Next Generation
Empowering young people to work for peace and our environment
1363 Lincoln Ave. Suite 5 San Rafael, CA 94901 415-459.NEXT(6398) info (at ) gonextgeneration.org
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. Learn more by reviewing our 2007-2008 School Year Annual Report.
Download our Green Schools Flyer, Middle and High School Activity Guide, and Eco Activities for Elementary Schools or email Green Schools Program Coordinator Rebecca Mullaney at rebecca (at) 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 .
- 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, school gardens and sustainable products
- School and community events, including Green Weeks at our main school sites
- Resources like our Environmental Resource Guide, Water Wise Resource Guide, and Energy Action Guide
- Our Green Schools Operations Guide, to Energy Use, Waste Reduction and Recovery, Sustainable Water Use, is a great place to start!
We can work with your school or youth group to tailor our programs to your needs!
PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
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 Link, Marin Municipal Water District, Marin Sanitary Service, North Marin Water District, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Rainbow Grocery, Straus Family Creamery, Tamalpais Bank, Three Twins Ice Cream, and The Pacific Sun
Contact Next Generation Director Paul Raia for more information on supporting us financially.