Redwood Cooperative School is committed to environmental sustainability and represent this commitment by:

• recycling and composting our waste
• using environmentally safe soaps and cleaning supplies throughout the school
• conserving energy
• fostering an appreciation of nature by incorporating nature and outdoor education in all areas of our curriculum
• being part of the Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools Program
• participating in the National Energy Education Development Program
• hosting the annual Gobble Grease Toss in partnership with LFUCG and the U.K. Center for Applied Energy Research
• facilitating environmental education professional development opportunities for faculty

 

 

 

 

 

Future efforts include:

• having a dedicated team of student leaders who will initiate school environmental and service learning efforts 
• growing our own food in our designated gardens on campus
• planting pollinator and rain gardens 
• installing rain barrels 
• replacing fluorescent tube lights with LED tube lights
• whatever our team of student leaders come up with!