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  • GreenSpark 2026

    GSNN Online

    GreenSpark- A National Showcase of Student-Led Sustainability Projects – Celebrating Youth Voice, Vision, and Action GreenSpark is a national live showcase celebrating student voice, creativity, and climate action. This virtual event brings together classrooms and school communities from across the country to spotlight the sustainability projects students have designed and led from garden initiatives to zero-waste campaigns and energy solutions. In real-time sessions, students will present their work to a national audience of peers and educators, sharing ideas, outcomes, and the impact they’re making in their schools and communities. Whether you tune in as a class or an individual, Spark is a space to be inspired by young changemakers and to celebrate what’s possible when students lead the way toward a greener future.

  • Community of Practice

    May 2026 Community of Practice

    GSNN Online

    Leading with Nature: Biomimicry for Systems Change - Part 2 In Part 2 of our biomimicry series, we move from inspiration to application.Building on the foundations of nature-inspired leadership and systems thinking, this session dives deeper into how biomimicry can drive real change in schools from classroom practices to campus operations and culture. Through real-world examples and interactive dialogue, we’ll explore how educators and leaders are applying biomimicry principles to solve complex challenges, foster innovation, and guide whole-school transformation rooted in sustainability and resilience. Come ready to imagine, design, and lead with nature as your mentor.

  • Community of Practice

    August 2026 Community of Practice

    GSNN Online

    What is a Community of Practice Meeting Peer-powered learning. Practical solutions.: These topic-focused, interactive sessions connect educators and leaders for real talk, real tools, and real progress—because we’re better together. Designing Schools as Living Systems Creating sustainable schools requires more than individual programs, it requires seeing the school as a connected system where leadership, culture, curriculum, facilities, and community all influence one another. In this Community of Practice, participants will explore the principles of systems thinking and discover how successful schools use a whole-school approach to create meaningful and lasting change. Through inspiring examples, practical insights, and collaborative discussion, educators will examine how interconnected systems can strengthen student outcomes, organizational effectiveness, and environmental stewardship. Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to strengthen existing initiatives, this session will provide a shared foundation for thinking differently about school improvement and sustainability.

  • Community of Practice

    October 2026 Community of Practice

    GSNN Online

    What is a Community of Practice Meeting Peer-powered learning. Practical solutions.: These topic-focused, interactive sessions connect educators and leaders for real talk, real tools, and real progress—because we’re better together. Turning Vision into Action A compelling vision inspires change, but strategic planning makes change possible. This Community of Practice explores how schools and districts are using the GreenPrint Framework to transform ideas into measurable action. Participants will learn practical approaches for setting priorities, engaging stakeholders, building implementation roadmaps, and creating momentum for long-term sustainability. Through real-world examples and collaborative dialogue, participants will leave with strategies for aligning people, priorities, and resources to move their sustainability efforts forward with confidence.

  • Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    October 2026 Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    GSNN Online

    What is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Leadership in Action Transforming schools begins with leadership that is intentional, collaborative, and grounded in a shared vision. In this Catalyst Leaders Meeting, GSNN partners will explore how effective leadership creates the conditions for sustainable systems change. Through partner showcases, collaborative discussion, and expert insights, participants will learn how schools and districts are aligning teams, building leadership capacity, and navigating the challenges of organizational change. Rather than focusing on theory alone, this session highlights real implementation stories, lessons learned, and practical strategies that participants can adapt within their own contexts. Catalyst Leaders Meetings are designed exclusively for GSNN partners to foster peer learning, strengthen relationships across the network, and accelerate implementation through shared experience.

  • Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    November 2026 Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    GSNN Online

    What is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Culture & Climate in Action Culture is often the catalyst that determines whether sustainability initiatives flourish or fade. This Catalyst Leaders Meeting brings together GSNN partners to explore how schools and districts are cultivating positive climates, strengthening community engagement, and creating cultures where sustainability becomes part of everyday practice. Participants will hear directly from partner schools implementing innovative approaches to student engagement, staff collaboration, wellness, and organizational culture while engaging in meaningful conversations about common challenges and emerging practices. Through collaborative dialogue and peer learning, participants will leave with practical ideas and renewed inspiration for strengthening culture within their own learning communities.

  • Community of Practice

    January 2027 Community of Practice

    GSNN Online

    What is a Community of Practice Meeting Peer-powered learning. Practical solutions.: These topic-focused, interactive sessions connect educators and leaders for real talk, real tools, and real progress—because we’re better together. Measutring What Matters How do you know your sustainability efforts are making a difference? In this Community of Practice, participants will explore how meaningful measurement supports better decision-making, stronger storytelling, and continuous improvement. Through GreenPrint360, GSNN's measurement and reflection platform, participants will discover how data can help schools monitor progress, visualize impact, and identify opportunities for growth. Rather than collecting data for reporting alone, this session focuses on using evidence to drive conversations, strengthen planning, and celebrate meaningful progress toward healthier, more sustainable schools.

  • Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    March 2027 Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    GSNN Online

    What is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Operations in Action Sustainable facilities are about far more than buildings, they create healthier learning environments while modeling responsible stewardship for students and communities. During this Catalyst Leaders Meeting, GSNN partners will showcase innovative operational practices related to energy, water, waste, outdoor learning environments, and sustainable facilities management. Participants will exchange implementation strategies, discuss operational challenges, and explore how facilities can become active contributors to teaching, learning, and whole-school sustainability. Together, we'll discover practical approaches that improve operations while advancing student learning and environmental impact.

  • GreenSpark 2027

    GSNN Online

    GreenSpark- A National Showcase of Student-Led Sustainability Projects – Celebrating Youth Voice, Vision, and Action GreenSpark is a national live showcase celebrating student voice, creativity, and climate action. This virtual event brings together classrooms and school communities from across the country to spotlight the sustainability projects students have designed and led from garden initiatives to zero-waste campaigns and energy solutions. In real-time sessions, students will present their work to a national audience of peers and educators, sharing ideas, outcomes, and the impact they’re making in their schools and communities. Whether you tune in as a class or an individual, Spark is a space to be inspired by young changemakers and to celebrate what’s possible when students lead the way toward a greener future.

  • Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    May 2027 Catalyst Leaders Meeting

    GSNN Online

    What is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Celebrating the Journey: Reflection, Connection, and Next Steps Meaningful sustainability education extends beyond isolated lessons—it becomes part of how students experience learning every day. This Catalyst Leaders Meeting brings together GSNN partners to connect, celebrate, and reflect on the ""small wins"" they are excited about from this past school year. Whether your breakthrough happened in innovative instructional practice, community engagement, or facilities infrastructure, this session is a chance to pause, recharge, and support one another. Through inspiring partner showcases and collaborative dialogue, participants will share recent successes, navigate common challenges, and begin discussing the strategic work for the year ahead. Leave with practical ideas, peer insights, and renewed momentum for your learning community.