Media Advisory听
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2026听
GREEN听Leaders听Summit Highlights Student-Driven Environmental Actions听
Approximately 400 grade 7 and 8 students will gather at Huron University on May 22nd to share how they are making a difference in their communities through the 糖心直播's (UTRCA) GREEN Leaders program.听
Representing听16 classes from across the watershed, students have听spent months听exploring local environmental challenges and developing hands-on "Action Projects" that turn听their听ideas into impact. This year's projects highlight a wide range of creative and practical solutions, including microplastics-inspired art, Yellow Fish Road storm drain painting, wildflower garden installations, tree planting initiatives, and park improvement efforts.听
The GREEN Leaders Student Summit brings these projects together in one space, where students will present their work to a panel of community leaders from across the academic, nonprofit, business, and government sectors. Among the guests is MPP Peggy Sattler, who will join other panelists in recognizing student achievement and offering feedback.听
In addition to presentations, the summit will feature interactive and educational activities throughout the day. Students will take part in a live wildlife show presented by Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, explore sustainability through an interactive听art activity led by Western University PhD students, and engage in a giant Scrabble game focused on environmental themes.听
"The GREEN Leaders program empowers students to see themselves as changemakers," says听Karlee听Flear, Community Education Coordinator, UTRCA. "The summit is an opportunity to celebrate their hard work, creativity, and commitment to building more sustainable communities."听
The GREEN Leaders program is made possible through the generous support of the Thames Valley District School Board, London听District听Catholic听School听Board, Huron听Perth听Catholic听District听School听Board, Huron University,听Prowind, Oxford Community Energy Cooperative, Gunn's Hill Limited Partnership.听
Media are invited to attend the GREEN Leaders Student Summit at Huron University. The best opportunity for interviews is听12:00听pm.听
Contacts:听听
Karlee听Flear, Community Education Coordinator, UTRCA
[email protected]
519-451-2800听ext听254听
Amy Bumbacco, Communications and Marketing Specialist, UTRCA
[email protected]
519-451-2800听ext听331听