Another Exciting & Productive Year for Green Schools

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Green Difference Awards Event

Senator Kerry Recognizes Green Schools

Sen. Kerry gets Green Difference Award

Nickelodeon Big Green Grant

Clif Bar Major Grant Award

Profile: Jillian Rizzitano

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Green Schools has just finished another successful school year! We expanded our programs and were able to make a positive impact, bringing fun environmental education to students and educators throughout the region.

With more funding available, and many exciting programs in development, we continue our work to ensure that future generations of young people become good environmental stewards for their own health and the greater benefit of the natural world we live in.

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Green Difference Awards - A Celebratory Event

May 27th marked our 2nd Annual Green Difference Awards, located at the Genzyme Center in Cambridge, MA. This event was a tremendous success thanks to all who assisted and attended.

Event highlights included:

Keynote Speaker: Boston's City Councilor At-Large John Connolly discussed the importance of being proactive in the battle against global warming, and one person can impact the planet.

Event Host: Miss Massachusetts, Amanda Kelly performed her duties with grace and beauty.

Honored Guests: Office of Energy & Environment, James Hunt, Author of 'Never Be Sick Again', Raymond Francis, Dr. Alex Bingham, Ava Anderson, and environmental stewards from MA, ME, RI, FL, and PA!

An Eco Fashion Show was presented by Quincy High School, Miss USA Pageant organization, Jute & Jackfruit, Rhonda Fazio, Alexandra Dupnik, Kenji Yasen, Shana Yasen, and live music was performed by our very own band The Reducers.

See the full list of Green Difference Award winners in the program book.

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Senator John Kerry Recognizes Project Green Schools

Senator John Kerry honored us all with his congratulatory letter to Green Schools and all the Green Difference Award winners.

Senator Kerry stated:

"I am proud to join Green Schools in congratulating the winners of the Green Difference Awards. Tonight we celebrate the advancements in green schools and individuals and groups that work to realize the vision of Green Schools. Whether the winner of the outstanding Green School, Outstanding Environmental Lesson, or an Outstanding Green Leader Award, the recipients demonstrate their commitment to environmental education and awareness. The many schools and individuals recognized tonight educate their communities and work towards sustainability in light of the climate crisis."

"I am truly inspired and motivated by the work of so many young individuals and school work groups working for such an honorable and important cause.... "

"As we honor Green Schools and the recipients of the Green Difference Awards we are reminded of the importance of green education and sustainability. I have confidence that the members of Green Schools and the recipients of awards will continually strive for change and work to spread awareness. Once again, congratulations!"

U.S. Senator John Kerry Presented Green Difference Award

Senator John Kerry was presented a Green Difference Award for his work in developing environmentally responsible legislation, which will impact not only America's ability to control our own power generation, but also improve the country's ability to reduce emissions from power generation.

Senator Kerry responded to this honor with the following:

"Thank you so much for honoring me with the Green Difference Award..."

"In light of the recent tragedy in the Gulf, it is even more important that we do not continue to put off changing our nation's energy future. Organizations such as The Green Schools Organization are crucial in the United States' efforts to reform our energy system, and I applaud your hard work and dedication."

Green Schools Earns Grant Awards

Nickelodeon's Big Green Grants Program is a unique funding initiative that teams up kids and adults to help bring resources to their community. Green Schools received a $2,500 one-time grant to run our third annual Environmental Education Summit & Community Fair entitled Earth Day: A 40 Year Celebration!

This event was held at Woburn Memorial High School, a certified Green School. The purpose of the day is to bring together students and teachers from schools across New England as well as their environmental / green clubs to learn about, discuss, and exchange ideas on related topics such as health and wellness, conservation, clean energy, the environment, and climate change. This event was a huge success with approximately 1,500 in attendance.

Thanks Nickelodeon! This was a huge Green Help!

Clif Bar Makes Major Grant Award to Green Schools

At the direction of owners Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford, Green Schools recently received $4,000 to support our work from The Clif Bar Family Foundation.

"Among hundreds of proposals we have received, your organization stands out as one that will offer social and environmental change. We are confident that your work will continue to contribute to your communities."

With this new funding Green Schools will be providing 12 schools with environmental programs, reaching a minimum of 6,000 students + teachers, administrators, and community members.

More information coming soon...