Clark County Green News

Current Green Schools news, articles and information
Nov
01

Do you ever wonder about the leaves?

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 As the leaves start to change and the cold air creeps into our bones, sometimes new questions come up about the world around us. Why do the seasons change? Where does the wind come from? And one of the greatest contemplations of all time... why do the leaves change colors? To answer that, let's start at the beginning. There are two categories...

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Oct
11

Guide to a Sustainable Halloween

 With Halloween just around the corner, we can spend some time getting creative and sustainable! There are so many unique ways we can conserve our resources and reduce waste while celebrating this season. Costumes  Let's start with the biggest ticket item, your Halloween costume! According to the Center for Biological Diversity, Americans...

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Sep
29

Youth climate activists are at it again! Gov. Inslee recognizes Hockinson School District for their sustainability efforts

Gov-Inslee-with-students-in-HHE-Garden Students show Gov. Inslee the beautiful school garden at Hockinson Heights ES.

Clark County green teams are stirring interest and conversation around climate action. On Sept. 6, 2023, Hockinson School District welcomed Gov. Jay Inslee to showcase their actions toward sustainability, as part of his search for innovative climate action implemented by schools. Inslee told ESD 112  he plans to share what he learns with ...

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Sep
29

Welcome new AmeriCorps member, Kalie Morgan!

I am thrilled to join this cohort of Clark County AmeriCorps members as the Green Schools Outreach Coordinator – my first position out of college! I graduated in May 2023, honoring my path to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science as a first-generation college student. During my time at Washington State University Vancouver, I worked...

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Sep
27

Apply for the Waste Not Washington School Awards!

Apply for the Waste Not Washington School Awards!

To help schools accomplish their sustainability goals and incorporate more environmental concepts into curricula, the Washington State Department of Ecology is offering awards of up to $5,000 through their Waste Not Washington School Awards program. This is a great opportunity if you need some extra support to expand an existing project or want to&...

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