Green Teens Challenge:
October

Download the October challenges, get the full challenge book or go back to the main challenge page.

Challenge #5: Compost Science

• Inspo Link: Fantastic Fungi: The Spirit of Good

• How To: The Compost System that Builds My Garden Soil

• Local Spotlight: Queen City Commons

• Example Submission: Compost Science

• Green Industry Contact: Julia Marchese from Queen City Commons

Challenge #6: Tree Field Guide

• Inspo Link: No One Really Knows What a Tree Is

• How To: Herbarium Project

• Local Spotlight: Dr. Theresa Culley

• Example Submission: Tree Field Guide

• Green Industry Contact: Caroline Cain from Keep Cincinnati Beautiful

Challenge #7: Political Action

• Inspo Link: How to Turn Protest into Powerful Change

• How To: Write a Letter to Your Representative

• Local Spotlight: The Green Cincinnati Plan

• Example Submission: Political Action

• Green Industry Contact: Meeka Owens from Cincinnati City Council

Ready to Submit?

Submit all pieces of your challenge entry by 4pm on September 30 either digitally as a PDF to greenteens@civicgardencenter.org or in person at the Civic Garden Center.

Still have questions?

If you’d like more guidance, ideas, or resources or you have questions about one of the challenges, reach out!