Environmental Stewardship

Students will participate in educational visits with members of the community who are making impactful decisions in their businesses and personal lives that stand to reduce the impacts on the environment. Examples include local sustainable food production, green technology in energy, building, and business practices.

Recycling Board is in Effect

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Brendan O'Neil

Each week, Dave and some Valley View students team up to do a short presentation on a worthy topic related to recycling and or environmental sensitivity.  ”This is my favorite night of the week” adds another Valley View staff.  The boys … Continue reading →

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Earth Sciences Classes Renewable Energy Tour

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Brendan O'Neil

      After studying about renewable energy systems  in the classroom, Shannon and Amy brought the Earth Science classes on an experiential education field trip. First, the students visited the Greenfield Solar Store (www.greenfieldsolarstore.com) for a tour and one … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Camping Trip August 2011

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Brendan O'Neil

This August, Brendan and Jeff took a group of eight boys the the Adirondacks in upstate NY for a 6 day backpacking trip. We met with a NY state forest ranger and later with a member of the Student Conservation Corps and got … Continue reading →

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Student Participate in -Leave No Trace- Service Learning Project- July 2011

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Brendan O'Neil
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Eight students participated in a “leave no trace” service learning project while on the NH White Mountains trip this summer.  They met with a local ranger who taught on the principles of LNT, and then the boys worked hard to … Continue reading →

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