Green Schoolyard
Nonprofit Organizations
LOCAL LOS ANGELES GREEN SCHOOLYARD NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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Los Angeles Beautification Team
Green Schoolyard Projects:
LABT has greened over 140 schools including:
Eagle Rock Elementary school
Victory Blvd. Elementary School -
Tree People
Green Schoolyard Projects:
The Pacoima Middle School Living Schoolyard
LAUSD Living Schoolyard Pilot Study
Articles:
The Power of Schools -
North East Trees
Green Schoolyard Projects:
Buchanan Elementary School -
Trust for Public Land
Green Schoolyard Projects:
Castellanos Elementary School
Articles:
L.A.’s asphalt-covered schoolyards are an environmental injustice
28 green schools by 2028 -
LA Public Land Trust
Green Schoolyard Projects:
Esperanza Elementary School -
Amigos de Los Rios
Green Schoolyard Projects:
Durfee School
Jackson Elementary School
Bassett High School
Plymouth Elementary School
NATIONAL GREEN SCHOOLYARD NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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Green Schoolyards of America
Green Schoolyards America seeks to transform asphalt-covered school grounds into park-like green spaces that improve children’s well-being, learning, and play while contributing to the ecological health and resilience of our cities. READ MORE
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Children and Nature Network
The well-being of children and the wild places are inextricably linked. And while research tells us that regular time outdoors is essential for children’s healthy development, today’s kids are less connected to nature than ever before. READ MORE
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Green Schools National Network
Every child attends a healthy, equitable, and sustainable school. READ MORE
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Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange
To accelerate the adoption of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) solutions through the creation of a practical playbook that any community can use to implement green stormwater infrastructure affordably and equitably across North America. READ MORE
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Sugi Project
SUGi partners with schools across the globe to plant ultra-dense, biodiverse forests closer to the classroom. SUGI’s most recent project includes forests at 3 public schools in Berkeley, California, which are the first 3 Miyawaki School Forests in the United States. READ MORE
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Tiny Forests
Tiny Forests are densely packed native forests that fit into the size of a tennis court. The forest is not just a pleasant spot for butterflies, birds, bees and small mammals; it is a great place for people too. In the outdoor classroom, children learn about nature and it also serves as a meeting place for the local community. READ MORE