Earth Task Force Shows Off! (In a good way)
On February 27th, 2012, attendees of the Green Schools National Conference came to visit New Vista High School (NVHS) and the Earth Task Force (ETF) got a chance to show off in a good way. About 50...
View ArticleEarth Task Force and the Science Adventure Program Join Forces
“Ask Questions, Make Mistakes, and Get Dirty!” In the second half of the 2011-12 school year the Earth Task Force (ETF), sponsored by the Cottonwood Institute, teamed up with the Science Adventure...
View ArticleEarth Task Force Digs into the New Vista Garden Project!
On September 19th, 2012, the Earth Task Force started the beginning of something amazing. Students collaborated with The Kitchen Community to bring a brand new garden to the front of New Vista High...
View ArticleGreen Your Holidays Campaign
From Thanksgiving to New Years Day Americans throw away 25% more garbage than any other time of the year! That extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of trash. Did you know…If each family in America...
View ArticleRecycle Relay Throw Down 2012
Did you know that only 30% of households in America recycle!? Even worse only 10% of them compost? At New Vista High School, with the support of the Earth Task Force (ETF), we do things differently....
View ArticleBlue Skies and Crocuses—A Learning Garden Update!
Although we haven’t been planting, or digging, or weeding during the winter season, we have been doing a lot of work to get ready for the 2013 growing season! Here are a few quick updates from the New...
View ArticleEarth Task Force Goes to the Capitol!
On February 22nd, a group of four Earth Task Force members attended the Alliance for Sustainability Conference at the Colorado State Capitol Building. At the conference the Earth Task Force learned...
View ArticleEarth Task Force helps New Vista High School Become First Green Star School!
Citizens of the United States represent about 5% of the world’s population but produce 30% of the world’s garbage. The Earth Task Force (ETF) was shocked by this amount of waste production. For years...
View ArticleGraveyard Poetry, Pre-Calculus, and Shoveling April Snow For May Flowers In...
Although snow covered much of the compost when students arrived at school earlier this spring, but that didn’t stop a brave and motivated group of New Vista High School advisory students from shoveling...
View ArticleAnd The 2013 Ripple Effect Award Goes To…Camille Lauer!
On April 20th at the Base Camp Bash, Cottonwood Institute awarded Camille Lauer with the 2013 Ripple Effect Award! The Ripple Effect Award is awarded to an outstanding Cottonwood Institute student each...
View ArticleLocal Farmers + Local Food + Local Action = Local Lunch
The Earth Task Force (ETF), a student led environmental action team at New Vista High School (NVHS) coordinated an annual event that provides a locally sourced lunch to staff and students. For the...
View ArticleEarth Task Force Students Host a Clothing Swap
Last month, students from the Earth Task Force at New Vista High School in Boulder, CO hosted a clothing swap. The purpose of the event was to encourage peers and staff to pursue their fashion...
View ArticleEarth Task Force Hosts “Bring Your Own Mug” Day
This past March, students from New Vista High School’s Earth Task Force (ETF) hosted an exciting community event called Bring Your Own Mug Day (BYOM). The purpose behind the event was to encourage...
View ArticleEarth Task Force Digs Deep into Fracking
The Earth Task Force (ETF) at New Vista High School in Boulder, CO has heard a lot about fracking, or hydraulic fracturing. Everything from the horrifying idea that fracking could contaminate water...
View Article2014 Ripple Effect Awards Honor Cottonwood Institute Students Making A Big...
Oh what a night! The 2014 Base Camp Bash was an incredible success for the Cottonwood Institute. We raised critical funds for our programs, met some amazing supporters, and celebrated the impact our...
View ArticleEarth Task Force Hosts Bike Repair Day
On April 22nd 2014, to celebrate Earth Day, the Earth Task Force (ETF) hosted a bike repair day at the front of New Vista High School. This event inspired more students to bike to school, and provided...
View ArticleReady, Set, GO! Earth Task Force’s Recycle Relay Races to Responsible Disposal
When it comes to knowing what items go in the recycling or other bins, it can be hard. The rules always seem to be changing and there are always exceptions. Mixing waste in the wrong disposal bins can...
View ArticleEarth Task Force Curbs Consumerism with Clothes-Cycling
On Thursday, November 13th, 2014, a student led environmental action team at New Vista High School called the Earth Task Force (ETF) implemented a Clothing Swap event during the school’s hour long...
View ArticleE.T.F. Serves Up Sustainable Caffeine
On Thursday the 19th of February Earth Task Force (ETF), a student led conservation group at New Vista High School, executed a unique day of consciousness – Bring Your Own Mug Day. Bring Your Own Mug...
View ArticleETF Superheroes Converge on Earth Day
On March 22nd, 2015 youth groups and environmental educators from around Longmont, Boulder and Denver were invited to host booths in the first annual Youth of the Earth Day Festival. Earth Task Force...
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