Green Education Network Chairman & CEO Gregory Hilbert announced today that GEN has joined a Care2 call for a 2010 MARCH ON WASHINGTON DC (and capitols in all 50 states), to demand restoration of government of, by and for the people.
The two astonishingly creative videos below, both by student-age artists, inspire all who see them. One is of a young Ukranian using sand art to depict a world gone horribly wrong when WWII Nazis slaughtered millions in her country enroute to the oil fields of Russia, and another is by a young American using a palindrome to express her resolve [...]
Green Education Network Chairman and CEO Gregory Hilbert begs all to sign worldwide AVAAZ.org petition even long after the Copenhagen failure he predicts, to tell posterity we were not among those now forsaking the untold millions who will suffer horrors in consequence of that failure.
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89% of Americans Want It. Championed by Greenhouse Neutral Foundation, Green Education Network and Others are Collaborating to Get It Done.
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“Creativity, the Cornerstone to Improving the Environment” — Nancy Martini
In Nancy’s Honor, GEN is conducting an ECO ARTS & CRAFTS CONTEST! EVERY PARTICIPANT WINS HONORS! Get the scoop below!
Nancy Martini writes: I am an Art Director and Artist creating with recycled materials for as long as I can remember. Someone always seems to find me [...]
Environmental Science Lesson & Experiment Activity
Click Here to Download PDF of Lesson Plan and Experiment Activity for Grades 5-8. Click here to Download PDF Version for High School and College
DIG IT! You’re Environmental Scientists! Here’s Your Project
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The Problem: Every year U.S. grocery and other retail stores spend $4,000,000,000 ($4 Billion) to put our purchases in over [...]
Green Education Network CEO Gregory Hilbert (left)Â Â was a guest on Dr Pat’s Perf Go Green Hour in July, and will return as a guest with Bob Williamson of Greenhouse Neutral Foundation at a later date. Dr Pat’s programs are broadcast, syndicated and heard on-line by tens of millions. CLICK HERE TO HEAR GREG ON THE [...]
Dave Marcou, a LaCrosse Wisconsin highschool classmate of GEN CEO Gregory Hilbert, is among other things an author, editor and writer whose byline appears on many books and articles. Because he’d not been in touch since 2004, this anecdote was among the things he wrote Greg to bring him up to date on his activities:
“In 2005, first by dumb-luck [...]
Green Education Network urges you to view the  two-minute video about 350.org right here on GEN, and key information from the 350.org website. NOTE: Current carbon level is 390!
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Dear World,
This is an invitation to help build a movement–to take one day and use it to stop the climate crisis. On October 24, we will stand together [...]
Green Education Network has awarded a Certificate of Honor to the National Highschool of Arts Queen Marie in Constanta, Romania for it’s several completed environmental projects. The projects are part of a months-long international campaign in which the school is involved. Below we share the videos documenting their efforts because it may do your heart good — [...]
Green Education Network is delighted to support your Test Prep & FUN adventures! If you have 60 seconds to spare, Click here to see  a video of a Dolphin that’s amazing and inspiring. You’ll notice the dolphin is PLAYING!
If you’re a principal or teacher proud of what your Test Prep and FUN players have achieved, click here to add a Free [...]
Greenhouse Neutral Foundation is chartered in Australia, but thanks to Bob Williamson is no stranger to environmental leaders in the U.S. and other countries. Green Education Network is grateful to have Bob Williamson as an Honorary Advisor, and sees him as a source of inspiration for leaders of today and tomorrow.
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Bob Williamson (at center in photo [...]
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Eco Kids Online http://www.ecokids.ca
Discover cool things about science and nature, wildlife, environmental issues and more through games and activities.
Environmental Education for Kids! (EEK!)http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/eek/
Lots of information and ideas about the earth, animals, and other neat stuff including what kinds of jobs are available for people interested in the environment.Â
FEMA for Kids http://www.fema.gov/kids/
The Federal [...]
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DAISY’S MAGIC GARDEN
An Original Story for Our Times, by Green Education Network Publisher Forrest Stone
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Once upon a time there was a farmer. On the farm were cows, chickens, and sheep. These animals gave milk, eggs, and wool. The farmer also grew corn, beans, peas, and other crops. “It is hard work to take care [...]
GEN was happy to co-sponsor Newington High School Environmental Club students led by Science Teacher Julie Butryman. Their Earth Day Project was a Saturday morning clean-up of litter. Mark Pappa, Center, is Chairman of Newington’s Environmental Quality Commission, the host of the event. Perf Go Green supplied biodegradable trash bags and Six Flags also co-sponsored.
Green Education Network is happy to provide a FREE, Honorary Award or Recognition Certificate for any meaningful activity or project undertaken by a teacher, classroom, school or organization that relates to the Mission of Green Education Network.Â
Not the same Certificate for all, but one created uniquely for you!Â
Free Certificates are provided in the form of a PDF you can [...]
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Teaching resources – Click at left for lesson plans and activities from EPA and many other sources, grouped by topic
Order FREE EPA Print Publications  - Click at left for excellent free material
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The movie Freedom Writers starring two-time Academy Award winner Hillary Swank is based on the true story of Hero Teacher Erin Gruwell and her Freedom Writers, who wrote the Freedom Writers Diary.
The Freedom Writers Foundation is not focused on Environmental Education, but Green Education Network finds the story inspiring and the methods taught by Erin [...]
Millennium for ALL Earth’s Children
A GEN K-12 Special Project
The Millennium Campaign starts here now, with YOU!
Click Here to Vote in GEN’s Poll to Choose the Official Name of our Campaign, and to “sign” our petition to the UN, President Obama, and the U.S. Congress.
Teachers, parents and students of all ages can vote and “sign” the [...]
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Green Education Network Preliminary Donation List
Of the many worthy Non-profits, the following are those eligible to receive a GEN donation. This list will be finalized and updated on an ongoing basis.
If you would like your organization to remain on the list or to be added to the list, please note GEN’s intention to implement [...]
Green Education Network Supports
The activities of listed non-profit green community and educational organizations, responsible for-profit companies, and governmental entities are consistent with GEN’s Mission of Empowering Teachers, Students and Parents to Save Planet Earth’s Climate, Resources and Life. This is only the beginning of the list, which we expect to complete by mid-June, and will [...]
Whole Planet Foundation is dedicated to reducing global poverty via a micro-financing method proven to be effective. The non-profit Foundation was established by Whole Foods Market, an exemplary and inspiring company whose environmental policies and practices GEN holds forth as a model for other companies to emulate.
Click Here For More About Whole Foods Market’s Green [...]
Glastonbury’s Oct 2009 Apple Fest will be Greener Than Ever!Â
Green Education Network is helping inject the Fest with a happy dose of “Green”. Together with sponsors we’re giving away 100 FREE PRIZES!     Â
But Why Are We Going to Stage the World’s First Live BIODEGRADABLE Waste Bag Dig Up?
Nonbiodegradable plastic kitchen waste and trash bags, like plastic shopping bags, persist in [...]
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Humans were not the only creatures suffering under Australia’s record heat wave in 2008 and 2009, as this orphaned female baby koala attests. Her innocent and seemingly smiling face is inspiring!
According to widespread internet reports, verified as true by a source we tend to trust (see Hoax Slayer below), and verified by GEN as having [...]
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After the pantomime, select one of the pantomimed species and ask students to conjecture why that species is endangered. Ask this about as many of species habitat types as time permits.
Inspire, enlighten and enliven an environmental education lesson on endangered species, and gain empathy from human underdogs!
Green Education Network highly recommends this 9-minute video explaining the causes, process, and effects of global warming for two reasons: (1) It is of superior quality and among the more complete, clear and instructive of any we have seen, and (2) It inspires, because it was created by a highschool student for a course project! Grade [...]
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