This Week on Green Strides: Farm to School

This Week on Green Strides: Farm to School with the Dept. of Agriculture

The Green Strides Webinar Series provides school communities the tools to reduce their schools’ environmental impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and teach effective environmental literacy, including STEM, green careers, and civic engagement.>>>  These are all the tools that help schools and districts move toward the aims of our U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognition award.

Jan. 23, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Farm to School Program (USDA)

Jan. 30, 2013, 4-5 p.m.  Eyes on the Earth- Global Climate Change (NASA)

Feb. 6, 2013, 2-3 p.m. An Energy Literate Citizenry from K to Grey (DOE)

Feb. 13, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Emerging ʺGreenʺ Technologies: OMEGA: Offshore Membrane Enclosure for Growing Algae (NASA)

Feb. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Climate Time Machine (NASA)

Feb. 27, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Healthy Living – Healthy Students (NWF)

Mar. 6, 2013, 2-3 p.m. Integrated Pest Management in Schools: Protecting Children from Pests and Pesticides (EPA)

Mar. 13, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Food and Fitness (NASA)

Mar. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Radiation Exposure on Earth (NASA)

 

Center for Green Schools Names Secretary Duncan Among 2012’s Best Policy Makers

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Best of Green Schools 2012 list highlights schools, districts, individuals and communities working toward the common goal of healthy, high-performing learning places for all. >>>

 

Healthy and Sustainable School Food Journalism Awards

Together with prize-winning journalist Michael Pollan, the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, and Alice Waters of the Edible Schoolyard Project, the Earth Day Network food journalism competition seeks to mobilize a healthy school movement across the nation. Articles submitted for its competition must focus on the benefits of and best practices that advance the goal of healthy and sustainable school food.  The deadline for this contest with cash prizes and national recognition is February 28^th >>>

 

Building Healthy Academic Communities Summit

Paper and poster abstracts are being accepted for the Building Health Academic Communities National Summit on April 24, in Columbus, OH. Abstract submissions will be accepted through Friday, January 25, here in the following categories: Faculty and staff wellness, Student wellness, Academic medical center health & wellness programming and research.>>>

 

Spotlight on a Resource: Hands on the Land

Hands on the Land is a national network of outdoor classrooms on public lands and waterways that enhance K-12 education. Hands on the Land sites provide field-based opportunities for meaningful learning that connects students to America’s Great Outdoors while exposing them to issues confronting 21st century land managers, introducing them to natural resources careers, and fostering environmental stewardship. >>>

 

Spotlight on a Resource: US Forest Service Educator Toolbox

The Educator Toolbox is jam-packed with helpful resources to make your challenging job just a little easier. Here you will find background resources to help you understand forests and grasslands, professional development opportunities and resources, and a collection of great materials and programs organized by grade-level. >>>