by melynn | Mar 24, 2018 | News, Verde, Wildfire
As part of the Verde Community Project, young people from YouthWorks are training with Wildfire Network in various aspects of forestry and fire prevention. The crew has completed projects for the Santa Fe Institute and for local Santa Fe homeowners to reduce fire...
by melynn | Jan 25, 2018 | News, Verde
The Verde Community Project has launched MoGro at the sites served by the Verde after-school meal program. On Wednesdays, parents picking up their children can purchase a box of fresh fruits and vegetables, for healthier meals at home. Each box contains eight...
by melynn | Dec 11, 2017 | News, Verde
As part of the Verde Community Project, an effort with initial funding by the City of Santa Fe, young people from YouthWorks are learning how to weatherize homes. Training was held last week, December 6-8, at Santa Fe Community College and included a tour of the...
by melynn | Nov 21, 2017 | News, Verde, Wildfire
The YouthWorks wildfire crew was featured in the National Fire Protection Association blog for making an “incredible difference” in the wildfire safety of our community while at the same time learning basic forestry skills. To read the full blog post,...
by melynn | Nov 13, 2017 | News, Verde, Wildfire
The YouthWorks crew working with Wildfire Network as part of the Verde Community Project received more publicity this week. The crew was featured in the United Way’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence blog. Click here to read...
by melynn | Nov 9, 2017 | Award, News, Verde
The City of Santa Fe and the Mayor’s Sustainability Commission have just announced the winners of the 2017 Mayor’s Sustainability Awards. The YouthWorks Verde Community Project is being honored as the runner-up in the “Triple Bottom Line” category for...
