This is an international program with resources for support based in Boulder. The program offers pathways to success through a seven-step process which supports student achievement and engagement and resource conservation. After a school has registered and implemented each step, the school receives an Eco-Schools award. Registration is free and the program includes free resources and online training for teachers.

Become an Energy Kid! Learn about what energy is, where it comes from, and how we use it. Test your new knowledge with one of the many online games and activities. Determine your energy footprint using the Energy Calculator. There is also a section of lesson plans for teachers.

Energy Star’s interactive website allows younger students to explore the world of energy production and use. Kids learn about ways in which they can save energy at home and become more energy literate. There is also a section for parents and teachers, complete with lesson plans and games.

Offering tips on "What You Can Do" and "Energy Star Success Stories," this site offers many options for making a commitment to your students as well as your environment.

Did you know that 1 minute of idling produces more carbon monoxide than does smoking three packs of cigarettes? Learn about the impacts idling has on our fuel consumption and our air quality and then get involved by starting an anti-idling campaign at your school.

Facing the Future examines the importance of having a global perspective when tackling issues, such as sustainability. The Global Issues Tours offer information and resources about many global challenges at a level appropriate for high school students. Free curriculum downloads and other resources for educators and administrators are also available.

Garden to Table helps elementary school students understand the connections between humans and the environment, and teaches them to make healthy, sustainable lifestyle choices. Ten BVSD elementary schools are currently participating in the Garden to Table Program. The website provides sample lesson plans for Grades K-5 that integrate the Garden to Table Program goals into the core curriculum.

Grist.org is an online news site that will keep you up-to-date on all things sustainability, from politics to sports to fashion. The humorous titles and witty writers keep you feeling down about the future our planet faces. Be sure to check out the “Follow a Drop of Water” series, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Co.

The Measuring Change Tool provides several teacher guides for activities related to zero waste, energy, water usage and living landscapes. Students are asked to collect various sets of data, and to then draw conclusions based on the results. Data can then be uploaded to the website and comprehensive reports will be returned tracking progress over time.

Six Links divides the world’s environmental problems into six components (or links): Transportation, Making Energy, Using Energy, Basic Needs, Nature and Climate Change. The site goes through the “need to know” facts about each of these links, and then provides a checklist for helping you make a difference. The social networking component allows you to connect and share ideas with other sustainably-minded individuals from around the world.

Sustainable Schools is a pilot program in Australia in which schools committed to developing new approaches to school-wide sustainability. Students in these schools learn how they can shape their communities through hands-on learning experiences. The website outlines keys to success, core themes for sustainability in the classroom, and case studies.

This U.S. Department of Energy website provides lesson plans on a variety of energy related topics for K-12 teachers. You can search for educational material by keyword, specific topic or grade level.

A non-profit organization whose mission is to educate high school students on the science behind climate change and inspire them to take action to curb the causes of global warming. We offer FREE multimedia assemblies and help students take action through carbon-reducing projects in their schools and communities. Contact: Amy Atkins; amy.atkins@climateeducation.org.

A non-profit that bridges the digital divide and prevents electronic waste in the Boulder area through community education and computer refurbishments. All classes and computer equipment are able to be bartered or earned through work trade. Contact: Eric Jackson; eric@bococo.org.

The county government department that manages all aspects of our public open space land. The Education and Outreach division offers free educational programs about (and in!) the local environment. Contact: Tiffany Fourment; tfourment@bouldercounty.org. Phone: 303-678-6215

Boulder County is committed to the principles and concepts of Sustainability: Balancing a strong economy, protection of the environment, and social equity in order to achieve an improved quality of life for ourselves and future generations. Contacts: James L. Wood; jlwood@bouldercounty.org and Susie Strife; sstrife@bouldercounty.org.

LEAD provides leadership to achieve Boulder's goals of sustainability and environmental quality. Our mission is to engage and assist the community to reduce waste and energy use through education, services, and economic assistance. We develop city policy, offer educational programs and partner with citizens, businesses and other organizations to protect Boulder's environment. Contact: Kara Mertz; mertzk@bouldercounty.gov.

Common Threads - Consign and Design - is a two part business. They sell gently used clothing so that Boulder locals can be fashionable without breaking the bank, can keep their unwanted clothing out of landfills and can reduce dependence on overseas clothing production. The second part offers classes in sewing, design and jewelry making so that people can hone their skills to repair, alter and design their own clothing and accessories. Contact: Sarah Tracy; commonthreadsboulder@gmail.com.

An award-winning 501(c)3 educational non-profit organization based in Denver, Colorado. The vision of the Cottonwood Institute is to inspire a new generation of 21st century leaders who are environmentally aware, civically engaged, and empowered to make a positive impact within their communities. Contact: Ford Church, Executive Director; ford@cottonwoodinstitute.org.

Eco-Cycle's School Recycling and Environmental Education Program provides recycling collection services, education and feedback to schools in BVSD. Student groups are welcome to contact us for help improving and increasing recycling at their school. Contact: Cyndra Dietz, Program Manager; 303-444-6634 ext. 122.

A partnership of Colorado communities in the Boulder and St. Vrain watersheds, and includes Boulder County; the cities of Boulder, Longmont and Louisville; and the towns of Erie and Superior. The KICP offers water education programs, community service projects, and is present at community events with outreach materials for the public. This includes programs offered in classrooms, as field activities, or speaker programs for groups. Contact: Kellie Gorman; gormanK@bouldercolorado.gov.

CU's Environmental Center is the nation's largest and most accomplished student-led center of its kind. The center can help with communicating sustainability, running a zero waste event, changing behavior, working with volunteers, organizing events and conferences. Contact: Sarah Dawn Haynes; Sarah.Haynes@Colorado.edu.

As the hub of the global wilderness conservation movement, WILD is the only international organization dedicated entirely and explicitly to wilderness protection around the world. Contact: Emily Loose; emily@wild.org.

A non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for people to come together, learn about their environment, and take direct action to restore and care for the land. They offer a variety of in-class presentations and stewardship activities, service-learning field trips, as well as many leadership opportunities. Contact: Rachel Steel; rachel@wlrv.org.