What young riders need to know about getting around sustainably. Electric-powered vehicles offer a fun and convenient way to travel, but they also come with responsibilities. Before you hop on and hit the road, it’s important to understand both the benefits and the risks.
Find out about being climate ready with flood science and get hands-on with our School Greening Simulator. It is a rich, immersive and interactive learning experience that will help you research and investigate solutions for flooding, heat and environmentally friendly school projects.
GreenLearning is committed to celebrating and amplifying Black environmental voices to provide youth with a diverse set of tools and the knowledge that will enable them to become future green leaders. This also involves supporting Black youth in the outdoors. We recently spoke with Jacqueline L. Scott — a scholar, writer and activist on race and nature to learn from her wisdom.
Youth have a voice and when it comes to the environment and climate change, their opinions matter. They are considering the ways in which environmental happenings will affect their future. They are eager to create positive change through climate action. And their voices need to be both heard and considered. eCards can help, by capturing student voices and channeling them for the greater good.
As a nonprofit organization, GreenLearning depends on the support from donors and funders to help us reach over 10,000 teachers and their 250,000 students across the country. Our supporters believe in empowering youth with critical skills for an evolving world. We spoke with one of our donors, Kelli, and she had so much to share with us about her giving journey and passion for the environment.
As an educator, you can add outdoor learning to your student’s gratitude practice this year by incorporating lessons in nature. Outdoor play has many benefits that go beyond just being physically active. It broadens their understanding of the environment and why preserving it matters. Here are activities that can help young people deepen their gratitude and appreciation for nature.
Are you thinking of sparking student creativity and innovation in environmental leadership and climate action at your school? The best way to do this is by starting an eco club led by the students themselves. Eco clubs are a powerful tool to help build student leadership, foster teamwork, and spark action on issues that matter. This article sheds light on things to consider when starting out.
Summer is the perfect time for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities to spark creativity, curiosity, and problem solving. When STEAM activities are combined with real-world topics like climate change, energy use, and sustainability, the learning becomes even more meaningful. This blog compiles a list of free, ready-to-use resources that bring these topics to life.
Summers in Canada are getting hotter, and more unpredictable. What used to be a nice break from school and a chance to enjoy the outdoors has become a season marked by droughts, heat warnings, sudden flooding, and wildfires (with smoke that pollutes the air). These are becoming a growing pattern driven by climate change. These offer opportunities for youth, to learn, prepare, and design solutions.
