education – The FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE

PHOTO: Fairchild Challenge LogoJoin the Fairchild Challenge!

Do you know a high school student who is passionate about the environment, who likes art, the written or spoken word, poetry, photography or design? Then the Chicago Botanic Garden's Fairchild Challenge is for them.

The Fairchild Challenge is a free, interdisciplinary environmental competition open to all Chicago-area high school students. The Challenge gives students the opportunity to take action on behalf of the environment and compete against their peers in subject areas that include green design, photojournalism, environmental service, civic engagement and more.

The Fairchild Challenge fosters interest in the environment by encouraging students to appreciate the beauty and value of nature; develop critical thinking skills; understand the need for biodiversity and conservation; tap community resources; become actively engaged citizens; and recognize that individuals do indeed make a difference.

The 2007-2008 Challenge is now complete.
Check back in August 2008 for information on the 2008-2009 program.

PHOTO: eco-storybook

Create an eco-picturebook

PHOTO: poetry reader

Perform in a poetry slam

PHOTO: green building

Photograph your worldview

Students compete in Ten categories:


Participation in the Fairchild Challenge is FREE and open to ALL high schools in Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Kenosha (WI), Lake (IL and IN), McHenry and Will counties. If you are outside these counties you may still participate. Contact Tree Sturman for details.

Questions? Contact Tree Sturman at (847) 835-8343 or email .

 

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