Earth Week 2023
Earth Week is an opportunity to celebrate our planet and help students become aware of what they can do individually and collectively to care for it. Throughout the week, there will be various service and educational opportunities that align with the Earth Day 2023 organization’s sustainability campaigns. These events will be hosted by the SHS Green Team as well as Horticulture Club, Chemistry Club, the Fashion Program, National Honor Society, local conservation organizations, and more.
Use the hashtags “#shsearthweek” or “#investinourplanet” or tag “@shs.greenteam” to show how you are taking action this Earth Week!
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Suntharanund at psuntharanund@d125.org.
Events
Events
Monday, Apr. 17 -- Meatless Monday
- Lunch Activity: Take the Climate Pledge and write an eco-commitment to share ideas on how you can reduce your carbon footprint, hosted by the Green Team | Periods 4 - 6 in the Wood Commons
- Get an Oreo for your participation - yes, they’re vegan!
- Make Your Own Vegan Soap, hosted by the Chemistry Club and Green Team | 3:45 - 5 p.m. in Room 8066
- Sign up HERE (limited supply!)
Tuesday, Apr. 18 -- Trees Tuesday
- Vermicomposting 101 hosted by Mrs. Lisius | 8 a.m in Room 8024
- Vermi-composting: Did you know that SHS has its own vermi-compost bin?! Vermi-composting is the decomposition process of organic matter using various species of worms. Stop by Mrs. Lisius classroom to see these red wigglers in action!
- Lunch Activity: Tree-via! hosted by the Green Team | Periods 4 - 6 in the Wood Commons
- Test your knowledge of these wondrous organisms for a chance to win some tasty candy.
- Vegan Bake Sale, hosted by Food Revolution and Green Team | 3:30 p.m. until sold out in the West Commons
- All proceeds from the “TREE-ats” will go to the Chicago Region Trees Initiative, whose mission is to develop and implement a strategy that builds a healthier and more diverse urban forest by 2050. In doing so, they are striving to nurture the greenest, most livable, and most resilient region in North America.
Wednesday, Apr. 19 -- Waste Wednesday
- Lunch Activity: Waste Management Game, hosted by Green Team | Periods 4 - 6 in the Wood Commons
- Visit the table to try your hand at our interactive guessing game. If you can sort correctly, you can win a metal reusable straw.
- OFFSITE Habitat Restoration Project at Westfork Savanna, hosted by Green Team, Horticulture Club and Lake Forest Open Lands | 3:45 - 5:30 p.m (meet at the Sportcenter at 3:45 p.m.)
- **Capacity: 40 Students
- DOWNLOAD: Field Trip Permission Slip
- Please submit this form to Ms. Inselberger (ainselberger@d125.org) or Mrs. Suntharanund (psuntharanund@d125.org) by 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18.
- Grab your long pants, long sleeves, and closed toed shoes to come help clear invasive species. All tools will be provided.
- Bus will pick-up/drop-off from Lot E.
Thursday, Apr. 20 -- Thrifty Thursday
- Clothing Swap Drop-Off, hosted by the Stevenson Fashion Program and Green Team | 9 - 10:30 a.m. in the West Faculty Dining Room
- Did you know that people in the US waste more than 34 BILLION POUNDS of TEXTILES each year? Reduce your clothing waste by going thrifty! Green Team is hosting a CLOTHING SWAP for the community. Bring in your old clothes to the West Staff Dining Room from 9 - 10:30 a.m. For each item, you will be given a ticket in which you can redeem after school from 3:45 - 5 p.m. in the same location. You MUST have tickets to participate in the thrifting. Alternatively, you can just bring in clothes you want to donate!
- Bonus opportunity: Stop by the Earth Week lunch table in the Wood Commons for a chance to receive a ticket.
- ALL donated clothing must be washed and free of holes or tears. School apparel encouraged. NO swimsuits, undergarments, or socks.
- Lunch Activity: Fast Fashion Survey, hosted by Green Team | Periods 4 - 6 in the Wood Commons
- Visit the table to learn about fast fashion. Complete the survey to receive one “Clothing Swap” ticket - to be redeemed after school.
- Alternatively, you can donate items at the table and receive tickets then as well.
- Clothing Swap Shop, hosted by the Stevenson Fashion Program and Green Team | 3:45 - 5 p.m. in West Faculty Dining Room
- After school, the doors will be opened for students/staff/faculty to come and shop around. Each item will cost only 1 ticket!
- Any items left after the event will be donated to Goodwill Industries International Inc. or recycled through SWALCO’s textile program.
Friday, Apr. 21 -- EARTH DAY!
- Greenhouse Tour and Seed Giveaway! hosted by Green Team | 8 a.m. at Room 8104
- Did you know that SHS has a state-of-the-art green roof that features native plants? Did you also know that some veggies grown in the courtyards are used in our cafeterias? Come kick off Earth Week by learning about sustainable food practices and touring our facilities!
- Grow your own food: this is the perfect time to germinate seeds for starting a summer garden. All students on the tour will be given a variety of plant/produce seeds to take home!
- Lunch Activity: Take the Climate Pledge, hosted by Green Team | Periods 4 - 6 in the Wood Commons
- Take action and do your part in creating a more sustainable future. For each pledge, you will receive a metal reusable straw and your name will be entered into a raffle for a FREE JAZZMAN’S REUSABLE CUP -- three winners total.
Saturday, Apr. 22
- Buckthorn Buster Day! hosted by Hawthorn Woods Parks Department | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Indian Creek Preserve in Hawthorn Woods
- We will be working with the Parks Department to clear out invasive species. They will provide gloves and tools for us. Please bring your own water and warm weather gear. No transportation provided.
- To RSVP or submit any questions, please contact Mrs. Suntharanund (psuntharanund@d125.org).
Sunday, Apr. 23
- Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup, hosted by Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Buffalo Grove Metra Station
- The Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team's next event is Sunday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Please meet at the north parking lot at the Buffalo Grove train station. We will have vests and gloves for the volunteers. No transportation provided.
- To RSVP or submit any questions, please contact Mark (msteuer1064@gmail.com).
About the Clubs
About the Clubs
Chemistry Club
The Stevenson Chemistry Club aims to teach students chemistry at an advanced level and prepare them to compete in the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad. Students participate in problem solving activities and labs weekly. All students are welcome – anyone from beginners to experts.
Fashion Program
This group of clothing and design-minded faculty and students hail from the Family and Consumer Sciences department as part of the Applied Arts division.
Food Revolution
Food Revolution helps empower others to make responsible, healthy, sustainable food choices for life. Get involved in community service events like the Apple Crunch, Fittest Loser, Chef’s Tables, After School Club with children, food education, and more. Take part in creating (and eating) healthy snacks at club meetings.
Garden/Horticulture Club
Garden and Horticulture Club members will learn about gardening, plants and healthy eating. Members will perform science experiments to learn about plants and plant diversity, grow their own plants and engage in fresh food preparation. Everyone is welcome to learn about plants and explore the new greenhouse and green roof in the East building. Help make Stevenson a community with a focus on beautiful gardens and sustainable gardening practices.
Green Team
Green Team is a student run club which looks to promote a “greener” way of life for the Stevenson community. Students meet weekly to plan events that will make Stevenson and the Lincolnshire community more environmentally aware and friendly.
