Next Generation
Empowering young people to work for peace and the environment
51 Essex St. #2, San Anselmo, CA 94960 415-459.NEXT(6398) info@gonextgeneration.org
Programs
Next Generation offers numerous programs that help local youth, teachers, schools and youth groups raise awareness about social issues, foster leadership development and promote grassroots action for peace, democracy and our environment, including:
- Assemblies and Presentations
- Lessons on social and environmental issues
- Leadership Trainings
- Eco Adventure Field Trips
- Student and Teacher Mentoring
GREEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM
The Next Generation Green Schools Program exists to foster environmental education, youth leadership development, and green behaviors and operations in our schools. We work with students, teachers and administrators at elementary, middle and high schools to tailor a comprehensive program that supports current school priorities and engages students to create a sustainable future.
Download our Green Schools Flyer, Middle and High School Activity Guide, Eco Activities for Elementary Schools, and Eco Adventure Field Trip or email Green Schools Program Coordinator Rebecca Mullaney at rebecca@gonextgeneration.org to find out more about our:
- In-class lessons and school-wide assemblies on environmental and social issues, sustainable solutions, and youth empowerment. View video of our Reduce Reuse Recycle Assembly for Elementary Students and email rebecca@gonextgeneration.org for a brief video of our Go Organic! Puppet Show.
- Eco Adventure Field Trips to local farms, green businesses, eco-friendly homes and natural areas
- Leadership skills development, including school club facilitation and Eco Leadership Trainings
- Green Schools projects encompassing waste, food, transportation, energy, water, and sustainable products
- School and community events, including Green Weeks at our main school sites
- Resources like our Make A Difference Guide and Water Wise Resource Guide
- Our Green School Operation Guide, to Energy Use, Waste Reduction and Recovery, Sustainable Water use, is a great place to satrt!
We can work with your school or youth group to tailor our programs to your needs!
COMMUNITY EVENTS and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to programs geared toward schools and youth groups, Next Generation is well known for its inspiring events, including our:
- Green Your School Conference – Fall 2007
- Earth Day Celebration
- Marin Youth Activist Awards Ceremony – May 2007
We also offer young people and adults additional ways to get involved, including: Volunteer and Internship opportunities – Help out at the office, support our events, or even adopt a local school and help its students learn more about the environment and engage in green action projects.
PEACE CAMPAIGN
- The Big Peace March will be on March 15 this year. Join us in an inspiring day for peace! Click here for details, and to check out inspiring photos from last year's march.
- Our Peace Education Program – Empowering young people to learn more about US foreign policy, develop leadership skills, and work for peace.
- The Peace Action Group - People in their 20s and 30s meeting to share in the heart of the work we do for peace, and to create projects to influence local politics and organize events.
PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
Next Generation collaborates with leading youth-focused organizations including:
In addition, we are supported by Marin Link.
Next Generation is funded by individual donors who make annual gifts, sustain us monthly, or attend our events. In addition, our work is supported by Autodesk, Bank of Marin, Good Earth Natural Foods, Green Light Solar, Marin Community Foundation, Marin County Board of Supervisors, Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, Marin Municipal Water District, Marin Sanitary Service, North Marin Water District, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Rainbow Grocery, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit, Straus Family Creamery, Tamalpais Bank, and The Pacific Sun
Contact Next Generation Director Roni Krouzman for more information on supporting us financially.