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World Wide Waldens

World Wide Waldens: a global, web-based environmental program for youth

This new environmental program empowers young people from around the world to become environmental stewards and find their 'Walden' -- a place needing care and protection. Find yours and share your environmental project in the World Wide Waldens Project Showcase.  

Activity Guide

To help you get started on your environmental project, visit the World Wide Waldens Activity Guide.  In addition, you will find a variety of activities and opportunities  for your students, including an annual essay contest and journal prompts inspired by Thoreau's writings. 

Walden Youth Leadership Summit

The Walden Woods Project's Thoreau Institute also hosts a Walden Youth Leadership Summit for high school students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to protecting the environment. 

For more information about World Wide Waldens, download a program overview (pdf) or contact education@walden.org

Be not simply good; be good for something. — Thoreau to H.G.O. Blake, 27 March 1848

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