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How to Become a Maryland Green School

Baltimore County
Green Schools & Centers

This is a map of Baltimore County Green Schools and Green Centers.
Baltimore County leads the State in the number of Green School awards.
View students raising a Green School Flag.
Students proudly display their Green School award.
Students sample aquatic life in the Chesapeake Bay.
Hands-on activities enhance a students' learning experience.

The Maryland Green School Award  recognizes schools and nature centers in Baltimore County and throughout the State that use nature as a context for learning.  A Maryland Green School application is prepared by school staff, students, parents, and community partners and documents the school's program.  Awards are non-competitive and highlight activities over a two year period.  A short reapplication every three years will maintain a school's Green School status.  Applications are accepted each Spring.

Green School Application

Three major components of the application include:

  1. A one-page cover sheet, signed by the principal, containing basic information about the school and the local nominating committee.
  2. A one-page concise summary of the school's Green School activities.
  3. A short written description and documentation of the required activities (see 3 objectives below):
  • Curriculum and Instruction
    - Environmental issue instruction
    - Professional development
    - Celebration
  • Operation and Design of School Building and Grounds, minimum 4 from below:
    - Water Conservation/Water Pollution Prevention 
    - Energy Conservation
    - Solid Waste Reduction
    - Habitat Restoration
    - Structures for Environmental Learning
    - Responsible Transportation
    - Healthy School Environment
  • School-Community Partnerships for Action
    - The school is active in the community or brings the community to the school

Green School Resources

Resources are available for helping to complete the application process and for implementing projects.

  • The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) sponsors the Green School program and an annual conference promoting outdoor environmental education.
  • Baltimore County Public Schools provide assistance from their Office of Science.
  • Baltimore County DEPRM provides assistance from their environmental education staff.
  • The Maryland DNR Tree-Mendous program offers a 1:1 match of free trees and and Baltimore County DEPRM will provide free delivery of the trees.
  • Irvine Nature Center, Baltimore County's first Green Center, provides outdoor education and technical support for Baltimore County's Green Schools and the community.

Baltimore County's Green Schools, 1999–2006

View the logo of the Maryland Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education.

Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) sponsors the Maryland Green School Award program.

         






Is Your School a Green School?

2007 Award Recipients:

  • Gilman Lower School (private)
  • McDonogh Middle School (private)
  • Prettyboy Elementary School (public)
  • Ruxton Country School (private)
  • Saint Claire School (private)
  • Saint James Academy (private)
  • Saint Paul's School for Girls (private)
  • Pearlston conference and Retreat Center

2006 Award Recipients:

  • Berkshire Elementary School (public)
  • Chadwick Elementary School (public)
  • Dundalk Middle School (public)
  • Dundalk High School (public)
  • Hillcrest Elementary School (public)
  • Pine Grove Middle School (public)

2005 Award Recipients:

  • Glyndon Elementary School (public)
  • Irvine Nature Center

2004 Award Recipients:

  • The Jemicy School (private)
  • The Harbour School (private)
  • Lutherville Lab Elementary School (public)

2003 Award Recipients:

  • Hereford High School (public)

2002 Award Recipients:

  • Perry Hall Elementary School (public)
  • Hereford Middle School (public) *
  • Seven Oaks Elementary School (public)
  • Loch Raven Technical Academy (public)

2001 Award Recipients:

  • Sparks Elementary School (public) *
  • Dulaney High School (public) *
  • Towson High School (public) *

2000 Award Recipients:

  • Cockeysville Middle School (public) *
  • 5th District Elementary School (public) *

1999 Award Recipients:

  • The Forbush School (private)*
  • Sandalwood Elementary School (public) *
  • Ascension Catholic School (private) *
  • Western School of Technology and Environmental Science (public) *
  • Cromwell Valley Elementary School (public)

*Re-awarded



Contact Information
Jeanne Armacost, Natural Resource Specialist
Phone: 410-887-4488 x251
Fax: 410-887-4804
E-mail: jarmacost@baltimorecountymd.gov

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Revised November 19, 2007


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