Green Teens Challenge:
October

Download the October challenges (or get the full Challenge book here).

Challenge #5: Compost Science

• Composting Basics (USDA)

• Example Compost Bin Signage (English | Spanish)

• Why Does Composting Matter? (video)

• Vermicomposting: How Worms Can Reduce Our Waste (TED Talk)

• Local Spotlight: Compost with David from the Zoo!

Challenge #6: Tree Field Guide

Books:

• National Audubon Society’s Field Guide to Trees (Eastern Region)

• Trees of Ohio Field Guide by Stan Tekiela

Apps:

• PlantNet

• PlantSnap

• Seek by iNaturalist

Challenge #7: Seed Sovereignty

• Exploring the Arctic’s Global Seed Vault

• Seed Storing: Protecting the Future of Food

• Indigenous Seed Keepers Network

Challenge #8: Political Action

• Tips for official letters

• Writing to governmental offices

• Writing to officials

• Using APA format

• Local Politicians’ Mailing Addresses

Submission Examples

• Compost Science Example Submission 1

• Compost Science Example Submission 2

• Tree Field Guide Example Submission

• Seed Sovereignty Example Submission

• Political Action Example Submission

Please submit your completed challenge(s) as a PDF to your assigned Google Drive Folder.

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