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It’s sad to say, but the 2011 YES program has come to a close! Here are a collection of photos that attempt to capture the fantastic time had by all. For the past six weeks, 34 Philadelphia teens spent their weekdays helping to improve parks and recreation centers. In the process they learned about leadership, […]
They came, they climbed, they conquered. Teenage participants in the YES (Youth Environmental Stewardship) program came from neighborhoods throughout the city on Tuesday, July 19, for a “Tree Field Day” in Hunting Park. The 36 young people learned about pruning, mulching, and other forms of tree care, and they heard about Plant One Million. But […]
After last week’s introduction, Lori Albright looks a little deeper at the outstanding YES program. In week two of the YES program, our friends from Urban Blazers challenged the seven teams of teens to a hike in the Wissahickon. Each team maneuvered their way through the city via public transportation and convened at the starting […]
Looking to be inspired? For the next few Fridays, Lori Albright will be sharing her experiences running the incredible YES program. Enjoy! YES (Youth Environmental Stewardship) is a six-week program designed to employ, educate, and inspire urban youth. By passing on the interconnectedness between the natural environment, community, and self, the YES program aims to […]
August 14, 2011 by Daniel
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