Teen Advisory BoardBACT launched its teen advisory board for 8th – 12th graders, Teens4Green, in the Fall of 2016. The board meets once a month during the school year to discuss conservation topics and create outreach activities. Additionally, Teens4Green represents BACT in a variety of BACT events, as well as community programs.
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2018-2019 Teens4Green Participants and group leader (not all teens present)
Hear why these teens joined Teens4Green
“I joined Teens4Green because the opportunity to have fun with other like-minded high school kids appealed to me. After attending some of the events, I was very happy with my experience.”
“I’m a junior at Barrington High School. After going zero waste in my own life, I wanted to get more involved locally. I’m very passionate about the environment and plan to study environmental science in college.”
“I wanted to join to help preserve the local wetlands and other natural areas.”
“I am a sophomore at BHS. I joined Teens4Green because I am interested in natural resources and the future of food.”
“I am a junior at Barrington High School. I became interested in conservation after participating in one of BACT’s workdays and wanted to do more to help the environment.”
“I joined because I am interested in biology and the ideas of conservation, as well as giving back to the community.”
“I care about wild animals and want to help preserve their habitats.”
“I joined BACT and Teens4Green because I have always been very interested in protecting the environment and helping with habitat restoration. Working at Teens4Green and being an intern in the BACT summer program helped me practice my passion!”
“I am a junior at BHS. I was brought to BACT and Teens4Green through the awesome workdays and fundraisers. After attending these fun and eco-friendly events, I decided to join Teens4Green to continue to help the environment.”
