Green Teens Challenge:
September
Download the September challenges, get the full challenge book, or go back to the main challenge page.
Challenge #1: Seed Starting
Inspo Link: Sir David Attenborough Gives a Lesson on Seeds
How To: Growing from Seed
Local Spotlight: Brick Gardens
Example Submission: Seed Starting
Challenge #2: Soil-Free Farming
Inspo Link: This Farm of the Future Uses No Soil and 95% Less Water
How To: Hydroponics
Local Spotlight: 80 Acres
Example Submission: Soil-Free Farming
Challenge #3: Solar Power
Inspo Link: The First Oil Country is Going Green
How To: Free Electricity! Turn Old CDs Into DIY Solar Panels
Local Spotlight: Green Learning Station
Example Submission: Solar Power
Challenge #4: Natural Plant Dyes
Inspo Link: The Link Between Japanese Samarai and Real Indigo
How To: Walnut Dye
Local Spotlight: Bellevue art project uses botanical dyes, native seeds to beautify vacant lot
Example Submission: Natural Plant Dyes
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!