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Green Our Planet

Green Our Planet is a non-profit that trains teachers to use school gardens and hydroponic laboratories to teach students conservation, STEM, nutrition, and entrepreneurship in a hands-on engaging way. Among its programs are GardenConnect and HydroConnect (see website for details).

Schools can join Green Our Planet’s STEMworks-accredited GardenConnect or HydroConnect program and also apply for grant funding. Paintbrush Elementary School in Gillette received funding from Green Our Planet for a hydroponics STEM program (see Campbell County section).

Founders and co-CEOs:
Ciara Byrne and Kim MacQuarrie; media & marketing manager: Jennie DiPadova; along with other staff members and volunteer board members
Location:
national (headquarters are in Las Vegas, Nevada)
Email:
info@greenourplanet.org or the website contact form (click on the ‘Contact’ link)
Website:
https://www.greenourplanet.org/

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Schools can join Green Our Planet’s STEMworks-accredited GardenConnect or HydroConnect program and apply for grant funding. Paintbrush Elementary School in Gillette received funding from Green Our Planet for a hydroponics STEM program (see Campbell County section for details).
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