At HCF’s Living the Environment conference, students from every Hamilton high school learned about connecting themselves to the environment so they can make a difference in the world around them.
Living the Environment Conference
Living the Environment 6 blasted off at the STARRT campus of Mohawk College on Thursday, October 28. This annual Fall conference teaches youth about how they can make a positive impact on the environment. This conference supports high school environmental projects through grants under the POET (Protecting Our Environment Together) program. Schools are eligible to apply following the conference.
Click here for details about Living the Environment 6 held in 2010
View photos from Living the Environment 6
Check out some of the projects funded in 2010/11 here.
View the 10/11 POET Youth Grant guidelines and application form.
Click here for details about Living the Environment 5 held in 2009
Check out some of the projects funded in 2009/10 here.
Watch a youtube video of Cathedral High School's project funded with a POET youth grant here.
Youth-Led Community Action Projects
Last year YAC funded a number of projects led by youth and benefitting youth. Check out some of the projects that came to life here.
An Open Call will not be available this year for the Youth-Led Community Action Projects. Please check back next year for other opportunities.
Mini Grants
Minigrants were distributed to identified elementary schools. Check the 2011 distribution here.
Stories
April 21, 2011
December 20, 2010
November 25, 2010
October, 2010
The YAC makes the Globe and Mail. Read it here.
June 2, 2010
May 27, 2010
May 1, 2010
April 22, 2010
see more pictures from Earth Day here.
February 11, 2010
December 21, 2009
November 26, 2009
Read more about Melissa's accomplishments in the Hamilton Spectator.
November 12, 2009
November 3, 2009
