Green Schools February 2010

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2010 Green Difference Award Nominations
Get Smart(er) Through The New Green Schools Speaker Series
Upcoming Green Schools Events
Green Schools Welcomes New Staff
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2010 promises to be an exciting year for the Green Schools community. We're working on several initiatives and events all designed to help us further our mission of creating greener, healthier learning environments through education and awareness.

 

We invite you to join us at our Open House on Tuesday, February 9th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk, Mass. Meet members of the Green Schools Board of Directors and learn how you can get involved at this FREE event. We hope to see you there!

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Nominate A Student, Teacher, or Administrator For A 2010 Green Difference Award
 
Is there a person or group in your school or community that deserves recognition for their outstanding work to make a green difference? If so, nominate them for a Green Difference Award.
 
The 2010 awards will be presented at the Green Youth Summit this spring (date tbd). Submit your nomination today!
Get Smart(er) Through The New Green Schools Speaker Series
 
Speaker Series ImageTo help our members and guests learn more about our environment and other green-related issues, Green Schools has launched a new Speaker Series. We'll cover a wide variety of topics in the coming months. These events are FREE to all Green Schools members and one guest. Otherwise, we suggest a donation of $10.
 
Mark your calendar for these upcoming topics:

 

Biodiversity, Wildlife, and Sustainability in Massachusetts.  Learn what is happening to wildlife and critical habitats right here in Massachusetts. Presented by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.

 

Date: February 19

Time:  2:00 p.m.

Location: Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 108 North Street, Norfolk, MA

 

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

Socially Responsible Investing involves making conscious choices about how and where your money works in the world. Discover how you can make a difference by directing your investments toward businesses that contribute to a clean, healthy environment, treat people fairly, embrace equal opportunity, produce safe and useful products, and support efforts to promote world peace. Presented by Joe Casale, an Ameriprise Financial Planner and Green Schools Board Member. 

 

Date: March 4

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Bank of Easton, 12 Robert Drive, South Easton, MA

 

Introduction to Green Chemistry: A Hands-On Workshop

Attendees will learn about the importance of two interrelated green chemistry principles: design-for-degradation and renewable resource design. Learn how the life cycle of a renewable product can be further extended by converting a corn-plastic polylactic acid (PLA) cup into an antimicrobial cleaner. This is a hands-on workshop presented by Beyond Benign, a non-profit organization dedicated to pollution prevention through green chemistry.

 

Date: April 9

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Beyond Benign, 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA

 

An Introduction to Toxins and Environmental Health

Learn about the root cause and treatment of diseases and how to restore the body's natural balance. This includes your physical, biochemical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual needs. Presented by medical professionals who specialize in environmental wellness at Visions Medical Center in Wellesley, Mass.

Date: April 23

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Visions Medical Center, 170 Worcester Street (Route 9), Wellesley, MA

 

An Exploration of Green Building

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Woburn Memorial High School, a GOLD LEED-certified school. Presented by Brian Butler, Environmental Engineer and Facilities Director at Boston Green Build. 

 

Date: April 30

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Woburn Memorial High School, 88 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA

Mark Your Calendar For These Important Upcoming Events
 
 
Earth DayGreen Schools Summit and Community Fair                          Earth Day: A 40-Year Celebration
 
On April 16, we're hosting our Third Annual Green Schools Summit and Community Fair at Woburn Memorial High School, a certified Green School. This event is ideal for middle school and high school students and teachers, or anyone who is interested in environmental education. Registration is required.
 
This year, more than 1,400 WMHS students will be participating in Summit activities throughout the day, so space is limited to 200 outside attendees. Be sure to register early!

Date: April 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Community Fair (open to the public)
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Green Schools Summit (registration required)
Location: Woburn Memorial High School, 88 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA.
 
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National Healthy Schools Day
 
 
Did you know that 25% of the chemicals in the cleaning products used in schools are toxic and contribute to poor indoor air quality, smog, cancer, asthma, and other diseases? National Healthy Schools Day is an important day for everyone to celebrate and promote healthy and green school environments for all children. The 2010 campaign will focus on using certified green cleaning products that help reduce pollutants from indoor air.
 
This event takes place on April 26. Go to National Healthy Schools Day to get your school involved.
 
Learn About Other Upcoming Green Schools Events on our website.
Green Schools Welcomes New Staff Members
 
Sarah Moon Named Student Ambassador Advisor
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Green Schools has named Sarah Moon (you may know her as Green Girl) to serve as Advisor to our Student Ambassador Program. Sarah is a gifted educator and activist and we are thrilled to have her on our team!
 
Green Schools Welcomes Two New Student Interns
 
Welcome to Anne O'Neil, our new Environmental Fair Coordinator, and Chantel Boucher, our new Administrative Assistant. Both young women attend Stonehill College in Easton, and we are excited to have them on board.
Clif Kid Bars Sponsors Green Schools
 
 
Clif Kid barsIn an effort to educate children and families about environmental wellness and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Clif Kid  has sponsored a number of Green Schools programs and environmental fairs in Massachusetts schools.  Many thanks to Clif Kid.
Thank You For Supporting greenschools! 
 
We're building tremendous momentum, none of which would be possible without your support. If you have suggestions for topics you would like to see covered in future issues of Green Schools News, or feedback on any related topic, please email us.
 
Sincerely,
   
Robin Organ
Executive Director
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