Community Partner Organizations & Agencies:
Audubon Society of the Everglades - Resources on native birds and habitats that support them.
Everglades Literacy Program, Everglades Foundation - Toolkit of standards-based K-12 lessons to foster Everglades Literacy; free teacher training and resources.
FUNraising Dollars - Textile recycling bins, rebate program & school challenges.
Grassy Waters Everglades Preserve (West Palm Beach) - School field trips and educator resources with focus on Everglades habitat and water conservation.
Keep Martin Beautiful - Habitat clean-up opportunities and community events.
Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful - Habitat clean-up opportunities and community events.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (Juno Beach) - School programs, field trips, and educator resources on coastal and marine conservation with a focus on sea turtles.
Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach) - School programs and field trips on plant diversity, botany, wetlands, and conservation.
Resource Depot (West Palm Beach) - School programs and educator resources to promote reduction of waste through creative reuse; educators can "shop" warehouse for gently used school and art supplies (memberships available).
River Center, Loxahatchee River District (Jupiter) - School programs and field trips focused on Loxahatchee River watershed.
SchoolPool, FL Dept. of Transportation - Resources for school campaigns promoting sustainable transportation.
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach) - School programs on solid waste issues in PBC, promoting the four R's: refuse, reduce, reuse & recycle.
For more information about the Green Schools Recognition Program, please contact Lauren Butcher at lbutcher2013@fau.edu or (561) 686-6600.