The Green Learning Adventure engages people of all ages in fun, hands-on activities that provide practical solutions to help us live more sustainably. The Green Learning Adventure also provides special outreach to 5th – 8th grade students in underserved areas of San Diego County. These lessons empower, inspire and educate youthful minds about green career paths, while reinforcing literacy, math and science skills. The enrichment programs are presented by the California Center for Sustainable Energy in San Diego, CA.
Andrea Cook, CCSE climate program manager, leads the fun-filled learning experiences for students, teachers and the public. Current activities include lessons on energy efficiency, vampire appliances, pedal power, renewable energy, green building materials, life cycle analysis, absurd packaging and fresh and frozen foods. A perennial favorite is Pedal Power – the human-powered energy bike that demonstrates how much electricity it takes to run lighting and other household items. How many incandescent, compact florescent or LED light bulbs can you light up? Can you run a fan or hairdryer? While pedaling, the energy hogs become clear immediately!
High Tech Fair - Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
Tuesday, February 7 2012| 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
California Center for Sustainable Energy
8690 Balboa Ave., Suite 100, San Diego, CA
Wednesday, March 21 2012| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Saturday, March 24 2012| 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Earth Day - EarthFair 2012
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Sunday, April 22 2012| 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Through the generous support of partners, the Green Learning Adventure has reached more than 16,000 San Diegans since the program launched in November 2009. We’ve held more than 75 sustainability events to date, and at each one, the Green Learning Adventure team leaves behind information and handouts for what students, their families and teachers can do at home and at school to conserve energy and water, reduce waste and implement other sustainable practices.
Major funders for the 2011-2012 school year include the Walmart Foundation and the Self-Generation Incentive Program. Past school years have been supported by the Sempra Energy Foundation, the Walmart Foundation, Sempra Utilities, and Union Bank of California. Additional funding is being sought. You can become a partner and help us reach more people by donating today.
For information on donating to the Green Learning Adventure, please contact Siobhan Foley, CCSE director of education and outreach, at (858) 244-7292 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Schools, youth groups and other community organizations that are interested in hosting a Green Learning Adventure should contact Andrea Cook, CCSE climate program manager, (858) 244-4869 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Some Past Events
SEA Days Solar-bration at Birch Aquarium (October 2011)
Earth Day (April 2011)
CCSE Workshop (Mar. 2011)
Girls Love Science (Feb. 2011)
Innovations Academy Charter School (Jun. 2010)
AAAS Family Science Days (Feb. 2010)
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