Students have incredible ideas. Teachers create life-changing learning experiences. Sometimes all they need is someone willing to say yes.

If you've ever had a teacher who changed your life...

If you've ever watched a young person accomplish something they didn't think was possible...

If you've ever believed one idea can make a difference...

We hope you'll join us.

You can be the reason students and teachers turn ideas into action by partnering with us.

Become a Founding Champion today.

Founding Champion monthly donors will help launch the Student & Teacher Opportunity Fund, a dedicated source of support for student-led projects, Green Teams, teacher innovation, scholarships, and other opportunities that help bring learning to life. We’re looking for 25 people willing to invest in students and teachers all year long with a recurring monthly donation.

Help Us Say Yes. Win Concert Tickets.

Grades of Green is proud to be an official nonprofit partner of Jack Johnson’s SURFILMUSIC 2026 Summer Tour through the All At Once initiative, which connects concertgoers with organizations creating positive change.

As a thank-you for supporting our campaign, you’ll be entered for a chance to win two tickets to see Jack Johnson on October 10, 2026 at the Hollywood Bowl while helping us say “yes” to more students, teachers, and schools.

Grades of Green will be at the Village Green before the concert, and we hope our winners will stop by and say hello. We’d love to meet you, thank you for your support, and celebrate the impact you’re helping create for students and teachers.

Rules of Participation:

Must be 18+.

New monthly donations only.

Must enroll before campaign closes.

Winner selected randomly.

Winner receives two tickets.

Donation is not refundable.

Last day to donate is September 12, 2026. Ticket winners will be drawn on September 14, 2026.

Grades of Green staff and board members are welcome to participate as Founding Champions, but are not eligible for the ticket drawing. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Thank You to Our Partners!

We are deeply grateful to Sunflower Farms and Johnson Ohana Foundation for their extraordinary partnership and long-time support of Grades of Green.

Their commitment to environmental stewardship, education, and youth leadership has helped thousands of students discover their voice and take action in their schools and communities. We are honored to continue this partnership and grateful for their support of this campaign and the opportunities it creates for students and teachers.

Thank you for helping us inspire and activate the next generation of environmental changemakers.

Interested in another way to Help Us Say Yes?

Volunteer at Books, Blooms & Community Roots at Sunflower Farms

Join Grades of Green and Sunflower Farms on September 5, 2026 for a day of environmental learning, hands-on gardening, and community service. Together we'll create hanging tomato planters that will be distributed to local educators and families alongside environmental learning resources.

More information here!

Help us Say Yes!

Be the reason we are able to offer more opportunities. There are two ways to support students and teachers this school year.