Green Schoolyards Certification

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My school garden is well maintained by students, teachers, parents, and community members. *

My school garden is used for classroom lessons and activities, and the garden is a focal point of nature at school. *

My school has a partnership program with an outside organization to support programming/curriculum in classrooms. *

My school is dedicated to taking students on nature-based field trips when possible - at least two field trips a year. *

My school makes a concerted effort to give students access to nature programming, throughout the school day or academic year. *

My school has specific curriculum based on nature (not with a partner organization), like curriculum based on climate change/trees/birds/endangered species/gardening. *

My school markets itself as "green" indicating our commitment to nature-based education with pictures/newsletters/programming/clubs and activities/website updates/signs inside and surrounding school property. *

My school has low waste/no waste policies, composting, recycling, or specific containers of waste types. *

My school has specific energy efficient infrastructure, such as timed water foundations, dual flush toilets, and/or sensor lights. *

A majority of students/staff/faculty use public transportation, bike, and/or walk to get to school. *

My school uses preferred vendors that are eco-friendly. *

My school has high participation from the surrounding community, including dedicated parents and community members who participate in nature-based initiatives. *

We regularly have class outdoors. *

We have a strong garden team made up of parents, students, teachers, and/or community members. *

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