P.S. 41 develops a new green roof curriculum
P.S. 41 and partners are seeking support for the development of a green roof curriculum for school kids.
Incredible green roof on P.S. 41
Kids at P.S. 41 in Greenwich Village now have a green roof to use as a learning lab — and the school saves energy too.
Streetfilms re-introduces Zozo, the purple livable streets hero!
Streetfilms is reintroducing their Jim-Henson-designed, child-friendly urban planning mascot: Zozo, the purple livable streets hero. As described on meetzozo.com, “Zozo makes friends wherever he goes. Zozo loves…
Apply for a Summer Play Street in Your Community
(Image via Transportation Alternatives) Summer Play Streets are community organized times when local streets are officially closed to traffic and open for youth to play…
Watch and learn about seine fishing in Brooklyn Bridge Park – Sept 25
Watch scientists use a 20-foot seine net to catch and release fish and other remarkable East River creatures. Participate in a site-specific scavenger hunt and play a game of Finding Niches in between hauls.
The Failure of Environmental Education – Book Review
The Failure of Environmental Education – Book review by Grist.com http://www.grist.org/list/2011-08-30-teaching-kids-to-love-nature-and-buy-less-stuff
Teenager inspired by nature may have just improved solar power tech
Teen Taps Into Power of Fibonacci to Harness the Sun After a hike in the Catskill Mountains last winter, 13-year-old Aidan Dwyer noticed the patterns…
Bored and under 18? Check out NYC’s guide to youth oriented activities in the city.
The New York City Youth Guide to Summer Fun 2011 Published annually by DYCD, The New York City Youth Guide to Summer Fun is a…