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Climate and Canvas Year One Was a Success!
This year, GGO proudly piloted the Climate and Canvas Art program at Froebel Elementary School in St. Louis. Through a combination of environmental education, creative expression, and mentorship, students explored environmental themes and transformed their learning into powerful works of art.
The program culminated in a public exhibition showcasing student artwork, celebrating both creativity and environmental stewardship. We are deeply grateful to the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for generously hosting the exhibition and helping amplify the voices and talents of our students.
The success of this pilot has inspired us to expand the program, and we are excited to bring Climate and Canvas to Chicago in the 2026 - 2027 school year. Stay tuned for updates as we continue connecting students with art, nature, and their communities!
St. Louis Recycle Retail is Back!
July 18, 2026!
Shop a huge selection of treasures, vintage finds, high-end pieces, household goods,
sporting equipment, and unique one-of-a-kind items. Every item has been generously
donated, and every dollar raised goes directly to GGO’s programs that bring kids into
nature and spark a love for learning.
Mentorship
Throughout the academic year, GGO works with students inside and outside of the classroom to develop impactful and lasting connections. Students can count on seeing their mentors each week in science class to participate in hands-on lessons. Beyond the classroom, mentors lead our students on environmentally-focused outdoor adventures.
STEAM Education
All lessons and outdoor adventures put on by GGO are designed to match and expand on the students’ STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) curricula. From learning about ecosystems on paper to experiencing those ecosystems on hikes, GGO combines STEAM instruction and outdoor learning to enhance students’ scientific literacy.
Outdoor Adventure
Along with solidifying the in-class lessons, our monthly outdoor adventures enable our students to learn outdoor skills, strengthen relationships with fellow classmates and their GGO mentors, and develop leadership skills. Ultimately, experiencing science through outdoor adventure improves our students’ perceptions of science and the world around them.
Healthy Lifestyle
The GGO program encourages students to live healthy and active lifestyles. Through creating school gardens, facilitating a myriad of physical activities, providing access to healthy snacks, and introducing students to outdoor recreation, we work to support the adoption and maintenance of healthy rituals in our students.
