18 September
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In Career Quest, Newsletter, Partners

We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to the Nell J. Redfield Foundation for their generous support of $ 5,000 for Career Quest. Our partnership in the 2023-2024 school year reflects their commitment to encouraging Title 1 students in our community to pursue careers in STEAM fields. This funding will facilitate class visits, provide hands-on project materials, and ensure over 125 students experience how local and national industry leaders use STEAM skills to promote a sustainable economy and society while stewarding the environment.Read More →

14 August
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In Newsletter, Partners

Envirolution Receives Prestigious EPA Grant to Foster Environmental Education and Innovation Envirolution, a renowned environmental nonprofit organization based in Reno, Nevada, focused on sustainable education outcomes, STEAM curriculum, and project-based learning opportunities, is thrilled to announce that it has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive $90,000 as part of the competitive Environmental Education Grants Program. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan unveiled the news on 8/14/2023, acknowledging the selection of 33 organizations across the country, including four Minority Serving Institutions, to receive over $3.1 million in funding. Envirolution is proud to be recognized for our commitment to environmental education, stewardship, andRead More →

17 July
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In Newsletter, Partners

The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust has been supporting Project ReCharge teachers and classrooms in northern Nevada since 2021 when they awarded a grant supporting virtual instruction and our ongoing adaptation to the pandemic. The Trust is a long-standing champion of education, community, and environmental causes in northern Nevada, New York, and New Jersey, with more than 70 years of history and over 1.4 million in annual grants in 2021. Envirolution is grateful for this partnership and looks forward to hosting a professional learning session in June 2024 and providing classroom resources in northern Nevada for the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to their recent generousRead More →

21 February
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In Education and Outreach, Partners, Volunteer

On January 21st, 13 volunteers from Facilitate Joy spent part of their weekend building 100 supply kits in support of “Introduce a Girl to Engineering day,” – Coming February 23rd. This fantastic team went above and beyond by helping us support this national event and even had time for a fun pizza party!  Facilitate Joy helps neurodivergent people thrive in a neurotypical world. You can learn more about their mission at: www.facilitatejoy.com.Do you have a group who wants to volunteer for Envirolution? Email Jessica at jessica.holden@envirolution.org to schedule a group session OR sign up for our pre-scheduled volunteer hours! Sign UpRead More →

17 January
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In Education and Outreach, Partners

Mark your calendars for the Northern Nevada Science and Technology Festival! Envirolution is proud to be a collaborating partner on this week-long event aimed to inspire and connect our community with the power of science and technology happening in Nevada. More info coming soon on the fun, family-friendly events being held during the week! Plus, don’t miss the Saturday, April 29th, Science is Everywhere event with over a dozen businesses and organizations that will open their doors for FREE exclusive tours and hands-on activities. Registration for Science is Everywhere opens on March 27th!Read More →

17 January
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In Partners, Staff

Happy New Year! Since Envirolution runs in conjunction with the school year, we released our annual report from 2022 months ago. We’re ahead of the curve!  So far this year, we’ve already done exciting things and made a lot of progress. This fall, we’ve reached 418 students in CQ, and 87% of them said they loved the experience!  Plus, in our Title 1 schools, 93% of students said they loved the experience! We have 27 Career Quests planned for this spring and will be visiting seven businesses. So far, we’ve trained36 teachers and reached 4212  students through Project ReCharge, and 95% of teachers say that they would recommend Project ReChargeRead More →

21 December
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In Partners

Recycling your Christmas tree is a great way to celebrate a sustainable holiday! In northern NV, KTMB collects trees and turns them into mulch which can be used for weed abatement and park beautification throughout the Truckee Meadows. Each year they recycle more than 10,000 trees!  KTMB is collecting trees at sites throughout Northern Nevada between Dec 26th and January 10th. To find out more, please go to their website: https://www.ktmb.org/events/ktmbs-christmas-tree-recycling  Is there a similar opportunity in your community? Please email laura.scarselli@envirolution.org with the information!Read More →

21 December
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In Fundraising, Partners, Prize

The Tides Foundation, on the recommendation of the Google Data Centers Grants Fund, has awarded Project ReCharge $40,000 to help sustain and grow the program in Northern Nevada. Tides Foundation has helped major funders like Google accelerate the pace of social change and solve society’s toughest challenges. We are tremendously grateful to both of these organizations for supporting Project ReCharge. Read More →

21 December
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In Fundraising, Partners, Staff

We are truly filled with the Holiday Spirit after our Open House and Holiday Mixer! Thank you to everyone who attended our Ribbon Cutting on December 7th at our new office! We loved sharing that time with our new neighbors and making some great connections between our business partners, teachers, local government officials, and staff! Plus, the food and drinks were delicious, and if you stayed late, you caught some very festive karaoke performances! Before the mixer, our staff participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange! All our staff members are so thoughtful and kind! What an amazing day at Envirolution! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate withRead More →

20 December
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In Fundraising, Partners, Staff

We are truly filled with the Holiday Spirit after our Open House and Holiday Mixer! Thank you to everyone who attended our Ribbon Cutting on December 7th at our new office! We loved sharing that time with our new neighbors and making some great connections between our business partners, teachers, local government officials, and staff! Plus, the food and drinks were delicious, and if you stayed late, you caught some very festive karaoke performances! Before the mixer, our staff participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange! All our staff members are so thoughtful and kind! What an amazing day at Envirolution! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate withRead More →