by Christopher Woodburn | Dec 7, 2022 | Career & Curriculum, Environmental Justice, News, Resource Management, Wellness
Dec. 7th, 2022 by Mariah Rosensweig Sometimes I don’t breathe. I hold my breath, hoping that by the time I run out of oxygen, we will have figured out how to repair our relationship to the natural world. I’ve been told I shouldn’t hold my breath, that “saving the...
by jackiebell | Nov 7, 2022 | Built Environment, Career & Curriculum, Environmental Justice, 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 jackiebell | Aug 20, 2022 | Gardens, Wellness
by Matt Suprunowicz, SustainEd Farms Vega enjoys her new home at Denver Green School Northfield. SustainEd Farms, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, brings the first goats to Denver Public Schools. As of May, Denver Green School Northfield and Inspire...
by jackiebell | Apr 22, 2022 | Career & Curriculum, Gardens, Wellness
Earth Day 2022, On Earth Day, 2022, the new hydroponic farm at Bruce Randolph shared the first harvest of fresh produce. Cucumbers growing in the new hydroponic farm. A partnership with Teens for Food Justice and a grant from Healthy Foods for Denver’s Kids helped...
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...
