The Waste Not Washington School Awards are back! These awards are a great opportunity for schools to fund new waste reduction projects and environmental curriculum. Schools can receive up to $5,000 per project. Applications are open now until October 31st, 2024 at 5pm. Please reach out to us at info@clarkgreenschools.org i...
Recap of my term with Clark County Green Schools As my AmeriCorps term nears its end, I am reflecting on my time with the Clark County Green Schools program. AmeriCorps is a federal program that aims to promote community service and support youth employment around that country. I served this program from Sept. 1, 2023 to July 15, 2024 wh...
Kick-Off On April 11, students and teachers from eight elementary schools filled the Gaiser Student Center at Clark College for our annual Student Summit for elementary students. We energetically introduced our team with Clark County and EarthGen while each student was welcomed in with sustainable goodies, like a reusable water bottle, colored penc...
Clark County Public Health is celebrating Earth Month by recognizing the winners of the 2024 Green Awards! The annual awards are presented to individuals and organizations in our community who are working to create a greener, more environmentally sustainable future for Clark County. Award winners will receive trophies made entirely from recycled ma...
Food Waste Prevention Week is an international sustainability campaign that's picking up steam! Organizations across 48 states and 11 countries are joining in this week-long event to inspire their communities to stop food waste in the first place. Clark County has proclaimed April 1-7 as Food Waste Prevention Week. Green Schools is excited to be on...
