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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 
.....................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION 
...............................................................................................................................3What is Project Learning Tree?........................................................................................................3What is GreenWorks!? ....................................................................................................................4PLT and GreenWorks!
Working Together to Maximize the Learning Experience 
.................................4The
GreenWorks! Connecting Community Action and Service-Learning 
Guide “At A Glance”............5
PART ONE: 
Starting with Good Intentions
........................................................................................6What is an Environmental Action Project?.......................................................................................6Why is an Environmental Action Project a Good Idea?.....................................................................6Benefits of a GreenWorks! Action Project........................................................................................7The Need to Organize......................................................................................................................7
PART TWO: 
Connecting Service and Learning
..................................................................................8Goals and Key Elements of Service-Learning ...................................................................................8Service-Learning and the Environment.............................................................................................8
PART THREE: 
Doing a GreenWorks! Action Project
..........................................................................9Step One: Assess the Need in Your Community................................................................................9Step Two: Connect Service and Learning ......................................................................................10Step Three: Get Organized.............................................................................................................10Step Four: Form Partnerships........................................................................................................11Step Five: Implement the Project..................................................................................................13Step Six: Get the Word Out—Advertise.........................................................................................13Step Seven: Follow-up and Evaluate ..............................................................................................14
PART FOUR: 
GreenWorks! Projects in Action
.................................................................................15
APPENDICES 
................................................................................................................................18Community Needs Assessment Worksheets..................................................................................19
Interest and Awareness 
.............................................................................................................19
Community Needs Assessment Questionnaire 
...........................................................................20
Potential Action Projects 
...........................................................................................................21Action Planning Worksheet...........................................................................................................22Sample Budget Worksheet............................................................................................................23Sample Letter Seeking a Sponsor/Partner....................................................................................24GreenWorks Project Report Forms................................................................................................25
Guidelines for Completing the GreenWorks! Project Report
........................................................25
GreenWorks! Project Report
......................................................................................................26Media Coverage............................................................................................................................27
Sample News Release 
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Sample Public Service Announcement (PSA)
.............................................................................28
Sample Proclamation
................................................................................................................29PLT Resources & Activities Cross Reference List...........................................................................30Ideas for GreenWorks! Action Projects by Partner Groups .............................................................31Tree Planting: PLT Activities (with background information) ..........................................................32Service-Learning and Community Service Resources.....................................................................58
 American Forest Foundation/Project Learning Tree1
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GreenWorks! is an environmental educationand community action component of ProjectLearning Tree, a program of the AmericanForest Foundation. GreenWorks! has receivedsignificant financial support from Phillips Pe- troleum Company, the National Fish andWildlife Foundation, the National Urban andCommunity Forestry Advisory Council andprogram development support from the Unit-ed States Junior Chamber of Commerce. Thissupport has made it possible for hundreds ofPLT educators and their students to make areal difference in the communities in which they live and work.We’d like to thank everyone who has con- tributed to building GreenWorks! partner-ships over the years. These dedicated PLT teachers, students, businesses, and organiza- tions have volunteered time, energy, and re-sources to improving their communities by taking action. Their contributions and com-bined efforts have made a difference, and asa result, we all share in the rewards of an im-proved environment.We would also like to thank the many PLT Co-ordinators and educators who reviewed this guide and provided feedback and guidance throughout its production. A special thanks to Susan Duncan, Service Learning Manager,Community Impact!, and Beverly J. O’Bryant,Ph.D., Director of Community Service/ServiceLearning Programs, District of Columbia Pub-lic Schools.
 2GreenWorks! Connecting Community Action and Service-Learning 
PLT Education Operating Committee
Bill Andrews, California State Department of Education Walter J. Bogan, University Heights Science Park Judy Braus, World Wildlife FundEsther Cowles, New Hampshire PLTFrank Gallagher, New Jersey Division of Parks andForestsMichele Harvey, Society of American ForestersJosetta Hawthorne, Council for EnvironmentalEducationLou Iozzi, Rutgers University  Ann Loose, USDA – Forest ServiceDrew Marczak, The Timber Company Mike Powers, Procter & Gamble, Inc.Elizabeth Rieben, Bureau of Land ManagementTalbert Spence, Cranbrook Institute of ScienceRick Zenn, World Forestry Center
 Writers:
Rebecca Dobbins and Barb Pitman
Designer:
DiGiorgio Design
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