The GREEN Program — Local services in Philadelphia

I absolutely cannot rave enough about how great The GREEN Program is! I went on my first trip with them in 2012 to Costa Rica and since then I have been on 14 more trips with them to Iceland, Nepal, Thailand, Japan, Croatia, Patagonia, New Orleans, and various American Natinal Parks. It is like a study abroad program on steroids. You get to learn about new cultures, get hands on experiences dealing with sustainable energy and water technolgies, see first hand how climate change is affecting different places and how people are trying to adapt, and so much more! But maybe the best part is meeting and befriending other like-minded individuals from all walks of life that are passionate about making the world a better place. The GREEN Program truly is a life-changing, one of a kind experience that you...

10 years post-adventure and I am a proud local climate action leader and sustainability professional. The GREEN Program inspired a lost college senior to become a sustainability leader. I went back to school, graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Energy and Sustainability Policy from Penn State University, and work to decarbonize our electricity grid as a commissioning coordinator for utility-scale battery projects. I have completed 1 climate action plan and 2 sustainability plans since my studies. To say this program changed my life is an understatement - it is a unique opportunity to explore the work of sustainability with a global mix of students, each contributing vastly to the overall experience and takeaway. A MUST EXPERIENCE for anyone interested in sustainability and how to apply it in our...

I just returned from the summer trip to Iceland and it was by far one the best experiences I have ever had. Everything from the guides to participants to itinerary was fantastic and I loved every minute. I made amazing bonds with my fellow participants and got to explore some of the best parts of Iceland which is an amazing country. The lectures were interesting, relevant, and done by experts in their fields and the site visits provided a first hand experience. My guides, Erla and Bjarni were fantastic, funny and helped to make the experience even better. The trip is filled to the brim with great activities like camping in the highlands, hiking to natural hot springs, and walking on glaciers. It was truly a once in a lifetime trip that has my highest...