Lifelong Lessons
Indoor and outdoor school gardens use the schoolyard as a living classroom, reconnecting students with nature and food while teaching hands-on gardening skills that support learning across math, science, art, health, and social studies.
Reduce, Reuse, Re-think, Recycle
Recycling programs start with understanding what can be reused. Teachers and students examine the school’s waste together, identifying materials that can be recycled rather than discarded. Engaging activities help students learn about human impact on the environment.
Food Scraps Are A Natural Resource
Composting supports the environment while engaging the whole school community. It helps students understand food systems, waste reduction, and the impact of their actions. A composting program also creates hands-on, cross-curricular learning opportunities and builds leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Our Mission
DCSD Sustainability
Our mission is to engage students, teachers, schools, and staff throughout our district in sustainability learning initiatives to enhance environmental awareness and improve operational efficiencies.
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Founded in December 2010, Community Recycling Center is a volunteer-run organization providing free recycling for residents of Castle Rock and surrounding communities. They are open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, or until full.
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