YES (Youth for Environment and Sustainability) convenes students from around the San Francisco Bay Area to discuss transportation issues, learn how our personal decisions impact climate change, and share ways of encouraging everyone to walk, bike, take transit, or carpool to school in order to improve air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area. The … Read more
by Amy Jolly, CCP | Nov. 24, 2015 The The Climate Center’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) convened more than 50 students from across Sonoma County for the Green Teen Gathering on November 11, 2015. Green Teen is completely organized and facilitated by high school students participating in YAB, with mentorship provided by the Center for … Read more
by Amy Jolly, The Climate Center | Nov. 5, 2015 On October 7, students across Sonoma County left their cars in the driveway and took to the streets using active or alternative transportation for International Walk and Roll to School Day. In Sonoma County, more than 10,000 students participated, of which 1,445 were high school students … Read more
The Green Teen Gathering is an event for teens who care about the future of our planet. It’s an opportunity to meet other like-minded, green teens and learn about how to get involved in the community. When: Friday, November 13, 2015, 5:30-8:30pm Where: Montgomery High School Cafeteria Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Middletown … Read more
October 7 is International Walk and Roll to School Day. Join millions of kids across the globe who are choosing to forgo their carbon-powered ride for a cleaner, healthier commute. If you’re in Sonoma County, you can register here to participate. Keep in mind that the entire month of October is International Walk to School Month, so … Read more
May 6, 2015 by Amy JollyYouth Leadership Implementation Manager This month three students from The Climate Center’s Youth Advisory Board walked the halls in Sacramento at their first Advocacy Day. Students received advocacy training and met with senators, assembly members, and their aides to promote Senate Bill 32 and Assembly Bill 1335. Organized by the … Read more
April 6, 2015 by Amy Jolly Can a hot beverage motivate students to use a “Green Way” to get to school? Yes! These Millennials are anything but lazy! They woke up early on a cold winter morning to encourage their peers to lower their carbon footprint and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by rewarding them … Read more
Paola Alvarado March 4, 2015 There is a misconception that in order to create change you must be an adult. However, ECO2school works with students across Sonoma County who are challenging that stereotype and choosing to impact their communities now. Serah Almeyda, a senior at Windsor High School and member of the The Climate Center’s … Read more
February 20, 2015 Sonoma County youth aren’t waiting to take charge of their future. On Saturday, February 7, 2015, The Climate Center Youth Leadership staff traveled with 21 high school students representing 5 schools across Sonoma County to meet up with other students from the nine Bay Area counties to discuss transportation, clean air, climate … Read more
Young people may not be responsible for the climate crisis but they do have a commitment to creating a livable future. Climate Protection Campaign’s Youth Advisory Board brought students from around Sonoma County together to talk about how to make their school campuses some sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint. Press Democrat Extra Credit Blog … Read more
