Green Apple Day of Service

By Maggie Hartley, Director of Marketing, Gen7

On one day, our vast network of champions will demonstrate the strength and breadth of our movement, leaving a meaningful and lasting local impact.

On September 29, 2012, the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council will host the first ever Green Apple Day of Service. For one day, advocates from across the country and around the world will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by taking real action in their communities.

Hundreds of events

Events are planned throughout the USGBC-Northern California Chapter.  In Sacramento, students and community will be re-landscaping at Mark Twain Elementary. In Monterey, LEED EBOM is inspiring collaboration between the elementary school and community college students to audit energy and water use.  In between, there are many more opportunities to join. You can even create your own event.

With more than 700 million children in a school building each day, there is no questioning the enormity and urgency of the task before us. This event will bring together individuals and communities to make changes in their schools and surrounding areas, and there are plenty of ways for you to get involved with this effort.

Join us!

How will you take part in Green Apple Day of Service? Visit mygreenapple.org to pledge your support, share your commitment, and connect with USGBC about news and upcoming resources. If you’d like to get involved or for more information contact John Diffenderfer.