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School Gardens for a Plastic Free Future: Spotlight on Pam Rydzinski
Ms. Pam Rydzinski is our March Educator Mini-Grant awardee. She teaches at March Middle School in Moreno Valley, California.
Join Students Across the Globe During The Journey Together Action Challenge
During the month of April, students from all over the globe are invited to participate in our Journey Together Action Challenge to compete with other changemakers…
Inspiring Environmental Education: Educator Spotlight on Kay Benitez
Ms. Benitez is our February Educator Mini-Grant awardee. She teaches at North Hollywood High in their Zoo Magnet program in partnership with the LA Zoo.
Educating Tomorrow’s Minds: An Educator Spotlight on Elise Holston
Elise Holston is a science teacher at Palisade Glacier High School in Big Pine, California who leads a 6-week plastics unit that covers bioplastics…
Making Connections: Infusing the Hawaiian Language into Student-Led Sustainability Initiatives
Michelle Pieper is a Hawaiian language teacher at Nanakuli Intermediate and High School in Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi on the Island of Oahu, who shares her…
Meet the Visionary Educators Behind the “Plastic Ocean” Classroom Experience Guide
We invited educators to help us create classroom lessons inspired by our keystone book, “Plastic Ocean”, written by our founder Captain Charles Moore…
Empowering Your School: A Comprehensive Approach to Sustainability with Ruth Lisha
Ruth Lisha is a parent and Community Teacher on Special Assignment who has championed sustainability at her school in Long Beach, California by…
Leading Plastic Pollution Prevention in Nigeria: Educator Spotlight on Clinton Ezeigwe
Clinton Ezeigwe is an environmental justice educator who initiated the Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution in Nigeria (PREMPPiN) project that is focused on using…
Maintaining Balance During Challenging Times: A Review of Andrea Bell’s Talk
Last week, we held our first of a series of talks with Andrea Bell, an Ecopsychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This series will explore the concept of ecopsychology…
Introducing our Incredible Strategic Advisor Carmen Dukes
This time we are highlighting one of the masterminds behind Wayfinder Society for Environmental Education – Carmen Dukes – who was integral in guiding the Algalita team and crafting…
Create with Us: The Plastic Ocean Classroom Experience Guide
Help us bring Capt. Charles’ beloved book, “Plastic Ocean,” to life as we work to create the very first “Plastic Ocean” Classroom Experience Guide.
Putting yourself into the shoes of The Story of Plastic heroes: Educator Spotlight on Melissa Zaucha
It all started with ordering the Plastic Ocean teaching kit which she discovered on Algalita’s website about 8 years ago which…
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Connect with our network of environmental educators!
Check out our upcoming events to meet other educators on this journey - virtually or in-person.
EARTH MONTH CHALLENGE
APRIL 1-30, 2024
Journey Together Action Challenge
During the month of April, students from all over the globe are invited to participate in our Journey Together Action Challenge to compete with other young changemakers to make BIG Impact this Earth month. The team who completes the most Actions in the Student Hub will win $500 USD and be highlighted at our Wayfinder Society End of the Year Ceremony in May! With over 40+ Actions to choose from in the Student Hub, Students can explore ways to take action on plastic pollution in their home, school, and community.
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Virtual Event
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024 4-5 PM PT
End of Year Award Ceremony
As the school year comes to a close, we are excited to celebrate the incredible students and educators across the globe who have received our Mini-Grant awards this past year! Not only is this event to spotlight these incredible change makers, but attendees will also have the chance to brainstorm and collaborate with movement members in their interest areas (ie advocacy, environmental justice, research, and more). Family and friends of awardees are more than welcome to join us as with any other community members!
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In-Person Event
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024 11 AM - 1 PM PT
Educator Workshop - Synthetic Sand Lunch and Learn
Come learn about environmental monitoring techniques and collect your very own synthetic sand samples to take back to your classroom at our upcoming Educator Lunch and Learn on Friday, June 28th from 11am-1pm PT. We'll meet at Algalita's headquarters in Alamitos Bay Landing and then make our way over to the beach before assembling the teaching kits and having some lunch at our Education Center. Used by educators across the United States, this toolkit is a great resource for students to learn about microplastics and their impact on our environment.
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