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WE-LAB Expands to Cities in South Florida
When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected Dream in Green (DIG) as the sole awardee of its 2013 Environmental Education grant for the implementation of the Water and Energy Learning and Behavior Program (WE-LAB), it was with the condition that the program be easily replicated across the country. Almost two years later, having successfully implemented WE-LAB throughout Miami-Dade, in late April 2015 WE-LAB was launched in Broward County with a workshop at the City of Hallandale Beach attended by over 65 city residents.  Participants learned about [...]
Dream in Green Receives Green Pro & NACo Achievement Awards
Dream in Green's (DIG) environmental education programs are recognized for their excellence by two prestigious organizations, The National Association of Counties and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. At its fifth annual Green Means Green Awards, The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce honored DIG the “Green Pro” award for its work as a lead organization in helping schools reduce their environmental footprint and promoting sustainable behaviors including energy and water conservation, waste reduction and recycling. This is the second consecutive year Dream in Green receives an award from the Coral Gables Chamber [...]
2015 Summer Internship
Title: Summer Internship Summary Dream in Green (DIG) seeks a highly responsible individual with strong writing and research skills to assist with several projects in preparation for our 2015-2016 Green Schools Challenge (GSC). The GSC encourages K-12 students, teachers and staff members in Miami-Dade County to design and implement energy and environmental solutions at their schools by completing a series of monthly challenges throughout the academic year. Responsibilities Willingness to support Dream in Green mission Assist with the Green Schools Challenge Guidebook update Assist with the [...]
41 Miami-Dade Schools Receive Awards from Dream in Green for their Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
June 5, 2015 – Miami, FL – On Wednesday, June 3rd, 41 schools were honored at Dream in Green’s Annual End-of-Year Awards Ceremony. The event celebrated students, teachers and staff representing 115 elementary, middle and high schools who participated in the 2014–2015 Green Schools Challenge (GSC)/Water and Energy Learning and Behavior (WE-LAB) programs. Throughout the academic year, schools complete a STEM-based curriculum that promotes environmentally sustainable behaviors, including energy and water conservation, waste reduction and recycling. The 1st place GSC award was given to John I. [...]
Dream in Green Wins the 2015 Green Pro Award from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karla Utting karla@dreamingreen.org Miami, May 1, 2015 – Dream in Green (DIG) is honored to have been selected as the recipient of the 2015 Green Pro Award at the 5th Annual Green Means Green Awards, hosted by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, on April 24, 2015. The Chamber’s Green Means Green Awards recognizes individuals, corporations, emerging professionals and others in the community that have placed a strong emphasis on sustainability and green practices. DIG was recognized for [...]
How Do Small Non-Profits Survive In a Competitive Environment?
Many friends who are not involved with non-profits find it difficult to understand how integral non-profits are to the overall functioning of the economy and community wellbeing. Frequently the value and work of non-profits for economic and community development, particularly that of smaller, more local organizations, is underestimated. While the good work of these organizations is recognized, their contribution to the economy is not acknowledged nor is the connection understood. In reality, they provide a source of employment and income which directly stimulates facets of the economy in [...]
2014-2015 Green Schools Challenge Highlights – January to April
As the school year winds down and the end of the 2014-15 Green Schools Challenge (GSC) program cycle draws near, we highlight some of the great accomplishments of the GSC Green Teams. In response to the Alternative Transportation monthly challenge in January, the Green Team at Pinecrest Elementary encouraged school families to create carpooling groups and developed a “Walk Safe to School” campaign to help reduce the amount of air pollutants emitted by automobiles. The Green Team at John I. Smith K-8 kicked off a [...]
Dream in Green to Honor Miami’s Green Innovators at the 9th Annual Living the Dream Fundraiser
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karla Utting 786.574.4909 karla@dreamingreen.org MIAMI – April 13, 2015 – Dream in Green (DIG), along with its sponsors, is pleased to announce the 2015 Green Innovators to be honored at the 2015 Living the Dream Annual Fundraiser and Green Innovator Awards on Friday, May 8, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 1 Hotel South Beach, 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. The Green Innovator Awards was launched in 2007 to recognize outstanding companies and individuals for their leadership, [...]
FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center: Connecting 9-12 Grade Learners with Professionals in the Fields of Environmental Science and Research. GalleryFAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center: Connecting 9-12 Grade Learners with Professionals in the Fields of Environmental Science and Research.
FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center: Connecting 9-12 Grade Learners with Professionals in the Fields of Environmental Science and Research.
Placed-based learning is a critical tool for a well-rounded student. The key is for students to experience first-hand the anthropogenic impact of ecosystem interactions with instruction from knowledgeable researchers, educators and professionals. These interactions help students demystify the work involved in developing a sustainability framework for the future. The Tiblisi Declaration (1977) is considered a framework of understanding to help create environmentally literate citizens for those in the environmental education and sustainability field. It states five clear objectives that should be targeted in educational programs [...]
WE-LAB MAKING IMPACT IN SCHOOLS
The Water and Energy Learning and Behavior Program (WE-LAB), linked to the Green Schools Challenge, is being implemented in 25 public and private schools seeking advanced sustainability curriculum focused on the Water/Energy Nexus. Students have learned about the significance of protecting the watershed, built model aquifers, and created water savings public service announcements through the implementation of monthly challenge projects with the schoolsÂ’ green teams. In April, WE-LAB Schools will be hosting Eco-Summits to share their achievements and to be recognized for their accomplishments during [...]