Posted in Garden News on September 24, 2024, by Caryn Hummell Caryn Hummell is the Urban Advantage Coordinator at the New York Botanical Garden. In July, the New York Botanical Garden’s Teacher Professional Learning team partnered with the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) to offer a free three-day Civic Science Summer Institute: Narrating Our Place in Nature. The …
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) is receiving $425,616 to advance their goal of cultivating a society of individuals with a deep understanding of the dynamic interdependencies between human and natural systems. This project will develop the next generation of environmental justice advocates, equipped with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) skills to protect local watersheds and enhance climate resilience through school-community collaboration.
We sat down with Stephanie Walker—Analyst II, Energy and Sustainability for Houston Independent School District (HISD), to talk about the HISD Zero-Waste School Program pilot and how it hopes to bring sustainability practices to the school district—one of the largest in the nation—and beyond. The Strategic Objectives of HISD’s Zero-Waste School Program are to:• Reduce …
The autumn leaves, milder temperatures, and increase of farmers’ markets and other outdoor events means it’s time for our fall edition of the CELF newsletter. We welcome you to grab a warm drink and read about what we’ve been up to this season. Read more
With the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and in the midst of Filipino American History Month, we want to reflect on a moment of cross-cultural collaboration in our history with the Delano Grape Strike and Boycott. Though this event took place almost 60 years ago, its impact and legacy can be seen today.
We’re thrilled over the success of our recent 3-day Summer Institute at the University of Houston Clear Lake, which brought together passionate STEM4ALL pre-service and in-service teachers. The event focused on Civic Science, empowering educators to integrate STEM education and civic engagement in their classrooms. The CELF TX team shared valuable insights and practical strategies …
Exploring STEM through Civic Science with Pre-Service Teachers, June Newsletter Read More
Have you participated a CELF program at any time since 2020? If yes, then we would love to hear from you. Your feedback really matters and your responses can help shape our future programs in ways that benefit you, your students and your communities. Please fill out the survey today! It takes less than 10 …
CELF Annual Survey is Open! (Automatic Entry in Raffle) Read More
At CELF’s 2023 Virtual Student Symposium, students from New York, Texas and Ghana presented their projects, sharing results and solutions with their peers. A wide range of research topics covered endangered species like tiger salamanders, tested the impact of microplastics on brine shrimp, addressed bacterial contamination in drinking water and on artificial turf playing fields, …
Students Drive Creative Solutions at the CELF Virtual Student Symposium, May Newsletter Read More
“The transition to a green economy is underway all over the country through advancements and growth in renewable energy. But, maintaining these energy systems will require a highly trained and educated future workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to sustain and innovate mass change at scale, in ways that facilitate equitable opportunity and environmental …
The Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation announced this week that it has added the Young Voices for the Planet series of groundbreaking films featuring student environmental action to its educational resources. The films are now available on CELF’s website (www.celfeducation.org/yvfp). Young Voices for the Planet is now entering its next phase of growth as a part …
April Newsletter Announces Young Voices and Future Civic Science Programs Read More
CELF’s focus on student-led, project-based inquiry has combined with Young Voices’ groundbreaking films and curricula to amplify and empower student voices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valhalla NY, April 25, 2023. The Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation announced today that it has added the Young Voices for the Planet’s series of groundbreaking films featuring student environmental action to …
Program will provide complementary learning materials for parents and children as part of the Plush for the Planet product line FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whitmore Lake, Michigan. April 21, 2023. The Bear Factory today announced the launch of its new sustainability education focus for youth that will be supported by a strategic partnership with the Children’s …
Texas students care about the future of their environment: the air they breathe, the water they drink, and the neighborhoods where they live. At CELF’s Annual Houston Student Symposium this month, students from six regional schools presented their projects aimed at creating a healthier and more sustainable future. At a separate event, elementary school students …
Student Voices Heard and Recognized in our March 2023 Newsletter Read More
During a day of making direct observations from aboard a boat, Channelview High School students got a closer look at Port Houston and gained a deeper understanding of the energy and shipping industries that drive the local economy, as well as the environmental challenges their community faces. Two groups of female high school students from …
Local and Global Connections for Students in the February 2023 Newsletter Read More
Students and teachers from Westbury High School in Houston joined CELF and community stakeholders for an exciting and educational afternoon at Willow Waterhole Greenway, a 300-plus-acre network of lakes, prairie, and marsh located in the heart of the Westbury neighborhood of Houston. Read about these and other exciting events in January, as well as upcoming …
Get Outside, Experiential Learning in our January 2023 Newsletter Read More
In 2023, thousands of young people will begin their journey toward becoming the future leaders of a more sustainable, vibrant planet for everyone. Educators supported by CELF, as well as our partners and sponsors, are ready to provide many of the resources teachers and students crave. Read more in our December 2022 Newsletter.
During the month of Thanksgiving, CELF is grateful for a busy calendar of fulfilling school programs and community events: Green Careers guest speakers on the clean energy transition, “plogging” in Spring Creek, Texas, the pumpkin lifecycle in New York, and a high school career day. Read the highlights, plus our partnership on electric buses and …
Recent Programs, Community Events and Electric Buses in our November Newsletter Read More
Read more about our proudest 2022 accomplishments in our End-of-Year Campaign Launch announcement.
Adriana Castro, Facilitadora de Educación y Desarrollo Profesional English Version El equipo de CELF Texas realizó recientemente una excursión para visitar Moonflower Farms en Houston. El propósito de esta visita era volver a conectar con Federico Marques, el director general y fundador, pero también fue una reunión introductoria para mí, la nueva educadora de Texas. …
Conectando la sostenibilidad con las comunidades hispanas y latinas Read More