The M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation supports Green Works
We are proud to announce a new grant from The M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation to support our environmental education programming. The foundation focuses on partnering with organizations that use innovative methods to reduce the dropout rate, increase academic performance and help young adults make…
Green Works President Speaks at New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
February 7, 2013 Kate was featured in a panel session on Urban Forests. Kate spoke about Green Works and the benefits of getting urban youth involved in tree planting and habitat restoration projects.This conference addresses acheiving a future that transforms low-density, car-oriented communities into healthier,…
Money Management Classes Begin with CITI Foundation Funding
January 5, 2013 –For the 2nd year, CITI Foundation provided funding to Green Works for a money management class for our students. The eight week class covers topics relevant to teens including budgeting, and debit and credit cards. The students play games and compete…
Green Works celebrates 5 year anniversary
Green Works celebrated our 5 year anniversary with a fundraising event at KCP&L. 125 attendees enjoyed Eco Elvis, interactive games with our students, local food and a special cocktail from Justus Drugstore. Event co-chairs were Terry Bassham, President and CEO, Great Plains Energy and KCP&L,…
Service Day held in honor of our 5 year anniversary
In celebration of our 5-year anniversary, Green Works held a service day where our students and volunteers planted trees on Brush Creek, planted a native plant bed at the Brush Creek Community Center and hosted a rain barrel workshop for 15 community members.
Green Works featured in the Kansas City Star Magazine
Green Works was featured in the Kansas City Star Magazine and founder Kate Corwin was interviewed about the history of Green Works and the internship program. Read the article.
Green Works Receives Largest Audubon Grant of the Year
August 2012 – Green Works was awarded the largest Audubon TogetherGreen grant of 2012, a $50,000 Innovation Grant. With this grant, Green Works and our partners will extend restoration on a section of Brush Creek running through the urban core of Kansas City. A…
Our students create a public service announcement for KCMO Parks & Rec.
Green Works students wrote the script and are featured in a Kansas City MO Parks and Recreation public service announcement on recycling. The video is shown on Channel 2, and on Youtube.
Students plant native flower bed at Brush Creek Community Center.
Our new class of ECOS students spent a gorgeous fall afternoon planting a bed of native plants at the Brush Creek Community Center. The bed, located next to the west entrance features Orange and Purple Coneflower, Asters, Prairie Drop Seed, Butterfly Milkweed, NJ Tea, Golden…
National LISC highlights the work of Green Works.
Green Works and the internship program are featured in the 2010 national LISC annual report. To read the feature, click here and then scroll down the page and select Kansas City, MO.