The Earth was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.

—Kenyan proverb

Teaching our children to become stewards of their environment is a critical step to our sustainability as a society.

Today there is a disconnect between nature and our youth. The consequences we see are an increase in health issues, and a generation of children who primarily depend on IPods, and video games for recreation. This is why Greening Youth has created a fun curriculum for children that not only emphasizes the importance of respecting and protecting the environment, but also engages the student as an active participant in their own education.

“I believe that all children should have such access to natural places,” said Executive Director Angelou Ezeilo.

“Exposing children in urban communities to the outdoors and teaching them to protect and nurture our environment not only enriches their lives, but also opens their eyes to careers in conservation.”