KAB provides resources and education to inspire individuals &
the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship

Green Teens LogoMiddle and high School students become a Green Teen and explore the outdoors, the truth about trash, what's in our water, and plant cloning. Discover how to shop eco-friendly and to design a garden, tour a recycling plant, and create edible aquifers and recycled art. Take action in your community to mark storm drains, complete the recycling loop and landscape while earning community service hours. As a Green Teen you can become eligible for a paid summer internship to mentor younger youth. 

What is Green Teens:

  • Youth ages 13 and up participate in after-school training to learn about gardening, recycling, alternative energy, and sound environmental practices.
  • Students take ownership of their communities through service projects while earning community service hours.
  • Weekly field trips bring activities to life.
  • Teen leaders become eligible for a paid internship to mentor youth in a summer outreach program.

Green Teens 2008-2009 Sessions Begin September 22nd!


2008-2009 LOCATIONS & SCHEDULE

Click on any of the locations to view highlights of that site.

Burnet Middle School (Meets with Boys and Girls Club)
Mondays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Martin Middle School; Martin Middle School 08-09 Highlights
Mondays, 3:45 – 5:45 pm

Burnet Middle School (Meets with Boys and Girls Club)
Mondays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Bedichek Middle School (Meets with Citizens Schools)
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Kealing Middle School (Meets with Citizens Schools) Green Teens Recycle
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm

Lanier High School (Meets with Boys and Girls Club)
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 pm

LBJ High School (Meets with Boys and Girls Club)
Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:00 pm


Session Descriptions:
Clean Creeks
Topics: What’s in our Water?, Edible Aquifers, Litter, Mystery Pollutants, Easy Earth Friendly Products,
Take Action: Storm Drain Marking and Site Cleanup

Complete the Cycle - Recycle
Topics: Truth about Trash, Shop Smart, Recycled Art. Landfill Models
Take Action: Recycling Campaign
Fieldtrip: Landfill Exploration

Going Green – Basic Botany
Topics: Da Dirt on Dirt, Culinary Herbs, Medicinal Plants, Plant Cloning, Plant Anatomy, Tree Anatomy and Types
Field Trip: Visit a Farmers Market

Get Energized - Solar Car Building
Topics: Energies of the World, Cookie Mining, Wind Turbines, Hydropower, Solar Energy
Project: Build Solar Cars
Fieldtrip: Observe a 'Green' Hotel

Gardening Gurus
Topics: Invading Species, Garden Design, All Organic, Tree Identification and Tree Care
Take Action: Mulching Tree Beds, Pruning Trees, Garden Maintenance, Planting Day
Field trip: Tour a Nursery 
 

How to Register: Visit a location near you or contact Monica to pre-register at 512.391.0619 or via email by clicking here.

 

2007-2008 Highlights

Fall 2007 Bedicheck Solar Project

2006-2007 Highlights

2006 Summer Highlights

 

Keep Austin Beautiful would like to thank A Glimmer of Hope and Applied Materials for their ongoing support of Green Teens.