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Posted January 5, 2022
Program Manager – Chesapeake Bay (EarthForce)
Location: Within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, preferably near the DC Metro Area Organizational Overview: Earth Force is a national organization dedicated to expanding the engagement of young people in civic decision making to address environmental issues. Members of our team pride themselves on our commitment to that mission. Earth Force strives to create a workspace…
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Posted June 10, 2021
Earth Force Program Manager – National Programs
Organizational Overview: Earth Force is a national organization dedicated to expanding the engagement of young people in civic decision making to address environmental concerns. Members of the team pride themselves on our commitment to the mission and ability to meet challenges head on. Earth Force strives to create a workspace that is reflective, creative, responsive…
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Posted June 10, 2021
Earth Force Communications Manager
Organizational Overview: Earth Force is a national organization dedicated to expanding the engagement of young people in civic decision making to address environmental concerns. Members of the team pride themselves on our commitment to the mission and ability to meet challenges head on. Earth Force strives to create a workspace that is reflective, creative, responsive…
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Posted June 10, 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021: Intro to Earth Force Workshop
Register here for this summer’s Intro to Earth Force Session. Get an overview of the Earth Force Process and learn more about how you can implement environmental action civics in your classroom. All session will be held over Zoom. By registering, you will gain access to an entire educator support network that meets virtually throughout…
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Posted June 10, 2021
Wednesday, June 23, 2021: Intro to Earth Force Workshop
Register here for this summer’s Intro to Earth Force Session. Get an overview of the Earth Force Process and learn more about how you can implement environmental action civics in your classroom. All session will be held over Zoom. By registering, you will gain access to an entire educator support network that meets virtually throughout…
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Posted June 10, 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021: Intro to Earth Force Workshop
Register here for this summer’s Intro to Earth Force Session. Get an overview of the Earth Force Process and learn more about how you can implement environmental action civics in your classroom. All session will be held over Zoom. By registering, you will gain access to an entire educator support network that meets virtually throughout…
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Posted May 26, 2021
Earth Force Educator Professional Development
Registration is now open for Summer 2021 Earth Force Educator workshops! Learn how to help your students carry out environmental and civic action projects. The Earth Force Process is a research-based model that guides young people through identifying environmental issues in their community, finding an effective solution to the issue, and working with people in…
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Posted March 3, 2021
Student Environmental Action Project Contest
Proposals for the Caring for Our Watersheds student environmental action contest are due March 12th. The contest is open to young people in 5th-12th grade anywhere in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The first 20 groups to submit proposals will receive $250 for their school or sponsoring organization. All groups who enter the contest will automatically…
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Posted May 13, 2020
Community Action Virtual Workshop Opportunity for Teachers
Hello Educators! Earth Force is excited to announce our virtual summer professional development workshop offerings! All workshops focus on building civic and project-based learning skills that harness students’ drive to change their local communities. This workshop is open to teachers in any subject area for grades 5-10. **** Montgomery County Public School and Alexandria City…
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Posted February 25, 2020
Judges Needed for Student Environmental Action Contest
Caring for Our Watersheds is looking for volunteers to score written proposals from students across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Each judge will score 4-6 proposals based on a rubric. Proposals need to be judged between March 13th and March 24th. More information is available in the attached document. If you would like to be a…
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Posted November 8, 2019
Caring For Our Watersheds – get funding for your class projects
Caring For Our Watersheds Poster The 2020 Caring For Our Watersheds Contest is officially open. Classrooms across the Chesapeake Bay watershed can submit proposals answering the question”What can you do to improve your watershed?” Top proposals can win prizes up to $1000. All proposals are eligible for separate implementation funds and the first 40 schools…