Green Schools Committee

Current Topics/Updates:

Santa Cruz City School District 2022-23 Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Update
View the presentation for the 2022-23 school year's sustainability and energy efficiency updates at various school sites. 
Click Here to View the Presentation

City of Santa Cruz 2030 Climate Action Plan
The City invites you to learn about the 2030 climate action plan.
https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/home/showpublisheddocument/90696/637983259409670000

Resilient Santa Cruz
The City invites you to join the Resilient Santa Cruz challenge today. You can do so as an individual, with your household or with a team of friends, coworkers or neighbors. You and your team can earn special recognition and prizes for your efforts! 
https://resilientsantacruzcounty.org/

The Climate Justice Club at Harbor High School
The Climate Justice Club met during the 2023 spring semester to design materials for a project that promoted native bird species and how we as a community can work together to keep their natural habitat safe. The project included scientific illustrations, stickers, tote bags and handmade recycling kits. To purchase stickers and tote bags please see the link below. 
Save Our Local Birds Stickers & Totes Order Form
2022-23 Harbor High School Green Accomplishments

Upcoming Events at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Explore the nature of Santa Cruz — wherever you are! Connect with local experts and join your community in deepening understanding about nature, science, and stewardship online and in-person.
https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/public-programs/

Youth for Climate Justice
Santa Cruz Climate Action Network (SCCAN) seeks to address the current Climate Change Emergency. More information about Youth for Climate Justice events and programs can be found below. 
https://scruzclimate.org/

Nature Club
Nature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Programs are led by Museum staff with kids dropped off at rotating locations, including local parks, open spaces, and of course at the Museum! Exploration and activities help kids learn more about nature through observation and experience while developing a deeper connection to nature and making new friends.
https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/nature-club/

Saturdays in the Soil

It’s time to get your hands dirty! We’re excited to relaunch Saturdays in the Soil, a monthly volunteer program in our native plant garden. Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community (in a physically distanced manner!) to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program.
Volunteer opportunity: Saturdays in the Soil
https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/11-21-saturdays-in-the-soil/

Camps that connect kids to nature!

Through exploration, experimentation, and experiences outdoors the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hopes to inspire future scientists. Join us to discover a passion for nature, learning, and community. All Nature Explorers camps connect campers to their environment in fun and exciting ways that engage their natural sense of curiosity while supporting academic success.
https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/camp/

 

Green Schools Committee Meetings & Information 

 Meeting Date

 Location

 Agenda

 Minutes

 Meetings take place from 4:00 - 5:30 pm on zoom unless otherwise noted *
Zoom Passcode: green
 2023-24      
10/19/2023  Zoom 4:00-5:30 pm
 Agenda  Minutes
1/18/2024  Zoom 4:00-5:30 pm  Agenda  Minutes
3/7/2024  Zoom 4:00-5:30 pm  Agenda  Minutes
4/18/2024  Zoom 4:00-5:30 pm  Agenda  Minutes


   
 2022-23      
  10/20/2022  via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes 
  01/26/2023  via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
  03/16/2023   via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30
 Agenda  Minutes
  04/13/2023  via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30pm  Agenda  Minutes
       
 2021-22      
 1/13/2022  via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
 03/16/2022  via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
 05/05/2022  via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
       
 2020-21      
 11/12/20   via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
 1/07/21   via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
 4/08/21   via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
 5/13/21   via Zoom, 4:00 - 5:30  Agenda  Minutes
       
 2019-20      
 11/7/19  District Office, Conf Rm 5  Agenda Minutes 11/7/19 
 1/21/20  District Office, Conf Rm 5  Agenda Minutes 1/21/20 
 5/21/20  via Zoom, 4:30 - 6:00  Agenda Minutes 05/21/20 
       
2018-19       
 11/14/18 Harbor High Library  11/14/18  Minutes 111418
 1/29/19 - 7:00 - 8:30 *  District Office, Room 5  1/29/19  Minutes 012919
 4/9/19  District Office, Room 5  4/9/19  Minutes 040919
       
 2017-18      
 9/26/17  Harbor High Library  9/26/17  Minutes 092617
 12/5/17  Harbor High Library  12/5/17  Minutes 120517
 3/20/18  Harbor High Library  3/20/18  Minutes 032018
       
 2016-17      
 Feb. 7, 2017  Harbor High Library   2/7/17  Minutes  020717
 May 9, 2017  Harbor High Library   5/9/17  Minutes 050917
       
 2015-16      
 Oct. 13, 2015 Harbor High Library   10/13/15  Minutes 101315
 Jan.  12, 2016 Harbor High Library   1/12/16  Minutes 011216
 April 12, 2016 Harbor High Library   4/12/16  Minutes 041216
 May 10, 2016 Harbor High Library   5/10/16  Minutes 051016
       
       

Files for Download
 Green Schools Annual Report 22-23
 Green Schools Annual Report 21-22
 Green Schools Annual Report 20-21
 Green Schools Annual Report 19-20
 Green Schools Annual Report 18-19
 Green Schools Annual Report 17-18
 Green Schools Annual Report 16-17
 Green Schools Annual Report 15-16
 15-16 Green Schools Report presentation

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