MN GreenStep Schools - Green Club FORM

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Welcome, Green Club!

MN GreenStep Schools Green Clubs are youth groups (ages K-12) that include topics in the purpose and activity of their club that relates to one or more MN GreenStep Schools Best Practices. Clubs share their activities in annual updates on this form and ideally also share those activities in Project Story Forms. Sharing activities helps other youth clubs learn from what you've done.

To become a MN GreenStep Green Club, simply fill out the following form, and update it annually. We encourage you to be active in supporting or initiating green projects at your school and documenting them in MN GreenStep Schools Project Story Forms, but your activity level is up to you. You can form a GreenStep Green Club whether your school has joined MN GreenStep Schools or not, but if they have it is valuable to coordinate with your school since your activities may help your school advance in the program. Official School clubs or other youth clubs (eg. 4H and similar) can participate.

If there are multiple clubs at your school that want to be a GreenStep Green Club, that's fine. Each club can make a separate entry with its own contact person, and club advisor if applicable.

If you have any questions or would like assistance along the way, please contact kulma002@umn.edu or see the website www.mngreenstepschools.org

---General Information---

Club Name *

Club Address *

Please provide a complete and accurate address. It will be used to identify a map location to put on the website. If a club meets at a private residence, don't list that, --instead show the address of the school or county office it is affiliated with. (Email kulma002@umnedu if you are not sure.)

Web Link (If applicable)

Short Description (500 characters) *

There will be a section near the end where you can describe your club and activities in more detail.

Logo (optional)

If you want to associate a logo, provide a weblink to a logo image (.png or .jpg or .jpeg) or email kulma002@umn.edu

Club Type (check all that apply) *

Official School Club

Unofficial School Club or Group

Other Youth group or club not associated with a single school

Youth group or club affiliated with multiple schools or locations

Required

Advisor or Adult Leader Name if applicable

(This is helpful for continuity of contact information over time as youth graduate or progress out of a school or age group for the club.)

Contact Person Name (Advisor or Youth)
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Contact Person Email (Advisor or Youth)
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Photo Web Link (optional)

If you want to associate a Photo of the club members, provide a weblink to a logo image (.png or .jpg or .jpeg) or email kulma002@umn.edu

---Outcome Areas and Best Practices Supported---

In the following sections, please check all the boxes that apply to the Best Practices your club is interested or active in. For each Best Practice there could be many possible Best Practice Actions. The Detailed section in a later section allows you to share specifically what types of Actions you can support. The following lists help save other youth groups time finding clubs that are working in the same general area as they are.

Organizational Leadership Best Practices *

1. Green Team: Participating districts and schools form a green team made up diverse roles and stakeholders.

2. GreenStep School Resolution: The district passes a resolution to participate in GreenStep, signed by particpating schools.

3. Widespread Communication: District/School communicate activities and accomplishements to families, students, staff, and stakeholders.

4. Equity And Diversity: District/School Proactively plans for equitable and diverse participation in the program and projects

5. Green School Strategic Plan: District/School creates a strategic plan and reviews it annually.

6. Community Leadership: District/School contribute their experience to professional and community organizations to foster green school capacity beyond their borders.

7. Advanced Recognition: District/School seek advanced recognition through programs like Green Ribbon, LEED, or others.

None of the Above

Other:

Required

Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs Best Practices

1. Energy Efficiency: District/School has very little wasted energy.

2. Renewable Energy: District/School uses renewable energy such as solar panels.

3. Waste Reduction: District/School has very little solid waste and recycles a variety of materials.

4. Material Safety: District/School has very little hazardous waste and safely manages it.

5. Water Efficiency: District/School has very little wasted water indoors and in the school yard.

6. Onsite Stormwater Management: Schoolyards include areas that are natural and help rain soak deep into the ground.

7. Community Spaces: Schools and schoolyards include areas that the community can use.

8. Green Product Purchasing: District/School purchases green products such as recycled office paper, low or non-toxic cleaning supplies, furniture built to green standards, or efficient computers.

9. Commuting Efficiency: Many students and staff walk, bike, carpool or bus to school.

10. Transportation Efficiency: District/School has efficient transportation use and reduces its environmental impacts.

11. Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience: District/School has planned and prepared for extreme weather, adaptation to changing climatic conditions, and has fostered strong community connections.

12 Climate Mitigation and Planning: District/School has assessed their greenhouse gas emissions, planned for their reduction, and is taking action toward that goal.

Other:

Improved Health and Wellness Best Practices *

1. Drinking Water Safety: District/School monitors drinking water quality and prevents water contaminants.

2. Indoor Air Quality: District/School has programs to protect air quality such as using a strong ventilation standard, a comprehensive Indoor Air Quality Management Program, an asthma management program, and a no-smoking policy.

3. Indoor Environmental Comfort: School provides comfortable learning spaces in terms of natural and artificial lighting, temperature, humidity, acoustics (sound quality), window views to nature, furniture and equipment.

4. Chemical Safety: School minimizes and manages chemical exposure and handling to protect students and staff from wood preservatives, mercury in devices, pesticides, and other potential hazards.

5. Physical Activity: Students have ample physical education or outdoor time during each school day.

6. Nourishment Access: District/School provides breakfast and free or reduced lunches as needed to make sure all students are nourished.

7. Nutrition: District/School provides nutritious and healthy meals and snacks.

8. Sustainable Food: District/School purchases food with green features such as organic, fair trade, or locally grown.

9. Health Resources and Planning: District/School has health resources (e.g. a nurse or health aid) and has an overall health plan that includes mental health, positive school climate, inclusivity, equity, and safety.

None of the Above

Other:

Required

Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education Best Practices *

1. Integrated Environmental Education: Environmental education is integrated throughout the curriculum.

2. Outdoor Learning: Outdoor learning experiences are provided .

3. Teacher Training: Environmental education training is offered to teachers.

4. Environmental Career Preparation: The curriculum connects to environmental career readiness.

5. Community Projects: Students conduct environmental community engagement projects .

6. Community Engagement: The district/school partners with community organizations to advance green school achievement.

None of the Above

Other:

Required

---Club Details---

Expanded Description

Here, please use the longer format to expand on your Club description and activities. Feel free to include links for more information.

---Save Draft or Submit for Review---

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