Conservation Minnesota Supports Youth-led Efforts to Combat Climate Change

The Star Tribune recently shared an article about youth-led efforts to combat climate change, and the Conservation Crew program at our new grantee-partner Conservation Minnesota received a mention.

As the article notes, Conservation Crew is “a statewide program that encourages middle-schoolers to design and implement conservation projects. The students started with a few ‘pie in the sky’ ideas… and learned how to identify a feasible solution that would benefit others.”

While helping the environment and their community, the students also learned personal lessons.

"They get that feeling that they are an important part of our world," their science teacher said. "That matters in the whole scheme of self-esteem, fitting in and leadership development at that age."

Read the full article here – and thank you to Conservation Minnesota for this valuable work!

shari zimmermann

Shari Zimmermann is an artist and designer living in Delano, Minnesota. A graduate of Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Shari's design experience encompasses print and digital projects for her own clients and as an independent contractor for other design firms. In addition to marketing communications, annual reports, and brand creation, Shari has worked on many local and national publications — acting as lead designer on start-up magazines and redesigns, as well as art director and contributing designer on existing titles. Shari helps small business clients gain a web presence by creating and launching their sites through Squarespace.com. 

Shari is a founding member of the Delano Artist Guild, and pursues her passion for creating acrylic and mixed media art from her home studio. Shari has displayed her work in businesses around the Twin Cities area, and has participated in shows at Your Arts Desire, Studio 144, and Flow Art Space.

http://www.smartthinkingdesign.com
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