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STUDENTS
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Students

Discover our youth leadership program, lesson and field trip opportunities, and expansive resources for youth and students passionate about the environment. We help students deepen their understanding of environmental topics, gain skills in community leadership, and take local action to reduce waste and address climate change impacts in San Mateo County and beyond.

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Learn how to make a bag out of an old t-shirt or a solar oven at home

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Test your waste reduction knowledge

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Youth Climate Ambassador Leadership Program: Become a local climate leader

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