Transforming diverse public spaces into ecological learning sites
A Living Library (A.L.L.) is a powerful framework for creating place-based, ecological change in communities and schools. In our branches in San Francisco and New York City, students and adults focus on the environment, gardening, watersheds, literacy, multi-arts, technology, health, nutrition, youth leadership, and civic responsibility. More About Us »
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Summer Interns News: Issue #1
Our summer interns are chronicling their activities. Check out their first issue of The Green Gazette! Follow them as they kick off their program, get to know their educators, and more.
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Apply Now for a Paid Internship This Fall
Join A.L.L. Green Future’s (AGF) Job Training Paid Internship program for the Fall session! Our cohort in New York City is for middle schoolers, and for high school/college students in San Francisco. Learn hands-on…
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Exhibit Closing Symposium & OMI/Excelsior Living Library Garden Tour
Please join us on March 9 for an afternoon of programs celebrating the closing of the Bonnie Ora Sherk retrospective…
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A.L.L. Classes – Join Us
It’s never too late or early to add green education to your life. Learn how to grow your own food,…
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Bonnie Ora Sherk Exhibit
We’re pleased to invite you to the opening of Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970 at Fort Mason Center…
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Year in Review 2023
Our year-end newsletter, looking back at the highlights and accomplishments of 2023. Classes for children in multiple languages, our largest…
Thank You to Our Funders!
San Francisco
California Natural Resources Agency
Community Challenge Grants
New York
New York Community Trust
New York City Green Fund
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