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PGT LogoProject Green Teens is a volunteer group of teens that strive to improve the environment and the mindset of the Virginia Beach community. These green teen leaders find and complete projects that make a difference in our parks, neighborhoods and schools while earning community service hours. 
 
Meetings are held monthly with projects identified by the team. Check the calendar below for upcoming events.

 Project Green Teens has representatives from:
  • Bayside High School
  • Cox High School
  • First Colonial High School
  • Green Run High School
  • Kemps Landing Magnet School
  • Landstown High School
  • Ocean Lakes High School
  • Princess Anne HIgh School
  • Salem High School
  • Tallwood High School
  • Virginia Beach Middle School
  • PGT Clean Up

    Projects include:

    • Environmental report card of our schools
    • Dumpster diving demonstration project
    • Tour of the Virginia Aquarium's Stranding Center
    • Park and trail clean ups 
    • Participation in:
      • Earth Day
      • Clean the Bay Day
      • International Coastal Clean Up
      • Virginia Aquarium's Dolphin Count


    How to Join:

    Project Green Teens is open to anyone in grades 7-12 who wants to make a positive impact on our environment. A signed permission slip is required. For more information, contact Caryl Thompson at 385-4871 or cthompso@VBgov.com.

    Upcoming Events Calendar:  

    ​Date ​Time ​Event ​Location
    Wednesday,
    May 22​
    ​6:30 pm ​Officer meeting ​Kempsville Rec Center #106
    Wednesday, May 22​ ​7 pm - 8 pm ​General meeting -
    dumpster dive data
    ​Kempsville Rec Center #106​
    Saturday,
    June 1​
    ​9 am - 11 am ​Clean the Bay Day ​N. Lynnhaven Road & Virginia Beach BLVD. RSVP by May 30
    Friday,
    June 14​
    ​4 pm - 7 pm ​End of Year Picnic ​Little Island Park - family & friends welcome. Bring a swim suit & towel!
    RSVP by June 12

    Contact Information

    Project Green Teens

    Direct: (757) 385-4871 | Email: cthompso@VBgov.com

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