Green Schoolyards is a student-supported initiative developed through the Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) internship program in partnership with Porterville Unified School District. Funded through a CAL FIRE grant, this project focused on designing and implementing greener, more sustainable elementary school campuses that mitigate the effects of climate change while enhancing student well-being and outdoor learning opportunities.

In California's Central Valley, rising temperatures, limited shade, and drought conditions directly impact students' ability to safely and comfortably learn and play outdoors. This project addresses environmental equity by increasing tree canopy coverage, incorporating drought-tolerant landscaping, improving hydration access, and creating outdoor classrooms that reconnect students with nature.