If you’ve ever dreamt of making your school, your community and the world a greener, more eco-friendly place, we have the program for you! The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is celebrating students who are on a mission to make a positive environmental impact with our GreenPrize initiative.

What is GreenPrize?

The GreenPrize Award Program is all about sustainability, student-led green initiatives and the power of Green Teams. These Green Teams are like eco-superheroes – school clubs dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. They’re on a mission to create lasting change, both within their schools and out in the community.

How does it work?

In a nutshell, GreenPrize participants roll up their sleeves and put their eco-passion into action. They develop and implement sustainable projects in their schools or communities that have the potential to make a lasting impact. This isn’t just about talk — it’s about tangible, positive change for our planet.

A Glimpse Back: GreenPrize 2022

In 2022, the DZS awarded a grand total of $4,500 to Green Teams in participating schools across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. Among those awarded were Belleville High School, Hillel Day School, The Montessori School Rochester, Hayes Elementary School, Sacred Heart Catholic School and Renaissance High School. Their sustainable efforts made a real change — and yours can too.

Join the GreenPrize Movement

Now, the spotlight is on you! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next round of GreenPrize. The 2023-2024 GreenPrize program is officially open for applications, and your school could be the next champion for the environment.

Visit detroitzoo.org/greenprize to learn more about the program, how to apply and how you can kickstart your journey as an eco-champion. It’s time to make a difference, inspire change and show the world what the next generation of environmentalists is made of!

Join the GreenPrize movement and help us paint the world green, one sustainable project at a time!