San Diego Green Schools Youth Forum

The City of San Diego Environmental Services Department Invites High School Students to the 8th Annual Youth Forum.

Saturday, April 19, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ridgehaven Green Building Auditorium
9601 Ridgehaven Ct., San Diego, CA 92123

The purpose of the forum is to highlight the academic and career opportunities in the Environmental Protection field for students as they begin to think about life after high school. Students in attendance will experience:

• Dialogue with community leaders and students
• Presentations from local government, universities and corporations
• Lunch with an interesting group of their peers

The San Diego Green Schools Youth Forum is a program offered to high school students throughout San Diego County. Linking the leaders of tomorrow with the leaders of today, representatives from the San Diego City Government and local universities, as well as, notable business leaders will illustrate the possibilities available to students after high school. Speakers will present various environmental opportunities in the region and will emphasize how today's high school students can achieve a future in environmental education and environmental careers.

2008 Youth Forum Agenda (PDF: 18K)

Registration for the 8th Annual Youth Forum (Word Doc: 64K) must be submitted by April 15, 2008.

For more information, contact Kathie Pishny at 858-627-3334 or by email.

Councilmember Scott Peters addresses the audience in 2005.	Calvin Goetz and Robert Dietrich – American Power Solutions–encouraging students to participate in "Green Action" community service projects.	2006 Youth Forum audience.
Chanelle Barry, representative with Council District One, describes the current priorities faced by San Diego.	A duo from Rancho Bernardo High School recite the story of "The Lorax."
Alan Hurt talks with students about the US Navy´s efforts to reduce pollution and increase the use of alternative energy and fuels.	Diana Abellera, representing the nonprofit organization Redefining Progress, describes how to shift the economy and public policy toward more sustainable practices.