School Green Teams

What type of schools are allowed?

School green teams can be established at any school to include: public, private, homeschool programs, and specialty schools (i.e., music, martial arts). Even colleges and universities can register their green team with us.

Is there a cost to register a green team?

No. There is no cost to be a part of this program.

What grade levels can participate in green teams?

School green teams are open to all ages. Most programs are designed for adaptability to kindergarten through 12^th grade. College/university green teams are encouraged to participate and can reach out to discuss age-appropriate programming.

What is the deadline to sign up?

You can register your team at any time of the year! There is no deadline; you can start at any time. Renewal reminders are sent out each year in August.

I’m a student, can I organize a green team?

Students in grades K-12^th must have a coordinator over 18 years of age. Green teams are most frequently coordinated and registered by a school faculty or staff member. In some cases, parents/guardians can serve as school green team coordinators. College/university green teams can be student-led.

If my green team is returning for another year, is registration required again?

Yes, both first-time and returning school green team leaders must sign-up, each year. This helps to maintain accurate contact information and updated participation.

Does our campus have to be within the Fort Worth ISD?

No. Several school districts have campuses within the City of Fort Worth city limit.

How many students are required to create a green team?

There is no size limit. The smallest green team size would be two: one coordinator and one student. This has occurred with homeschool green teams.

What if team time is extremely limited for activities?

Program elements are very flexible and adaptable. Our team can work with you to make adjustments.

How are green team activity hours captured?

Each activity that a green team completes must be submitted through the online activity tracker.

What is the green team of the year?

Each May, the school green team with the most points is recognized as the KFWB School Green Team of the Year. The winning school will receive a tree planting at their school, a KFWB prize pack, School Green Team trophy and a certificate of achievement.

What about activities during summer months?

School green teams can certainly complete activities during summer months! 

A full list of activities will be made available August 1, 2026. Be sure to register to receive notifications.

School Green Teams can participate in a variety of activities in the areas of litter control & beautification, recycling & waste reduction, and environment & sustainability.

Choose activities that enhance your curriculum, peak your interest, or put you up for a challenge. Once activities are completed, submit your progress through the activity tracker below to earn points for a chance to win School Green Team of the Year!

Track Activity

If you are the primary contact for your school green team, you can request a verification letter or certificate for volunteer hours for you or your students.

Be sure to include:

1. Student name(s)
2. Number of volunteer hours (per person)
3. Description of green team activity

Requests may include hours for activities such as: litter cleanups, emptying recycling bins at school, working at a community garden, etc. Of course, please do not include mandatory community service or activities performed due to disciplinary action.

Send your request(s) to KFWB@fortworthtexas.gov.

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