by jackiebell | Nov 30, 2021 | Gardens, News, Wellness
Create a plant to address problems with our food systems and you could win up to $1,000! The Chipotle x Earth Force challenge is designed to help young people make their food systems more sustainable. The challenge is youth lead with an adult sponsor. Tackle issues...
by jackiebell | Nov 12, 2021 | Environmental Justice, Gardens, Wellness
by Skeeter Buck For the past several years, Cory Elementary — its students, teachers, and parents have collaborated utilizing a school-based community chicken program and garden as a space where our students, teachers, parents, and community can gather in an extended...
by jackiebell | Nov 12, 2021 | Transportation
On Nov. 4, 2021 Denver Public Schools unveiled the district’s first electric school bus at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College (DMLK). Elvis, the first DPS electric bus The bus will service routes for several schools in...
by jackiebell | Nov 11, 2021 | Built Environment, Career & Curriculum, Environmental Justice, Gardens, News, Resource Management, Transportation, Wellness
Welcome to the return of the DPS Sustainability Newsletter! Our team manages utilities for the district, works to reduce our resource consumption by optimizing our buildings for efficiency and to create comfortable learning spaces. We engage students and clubs with...
by jackiebell | Nov 5, 2021 | Built Environment, News
The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency has released the city’s investment strategy to mitigate the impacts of climate change and build resiliency. Grace Rink, Denver’s Chief Climate Officer shares this visionary plan or you can read the whole...