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Preview of Climate-Friendly Meals Sustainable School Food Toolkit

Sustainable School Food Toolkit Aims to Reduce Impact

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Nutrition services directors and other school district leaders need tangible, easy-to-implement strategies for making their food systems more sustainable. With support from the Bullitt Foundation, EarthGen created the Sustainable School […]

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Announcing the 2021 Green Medalists

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EarthGen’s Green Medalist program honors individuals or groups who have shown leadership in sustainability, inclusion, and resilience within their school community. These characteristics were more important than ever this school […]

Thank you, teachers!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Through all the challenges we’ve faced this year, teachers across the state have shown resilience and dedication. To showcase our gratitude, we’re sharing these words from […]

Climate Change Activity Tools

Climate Change Activity for Earth Month

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Climate change is one of the most important issues of our time. You may have heard about climate change and the impacts it is having on the earth, but do […]

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Extended Deadline – Green Medalist Nominations

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EarthGen supports and recognizes individuals and organizations that are striving to be leaders for a healthy environment within school communities. Through EarthGen’s programs, young people gain the knowledge, skills, and […]

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Connecting Lessons of COVID and Climate Change

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A new virtual training, COVID and Climate Change helps teachers explore the relationships among climate change, COVID, and social injustice. This professional learning workshop, a collaboration between EarthGen and ESD […]

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A Culture of Sustainability: Sylvester Middle School

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With EarthGen’s support, what started with one teacher has grown into a culture of sustainability at this Burien school. From campus gardens to student leadership, Sylvester Middle School (Highline Public Schools) exemplifies what it means to be an EarthGen Certified School.