🌍 Empowering Youth for a Greener Future This Earth Day

Earth Day is more than a moment on the calendar—it’s a powerful reminder of our role as educators in shaping a sustainable future. Afterschool programs have a unique opportunity to inspire environmental curiosity and stewardship in ways that are hands-on, community-centered, and deeply engaging. Whether through gardening projects, recycling challenges, nature-based STEM activities, or discussions about climate justice, we help young people see themselves as changemakers. By integrating environmental learning into our everyday programming, we not only honor Earth Day—we help build a generation that values and protects the world they’ll inherit.