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GEF programs are designed to provide educators, administrators, and community leaders with the educational resources and materials necessary to start their own sustainability initiatives! Within each program, you'll find links to sustainability lessons, activities, games, and more! GEF programs and materials are free. Simply register and indicate your interest in the programs!

green energy challenge

GreenEnergyIconThe Green Energy Challenge calls on schools across the nation to improve their energy efficiency through simple changes of behavior. This K-12 sustainability education program empowers children to take small steps that can have a big collective impact on our environment, our economy, and our societies.
 
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green thumb challenge

GreenThumbIconThe Green Thumb Challenge enlists schools and youth groups to gets kids gardening! GEF provides gardening tools and resources, as well as standards-based curriculum and activities to connect the garden with the classroom. 

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GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM 

GreenBuildingThe Green Building Program encourages participants to learn about green building strategies through standards-based curriculum, case studies, and other GEF resources. Students and teachers learn how buildings impact the environment and how changes in the construction and use can help conserve natural resources. 

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NATIONAL GREEN WEEK

GreenWeekIconNational Green Week is the largest waste reduction campaign in history! It empowers students to be leaders of their own sustainability campaigns.  This year, the campaign kicks off February 6 - 10, 2012 but you can chose any week from Feb.6 - April 22 (Earth Day) to participate.   

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I RIDE GREEN

RideGreenIconI Ride Green invites participants to start easy-to-adopt green habits that can lead to lifelong healthy behaviors.  Participants are encouraged to share success stories and strategies, set up carpooling schedules, and more! 

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Sustainable Energy Online Course

Sustainable Energy and Technology takes an in-depth look at important topics in renewable energy, carbon neutrality, and conscious energy consumption. Enroll in the online course today to earn credit! Learn More!