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At the Washington State Teachers Association conference, Charles Johnson, a former EarthGen Youth Fellow, shares his insights on the importance of involving students in helping design climate education.

Former EarthGen Youth Fellow Shines at WSTA Conference

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Charles Johnson, a former EarthGen Youth Fellow, recently shared his journey of environmental leadership at the annual Washington State Teachers Association conference. Charles joined the first cohort of youth fellows […]

Mount Si High School's Green Team learns the importance of native plant species on the local environment.

Youth Leadership at Mount Si High School Revives Kimball Creek Slough

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Mount Si High School’s Green Team is making an impact in their community. They recently earned EarthGen certification for their commitment to preserving the local ecosystem, focusing on the restoration […]

A large group of students raises their hands excitedly at the mini-pitch and garden opening.

Celebrating Community Partnership at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

Posted on October 12, 2023October 20, 2023

What an incredible day at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary near Yakima, where the community came together to celebrate the culmination of a transformative project that saw a barren dirt […]

Cover of EarthGen's 2022-23 Annual Report

Dive Into EarthGen’s Annual Report

Posted on September 29, 2023November 14, 2023

We hope you enjoy EarthGen’s 2022-23 Annual Report! Year after year, educators share that EarthGen helps students understand the causes and impacts of climate change and prepares them to take […]

A group of educators look on as another educator holds up a test tube and test strip during water quality testing at a recent Stormwater Challenge teacher training.

Moses Lake Teachers Get Hands-On with EarthGen’s Stormwater Training

Posted on September 15, 2023September 19, 2023

This summer, Moses Lake School District educators came together for a professional development experience focused on EarthGen’s Stormwater Challenge science unit. Recognizing the need for STEM opportunities tailored to their […]

EarthGen Youth Fellow Charles Johnson poses for a photo on a busy sidewalk street.

EarthGen Youth Fellows Share Their Ongoing Climate Justice Journey

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

As our first cohort of EarthGen Youth Fellows enter a new school year, their ongoing journey continues to inspire. We caught up with these young changemakers to learn about their […]

The Story of Bemiss Elementary’s Outdoor Classroom

Posted on July 25, 2023March 13, 2024

At Bemiss Elementary in Spokane, beyond the traditional classrooms brimming with eager learners, a vibrant outdoor classroom thrives. This haven, nestled within the school grounds, features a functional rain garden, […]

The Lacamas Lake Elementary School green team celebrates their EarthGen certification

Celebrating EarthGen 2022-23 School Certifications

Posted on June 29, 2023August 1, 2023

We celebrate the hardworking students who have earned 2022-23 EarthGen certification for their schools. These students are true environmental leaders, making a difference in their communities by transforming waste practices, […]

The EarthGen team joined members of the Colville Tribes on the Okanogan River to learn about the relationship between salmon, tribes, and watersheds.

EarthGen co-develops new science unit with teachers and indigenous tribes

Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

EarthGen staff collaborated with the Upper Columbia United Tribes and teachers of indigenous students to co-develop a new high school science unit centered on the unique challenges and cultural significance […]

A video screeenshot shows Deja, an EarthGen Youth Fellow standing in front of a large pie chart that shows how knowledgeable teens are about climate change.

Youth Fellows Unleash Their Superpowers to Improve Climate Education

Posted on June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Over the past four months, EarthGen’s Youth Fellows have worked closely with EarthGen staff and partners, to immerse themselves in climate justice learning. Leveraging their strengths, they conducted research on […]