Florida Green School Network http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org Florida Green School Network Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 HOW TO START A GRASSROOTS SCHOOL RECYCLING PROGRAM! http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/how-to-start-a-grassroots-school-recycling-program/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/how-to-start-a-grassroots-school-recycling-program/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:45 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1185 If your school does not have a recycling program in place, here are some basic steps you can take to get one started: http://teachersfl.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/how-to-start-a-grassroots-school-recycling-program/

]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/how-to-start-a-grassroots-school-recycling-program/feed/ 0 Florida Celebrates Water Reuse Week – May 19-25 http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/florida-celebrates-water-reuse-week-may-19-25/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/florida-celebrates-water-reuse-week-may-19-25/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:49 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1182 Continue reading →]]> The FL Department of Environmental Protection encourages Floridians to help conserve the state’s freshwater sources. Florida residents are encouraged to participate in Water Reuse Week by implementing these tips on saving and reusing water at home, starting this week:

1. Turn off the tap when not in use. Regularly check taps and pipes for leaks and repair any leaks detected. 2. Never pour water away when there may be another use for it. 3. Washing machine rinse water, especially the last few batches of rinse water can be used for toilet flushing and floor cleaning. 4. Reuse water from washing of fruits and vegetables, and dish/cup washing final rinse water to water plants. 5. Install water-efficient taps and showerheads to cut water usage. 6. Take shorter showers and turn off the shower while lathering and washing your hair. 7. Use a tumbler of water to rinse your mouth instead of leaving the tap running while you brush your teeth. 8. Use a pail of water to wash your car rather than a hose. 9. Rinse dishes in a plugged sink rather than under running water. 10. Do not use running water to defrost frozen food.

]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/florida-celebrates-water-reuse-week-may-19-25/feed/ 0 Florida Green School Awards Application NOW OPEN!!! http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/florida-green-school-awards-application-now-open/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/florida-green-school-awards-application-now-open/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:31 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1160 Continue reading →]]> The 2012-2013 Florida Green School Awards Program application period is NOW OPEN! We encourage all students, faculty and administrators from K-12 schools (public or private) to participate in this statewide award program. The information provided on the application, should reflect achievements from the 2012-2013 school year (7/1/12 – 6/30/13). NOMINATION DEADLINE: June 7 for Projects  (students, teachers and class) and Schools and July 12 for School Districts.

To find more information about this statewide program, please visit: Florida Green School Awards Program

PROJECTS (students, teachers and class), please APPLY HERE

SCHOOLS and SCHOOL DISTRICTS, please APPLY HERE

]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/florida-green-school-awards-application-now-open/feed/ 0 Congratulations to the 2nd Annual FL-GRS Schools and the 1st ever FL District Honorees!! http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/congratulations-to-the-2nd-annual-fl-grs-schools-and-the-1st-ever-fl-district-honorees/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/congratulations-to-the-2nd-annual-fl-grs-schools-and-the-1st-ever-fl-district-honorees/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:24 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1151 Continue reading →]]> GRSToday, the US-ED GRS program honored two Florida Schools among sixty-four schools nationwide and one Florida District among 14 districts was honored the first-ever District Sustainability Award, for reducing environmental impact and costs; improving student and staff health; and promoting Environmental Education and Sustainability.

The 2013 FL-GRS honorees are:

• Driftwood Middle School (Public), Hollywood, FL

• St. Paul Lutheran School (Private), Lakeland, FL

• School District of Palm Beach County, FL

]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/congratulations-to-the-2nd-annual-fl-grs-schools-and-the-1st-ever-fl-district-honorees/feed/ 0 2013 EARTH DAY at the Capitol! http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/earth-day-at-the-capitol-2013/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/earth-day-at-the-capitol-2013/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:48 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1130 Continue reading →]]> This April 19th, 2013 join the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Environmental Education’s Earth Day at the Capitol event, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.

  • Audience: Over 1,100 K-12 students, parents and teachers; capitol complex employees; others
  • Link to more information: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/ed/supportservices.htm
  • Contact Person: Greg Ira or Jackie Zimmerman in the Office of Environmental Education
  • Program 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm on the steps of the Historic Capitol
  • Over 1,100 students pre-registered for the event,
  • Over 44 exhibitors registered
  • Ten STEM Challenges for K-12 students
]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/earth-day-at-the-capitol-2013/feed/ 0 EARTH DAY at the Capitol! http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/earth-day-at-the-capitol/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/earth-day-at-the-capitol/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:52:55 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1116 Continue reading →]]> Join the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Environmental Education for an Earth Day at the Capitol event on April 19, 2013, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Florida state Capitol, Tallahassee. Earth Day attendees include a mixed audience of elementary, middle and high  school students and community members. More than 1,000 elementary students  attended previous Earth Day events. Numerous exhibitors from state agencies, the community  and local high schools are expected to be on hand to celebrate Earth Day 2013. For more event details please click HERE.

]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/earth-day-at-the-capitol/feed/ 0 Green School Makeover Opportunity!!! http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/green-school-makeover-opportunity/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/green-school-makeover-opportunity/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:46 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1102 Continue reading →]]> Attention all K-12 schools in Florida you are invited to enter this year’s Global Green USA: Green School Makeover Competition. Enter your  school for a chance to win $75,000 to retrofit your school plus approximately $65,000 of in-kind technical assistance. Top ten schools will receive Office Depot gift cards ranging from $1,000- $5,000. Deadline: March 31, 2013. Click here for the competition rules, and here for the application form. For a printable version click here.

 

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GSNN choose Florida to highlight as a National Leader in the Green Schools National Movement. We have reduced rates for all school district staff with a special registration where Two can attend for the price of One. This is an opportunity for Florida School Districts to show their commitment to developing Green & Healthy Schools for their staff and students. We also have reduced Student Registration to only $50.00 for this year’s conference.

Please contact Susan Toth at stoth2@fau.edu with the name, title, school/school district and email address

]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/promo-2-for-1-green-schools-national-conference-ends-feb-15th/feed/ 0 National GS Conference: register 2 for the price of 1!!! http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/national-gs-conference-register-2-for-the-price-of-1/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/national-gs-conference-register-2-for-the-price-of-1/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:45 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1025 Continue reading →]]> Register Now & Get 2 for the price of 1!Take advantage of this unbelievable deal! Thanks to the Florida Green Schools Network and other generous sponsors, any Florida school or school district that registers one person to participate in the conference can send another person for FREE!

Registration rate for teachers is currently $295 and with the $25 discount that’s only $270 to attend this awesome national conference!

To register and also learn more about all the great happenings at the conference, go to www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org

Once you have registered one or more participants or if your school or district has already registered at least one person to attend the conference, take advantage of this amazing opportunity to send additional participants to the conference.   Contact Susan Toth at stoth2@fau.edu with the name, title, school/school district and email address of your FREE participant(s)!

 

]]> http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/national-gs-conference-register-2-for-the-price-of-1/feed/ 0 Environmental Education Mini-Grants – Request for Proposals Due Jan. 15th http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/environmental-education-mini-grants-request-for-proposals-due-jan-15th/ http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/environmental-education-mini-grants-request-for-proposals-due-jan-15th/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:00:59 +0000 rsola http://www.floridagreenschoolnetwork.org/?p=1017 Continue reading →]]> Advancing Environmental Education in the Southeast U.S. Capacity and Continuity Mini-grants

Office of Environmental Education, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Environmental Education (FDEP OEE) recently received an Environmental Education award from EPA’s Region 4 Office. Through this award, FDEP OEE will administer approximately 20 mini-grants of $5,000 each, in two categories.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the first category of mini-grants (six total) will address environmental education capacity building within Florida and proposals are due January 15, 2013.

For more details please visit: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/ed/grants.htm

 

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