Green Works in Kansas City

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Since 2007, we have been fulfilling our mission to empower Kansas City's future leaders to care for our environment, contribute to our economy and create healthy communities.

We are a KCPT American Graduate Champion, the winner of a Civility Award from Consensus, and a MARC Sustainable Success Story.

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STUDENT PROGRAMS

ECOS Nature Discovery

Nature exploration for 4th - 8th graders

Green Ink

Environmental service projects

Green Works Lab

Sustainable entrepreneurial experiences. Read about our current project Mighty Missouri SOS.

Excelerate

Career exploration, work skills, and job readiness for 11th and 12th graders. Curriculum aligns with KC Rising’s Common Sector Competencies.

Work Experience

Paid summer internships and group work experience for Excelerate graduates

Hands-on environmental science, outdoor experiences, service projects, career exploration, workplace training and experience to empower Kansas City's next generation of leaders.