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SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Information Session on Missouri Green Schools and learn how your school or district can become more sustainable! There are three Informtional Sessions offered\, and all will cover the same information. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to the Show-Me Green Schools suite of programs\nIn-depth introduction to Missouri Green Schools\nReview of program requirements and benefits\nReview of program timeline\nQ&A\n\nHost: Deborah Rogers Curtis\, Green Schools Coordinator \nQuestions? Contact Deborah at drogers@mobot.org! \n 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-informational-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
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SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Information Session on Missouri Green Schools and learn how your school or district can become more sustainable! There are three Informational Sessions offered\, and all will cover the same information. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to the Show-Me Green Schools suite of programs\nIn-depth introduction to Missouri Green Schools\nReview of program requirements and benefits\nReview of program timeline\nQ&A\n\nHost: Deborah Rogers Curtis\, Green Schools Coordinator \nQuestions? Contact Deborah at drogers@mobot.org! \n 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-informational-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T183524Z
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SUMMARY:Missouri Green Schools Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Information Session on Missouri Green Schools and learn how your school or district can become more sustainable! There are three Informtional Sessions offered\, and all will cover the same information. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to the Show-Me Green Schools suite of programs\nIn-depth introduction to Missouri Green Schools\nReview of program requirements and benefits\nReview of program timeline\nQ&A\n\nHost: Deborah Rogers Curtis\, Green Schools Coordinator \nQuestions? Contact Deborah at drogers@mobot.org!
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/missouri-green-schools-informational-session/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20240903T161828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T165255Z
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SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Join schools and mentors from across Missouri and Southern Illinois to kick off the 2024-2025 Green Schools Quest! This event is free to attend but you must register. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to the Green Schools Quest\nIntroduction of Mentors and School Leaders\nProgram Dates & Logistics\nFinal Project Rubric & Judging Process\nProject Idea Brainstorm & Resource Sharing\nTroubleshooting & Important Contacts\nParticipant Question & Answer\n\nPlease register for this event and kick this year off with a bang! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20240718T154436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T142631Z
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SUMMARY:Register Your School for the 2024-2025 Green Schools Quest!
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the annual Green Schools Quest: A Project-Based Challenge!  \nThis program\, which is a part of the Show-Me Green Schools suite\, invites PreK-12 schools in Missouri and Southern Illinois to devise and implement creative\, effective and no/low-cost sustainability practices at their school with the help of a Green Mentor. Each participating school forms a team of students (can be a club\, class\, grade level\, or entire school) which is organized by one adult member of a school’s community (teacher\, administrator\, staff\, or parent) who serves as their team’s facilitator. The school is then paired with a Green Mentor from the community who helps with project ideas and resources. Teams engage in their chosen sustainability project from October through March and submit their outcomes for a chance to win cash prizes. Registration deadline is September 15th for schools.  \n\nLearn more at showmegreenschools.org/gsq\nVisit our Frequently Asked Questions\nClick here to watch a video showcasing last year’s projects and winners.\n\nRegister your school through our Online Registration Form! 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/register-your-school-for-the-2024-2025-green-schools-quest/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20240718T172859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T142623Z
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SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Informational Session - September 9th
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about the Green Schools Quest? Join one of our virtual Informational Sessions! \nAll three sessions will review the 2024-2025 Green Schools Quest program for both schools and Mentors\, and will provide time for you to ask your questions before you sign up for the Quest. Invite your friends and colleagues\, and join us on the Quest! \nAll sessions are free\, but you must register. Choose your date below and register at that link. A Zoom link will be emailed to you for your selected meeting date and time. \n\nRegister here for August 6th\, 12:00-1:00pm\nRegister here for August 15th\, 7:00-8:00pm\nRegister here for September 9th\, 4:00-5:00pm
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-informational-session-september-9th/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20240718T153127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T142612Z
UID:10000286-1725062400-1725148799@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Seeking Mentors for the Green Schools Quest!
DESCRIPTION:Become a Green Schools Mentor and Help a Local School Go Green! \nMissouri Gateway Green Building Council and Missouri Environmental Education Association are looking for passionate individuals to help schools improve their students’ health\, reduce their environmental impact\, and develop a culture of sustainability. Each school year\, PreK-12 schools across Missouri and Southern Illinois are challenged to implement student-driven\, no/low-cost sustainability projects at their schools with the help of Green Mentors through the Green Schools Quest. Green Mentors are a diverse group of community members and professionals who volunteer to assist schools with project ideas\, implementation\, and resources. Time commitment is approximately 2-5 hours per month between October and March. Mentor registration is due August 31. Make a difference in your community this school year by serving as a Green Schools Quest Mentor! \n\nLearn more at https://showmegreenschools.org/gsq/\nClick here to watch a video showcasing last year’s projects and winners.\n\nRegister to be a Green Schools Quest Mentor in our Mentor Registration Form! 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/seeking-mentors-for-the-green-schools-quest/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20240718T172739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T140715Z
UID:10000292-1723748400-1723752000@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Informational Session - August 15th
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about the Green Schools Quest? Join one of our virtual Informational Sessions! \nAll three sessions will review the 2024-2025 Green Schools Quest program for both schools and Mentors\, and will provide time for you to ask your questions before you sign up for the Quest. Invite your friends and colleagues\, and join us on the Quest! \nAll sessions are free\, but you must register. Choose your date below and register at that link. A Zoom link will be emailed to you for your selected meeting date and time. \n\nRegister here for August 6th\, 12:00-1:00pm\nRegister here for August 15th\, 7:00-8:00pm\nRegister here for September 9th\, 4:00-5:00pm
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-informational-session-august-15th/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20240718T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T140701Z
UID:10000291-1722945600-1722949200@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Informational Session - August 6th
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about the Green Schools Quest? Join one of our virtual Informational Sessions! \nAll three sessions will review the 2024-2025 Green Schools Quest program for both schools and Mentors\, and will provide time for you to ask your questions before you sign up for the Quest. Invite your friends and colleagues\, and join us on the Quest! \nAll sessions are free\, but you must register. Choose your date below and register at that link. A Zoom link will be emailed to you for your selected meeting date and time. \n\nRegister here for August 6th\, 12:00-1:00pm\nRegister here for August 15th\, 7:00-8:00pm\nRegister here for September 9th\, 4:00-5:00pm\n\n 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-informational-session-august-6th/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20240220T190753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174158Z
UID:10000262-1714066200-1714073400@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:17th Annual Green Schools Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 17th Annual Green Schools Event to celebrate student-driven sustainability projects in local schools! \nREGISTER NOW \n\nThis free event\, which is open to the public\, is the culmination of the 2023-2024 Green Schools Quest – a project-based challenge to PreK-12 schools to implement a sustainability project over 6 months with the help of a Green Mentor. Over 65 school/mentor teams are participating this school year. Learn more about the Green Schools Quest! \nWinners will be announced at the event and participating schools will display posters detailing their projects. \nWHEN\nThursday\, April 25th\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nAGENDA\n5:30-6:15 pm: Appetizers\, Networking\, School Poster Displays\, Tour of the Grounds\n6:15-7:30 pm: Student Panel\, GSQ Project Showcase & Winners Announced \nWHERE\nUniversity City High School Auditorium\n7401 Balson Avenue\nUniversity City\, MO 63130\nEnter the building from the main entrance that faces the roundabout \nPARKING\nFree parking is available across the street at Jackson Park Elementary\, or free street parking is available on Dorset Avenue\, Jackson Avenue\, and Balson Avenue. \nREGISTRATION\nPlease RSVP here. \nFEE\nFree event for all attendees. This is an all ages event. \nTHANKS TO OUR GREEN SCHOOLS SPONSORS! \nEvent Sponsor – Supporter:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nEvent Sponsor – Promoter:\nBRS Architects\, LLP\nSt. Louis Composting – Total Organics Recycling \nAnnual Green Schools Champions\nAmeren Missouri\nESCO Technologies\nInnovative Technology Education Fund\nBlock \nAnnual Green Schools Supporters\nCordogan Clark\nSt. Louis County Department of Public Health \nThis program is supported in part by the St. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images:\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/17th-annual-green-schools-event/
LOCATION:University City High School\, 7401 Balson Avenue\, University City\, MO\, 63130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20231219T172419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T172419Z
UID:10000220-1709596800-1709855999@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Green Schools Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Santa Fe for the Annual Green Schools Conference\, March 5-7\, 2024! \nThe Center for Green Schools will host an in-person conference in Santa Fe\, New Mexico to explore topics related to sustainability in schools. As a promotional partner for this year’s conference\, we encourage all of our members to explore the program and register. Learn how you can be a part of making sustainable schools a reality! \nClick here to visit the Green Schools Conference website. \nRegistration discounts are available for members of the USGBC\, PreK-12 employees\, nonprofit employees\, and students or emerging professionals. Click here to see registration costs\, and make sure you register before January 11th in order to secure the early bird rate!
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-conference-2/
LOCATION:Santa Fe Community Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20231202T180502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T192527Z
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SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest - Designing\, Planning\, and Maintaining Outdoor Spaces
DESCRIPTION:A monthly virtual speakers series sharing Green Schools Quest project stories and resources to support schools in their green schools endeavors.  \nREGISTER NOW! \nThe February 7 Connect on the Quest will focus on the 2023-2024 Green Schools Quest Focus of the Year – Biodiversity! \nJoin us to learn more about designing\, planning\, and maintaining outdoor spaces – from classrooms to prairies to large scale turf conversion. Our featured speakers this session include: \n\n Dr. Bob Coulter\, Director of Litzsinger Road Ecology Center\nEmily Williamson\, Science Teacher at Brentwood Middle School\nBrian Nikodym\, Green Schools Committee Co-Chair\, Green Schools Quest Mentor\, and Retired Teacher\n\nQUESTIONS?\nContact us at info@showmegreenschools.org. \nConnect on the Quest is free to attend (registration required) and all are welcome!  \nREGISTER NOW! \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-designing-planning-and-maintaining-outdoor-spaces/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T093000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20231025T211710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T211710Z
UID:10000215-1706083200-1706088600@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Mentor Meet Up - January 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nJoin us for a Mentor Meetup! These Meetups are an opportunity for Green Schools Quest Mentors to: \n\nshare updates on your project with fellow mentors\,\nlearn about others’ projects and progress\, seek suggestions/resources from fellow mentors\, and\nprovide general input on the program.\n\nEvents are free though we request that you register in advance – thanks! \nContact info@showmegreenschools.org with any questions. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-mentor-meet-up-january-2024/
LOCATION:Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC)\, 4651 Shaw\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20231025T190123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T191853Z
UID:10000213-1701707400-1701711000@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest - Using Outdoor Spaces to Boost Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:A monthly virtual speakers series sharing Green Schools Quest project stories and resources to support schools in their green schools endeavors.  \nREGISTER NOW! \nThe December 4 Connect on the Quest will focus on the 2023-2024 Green Schools Quest Focus of the Year – Biodiversity! We will discuss ways to integrate biodiversity into your outdoor spaces and your curriculum with the added bonus of getting kids outside! Each presenter will share their top five “go-to” resource and there will be time for Q&A and discussion. \nPresenters: \n\nTraci Janson\, IDEA Lab/STEM Specialist at W.W. Keysor Elementary (Kirkwood School District)\nTraci will discuss ways to get students outside and how to integrate biodiversity classroom activities across disciplines\, connecting to Project Lead the Way curriculum (science and engineering lessons).\nMaggie McCoy\, Sustainability Education Coordinator at Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center\nMaggie will discuss ways teachers can bring aspects of biodiversity into their classroom\, including some of Missouri Botanical Garden’s projects and programs that support biodiversity.\n\nQUESTIONS?\nContact us at info@showmegreenschools.org. \nConnect on the Quest is free to attend (registration required) and all are welcome!  \nREGISTER NOW! \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-using-outdoor-spaces-to-boost-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20231025T191831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T211832Z
UID:10000214-1700222400-1700226000@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Mentor Meet Up - November 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nJoin us for a Mentor Meetup! These Meetups are an opportunity for Green Schools Quest Mentors to: \n\nshare updates on your project with fellow mentors\,\nlearn about others’ projects and progress\, seek suggestions/resources from fellow mentors\, and\nprovide general input on the program.\n\nOur November Meetup will be a virtual event. We will meet again on January 24 for an in person Mentor Meetup at the MGGBC office. \nEvents are free though we request that you register in advance – thanks! \nContact info@showmegreenschools.org with any questions. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-quest-mentor-meet-up-november-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20230706T204756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T204957Z
UID:10000192-1694102400-1694106000@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Information Session (Sept 7)
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering participating in the Green Schools Quest as a school or mentor? Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn more about the program and responsibilities\, hear from past participants\, and ask questions. \nWHEN\nThursday\, September 7\, 2023\n4:00-5:00 PM \nWHERE\nZoom \nREGISTER\nClick here to register now! \n**For those unavailable on Sept 7\, we are hosting an additional Green Schools Quest Info Session on August 24 from 4:30-5:30pm which will cover the same content. More details on that session here.**
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/gsq-info-sept7/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20230522T224336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T205127Z
UID:10000181-1692894600-1692898200@mogreenbuildings.org
SUMMARY:Green Schools Quest Information Session (Aug 24)
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering participating in the Green Schools Quest as a school or mentor? Join us for a virtual Info Session to learn more about the program and responsibilities\, hear from past participants\, and ask questions. \nWHEN\nThursday\, August 24\, 2023\n4:30-5:30 PM \nWHERE\nZoom \nREGISTER\nClick here to register now! \n**For those unavailable on Aug 24\, we are hosting an additional Green Schools Quest Info Session on Sept 7th from 4-5pm which will cover the same content. More details on the Sept 7 session here.**
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/gsq-info/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
CREATED:20230127T152447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T140830Z
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Green Schools Event
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nJoin us at the 16th Annual Green Schools Event to celebrate student-driven sustainability projects in local schools! \n\nThis free event\, which is open to the public\, is the culmination of the 2022-2023 Green Schools Quest – a project-based challenge to K-12 schools to implement a sustainability project over 6 months with the help of a Green Mentor. Over 50 school/mentor teams are participating this school year. \nWinners will be announced at the event and participating schools will display posters detailing their projects. Several student participants will take the stage for Q&A with the emcee so that they may share their experiences and perspectives on the impact of their projects. \nAnd\, attendees will find out how they can participate in the 2023-2024 Green Schools Quest\, as schools or mentors. \nWHEN\nWednesday\, May 3\, 2023\n@ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nAGENDA\n5:30-6:15 pm: Appetizers\, Networking\, School Poster Displays\, Museum Galleries Open (Soccer City & Coloring STL)\n6:15-7:30 pm: Presentation: GSQ Project Showcase & Winners Announced\, Student Panel Discussion\, “Show-Me Green Schools” Intro \nWHERE\nMissouri History Museum\n5700 Lindell Blvd\nSt. Louis\, MO 63112\nENTER the building via the South Entrance (which faces the park). \nPARKING\nLimited parking is available in the two lots adjacent to the Museum\, including several accessible parking spaces. An additional 400 free parking spaces can be found in the nearby Twin Lots\, located directly across from the Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center and alongside the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. Street parking is also permitted throughout Forest Park. Keep in mind a short walk may be required. \nMETROLINK\nThe Missouri History Museum is a roughly five-minute walk south from the Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink station. Head south on DeBaliviere Ave. toward Forest Park Pkwy. The Missouri History Museum will be straight ahead. You can use Metro’s Trip Planner to plan your transit in advance. \nFEE\nFree event for all attendees. This is an all ages event. \nTHANKS TO OUR GREEN SCHOOLS SPONSORS! \nGreen Schools Champion\nESCO Technologies \nGreen Schools Supporters\nAmeren Missouri\nCordogan Clark\nInnovative Technology Education Fund\nSt. Louis County Department of Public Health \nEvent Sponsors\nBRS Architects\, LLP\nSt. Louis Composting\nTotal Organics Recycling \nThis program is supported in part by the St. Louis Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images:\nRegistration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/16th-annual-green-schools-event/
LOCATION:Missouri History Museum\, 5700 Lindell Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227
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SUMMARY:2023 Green Schools Conference
DESCRIPTION:As a promotional partner for this year’s 2023 Green Schools Conference\, we are excited to announce it’s in-person February 27 – March 1\, 2023 in New Orleans!  \nLEARN MORE \nChoose the Interdisciplinary TRACK to connect to local green school leaders\, advocates and experts\, Hope Gribble\, Missouri Gateway Green Building Council and Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley\, University City School District as they present\, Whole District Sustainability: Leading with Equity\, Joy & Well-Being\, Wednesday\, March 1st in New Orleans! \nREGISTER \nThe Green Schools Conference (GSC) is the only event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead\, operate\, build and teach in schools. Designed to educate\, connect and inspire\, attendees of the three-day in person conference will explore interdisciplinary content during general sessions\, while also having dedicated time with peers to work through specific challenges\, share best practices\, and generate momentum to further green school actions across the country. \nThe 2023 program will address topics from environmental impact\, health and wellbeing\, sustainability literacy\, equity and whole school sustainability. Whether you are a teacher\, school or district staff\, educational leader\, parent\, student\, building industry professional or nonprofit partner\, the Green Schools Conference is the place to learn new ideas\, and connect with other passionate green school champions. \nHope Gribble\, LEED AP O+M\, Green Classroom Professional\, Green Schools Manager\, Missouri Gateway Green Building Council \nDr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley\, PhD PHR\, Superintendent\, School District of University City \nOur own Hope Gribble will be presenting at this conference with Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley\, School District of University City on Whole District Sustainability: Leading with Equity\, Joy & Well Being. \nThe School District of University City is a 2022 ED-Green Ribbon School and a recognized national leader in the implementation of the Whole School\, Whole Community\, Whole Child model. U City schools participate in Missouri Green Schools and the Green Schools Quest and were featured in our 2022 Green Building Showcase! We’re so proud to see local leaders featured at this national conference! \nMarch 1st\, 2023 @ 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm CT learn from your very own Missouri Gateway green school leaders\, advocates\, and experts\, Hope Gribble and Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley\, presenting: \nWhole District Sustainability: Leading with Equity\, Joy & Well-Being \nTrack: Interdisciplinary\nLevel: Intermediate\nAudience: District\nCredits: 1 GBCI General CE \nDescription:\nThe School District of University City (SDUC) is a 2022 ED-Green Ribbon School and recognized national leader in the implementation of the Whole School\, Whole Community\, Whole Child model. The district is particularly unique in its unflinching belief that student\, staff\, community\, and environmental wellness cannot be achieved without intentional work to recognize and dismantle systems of racial inequity and exclusion. \nBy centering “Joy and Well-Being” in all district work and integrating social and emotional health into everyday school experiences and relationships\, SDUC offers its students everything from wellness lounges to trauma specialists\, public art events to a Restorative Practices course. The district calls this SEEAL: Social\, Emotional\, Equitable and Academic Learning. This program has achieved national attention for successes in community engagement\, increased joy and well-being\, and reduced disciplinary events. It has also led to the creation of Ubuntu circles to build healthy\, authentic relationships between all members of the school community\, and student representation on the school board.\nSDUC is also a leader in project-based environmental and sustainability education that gets students outdoors and active\, and uses a comprehensive tiered indoor/outdoor “green curriculum” that intentionally progresses from PreK-12. \nIn their commitment to the health of students and communities\, the district has implemented a wide range of green practices across district facilities\, including the construction two LEED certified elementary schools\, onsite solar\, limits on vehicle idling\, CO2 monitoring\, integrated pest management\, and an outdoor STEAM lab and rain garden at every school. \nThis work\, along with years of eco-minded improvements to each school in the district\, led to national recognition this year by the U.S. Department of Education through the Missouri Green Schools (MGS) program. Brief information on MGS and how attendees can find green schools contacts in their states will be presented. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExamine what Well-Being and Joy really mean in the context of school climate.\nDiscuss the role of racial equity\, student voice and social action in empowering students to be present and aware.\nDemonstrate how school climate leads to positive environmental practices.\nExplore the connection between equity\, voice\, action\, joy\, well-being\, sustainability and Green Schools\, and identify frameworks for integrating these practices in your school.\n\n  \nREGISTER NOW for the 2023 Green Schools Conference. \nSome text content from this event posting was sourced directly from greenschoolsconference.org. 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/green-schools-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton New Orleans\, 500 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T170000
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SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest - Connecting GSQ to Missouri Green Schools
DESCRIPTION:Connect on the Quest:\nConnecting GSQ to Missouri Green Schools \nA monthly virtual speakers series sharing Green Schools Quest project stories and resources to support schools in their green schools endeavors. \nThe March 31st Connect on the Quest will focus on Connecting Green Schools Quest to Missouri Green Schools.  \nEach year\, students across the state implement no/low-cost sustainability projects at their schools with the help of their school sponsor and Green Mentor through the Green Schools Quest: A Project-Based Challenge. Over 200 schools have participated\, many for multiple years\, since the program launched in 2013. The impact of their projects is astonishing.\n\nCurrently in pilot\, Missouri Green Schools is a new statewide recognition program which supports schools in taking a systems-based approach to identify and advance green schools practices and which also serves as the conduit for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools award.  \nThe Green Schools Quest and Missouri Green Schools go hand in hand – either can be an entry point to the other and schools can participate in both simultaneously. Both include opportunities for recognition and celebrate participants’ accomplishments. \nIn this session\, we’ll walk through examples of how a school might participate in both programs simultaneously using the criteria for one to guide and satisfy criteria for the other – leveraging both programs together for greater impact!
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-connecting-gsq-to-missouri-green-schools/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155229
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SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest: A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety - How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet
DESCRIPTION:Connect on the Quest – for any climate action advocate – green school mentor – teacher – community member – all are welcome – Wednesday\, February 8\, 2023 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm\, online. \nREGISTER \nThose inheriting our planet’s environmental problems expect to encounter challenges\, but they may not have the skills to grapple with the feelings of powerlessness and despair that may arise when they confront this seemingly intractable situation. \nDrawing on a decade of experience leading and teaching in college environmental studies programs\, Sarah Jaquette Ray has created an “existential tool kit” for youth who are reenergizing global environmental activism – the “climate generation.” Combining insights from psychology\, sociology\, social movements\, mindfulness\, and the environmental humanities\, Ray explains why and how we need to let go of eco-guilt\, resist burnout\, and cultivate resilience while advocating for climate justice. Her new book\, a Field Guide to Climate Anxiety\, is the essential guidebook for the climate generation—and perhaps the rest of us—as we confront the greatest environmental threat of our time. \nConnect on the Quest is a virtual gathering centered on providing Green Schools Quest participants with opportunities to connect with each other and learn together. It is also open to educators who are not yet participating\, but would like to learn about the subjects shared. This year’s Connect on the Quest series will focus on resources and education surrounding Climate Action. \nConnect on the Quest: A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety – How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet \nPRESENTERS \nSarah Jaquette Ray\, Author of A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety; Chair and Professor of Environmental Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt. Ray researches and teaches on climate justice\, the environmental humanities\, and climate emotions. Her recent book\, A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet\, explores the role of emotions in climate justice activism. Ray is co-editing an edited collection for educators called An Existential Toolkit for Climate Justice Educators\, and has developed a workshop to help educators bring the science of emotions into environmental education\, called the Climate Wisdom Lab. She speaks extensively on climate justice and emotions\, and has written for the LA Times\, The Scientific American\, The Cairo Review of Global Affairs\, Zocalo Public Square\, and other venues. \nSeveral GSQ Participants will share out updates on their projects! \nWHERE\nVirtual event via Zoom.\nRegistrants will receive login details prior to the event. \nADMISSION\nFREE. All are welcome! \nREGISTER NOW \nSHARE this event using URL bit.ly/GSQConnectFeb2023 and tag us @MOgreenbuildings or use the hashtags\, #GreenBuildingsAreBetter – #GreenSchoolsQuest – #EnergyAdvocacy \nQUESTIONS?\nContact Hope Gribble\, Missouri Gateway GBC\, Green Schools Manager\, at hope@mogreenbuildings.org or 314-577-0225. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities. \nCONNECT ON THE QUEST PLAYLIST \n\n					\n 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-a-field-guide-to-climate-anxiety-how-to-keep-your-cool-on-a-warming-planet/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T173000
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SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest: Feeling Prepared and Empowered to Teach Climate Change!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nAttempting to teach about a subject that has become as politicized as climate change has and can be incredibly challenging\, especially when you don’t feel like you have adequate answers or information for students. \nJoin Climate Generation educator Seth Spencer as we dive into resources that Climate Generation offers for formal and nonformal K-12 educators and youth\, including the Teach Climate Network which provides educators with access to resources\, professional development\, inspiration\, and community networking to teach climate change in all disciplines\, grade levels\, and educational settings. \nThis year’s Connect on the Quest series will focus on resources and education surrounding Climate Action.\n \nConnect on the Quest is a virtual gathering centered on providing Green Schools Quest participants with opportunities to connect with each other and learn together. It is also open to educators and the general public who are not GSQ participants\, but would like to learn about the subjects shared. \nPRESENTERS \n\nSeth Spencer\, Teach Climate Network Coordinator for Climate Generation\nSeveral GSQ Participants will share out updates on their projects\n\nWHERE\nVirtual event via Zoom.\nRegistrants will receive login details prior to the event. \nADMISSION\nFREE. All are welcome! \nREGISTER NOW \nSHARE this event using URL bit.ly/GSQconnectJan2023 and tag us @MOgreenbuildings or use the hashtags\, #GreenBuildingsAreBetter #GreenSchoolsQuest.  \nCONNECT\n     \nQUESTIONS?\nContact Hope Gribble\, Missouri Gateway GBC Green Schools Manager\, at hope.gribble@mobot.org or 314-577-0225. \nCONSENT TO USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES\nThis event will be recorded and shared on our website. Registration/attendance at\, or participation in Missouri Gateway Green Building Council programs and activities constitutes an agreement by the registrants to allow the organization to use and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image\, in photographs\, video\, and electronic reproductions of such events and activities.
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-feeling-prepared-and-empowered-to-teach-climate-change/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T173000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Green Schools Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 15th Annual Green Schools Event to celebrate student-driven sustainability projects in local schools! \nThis free virtual event\, which is open to the public\, is the culmination of the 2021-22 Green Schools Quest – a project-based challenge to K-12 schools to implement a sustainability project over 6 months with the help of a Green Mentor. \nWinners will be announced at the event and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the wide range of this year’s Green Schools Quest schools’ projects and their impact by checking out this video! 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/15th-annual-green-schools-event/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T173000
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SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest - Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Connect on the Quest: Climate Action\n \nA monthly virtual speakers series sharing Green Schools Quest project stories and resources to support schools in their green schools endeavors. \nThe February 15th Connect on the Quest will focus on Climate Action.  \nPRESENTERS: \n\nDr. Leigh Anne Neal\, Chief of Early Childhood Learning / Sustainability\, Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) & Joan Leavens\, co-chair of Climate Action Plan for Climate Action KC and former Coordinator of Sustainability and Community Engagement\, SMSD will discuss their experiences engaging SMSD with the Youth Summit for Climate Action\nTodd Clauer\, Upper School Principal / College Guidance Director\, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) will share how HBHA has engaged students in policy advocacy.  \nSami Aaron\, Founder\, The Resilient Activist will share resources available through The Resilient Activist whose mission is to build resilience\, optimism\, and hope in response to the impact of the climate crisis. They provide community-building programs that offer inspiration\, self-care\, and mental health support. Their programs are immersed in deep nature-connection and designed to nourish positive ecological change.\nRebecca Weaver\, Missouri Cities Program Manager\, The Nature Conservancy will introduce the St. Louis EcoUrban Assessment Tool\, an interactive tool visualizing environmental challenges and opportunities in the St. Louis region.\nGSQ Project Updates: Meredith Jacques\, Parkway Spark! Bioscience\nGSQ Project Update: Lynne Scott\, Principia
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-climate-action/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T001409Z
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SUMMARY:Connect on the Quest - Water Quality & Waste Diversion
DESCRIPTION:Connect on the Quest: Water Quality & Waste Diversion\n \nA monthly virtual speakers series sharing Green Schools Quest project stories and resources to support schools in their green schools endeavors.  \nThe January 18th Connect on the Quest will focus on Water Quality & Waste Diversion. \nPRESENTERS \n\nKat Golden\, Sustainability Education Manager\, Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center – waste and water programs and resources available to K-12 schools including Leadership in Environmental Action Projects (LEAP) and MSD Clean Water Education (watershed models in the classroom\, storm drain marking projects\, PD for educators)\nJenny Wendt\, Plastic Waste Reduction Campaign Manager\, Mississippi Rivers Cities & Towns Initiative –  Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative and opportunities for schools to engage\nBenjamin Winkler\, School Programs – Waste Diversion Program\, Saint Louis County Department of Public Health – free waste-related programs available to schools located in St. Louis County\nSamantha Villaire\, Brightside St. Louis – recycling resources for K-12 schools located within the City of St. Louis\nBriana Robles\, AmeriCorps member\, Water Education Development Coordinator\, St. Louis Aquarium Foundation – water-related resources for schools available through the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation\nGSQ School Updates 
URL:https://mogreenbuildings.org/event/connect-on-the-quest-water-quality-waste-diversion/
CATEGORIES:Green Schools
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