Welcome Students Back to School with These Eco-Friendly Activities
From eco-conscious school supplies to creative projects using recycled materials, inspire students to think critically about their environmental footprint.
Resources for Service Learning
Become an Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus This Year!
Kick off the school year by making your space a greener place! Use your school grounds to explore outdoor learning and earn Tree Campus K-12 recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation!
Going Green in the Bluegrass State: Sustainable Schools in Kentucky
Imagine this. Students, teachers, and administrators working together to achieve a common goal – improving the environmental quality and sustainability of school campuses. Now imagine …
Ways to Give Back to Your Community on Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service
There are many ways, big and small, to give back. On January 15, 2024, we can volunteer as a way not only to honor the legacy of Dr. King but also to come together to improve our communities. We’ve compiled a list of service projects you can do with the youth in your life on MLK Day and throughout the year.
How to Start a Classroom Garden With Minimal Resources
Spring has sprung, which means now is the perfect time to start a classroom garden! Learn how to get your garden growing with minimal resources while engaging students with hands-on learning.
Earth Science Week Activities to Try in Your Classroom
Get learners excited about sustainability with Earth Science Week activities you can try with your classroom, complete with recommended grade levels and relevant science standards!
How Students Can Help Reduce Single-Use Plastic to Protect the Environment
Thirty-two percent of the plastics produced each year flow into our oceans. Here are a few ways you can encourage your students to reflect on how much plastic they use and how they can reduce their plastic consumption to protect the environment.
Improve the Environmental Quality of Your Home
How healthy is your home? There are many simple things that you can do to improve the health of your home.
Conserve Water At Home
It’s easy to waste water and even easier to take clean water for granted. Identify ways you can conserve water in your home.
Reuse and Recycle At Home
Use this chart to analyze how you currently dispose of items and ways you can reduce waste, reuse items, recycle, and compost.