Earth Day Challenge
Schools across California participated in the Earth Day Challenge in the Spring of 2021 to explore sustainability topics and launch virtual conservation campaigns in their communities. Challenge activities were adaptable for distance, hybrid, or in-person learning and available in both English and Spanish
The Earth Day Challenge is designed for high school students, teachers, and school communities.
The Earth Day Challenge is designed for high school students, teachers, and school communities.
Congratulations to our Spring 2021 Earth Day Challenge Winners!
Collectively, Earth Day Challenge participants reached over 2,300 students through their campaigns. We extend a special congratulations to our campaign contest winners!
1st Place
John Burroughs High School Eco Club |
Runner Ups
High Tech High International East Bay Innovation Academy Monrovia High School Environmental Club Del Lago Academy of Applied Sciences |
Highlights from Winning Campaigns
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What Students Said During the Challenge
Missed the Spring 2021 Earth Day Challenge?
Students can still complete the four challenges to receive a Sustainability Specialist Certificate.
Submissions from Previous Earth Day Competitions
In the spring of 2020, high schools across California made a positive impact on people and the planet during the annual Earth Day Campaign Contest. Action projects focused on conserving water, waste, transportation, or energy for lasting behavior change.
I learned how much energy and resources from the earth are needed to make or create clothes and objects from our daily lives. Having that in mind, now every time I’m about to throw away something I always think, Can this be reused in some other way?"
-Student from Arroyo High School