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Green Schools is gearing up for a busy spring season. So be sure to mark May 29 on your calendar and plan to attend our signature event:
The Green Difference Awards + Eco Fashion Show
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. These garments will later be displayed at the Burlington Mall, The Boston Children's Museum, and other locations. Miss Massachusetts Amanda Kelly and others will be our fashion models.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
Don't Miss This Event!
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| Miss Massachusetts Amanda Kelly Teams Up With Green Schools |
 Amanda Kelly, Miss Massachusetts 2009, is committed to helping schools go green. Amanda is passionate about protecting our environment and is particularly interested in reducing children's exposure to environmental toxins. She recently played our 3Rs Twister with students at the Hill House in Boston and is eager to help us spread the green message through Green Schools.
Upcoming events where you can see Amanda & Green Schools include:
- April 14 | Southbridge, MA (Eastford Road School)
Evening performance by Green Girl on ways to GO GREEN!
- April 14 | Hanscom Air Force Base, MA (Hanscom Primary School)
Special Earth Day Assembly at Hanscom Primary School featuring Green Girl!
- April 16 | Woburn, MA (Woburn Memorial High School)
Green Schools Summit & Community Fair: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- April 18 | Boston, MA (Franklin Park Zoo)
Earth Day Celebration at Zoo New England's Franklin Park Zoo
- April 21 | Mashpee, MA (Cape Cod Children's Museum)
Earth Day is Every Day! - 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
- April 22 | Boston, MA (Boston Children's Museum)
Boston Children's Museum Earth Day 2010: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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| Green Schools Summit and Community Fair Coming April 16 To Woburn |
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.
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. |
| Get Smart(er) Through The New Green Schools Speaker Series |
 To 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:
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 |
| HP And DoSomething.org Present Increase Your Green |
 Increase Your Green is a national campaign, launched by HP and DoSomething.org, empowering YOU to green your school.
Do you live in the Northeast? The National Grid Foundation, Increase Your Green's founding sponsor, is offering even more prizes in their territory!
Register for Increase Your Green and you'll receive a starter kit to help you launch green projects in your school.
Submit your projects by April 22 and you could win up to $5,000 and HP computers!
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| Thank You For Supporting greenschools! |
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We're excited about our May 29 Green Difference Awards and Eco Fashion Show and hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Robin Organ
Executive Director
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