Native Island

by John O’Leary My goal is to replace the monoculture grass on an island in the middle of a street with a variety of native and mostly edible plants, that improve and contribute to the ecosystem around it. Click here to read John’s full action...

Greenhouse and Rocket Mass Heater

by Hannah Arvold I would like to build a cold weather greenhouse at my college or a nearby location. I also want to build a rocket mass heater inside it. My goal is that all the materials used will be reclaimed or sustainably made. Click here to read Hannah’s...

Better Bike-ability: Ashland, WI

by Hannah Figgins The town of Ashland, WI is home to just over 8,000 people. Most of them have lived in the north woods their entire lives, often on the shores of the great Lake Superior. The lake is a large part of their identity in these shoreline communities, yet...

Yard Sustainability

by Julz Chesshir My overall action plan is to make my parents’ yard more sustainable by fixing their compost, decreasing the shade around their solar hot water panels, building raised beds from reclaimed material, assessing lighting and making a plan for...