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Join the Sustainable Water Challenge!
All GEF programs are free for registered members and include unlimited access to sustainability education, activities, and more!
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Enter to win a Green in Action Award!
Part of National Green Week, these awards distinguish schools, classrooms and youth groups who have shared their sustainability projects with GEF. Tell us about your initiatives to win a coveted Green in Action award! Applications are due at the end of National Green Week, April 30. Read more and make a difference!Sign the Green Classroom Pledge
Ask your classroom to sign a pledge that they will take steps to have a more environmentally friendly and sustainable classroom. By submitting a copy of your pledge and a photo you can win big!
Teach Concepts Related to Water Sustainability
Water pollution, efficient technologies, the water cycle! Conduct a lesson or activity with your class or group that discusses one of the many topics around waste reduction. GEF has free resources for every grade level to use year round or to fill up your National Green Week lesson plan!
Conduct a Water Related Activity
Find fun activities for each grade level that teach important lessons related to water availability, pollution and conservation! You can also find informational posters great for hanging around the classroom.
Implement New Water Saving Strategies
GEF provides many simple strategies for saving water at home and outside. Implementing just one or two of these will promote awareness about the issues around water conservation and can result in significant savings.
Read Books!
GEF recommends reading material with water sustainability themes for each grade level. Reading is a great way to spend quality time with your class, group or family!