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MassRecycle and MassDEP 2011 Conference & Trade Show
MassRecycle and MassDEP 2011 Conference & Trade Show
GREENING YOUR SCHOOLS BY TAPPING YOURBEST RESOURCES
By Karen DiFranza Hands to Earth:
Educating for a Sustainable World
Quabbin Regional School District On Site Composting and Organic Gardening
Programs
Hubbardston Center School Garden
since 2005
Quabbin Regional High School Garden
since 2008
Keeping tons of organic material out of the waste stream each year
Keeping tons of organic material out of the waste stream each year
Recycling valuable resources
Collecting leftovers Emptying into the bins
Creating Earth Stewards
Providing children with experiences that connect them to the land.
Providing children with experiences that connect them to the land.
How to do it•Get everyone on board•Be inclusive!
School Principal
Including staff in your process
• Meet with people to explain your program and share its purpose
• Discuss how the program will impact their jobs
• Explain their role in the program• Ask for concerns and suggestions
Administrative, Custodial and Kitchen Staff
Teachers
Community Resources & Support for Your Program
• Board of Health• Energy Board• Public Works Department• Conservation Commission• Agricultural Commission
Related Organizations
•Garden Club• Environmental Groups•Girl and Boy Scouts• Land Trusts
Related Businesses Providing Financial and In-kind support
• Trash and recycling providers
• Pharmacies
• Health Clinics
• Organic Farms
• Farm and Garden Supply Stores
Waste Management/Barre Landfill and Gas to Energy Facility
Support and Scholarship for QRSH Composting and Organic
GardeningProgram
Grant Opportunities
• Community Foundations• Lowe’s Outdoor Classroom Grants• Home Depot/National Gardening
Association Outdoor Classroom Grants
• Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom mini-grants – up to $1,500
Families
Students: Your Best Resource
Children love:To learn experientiallyTo do real work that impacts real issues
To feel they are making a difference in the world
Doing the work: Solar Powered
Outreach
Mission Statement
The Quabbin Composting
and Organic Gardening Program works to protect the
environment for future generations by recycling food resources, through
sustainable agriculture and by encouraging these practices in our
community
Creating Value-Added Products
Environmental Issues
Children of all ages are aware of many issues
threatening environmental and
human health
Children Want to Help
Empowering Children
Give Children a chance to do work that
empowers them while creating a brighter future for everyone
The Best Resource for Greening our Schools and Greening our
World
For more information, visit
our website: http://handstoearth.com/
Related Resources: http://www.seedsofsolidarity.org/Less_Trash_More_Compost.pdfhttp://aginclassroom.org/ http://www.thegreenteam.org/