IMAGES FROM THE NATIONAL GREEN SCHOOLS CONFERENCE IN DENVER, COLORADO

The National Green Schools Conference in Denver just concluded yesterday.

We attended a fresh and dynamic presentation by Alec Loorz, founder of Kids vs Global Warming. Alec was the youngest youth trained under Vice President Al Gore. 

We had a movie screening entitled Carbon Nation

 

Carbon Nation is a film about sustainable solutions to our global problems. An optimistic view showcasing the amazing work of people from all walks of life. The element that connects them all is a passion for protecting our world for future generations. We met Peter Byck, Director and Producer of the film.

Another event we participated in was a solutions summit about effective recycling programs for schools. We explored models of excellence for schools to follow. 

 

We had a zoo visit in Denver

While not all the events were youth-oriented, our youth mentors were privileged to discover that there are amazing solutions to solving many of our environmental challenges. The last event we took part in was a media relations presentation by Sylvia Ewing, an Illinois reporter. This will be a trip that we will remember for a long time.   Mike Leveille

3rd module of our biodiversity mentorship program- Ottawa, CANADA

Our 3rd module of our biodiversity mentorship program took place today. Here were some of the guests for the Saturday program on Politics and Biodiversity.
Jessica Walsh Moreau- Biodiversity Youth Leader- Delegate at Nagoya for COP10
David Chernushenko - City of Ottawa councillor
Yasir Naqvi - Liberal MPP for Ottawa Centre, Liberal MPP for Ottawa Centre, President of the Provincial Liberal Party and former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education
Anil Naidoo - Ottawa Centre NDP candidate
Kevin O'Donnell - Ottawa Centre Green candidate
Growing Up Organic staff person to be named
Tom Marcantonio - Food Production Co-Ordinator at Woodpark CommunIty Association, local organic farmer/consultant
Judi Varga-Toth - Founder and Owner of Credible Edibles

45 students from 12 schools have participated in the program to date with 10 students completing all the modules today.  Twenty of our ASLA Grade 6-8 students are presently involved.  Mr. L.

EARTH DAY CANADA ECOMENTORS AND BIODIVERSITYMATTERS- OTTAWA

It was an honour to work with Earth Day Canada today and present our International Youth Accord.  Chafic and Jessica presented their international work in Nagoya, Japan during COP10.  We made an invitation for youth to take part in the many events leading up to COP11.   

GREEN SCHOOL NATIONAL CONFERENCE- DENVER, COLORADO 2012

February 27-29, 2012

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS TIMELINE

• The deadline for submitting proposals is 5:00pm PDT on July 31, 2011
• Presenters will be notified of acceptance/decline by September 15, 2011

Click Here to submit a presentation proposal.
QUESTIONS? Please email greenpresent@nationalgreenschools.org or call 1-800-280-6218 (between 9am - 5pm west coast time).

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http://www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org/call_for_presentations.php

June 26 at 2 pm - Valuing Urban Wetlands

MACOUN MARSH TOUR
with Michael Leveille and the youth of Biodiversitymatters

Location: Macoun Marsh (Beechwood Cemetery off St- Laurent Boulevard North) Ottawa, CANADA

Meeting Spot: Behind St. David and Martin Presbyterian Church on St-Laurent and Dunbarton Crescent)

We will need volunteers for this one!

Youth Presentations

A couple weeks ago, Emily Malone and Christina Vietinghoff of the CISV-Eco Group made a presentation at the "Collaborating for Biodiversity" Conference held in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Members of the audience included government and NGOs. They talked about their experience in Japan as well as the outcomes of COP 10. They also discussed the NB Youth Accord on Biodiversity. Although there were some tough audience questions, many participants of the conference listed this presentation as one of the highlights of the conference.