Everyday, billions of people around the world throw things away, but where exactly is “away?” What happens to the batteries, cleaning products, and other hazardous materials we throw away? Earth Team interns from Arroyo High School set out to answer that question through their documentary, There Is No Away. The
One of the main projects that Earth Team interns from Antioch High School and Pittsburg High School worked on throughout last school year focused on water quality testing and restoration activities around the Marsh Creek watershed. While the final contributions to this project from our interns have already been made,
Saturday, June 20th (Day 1) In the second to last weekend of June, four interns embarked on an overnight backpacking excursion in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve as part of Earth Team’s Outdoor Explorers Program. The trip started off at the North Berkeley BART station early Saturday morning, where
Back in May, interns from Antioch High School took important steps in their environmental advocacy work by bringing their projects beyond the classroom and directly to local decision-makers. Through presentations at both the Antioch Unified School District Board meeting and the Antioch City Council meeting, the interns shared the results
In May, interns from Pittsburgh High School and Antioch High School hosted a booth at the STEM In-Living Color Community Event. Held at Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch, this event exhibited dozens of booths run by local organizations all with the goal of advancing STEM education. Each booth offered a
As the school year comes to a close, we’re celebrating the accomplishments of our Arroyo High School Earth Team interns and reflecting on an incredible year of environmental action, research, and leadership. Throughout the year, interns took on a variety of hands-on projects that allowed them to explore environmental issues
Our first Earth Team trip of the season started off bright and early, with interns from Pinole, Arroyo, and Richmond High Schools gathering at North Berkeley Bart at 7am to meet Big City Mountaineers (BCM) trip leaders Nathan and Erika. Nathan and Erika led introductions and taught interns the seven
As the school year comes to a close, we’re celebrating all the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our San Lorenzo High School Earth Team interns! This year, interns dedicated themselves to protecting and studying local ecosystems through hands-on environmental stewardship and scientific research. From sampling tire and road wear
On May 23rd, Earth Team interns from Arroyo High School and San Lorenzo High School returned to Castro Valley Creek Trail for another day of habitat restoration. The event coincided with World Fish Migration Day, a global celebration that raises awareness about the importance of healthy waterways and the migratory
