Putting Sustainability Into Action
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Between 2002 and 2004, under a generous grant from the Russell Family Foundation, Sustainable Seattle offered "Putting Sustainability into Action" to 74 classroom and reached 1186 young people. The workshop consisted of 1 or 2 day, hour-long lessons on the three E's of sustainability: Environment, Economics, and Equity. Students also had the opportunity to apply for mini-grants worth up to $500 toward a community or school project related to sustainability.
Some of the project students completed are:
| School |
Grade |
Teacher | Project |
Final Report |
Photos |
| North Mason High School |
10-12 Environmental Science Class and Service Learning |
Karen Lippy |
Large Propagation Bed for native plants, at Hood Canal Watershed Project Center |
North Mason |
Planning Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Project Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| King's High School, Christ Campus |
10-12 |
Melanie Lehman |
Preservation and Restoration of Boeing Creek Park |
King's School |
Project Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Other Mini-Grant Projects Completed:
- Bitter Lake Community Center- Myth Buster Bitter Lake Education Kiosk
- Garfield High School- Bike Shelter
- Roosevelt High School- Fair Trade Coffee Stand
- Alki Community Center- Invasive Plant removal from North Cascades National Park
- Nathan Hale High School- Courtyard Beautification Project.
- International District Housing Alliance's Wilderness Inner City Leadership Development Proejct- Photo-Voice Project