Announcements Category – Page 3 of 11

Students in a classroom look at a whiteboard with monarch butterflies on the board.

From Metamorphosis to Migration: Monarch Mystery Explorations in Bridgeport

Posted on May 19, 2023June 29, 2023

In the Bridgeport community in Central Washington, Samantha Garza and Zoe Baxley, two dedicated educators, are making a lasting impact on their first-grade students. They have embraced the EarthGen’s Monarch […]

Bethany Kogut helps a group of students identify weeds in the garden.

Building a Culture of Environmental Stewardship on Campus

Posted on May 11, 2023May 17, 2023

Last month, EarthGen collaborated with students and educators to organize four garden stewardship events at schools across the greater Seattle region. More than 40 community volunteers worked alongside students and […]

Hockinson Height Elementary Green Team poses with an EarthGen flag

Fifth-Grade Leaders Spark Change in Their Community

Posted on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

The fifth-grade leadership team at Hockinson Heights Elementary School in southwest Washington is passionate about creating a sustainable environment in their school and community. Guided by EarthGen’s certification program, they […]

“I’m really looking forward to hearing what youth across Washington think about climate change and climate education so we can use that data to make a change.” - Deja, EarthGen Youth Fellow

Introducing EarthGen’s New Youth Fellows

Posted on March 1, 2023March 30, 2023

Investing in climate education for youth is a powerful form of climate action. As part of our ongoing efforts to foster student leadership, EarthGen launched a new Youth Fellowship program […]

A group of educators in hard hats look out onto a field of solar panels and wind turbines at the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility in Yakima.

Washington State Climate Education Takes Center Stage

Posted on February 3, 2023March 2, 2023

Washington is one of the first states in the US to invest in K-12 climate education through a statewide initiative called ClimeTime. Recent articles from The New York Times and […]

High school student holds a microphone and talks into it with a room full of people behind them.

EarthGen Launches New Youth Fellowship Opportunity

Posted on December 7, 2022March 30, 2023

Do you know a high school student who wants to deepen their understanding of climate change and climate justice and lift up youth voices to shape climate education? EarthGen is […]

An image from Clarene's graphic novel that connects air quality to Navajo culture

Air Quality and Indigenous Communities: Meet Clarene Davis

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

This summer, EarthGen became a host site for the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) at Northern Arizona University’s Air Quality Internship Program. This program connects environmental organizations with dedicated […]

How to Save a Planet podcast cover floating in a sky of stars

Find Your New Favorite Climate Learning Podcast

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

With students and teachers headed back to school, life’s getting busier! Check out a climate themed podcast while you’re on the go. EarthGen has created a guide to four of […]

Executive Director, Meredith Lohr, sits on benches with a group of students at Barge Lincoln Elementary School in Yakima

A Message from EarthGen’s Executive Director & Board Chair

Posted on June 10, 2022August 5, 2022

I am writing today with mixed emotions to share some important news about EarthGen. After 11+ years in the role of Executive Director, I have decided to step down at the end of July. This decision was difficult for me because I love this organization, and I know […]

Thank You, Teachers

Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

Happy Teacher Appreciation week! We want to express our gratitude to all the fantastic teachers across our state. We appreciate all that you do and the joy you bring to […]