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Lowcountry Earth Force has been working for the past eleven years to support youth driven, service-learning initiatives that are designed to engage youth in both environmental and community problem solving activities. As a member of the Lowcountry, our work is deeply connected to the local educators, youth and South Carolina's unique and beautiful environment. We strive to provide year-long, one-on-one support for our educators and their students with trainings, field trips, and other professional development and networking opportunities.
News Items
Charleston Students Reflect on International Conference in Brazil
This year, fifty-four young people in 4 communities, Denver, Colorado; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wingo, Kentucky and Charleston, South Carolina worked on local projects and developed Charters of Youth Responsibility for the Environment in their communities. Twelve of these youth met in Denver for the Peer Learning Exchange in April 2010. There they combined their local charters into one for the delegation to take to Brazil as the National Charter.
The Earth Force Club at Charleston Day School created a Charter of Youth Responsibility and sent two of their students, Jeb and Noah, to the PLE in Denver. Jeb and Noah also joined the delegation in Brazil at the Children and Youth International Conference-Let's Take Care of the Planet.
Jeb and Noah have shared their reflections on the project, PLE, and trip to Brazil along with some fantastic photos. Check out this article to read their reflections.
More...Lowcountry Earth Force's 12th Annual Youth Summit
The picnic center at James Island County Park was jumping as students from all over Charleston came together for Lowcountry Earth Force's 12th annual Youth Environmental Summit on May 20th. The day was a huge success! 250+ students from the Charleston area joined local Community Partners to celebrate the strides that were taken during the year to improve our environment.
More...12th Annual Youth Environmental Summit!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Youth Environmental Summit on Thursday, May 20! It will be held from 9am-2pm at James Island County Park. The Youth Summit will have fun activities, a day of hanging out with other Earth Force Students and an opportunity for you to showcase your amazing projects from this school year!
Looking forward to seeing you there! More...
Earth Force Teachers and Student Nominated for National Awards
"Roast in the Park" Holiday Appreciation Party a Huge Success!
We Are Thankful for our Teachers...
We are fortunate at Lowcountry Earth Force to work with some of the very best teachers from Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and even Colleton County. Teachers are the heart and soul of our organization! Without our dedicated Earth Force teachers, we would reach only a fraction of the 1,200 youth that we are able to engage in environmental service learning projects.
More...Holiday Appreciation Party
All Earth Force educators, students, volunteers and supporters are invited to attend our Annual Holiday Appreciation Party on December 15th at James Island County Park. Click below for more details.
More...South Carolina Green Fair
Earth Force hosted the KidZone this fall at the 2nd Annual Charleston Green Fair, held at Marion Square on Sunday, September 27th. The KidZone area had everything from bungee runs and rock wall climbing, to a myriad of fun and exciting eco-carnival games that educated our youth on the environment by putting a fun twist on traditional carnival games.
More...Avondale Winterfest
Green and Lean 5K
Energy Efficiency Workshop
Lowcountry Earth Force is now accepting educators for our upcoming Energy Efficiency Workshop to be held September 23 & 24th. This professional development opportunity is sponsored by SC Green. Click here for more details.
More...Eco-Epicurious for Earth Force
On September 11, now known as the National Day of Caring, Earth Force hosted an evening of food tastings and libations, along with live music by the Toasted Beats. Chef Akai used fresh ingredients donated by local businesses to prepare an ecclectic menu for the night. Many of our patrons won gift cetificates to various Avondale Shops and Businesses. It was a fun and tasteful way to spend the evening while supporting Earth Force!
Youth for a Change - 11th Annual Youth Environmental Summit
See the Post & Courier's coverage of the Summit by clicking here -
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/jun/04/youth_activists_lead_way84695/
Over 400 students and their educators across 3 counties came together to participate in Lowcountry Earth Force's 11th Annual Youth Environmental Summit on May 22, 2009. Participants interacted with representatives from 20 Earth Force community partners including: SC DNR, Grice Marine Laboratory, LEEP, SCANA, the SC Aquarium, Charleston Water System, the Sustainability Institute, ACSEC, CCL, SCORE, Legare Farms and many more!
More...Earth Force Celebrates Earth Day All Week Long!
Earth Force Celebrates National Volunteer Week in Charleston
National Volunteer Week kicked off to a great start in the Lowcountry, starting with a Mayoral Proclamation by Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on Monday, April 20.
More...Earth Force Students Conduct Eco-Audit Project and Present at the 2009 National Service Learning Conference
James Island Middle Students Hand Out Reusable Canvas Bags At Piggly Wiggly
On Saturday, March 21st, 20 students from James Island Middle School were out at the Harborview Road Piggly Wiggly handing out reusable canvas bags to shoppers as part of their Earth Force project.
More...Wando High Students Win Earth Force Staples Award
LEF is now on Facebook!!!
Are you a fan or member of Facebook? If so, make sure to check out LEF's new Facebook page!
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