Edina High student group Project Earth urges more environmental education and promotes Feb. 28 clothing swap

Two students from Edina High School’s Project Earth club addressed the board during public comment on Feb. 9, inviting the community to a student‑run clothing swap and asking the district to expand environmental education.

Nancy Vega, a senior, and ninth‑grader Freya Western said the swap is scheduled for Feb. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Edina High School and described it as a low‑cost, inclusive event where community members can bring clothing they no longer want and shop items without exchanging money. "Our goal is to allow community members to be engaged with a tangible form of change," Vega said.

The students also urged the board to embed sustainability into curriculum and projects so environmental responsibility moves beyond recycling and posters into academic work and hands‑on opportunities. They noted student interest in district efforts such as projected deliveries of all‑electric school buses in the fall and thanked the board and district staff for support getting that initiative underway.

A board member asked a logistical question and the students confirmed the event format: participants show up with items to share and are free to shop during the two‑hour window. The board did not take action on the request during the meeting; Project Earth asked for the board’s support for expanded curricular integration and future collaboration.