November 22, 2025
Making green schools a reality.
Educators and students are shaping the future of education and green schools to build a more sustainable world. The Green Schools Conference, organized by the U.S. Green Building Council, is at the heart of this movement. It brings together educators, advocates, and professionals from across the country to advance green schools and sustainability in education.
This energizing two-day event will explore bold, practical solutions to advance green schools, focusing on environmental impact, health and well-being, sustainability literacy, and systemic change at every level of education.
With inspiring keynotes, expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful networking
opportunities, GSC equips attendees with the tools, strategies, and community support needed
to lead the charge for healthier, more sustainable learning environments.
Explore Key Conference Themes:
- Environmental Impact: Strategies to conserve resources, reduce emissions, and restore ecosystems
- Health and Well-Being: Creating learning spaces that support the physical and
emotional health of students and staff - Environmental and Sustainability Literacy: Integrating systems thinking and placebased
learning across curricula - Whole School/District Sustainability: Embedding sustainability across culture,
operations, and education for long-term change
Coming together from across the country
The Green Schools Conference is the only national event that brings together people who lead, operate, build, and teach in U.S. green schools. That’s a big reason why I’m thrilled to represent Project Learning Tree and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative at the conference. I’m looking forward to connecting with people to learn from them and share PLT resources like our Green Schools Program, Forest Literacy Framework, and the K-8 Activity Guide.
Supporting Green Schools Nurtures the Next Generation
For me, supporting the green schools movement isn’t just about the physical infrastructure of a school—it’s also about nurturing the values of the next generation. By promoting green building practices, we can ensure that students are learning in spaces that not only inspire but also serve to protect the natural world.
Join me at the Green Schools Conference
Register for the Green Schools Conference today! A variety of registration packages are available, with special rates for employees of PreK–12 schools and districts, as well as government and non‑profit employees. I can’t wait to meet and talk more about how sustainably managed forests can benefit communities and kids!
