by | 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 | 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 | Oct 28, 2021 | Built Environment, Career & Curriculum, Environmental Justice, Gardens, News, Resource Management, Transportation, Wellness
DPS Sustainability has been working hard to have an impact on our schools, community and beyond. Conserving resources, saving the district and taxpayers money and transitioning the district to more sustainable practices is only part of the work we do.
by | Oct 21, 2021 | Career & Curriculum, Gardens, Wellness
Lincoln Hills Cares works to develop the next generation of youth leaders through outdoor education, recreation and improving our community. Lincoln Hills Cares interns prepare the Farm at Smiley for planting. During the summer of 2021 high school and college students...
by | Oct 13, 2021 | Career & Curriculum, Gardens, Wellness
Stephen Ritz connects food justice with social justice. Educator and author, Stephen Ritz, visited Denver Green School to share his experience bringing indoor gardening and nutrition to students in the Bronx. As the founder of Green Bronx Machine, Ritz brought...
by | Oct 4, 2021 | Gardens, Wellness
Oct. 04, 2021 by Will Jones – Director of External Communications First district-based commercial greenhouse in nation to grow “salad bowl” items for schools Denver – Students in Denver Public Schools (DPS) will soon be able to dine on vegetables and fruits from the...
