8/2/10: Please help Green Schools and Vote for us!

Please help Green Schools and VOTE DAILY August 2 - September 10.

http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/living-well/finalists-overview/poll

Green Schools was recently selected as 1 of 41 finalists in the Tom's of Maine's 50 States for Good initiative and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our project, its goals, and its positive impact on the community stood out and we hope to bring our project...100 Green Schools for Good to your School & Community!

The Green Schools organization has a chance at receiving $20,000 in funding once the public voting begins. Green Schools has been able to reach numerous schools and communities with our environmental fairs and educational summits. Our goal is to take a model that we know is highly effective and to duplicate best practices in 100 Schools! Following this event, each school will be challenged to create an environmental project with long-term sustainable impacts on the school, the greater community, and our planet.

Please help Green Schools and VOTE DAILY August 2 - September 10.

50 States for Good is a national initiative to support the goodness behind grassroots community projects and we need you to nominate and vote for Green Schools.

Thank you!

5/27/10: Green Difference Awards - A Huge Success

The Green Difference Awards were a huge success. Many wonderful schools were awarded and there were several speakers. Miss Massachusetts, Amanda Kelly acted as Master of Ceremonies for the Speakers.

The Reducers played at the beautiful Genzyme Center.

There was a Silent Auction with many great items along with a Live Auction and Raffle.

The table as people walked in.

Boston Latin school speaking about what they have been doing. These students are truly remarkable.
Some video of them talking about what they do:

Here are some videos of the event starting with the awards:





Some of the speakers:

City Councilor at Large John Connolly:

Ava Anderson of Ava Anderson non-toxic:

Mr. Jim Hunt - Chief of Environment Energy in Boston:

Raymond Francis Author of "Never Be Sick Again":

Dr. Bingham who helped Robin:

The Reducers Band:

The Fashion Show:

Green Difference Awards - May 27th

Join us! This event marks our 2nd Annual Fundraising Event as well as our 2nd Annual Green Difference Awards.

May 27th 6-10 pm

Genzyme Center

500 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA

Purchase tickets on our web site at http://www.projectgreenschools.org/

Green Schools Summit and Community Fair - April 16th

Green Schools Summit and Community Fair Coming April 16 To Woburn
On April 16, we're hosting our Third Annual Green Schools Summit and Community Fair at Woburn Memorial High School, a certified Green School. This event is ideal for middle school and high school students and teachers, or anyone who is interested in environmental education. Registration is required.

This year, more than 1,400 WMHS students will be participating in Summit activities throughout the day, so space is limited to 200 outside attendees. Be sure to register early!
Date: April 16Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Community Fair (open to the public)Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Green Schools Summit (registration required)Location: Woburn Memorial High School, 88 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA.

Learn About Other Upcoming Green Schools Events on our website.

3/27/10: Earth Hour

Tomorrow (March 27) at 8:30 p.m. the world will send a powerful message that climate change is a priority that must be dealt with now. By turning off non-essential lighting for one hour, Earth Hour people across the globe will show their support for lasting action to protect Earth's natural resources, environment, and climate.
Earth Hour has grown into a global phenomenon that has captured the world's attention. Each year, individuals, organizations, businesses, and state and local governments come together to show their support by turning off the lights in homes, the workplace, and at iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Las Vegas Strip, Sydney's Opera House, and more. In 2009 alone, people in 4,100 cities in 87 countries on seven continents turned out for Earth Hour.

We encourage the entire Green Schools community to participate and help make Earth Hour 2010 the biggest effort yet. Getting involved is easy.

Sign up at http://www.myearthhour.org/ Show your support, find out what Earth Hour events are happening near you.

Spread the WordInvite your friends and family to join the movement, become a fan on Facebook and post a link to EarthHour.org on your profile page.

Turn off the lightsTurn off your non-essential lighting at 8:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 27. Learn more about Earth Hour at http://www.myearthhour.org/.

Girl 2 Girl Conference

Green Schools present at the Girl 2 Girl Conference Sponsored by The Girl Scouts of Eastern MA. These young ladies were ready to bring The Green Difference back to their communities!

Working hard, but having fun.
Leading

Get Twisted

Teachers get twisted and educated playing 3Rs Twister at Ever Green: TheThird Annual Conference by the Cape Cod Association of the Young Child andCape Cod Community College.

Green Girl pictured with early educators during a workshop presented byGreen Schools.

Right hand Green!

Day After Day Visit

Green Schools visits Day After Day which is an after school program in Newtonville,MA. An interactive, environmental presentation was delivered featuring our Sustainable Band.

Diane Erba, Director of Day After Day, pledges to use her reusable shopping bag!

Green Schools performs at The Flaherty School in Braintree, MA

Green Schools performs at The Flaherty School in Braintree, MA

Check it out!