Grants Offer Green Education Opportunity

The idea is inspiring change in a sustainable way.

BoroGreen, Hillsborough's sustainability-focused community group, is looking for residents interested in linking community and school-based sustainability efforts through a grant program that provides sustainability training.

The group is submitting a team of three to five people for an NJ Learns grant, which allows people from the same to town to learn and work together on sustainability and green issues.  Diverse backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to inspire change in all levels of our town. A typical team might consist of individuals affiliated with our schools, residents who are concerned about local environmental issues, community leaders, people who work in local government, and business owners. 

A The training takes place during 8 days of workshops over the course of 10 months. To learn more, go to http://www.cloudinstitute.org/nj-learns-application/. Teachers who apply can qualify for an Earth Watch scholarship next summer and a stipend for a school project that is implemented as a community project.

Anyone who is passionate about being a leader in Hillsborough’s shift toward sustainability by linking K-12 schools and community efforts is welcome to apply.  If interested, please email borogreen@hotmail.com before March 25.