Who are the Environmental Ambassadors?
The Environmental Ambassadors are Booker High School students taking initiative to learn about their environment and how they can take lead to make a difference in their community. The students meet bi-monthly during lunch on Fridays and participate in Saturday volunteer opportunities throughout the year. They explore the intersection of water, air, and climate in their school and the wider Newtown community. Using the scientific method, they plan and execute experiments like sampling the school's drinking water fountains and comparing results to national drinking water standards and testing air quality on campus. Suncoast Waterkeeper aims to create robust support for the students' research and projects by overseeing their experiments and ensuring the students have access to certified labs and resources. In the spring, the students share their results and propose an action plan to improve their school environment with the help of BHS staff, County school board and officials.
Each year is different, lead by the students' own questions and how they want to change their school for the better. Volunteer opportunities, weekend excursions and career exploration days help the students engage in their wider community and prepare for future careers. Our goal is to empower each student to be a leader at school, in their community, and wherever their future takes them.
