We’re currently working on some of the big ticket details of the 5th Annual Green Schools Conference. We’re aiming to have the conference held in the beginning of August. We will share additional details about the conference and registration soon.
At this point in conference planning, we are requesting proposals aligned to the conference themes identified below:
Outdoor Learning & School Gardens
Environmental Education
Social-Emotional Well-Being
School Green Team Support
Transforming Schoolyards Step by Step
Proposals are due on Sunday, Feb 23rd. We will review the submissions as a group at the February GSCM meeting and make recommendations on which workshops/presentations to include in this year's conference. An outline of last year's conference agenda including themes and workshops can be found here.
Small group discussion and review of workshop/presentation proposals for the 5th Annual Green Schools Conference (20-25 min)
Provide feedback on the Outdoor Discovery Cart (5-10 min)
Additional resources, grants, and curricular connections for green and healthy schools (5-10 min)
Meeting Details:
Tuesday, Feb 25th
5:30 - 6:30 pm Arts @ Large Community Center(Second Floor PD Room) 1100 S. 5th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204 *light refreshments provided
Bottle Filling Station Grants - Due March 27
Through the Cool Water Program, Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation will provide grants to replace existing drinking fountains with new water fountain/bottle filling stations at a number of selected schools in Wisconsin. This includes installation, as well as reusable water bottles and toothbrushes for all students and staff.More info
Free & Discounted Seeds for Youth Garden Programs
There are many options to source free and discounted seeds to support school gardens. Check with local stores, garden centers and others to get started. More info
List of Green and Healthy School Resource Websites:
