vendors, Miss MA, Green Schools, and The Green Difference Band!
Lots to do especially if you have little ones!
08/20 - 8/21/2010 | Boston, MA (Boston City Hall Plaza)
Boston Green Fest 2010
The Boston Green Fest 2010 is a unique event that will bring people of all ages and all cultures from across Boston and the surrounding areas to Boston City Hall Plaza to learn, connect and celebrate what it means to be healthy & sustainable in our lives and living spaces. Boston Green Fest's message is that we must start now to heal our world and it begins with each individual in each school and in each neighborhood. There will be a series of special features including ongoing entertainment on three stages, a Green Film Fest, Time Tunnel, One Gallon Challenge, Project Recycled Runway, interactive workshops and exhibits, organic and local food, and lots of children’s activities.
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