Today, three members of Earth Day Network’s Education Department arrived in San José, CA, where they will work this week to prepare for the “green makeover” of William C. Overfelt High School, this Friday, November 6. The event is a part of Earth Day Network’s “Green Schools Campaign,” and will include the installation of a 2.2k/W solar panel system with educational monitoring equipment, energy efficiency upgrades, an eco-mural and an edible raingarden.

The event on Friday will include several greening projects carried out by staff, students and volunteers. There will also be an afternoon Earth Fair, convening a dozen local environmental organizations, kicked off by words of commendation from several key San José community members and representatives.

After planning and communicating for several months, they were glad to finally visit the school, meet the Overfelt team, and began to make final preparations for the projects. Earth Day Network is extremely excited to be working with the wonderful staff and students at this diverse urban school who are dedicated to demonstrating green technology and environmental education to their students and community.

Click here to learn about some of Earth Day Network’s other school greening projects. To find out what you can do to green your school, visit the Green Your School Guide for information, lesson plans and student action plans on all things related to green schools!