As we approach September, I have been thinking about the promise and excitement that a new school year brings. Not surprisingly, the word “echo” keeps coming to mind. Creating an “echo” is one of the core tenets on which EarthEcho International was based--the idea that the actions we take reverberate through our global community. Over the course of the next nine months of the school year, all of us have the potential to create a powerful…
This piece is part of a series of "Back-to-School" blogs penned by our Youth Leadership Council members. Each blog highlights a different way to bring a conservation-focused mindset to campus. Elizabeth Sherr, YLC Member Summer has reached its peak -- say goodbye to your weekday barbeques, trips to the beach, and of course, worry-free netflix binges. The bittersweet time has come to leave family and home, but to also say hello to new classes and friends. Maybe…
This school year we are partnering with the Schmidt Ocean Institute for a series of three Virtual Field Trips designed to take middle and high school students behind the scenes on the Research Vessel Falkor. Exploring Careers at Sea October 19, 2016, 2pm Eastern Join EarthEcho International and Schmidt Ocean Institute aboard the Research Vessel (R/V) Falkor as we explore the many different types of jobs that keep a ship like the Falkor…
From July 12th through the 14th, I went to Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Moms Clean Air Force, an organization that fights for clean air for their children. Moms Clean Air Force aims to encourage politicians in Congress to advocate for the Clean Air Act and stand side by side with us and the EPA. They unite for their children and fight against pollution through political activism, education, and constant involvement. Three other ladies and one guy from my…
EarthEcho wants to highlight the great things that youth all across the United States are doing to protect our Water Planet. Every Tuesday, we will share inspiring stories of young people taking the future of our planet into their own hands and creating positive change around them. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we share their stories in words, photos, and videos. Want us to feature your story? Tell us how you’re making difference here.…