Research the value of a pine needle collection program and begin one in conjunction with a community business (such as local refuse company) or government or non-profit environmental agency

Begin a composting program for your school or students at home

Study how much garbage you generate and where it goes

Create a native seed collection program

Do a soil analysis before revegetation of a nearby site, such as a stream

Create a ski resort environmental planning team

Trace the source of your drinking water and what affects if purity

Identify "natural" sources of economic benefits to the region and how they are affected by overuse

Identify some aspects of our natural surroundings and how they benefit our way of life

Study and role-play various perspectives of a current community concern
Extent of housing development that should be allowed
Appropriate use of off-road vehicles
How to handle pollution of water supplies by gas additives (MBTE)
Use of off-road recreational vehicles in U.S. Forest land vs. non-motorized sports