School Green Teams

School Green Teams are a great way to enhance classroom learning, promote environmental stewardship, and encourage sustainable practices in your school and community. The program is free, flexible, and designed to support students of all ages and abilities. Ready to launch your Green Team? Register today—or contact us for help getting started!

Registration Information

School Green Teams require a primary contact who is 18 years of age or older. Required information is as follows:

Name of the primary contact (must be 18 years of age or older)
Phone number of the primary contact
School name
School address
Grade level(s)
Estimated number of adult leads/sponsors (must be over 18)
Estimated number of team members
School or organization type (e.g., public, private, charter, homeschool, community center club, other)

Program Benefits

When you sign up to be a school green team, you can receive educational resources and support. Our goal is to help you to get your students excited about the environment and take sustainability efforts to the next level.

Green teams have access to the activities listed on this webpage and can sign-up for our monthly KFWB e-newsletter that will keep you informed about program updates and upcoming events. Students will have exciting opportunities to reach beyond the classroom and connect with our community.

Benefits include:

Teaching students about important environmental and sustainable topics.
Enriching existing classroom curriculum.
Encouraging school and community stewardship.
Inspiring generations of environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors.
Check-ins with KFWB staff.
Advice on successful programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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!

Activities

KFWB works to provide several activities and options for green teams. For access to the full School Green Teams Activity Sheet and Challenge Form, please register or contact kfwb@fortworthtexas.gov.

Activity Tracker

Log your activities here!

Track Activity

Request Volunteer Verification Letter

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:

Student name(s)
Number of volunteer hours (per person)
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.