Environmental Tips Bulletin

• Students will create a list of everyday tips to help others be more mindful of ways to preserve the environment. Members of the group will read a weekly tip to the entire school as part of the daily announcements or on the school's closed circuit television broadcast. The group can even work with interested faculty members to devise ways to reward students who are seen actively following the tip of the week.
  
  

School-Wide Recycling Program

• Group members will launch a recycling program with the cooperation of the school administration and custodial staff. The group will need several large trash cans, preferably with hinged lids, which will be placed in prominent locations throughout the school. Each receptacle will have its own label, such as "glass," "plastic" or "newspaper." The environmental group will be responsible for properly emptying the containers and with the help of the group sponsor, seeing to it that the items are properly recycled.
  
  

Rain Gardens

• The Low Impact Development Center's website explains that planting a rain garden is one way to help cleanse storm water before it causes harmful erosion. Creating a rain garden is a project that will require field trip, after school or on the weekend, and will involve scouting a location worthy of such a garden. The group will first need to research how rainwater runoff is handled in the local community to determine what areas need help. Once the location is chosen, the group sponsor will need to aid students in gathering the appropriate plants and the supplies needed for planting. On a group outing, the students will clear the land, and plant the appropriate vegetation.
  
  

Adopt a Road

• The group can adopt a road on behalf of the environmental group or the entire school. Students will begin by choosing a nearby roadway that is available for adoption. Eligible roads may vary depending upon the state or county the school is located in. Once an adoptable stretch of roadway is chosen, the group sponsor will need complete the appropriate application and any related paperwork. After the application is accepted, the group will then travel to the adopted roadway while on a field trip, or during weekend and after-school time. At the location, students will be responsible for clearing and disposing of any litter found. At least one sign will be erected at the site to notify motorists of the noble effort.