Clark County Green News

Current Green Schools news, articles and information
Jul
30

Recycling and waste reduction tips to start the year off right!

With the beginning of the schoolyear right around the corner, we want to make sure you have the right tools to properly recycle and reduce waste at your school. Recycling can be confusing, but we're here to help you with any recycling supplies and offer some tips for you to be successful in your sustainability efforts. If you need any recyclin...

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Jun
03

2020-2021 Year in Review

This has certainly been a year unlike any other, but schools around Clark County rose up to the challenges they faced and made some incredible things happen. Students, teachers, administrators, and building operators all worked together to create new projects and find different solutions to make their homes and schools more sustainable. We are...

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May
17

Recap of Clark County Green Schools' first ever Virtual Student Summits

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Clark County Green Schools teamed up with EarthGen (formerly Washington Green Schools) to host Virtual Student Summits this year for elementary, middle school, and high school students. It looked a little different, but it was every bit as fun, informative, and engaging as years past. Hosting it virtually also gave us the abilit...

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May
10

New Clark County School Grounds and Gardens Map

We are pleased to announce that our new Clark County School Grounds and Gardens Map is now live! Over this past year, we've collected information on various gardens and outdoor features you might find at schools around the county. We hope this map will be used to not only showcase these amazing schoolyards but inspire other scho...

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May
03

Farewell from Michelle Sanow

May 3rd will be my last day at Clark County leading the Green Schools program as I will be moving on to start my own consulting business. One of my projects will be creating more opportunity for youth to access nature, so we may interact again! I am so grateful for the time I've had with so many of you. Your work inspires me. You inspire me. I...

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