Earth Day, Every Day at Hillel

Hillel is proud to embrace an integrated and innovative program teaching all students to love and nurture our Earth and environment. Issues surrounding sustainability and conservation are most important in every classroom. Our sunny outdoor Atrium is full of lush, vibrant fruit trees tended by our young gardeners. Wooly Pockets adorn several walls throughout the entire campus, both indoors and out. These Pockets are full of fruits, vegetables, and other beautiful plants and ecosystems. The Wooly Pockets are Hillel's own school-wide sustainable gardening program. Outdoor education trips to Pali Institute in Lake Arrowhead, Catalina Island, and Oregon take our students beyond the walls of a classroom to experience nature's awe in an entirely different and unique setting. The Student Council serves as our Green Team, helping to educate the community on important endeavors such as recycling and conserving energies. The School's participation and support of Heal the Bay's beach clean-up and adoption brings our entire community together for a powerful, yet fun event at the Pacific Ocean. Our "green" curriculum is one we're proud of, and encourages all students to appreciate and understand the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainability. Our students are empowered to be ambassadors of Mother Nature and explore what each can do at home, the community, and the world to help preserve Earth's natural resources for future generations.