Research, Education and Outreach
At The Green Gift, our mission is to inspire K-12 students to explore and pursue STEM pathways, with a special focus on environmental science and conservation. We believe that curiosity about our planet starts early, and by connecting young learners to real-world environmental challenges, we can spark a lifelong passion for discovery and innovation. Through hands-on experiences, community engagement, and mentorship, we aim to introduce students to Environmental STEM (E-STEM) fields and empower them to see themselves as future scientists, problem-solvers, and environmental stewards. There is still so much to learn about our environment, and the next generation will play a critical role in protecting and sustaining it.
E-STEM = Environmental-Science Technology Engineering and Math
The Green Gift Award Banquet
Is Back!
We're Back! Join us for The Green Gift's 2nd Annual Award Banquet as we celebrate this year's Green Gift Graduate Research Award recipients and their outstanding achievements in STEM research.
Enjoy an evening of recognition, community, and inspiration featuring delicious food and refreshments, exciting door prizes generously provided by Redstone Federal Credit Union, and an opportunity to support The Green Gift's mission of advancing research, education, and outreach.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
5:30 PM
Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park
2200 JAYCEE WAY SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
This event is open to everyone! RSVP is appreciated for headcount purposes but is not required to attend. We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor this year's awardees and continue investing in the next generation of scientists and researchers.
7th Annual HBCU STEM Education Run 🏃🏾♀️📢
This one is for all our runners out there, or anyone looking for a fun way to get outside, connect with the community, and have a great time!
We're excited to announce that The Green Gift has been selected as the official Charity Partner for the upcoming HBCU STEM Education Run!
The HBCU STEM Education Run, hosted by HBCU STEMER, brings together fitness, education, and community to help educate, empower, and elevate HBCU STEM students through scholarships and career resources. As a charity partner, we're honored to join this mission and expand opportunities for environmental education and STEM engagement in our community.
We hope you'll join us in supporting this incredible event! Stay tuned for more details.
E-STEM Outreach
We participate in E-STEM outreach activities to spark curiosity in youth, because we believe wonder is where learning begins. These moments of discovery can light a lifelong passion, turning questions into dreams and dreams into futures. By showing up, we’re not just teaching, we’re inspiring young minds to imagine, explore, and believe in what’s possible. Every interaction is a chance to plant a seed of confidence and creativity that could grow into something extraordinary.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
