Idlewild Green Gazette
Idlewild Green Gazette
Are you a teen passionate about writing, design, and environmental conservation?
Idlewild Green Gazette, is a free 6-week summer program designed for teens ages 13 to 17! Participants will be given the unique opportunity to become published science journalists by researching and writing original environmental articles on climate, wildlife, and sustainability. Throughout the program, teens will collaborate with their peers to design a digital newsletter, gain hands-on experience in science communication, and share their voices on crucial environmental issues.
Program Overview
Who: Teens ages 13–17
Cost: FREE
Dates: July 7th – August 13th (Applications Closed)
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Idlewild Environmental Center (222-02 149th Ave., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413)
Editor Picks
First Editon
You Are What You Eat: A Bite-Sized Guide to Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a delicious delicacy found in plenty of dishes, sought after for their rich, umami flavor profiles and earthy depth. But how do people access them? By foraging them! Mushrooms can be found all over if you look close enough. But be careful, for some of them may pack a deadly punch rather than a flavorful one. Click here to read more!
Moo Deng Calls for Action: You Helping?
Moo Deng is an internet famous pygmy hippo who raised awareness for her environment through social media. Although she has gained the attention of many, her species continues to grow towards extinction. Moo Deng’s calling for you – Click here to read more!
Protein-Maxxing: How Does it Contribute to the Global Water Bankruptcy?
Protein-maxxing has infected our everyday lives, expanding into every shelf in the supermarket. However, when comparing protein to fruits and vegetables, protein has a substantially larger water footprint. We’re all aware of the effects protein has on your body, but if you want to learn more about the effects it has on the environment. Click here to read more!
Are We Too Late?
The countdown to 2050 is on, and the race to achieve net-zero emissions has never been more critical. Decades of scientific warnings, changing public opinion, and political decisions have all shaped where we stand today. Can we still course correct and save our planet? Or are we too late? Click here to read more!
How Rain Gardens Are Transforming Urban Communities
What if a garden could help fight flooding, filter polluted water, protect wildlife – all whilst looking pretty? Rain gardens are transforming New York City neighborhoods by managing stormwater and creating greener, more resilient communities. Discover how these small gardens are making a big environmental impact. Click here to read more!
“Tiktok made me buy it!” Let's learn how the environment is constantly paying for it
Has the thought that influencers are contributing to environmental ruin ever crossed your mind? If not, you might learn something new. From huge PR unboxing videos that turn into waste, to our overconsumption crisis, this article dives into the not so pretty parts of social media. Click here to read more!
South African Water Crisis: A Manufactured Disaster?
From the outside, South Africa is a developed, majorly successful nation in the whole of Africa. Yet, due to exploitation, racism, and inequality of the apartheid era, South Africa now faces many challenges such as infrastructure neglect, poverty, and socio-economic inequality. The question now is, has the world ultimately set South Africa up for failure? Click to read more!
Second Editon
The Enemy is Closer Than You Think: Does Social Media Use More Water Than AI?
Surely, you’ve heard that AI uses an immense amount of water and is extremely dangerous to our environment, but did you know that social media does just as much harm? Click here to read more about it!
Safe from a Tornado! ... But Not a Flesh-eating Fungus
Surviving a devastating tornado should have been the end of the nightmare – but for some Joplin survivors, it was only the beginning. A rare fungus was uncovered in the aftermath, leading to serious and sometimes deadly infections. How could a tornado unleash something so dangerous? Read the article to find out.
Carbon-Copy Movie: Not in Plot, But in Emissions
2026 is bursting with new movies to choose from. Spider-Man, Toy Story, Avengers, Star Wars, and more, the list seems to only get better. However, these movies come with a devastating price for our planet. Click here to read more!
The Walking Zombies
What if zombies were actually real? A strange fungus called Ophiocordyceps can infect ants, manipulate their behavior, and ultimately take control of their bodies – but how does it do it? Click here to find out more!
