by Michelle Weed
There’s a famous quote, attributed to Chief Seattle, who said, “We don’t inherit the Earth. We borrow it from our children.” This quote recognizes that our actions today have the most impact on future generations. It is with that spirit that Greener Grove set a goal for 2025 and beyond to get kids involved in sustainability. We want to not only educate kids in an engaging, fun, and hands-on way, but we also want to provide a platform where kids can express what matters to them, and we can help amplify their voices in settings where they wouldn’t normally be heard, such as in meetings of the School Board or Village Council.
The first step in kicking off our Youth Engagement goal was having a brainstorm with kids and teens ranging in age from elementary school to high school. The purpose of the brainstorm was to learn what types of topics and activities were of interest to the group. They came up with some great ideas that will inform our activities moving forward. They also came up with a fun name for our youth meet-up group: the Microgreens.
Youth Engagement Brainstorm January 20, 2025
Microgreens Meet-Ups will be scheduled monthly, and are for kids and their families. Our first official meet-up will be Saturday, March 8 from 3 - 5 PM at the Downers Grove Public Library, where we invite you to be an eco-influencer for the day! Kids will have the chance to pick out a book on a topic of their choice, take a video of themselves talking about the book, the topic, and why it’s important to them, then share the video with friends and family to spread the word.
Please RSVP to info@greenergrove.org so we can get an idea of how many people to expect. If you can’t make this meet-up, stay tuned for more dates and activities. We are excited to build a community of kids who want to be champions of the environment and enjoy the amazing things nature has to offer!
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