Green Apple Map

To raise awareness of environmental issues affecting urban and rural communities, the Green Map System publishes and encourages the creation of maps that identify points of ecological significance in graphic form. As the local New York project of the global Green Map organization, Green Apple Maps range in scope from neighborhood-scale maps to charts of the entire New York City region and highlight a wide variety of features and themes, such as green space and gardens, local food and education options, energy and issues of power, fuel, and conservation, alternative transportation choices, along with historic and cultural landmarks.

On-site programs: On-line travelogues suggest routes for walking or bike tours through lower Manhattan and point out green locations along the way. (Free)

In-school programs: School visits can occasionally be arranged upon request.

Classroom materials: : When new Green Apple Maps are published, copies are free to classes, while supply lasts. Educator tools include activities available online and on disk that are adaptable for both classroom and out-of-school use. NYC youth projects that use these materials are presented at GreenAppleMap.org, and copies of the resulting maps may be available. The Green Map Atlas, an illustrated anthology of "behind the map" stories from Asia and North America can be downloaded free from GreenAtlas.org, or purchased on CD-ROM. A Youth Green Mapmaking Resource Disk offers 25 activities and guidance to students and teachers undertaking a map project. The youth section of GreenMap.org provides details and outcomes of youth projects worldwide. (Grades 3–12; $)

Professional development: Workshops are offered through the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education. New teacher credit is available. (For teachers of 4–12; $) The magazine Green Teacher introduces educators to Green Map concepts and practices; excerpts are available online. (For teachers of K–12; $)

General information: Address: Green Apple Map, Green Map System, P.O. Box 249, New York, NY 10002-0249; Phone: (212) 674-1631; Web: www.greenapplemap.org and www.greenmap.org.

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