Our NxtGen Conservationists have hit the ground running with their community conservation projects. These youth are solving conservation challenges in their communities with help from micro-grants provided by Conservation Nation. The NxtGen Conservationists have met twice and are already on their way to making an impact in their community.
Planet of Trees – Allie from Montgomery County, MD
Allie is conducting a project that focuses on the positive impact of native plants for wildlife species. She will work with others in her community to provide education and plant trees across Montgomery County and into areas of D.C.
Designing a Vermicomposting Model for Anne Arundel County Public Schools – Alyssa, Elizabeth, Shafa, Hassan, and Jacob from Anne Arundel County, MD
This group is working to establish a vermicomposting system at their schools, where red wiggler worms will break down scraps of food from the school cafeteria. This project will help reduce food waste at their school while creating rich soil that they will apply to the land in their local area.
C2C: Consumerism to Conservationism – Jenna from Washington, D.C.
Jenna is designing a digital database/website of resources to simplify living a sustainable life. This website will include composting how-tos, sustainable and ethical products, beginner steps for living sustainably, and an advice section.
Bird Nerds for the Bay – Leila from Montgomery County, MD
Leila is guiding elementary students through local wetlands areas on nature walks. She will educate them as they walk on the importance of native wildlife to the Chesapeake Bay watershed and will provide them with educational materials after the walk. Her project will serve both English and Spanish speaking children.
Small Act: Big Impact Freedom High School Native Plant Garden – Tyler from Prince William County, VA
Tyler is focusing on planting a native plant garden at his school. He will recruit other students to participate in planting the garden to show them the importance of native plants for pollinator species and improving water quality. Read more about Tyler’s path to conservation!
